SECRET HEARTBEATS (COMPLETED)

Business Rivals

As Kylie and Effie spend the the night watching movies and eating together they share their past with each other,they properly introduce each other but avoid any talk about love life as they are afraid of what love brings,they continue shielding it with ego in the name of Self respect.

"It was a fun ride Slade's,Best Movie night ever."you're not as bad as you claim to be"she continues.

I watch her walk into her house while I restart my car and drive off.

Seconds turn into minutes , minutes turn into hours ,hours turn into days and days turn into weeks.

It's been two weeks since I last heard from Effie, Probably thought she's busy with her writing assignments,but surely she could drop a text I literally thought of doing the same but pride kept weighing me down.

"Curly dark brown hair , lady been on your mind lately, you been looking pale. Dont tell me you never told her that you have feelings for her!"Zak asks from behind me.

Well nevermind, Effie's phone crushed, that's why you have not heard from her in awhile,Diana told me to pass this message to you "Zak says as he walks to his room to take a nap.

As Effie walked into her apartment,she felt q Sense of contentment. Just then, her phone buzzed.

A social media notification. Fross Alvandro's post caught her eye .
"FC Barcelona till death!"Fross declared, alongside a photo of him holding a Barca jersey.

His piercing grey eyes, chiseled features,messy black hair and broad shoulders made Effie's heart skip .

"Who is this stunning stranger?" Effie thought to herself while clicking on Fross's profile.
Influencer, Entrepreneur and FCB fanatic.

His bio listed impressive credentials.
KING LEE RONALD'S NEPHEW!Effie reads aloud in shock .
Effie's curiosity grew. she scrolled through Fross's posts.
"Philanthropy, business ventures and Barcelona FC.
A well-rounded, charismatic figure."Effie couldn't help but feel drawn.

Meanwhile,Fross Alvandro stood in his office, Staring at Effie's social media profile.
Their shared love for Barcelona FC sparked his interest.

Suddenly,Fross's assistant Alex, entered.
"Sir, your uncle's call,"Alex announced.
Fross answered.
"Effie Paige"King Lee Ronald's said."you know her?"

Fross' eyes narrowed ."Why?"Fross asked.
"Kylie Slade's involvement,"His Uncle hinted.

Fross's grip on the phone tightened.
"I'll look into it,"Fross said.
A plan began to form

"Listen carefully! Kylie's getting too close to Effie , She's crucial to our business expansion."

Fross raised an eyebrow."How?"
"her writing skills can promote our Barcelona tourism project and push our Business company to higher ranks. But Kylie's involvement complicated things."

Fross understood.
"You want me to distract the Effie girl, like Keep her away from Kylie?"

King Lee Ronalds Chuckled.
"More than that,My dear you're young and handsome 6'4 tall such a romantic height enough to win the heart of the sweet innocent Effie. Come on make her see the Alvandro's value."

Fross's eyes narrowed and what's in for me?

"Control of Barcelona projects marketing division, you'll oversee the entire campaign and you will finally avenge Kylie for stealing your first love."

Fross's ambition for revenge sparked."Consider it done,Fross said.

King Lee Ronald smiled while touching his gray stubble.
"I knew I could count on you."

Fross ended the call.

He stared at Effie's social media profile and carefully studied her
"Time to execute the plan"Fross said to him self while snapping his fingers.

Fross posted a new update."FC Barcelona's victory celebration tonight at 7pm! who's joining me?"
He purposely tagged Effie.

Effie's phone buzzed.She saw Fross's post and her heart skipped a beat.

"Hmmm, should I worry that this celebrity stranger just tagged me in his public post."She said to herself while deciding to join anyways.

It's 7pm and Effie is already at the event ,she settles down at a spare table to take a cocktail.
"Am I glad to see the adorable writer at this event"says a deep handsome manly voice.

Effie Turned to look at the person saying that,she stummers as she is overwhelmed to see a 6'4 tall Gentleman, with messy dark hair ,his piercing grey eyes seems to be seeing right through her and his smile damn ! only the heavens above can tell how angelic it looks.
" MISS PAIGE !" Fross snaps Effie out of her gaze "Mind to take a tour around the building with me?

Pardon me!" Effie replies

"I mean that's if you don't mind"Fross Alvandro quickly feels the suspense.

"Sure things"Effie replies.

During the building tour,Fross successfully charmed Effie with his Passion for Barcelona FC.

As they sipped on some cocktails,Fross presentated his proposal.

" Effie Paige,I want you to be the face of our tour Barcelona tourism project, your writing skills will shine."

Effie's eyes widened."I'm flattered,Mr.Alvandro but you don't even know me that well ,so how can you entrust me with such a huge responsibility!?"

Fross smile faltered.
" Really!, listen I've heard about you and your social media information made it easier for me to analyze it, I honestly mean everything I said"

"In that case, it's a deal I'll try my best"Effie replies.

The two share there love for FCB and joke around like they've been friends for awhile.
Effie unaware of Fross's intentions begins to trust what ever He says blindly.

Poor Effie has fallen in the trap,will she realize the mistake she made or will she be blinded by the deceiving friend she got used to
Find out in the next chapter...
#rivals.