Burning Desire

Chapter 1

Valerie

As I sat on the airplane seat, I thought about how much I've missed New York. Even though my family was from Spain and everyone grew up there I didn't feel that home-y vibe when I was there for studying. My parents moved to New York when I was born so I never really got that much attached to Spain even though I kept travelling there and visiting Grandma from time to time. But now I was back for good and I was not planning to visit Spain anytime soon.

I closed my eyes briefly enjoying the music blasting through my ears but sad, my joy was cut short beacuse of a certain someone. More like my best friend Jasmine.

"What do you want, Jas?" I asked, pausing the music playing on my phone. I met Jasmine when I was a toddler and we've been great friends since then. My parents and her parents are friends with each other as well. Jasmine's height was same as mine 5'8 she had long black hair and her complexion was a bit dark but man she was the most gorgeous person I've ever seen. Her beautiful features and her slight dark complexion were perfect together. Her eyes were a plain black color and he figure was that of a model.

"I am so bored, Princess Nora here decided to ditch me and sleep" She pointed towards Nora. Nora is my another best friend. We three have been friends since childhood and since then we were inseparable. We went to the same high school and graduated from the same university. Her parents are also friends with my parents. Nora had blonde hair with blue eyes and a model like figure. She was gorgeous as well.

"Well what can I do, you should listen to some music it will help you kill time" I suggested as I yawned. I should get some sleep so that I can kill time. She nodded and pulled out her earphones. I once again closed my eyes and soon I was met with darkness.

I was woken up by Jasmine violently shaking me "Get up chica, we're in New York" She said, her eyes glistening with excitement

"I'm up, I'm up!" I moaned running a hand through my hair to make sure it didn't look like a bird's nest. We walked out of the plane and saw Gabriel waiting for us at the airport

"Gabriella!" I shouted running towards him and engulfed him in a tight hug

"Val! It's Gabriel and slow down" He said trying to get out of my tight grip. Gabriel is my younger brother. He's twenty one years old and he's doing his MBA and is planning to work with Seth in our company which was set up by my dad and Uncle Santiago. He was a typical player with girls pooling at his feet because of his looks I mean he just looked like a monkey why would girls waste their time running after him

"Aw baby brother glad to know you missed me too" I said rolling my eyes and ruffled his hair

"I'm not a baby" He said making a weird face "Let's go" with that the three of us settled ourselves in his car, we were supposed to drop Nora and Jas at their apartment which they share, before going to our home.

I looked out of the window, the wind hitting my face as my eyes squinted. I was really ecstatic to be back home but the sadness hut me once again as I remembered Jake who was now my ex. I've been like this for the past few weeks but I always kept reminding myself that I was a strong woman and this breakup shouldn't hurt me, sure I had my fair time crying and moping around but it still hurt.

I wasn't someone who let the feelings take control over me, I was always calm and composed. If something's happening whether good or bad; I just go with the flow. I never showed my true feelings to anyone because that's how the way I was raised.

I didn't let anyone know how I was actually feeling about the breakup but inside I was hurting, thinking where did it all went wrong. It wasn't a nasty breakup, we parted our ways on good term. I saw Jake as an honest and actually a nice person but guess long distance relationships don't work out like we think it would. We have been dating for four years so it was okay to mourn a little but I won't let anyone know my real feelings.

We arrived home and I ran inside leaving Gabriel behind with my bags. I was greeted with the smell of delicious food-must be Tessa our cook, she was a great one.

I squealed as I saw my dad, he had the same expression on his face. I ran in his arms and he chuckled ruffling my hair... he kissed my forehead.

"I missed you so much" I choked out, I was very close with my dad more than my mom, he was the sweetest and most adorable dad ever and according to my mother he turned me into a spoiled brat but no it was just his love.

I kissed his cheek as he wiped my tears making fun of me and teasing me. "Dad!" I whined

"Oh you're back" I heard mom and looked up to see her walking down the stairs. She engulfed me in a hug "I see you've decided to dress yourself a bit more nicer"

"I learn from the best" I replied, giving her my best fake smile. Now about my mom, she never acted like a real mom towards me.. that's a bit harsh but it was reality. She was always finding ways to taunt me. She was the one who taught me to be stronger and to hide whatever I'm feeling and not to expect anything form anyone and I'm thankful for that. I used to put up with all of this because I thought she was doing this for my good as being my mother but no, she was never pleased with me or anything I did she always liked Gabriel more at least that's what I thought so I grew more attached to my dad and strengthened my bond with my baby brother.

She nodded and walked away. Dad gave me an apologetic smile and I shook my head reassuring him that I was fine.

I met Uncle Santiago and his wife Angelina, the sweetest people ever. Aunt Angelina was like a mother figure to me since the beginning so I grew attached to her.

"When is Seth coming ?" I asked as we all say on the dining table, munching away the delicious food cooked by Tessa

"Actually we have decided to throw you a welcome party tomorrow so you will meet him there, he got work to do so he couldn't make it today" Carson said

I felt overwhelmed by the fact that my family was throwing a party for me, I smiled and nodded continuing my dinner. I caught up with the family members after dinner, I was glad to be with my family again but I was planning to move out and stay in an apartment and then find a nice job. I decided to talk to dad about it after the party. I had a Bechlor's degree in fashion designing and I was going to find a job and make it big in the world.

It was 1 am and I was still up searching for companies I can work in which were in need of graduates. It was actually very hard because the ones I found until now didn't even need any graduates all the places were full, there were no job opportunities for me, I was going to be unemployed for the rest of my life.

I will just ask dad if anyone of his friends or someone known to him runs a fashion company and are in need of a fresh graduate.

With that thought, I drew the curtain, switched off the lights and went to bed.

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