[Wattys 2023 Grand Prize Winner] After an eight-hour flight sitting next to her high school nemesis Jackson Carter, fashion designer and barista Isabelle Curtis thought that would finally be the last she would see of him. But as the saying goes, famous last words. * * * Isabelle Curtis and Jackson Carter were fierce academic rivals in high school, up until Jackson moved to the UK in junior year for boarding school. Eight years later, Jackson has returned from abroad to take on the role of CEO at his late father's company. When Isabelle and Jackson meet again, there's a war of words, banter and a passionate dislike towards each other. Throw in a high school reunion, some more chaos, and a 'deal' in the mix-one that might just involve a little faking and pretending. It's all fun and games and tit for tat, almost just like in high school, until real feelings become involved...

{PUBLISHED ON WEBNOVEL AS A PAID STORY} "... ah! Ah!... help me! some body!...let! me! Go!". ************ "Um, thank you for saving me". "you're welcome, my name is Dave" I introduced myself. "I am Katherine". ************* "...they will never listen to me and I won't go back without fulfilling my 13 wishes, it's important". "Oh God, what have you gotten yourself into Dave?". ********************** Dave is a no fun, down to earth guy while Katherine is the first daughter of Don Okafor, the biggest Don in Nigeria. Tired of her dad's protectiveness, she runs away and bumps into Dave forcing him to help her fulfill her wishes while on the run. Enjoy the thrilling adventure of Dave and Katherine. 13 wishes. Impressive Ranks: #2 - Simi #12 - tragiclovestory #15 - on the run #19 -Don #19 - naija #20 - African #26 - wishes #54 - Nigeria #180 - travel