Babel Novel
The bet
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Alarm rings
6am .
Lucia jumps out of bed after putting off the alarm .
She said a very short and simple prayer before running into the bathroom .
She took off her nightie and dropped it in the laundry basket there .
She took her toothbrush and toothpaste from where it was kept on the counter and brushed her teeth making sure it shone in the mirror .
She turned on the tub before getting it and started scrubbing herself clean .
After making sure she was filthy clean , she stepped out of the bathroom and collected the towel and dried her body with it before tying it on her body and wrapping a smaller one over her head .
She stepped out of the bathroom and hang and opened the wardrobe and got a blue penciled skirt that stopped at the knee and a blue chiffon flair top with a V neck and some shiny golden flowers at the rim of it ..
She took off her towel from her head and dried her hair with the dryer before combing it .
She parked her hair in a messy bun and left few tendrils to dangle at the front. .
She attached a blue pin flower to the edge of her hair before applying nude makeup to her face and lip gloss to match .
She wore a blue flats to complete her dressing before picking a bag to match it. .
She checked the time and it was 6:30 am and smiled at her smartness .
She opened the door and walked down the stairs to the kitchen .
She knew nobody would be awake now. .
She walked into the kitchen and switched the light bulb on and was shocked to see Lucien also entering in .
The glass Lucien was holding fell down and shattered into pieces as he stared at Lucia .
” You look beautiful ,” the words found its way out of his mouth. .
Lucia smiled as he looked at Lucien who was dressed in a blue tuxedo with some yellow designs ..
” Good morning , what would you want for breakfast ” Lucia asked getting the broom and parker by the door side which she used in sweeping the glasses that had broken there.
” You .. sorry I want Toasted bread and tea ” he said slightly embarrassed making Lucia chuckle as she got to work. .
” Thanks for the job , I do appreciate ” she appreciated sincerely and Lucien nodded .
” It’s nothing ” He said simply before walking out of the kitchen to stop the nasty things he was thinking of .
Lucia brought out the Milk, Milo , Sugar for tea and the Bread , pepper , onions , salt for the toasted bread and began cooking immediately .
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Lucia hummed to the music coming out of the car stereo system as Lucien drove them to work .
Lucien shifted uncomfortably in his seat as he drove down not happy about the lurking silence .
” Uhmm why did you agree to your ex boss request to woo my secretary .” He asked unable to take it anymore .
Lucia winced as memories of that day came back and smiled .
” Why do you ask? ” She asked him making Lucien groan .
He hadn’t expected her to ask him a question in return .
” Well the silence is becoming unbearable and I need a topic so that’s why I thought of that ” he answered bluntly without mincing words .
Lucia chuckled at his blunt words .
” Well I felt like helping him out because I don’t have anything to do at home when I close from work ” she said and Lucien hummed .
” And too bad you crashed it ” he said with a chuckle making Lucia glare playfully at him.
” Not my fault tho , I just couldn’t assimilate the events that went on ” she said truthfully. .
” Yeah but I think he is a chicken. What guy doesn’t know how to approach a guy and say the necessary things and flip he gets her ” Lucien said with a proud look making Lucia scoff.
” You think girls are that easy , that’s so petty . Not all girls are that easy as you pose anyway ” she said and Lucien scoff .
” Ok why don’t we see about that. Let’s make a bet ” Lucien said and Lucia eyed him suspiciously.
” Are you in or out ” he asked and Lucia took a deep sigh before nodding.
” You don’t just nod , you say it ” Lucien said and Lucia sighed .
” Fine I am in ” she said and Lucien let out a cocky grin. .
” Ok how long do you think I can make you fall for me ” he asked still facing his eyes on the road and Lucia felt her belly churn.
” Huh ” she asked in confusion.
” The bet , I am going to make you fall helplessly in love with me within two weeks and then you know girls are petty ” Lucien said and Lucia flinched.
How was she to accept this crazy request .
” Then what happens after that ,,” she asked.
” If I win I will give you a thousand dollars and if you lose you give me a thousand dollars ” he said giving her a side grin .
” Fine …. ” She breathed out and Lucien gave her a sweet smile.
Lucia’s heart was already beating because she knew she already felt something for him and this was going to expose her feelings for him
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Damn what has she gotten herself into .
” We are here ” Lucien said bringing her out of her reverie and she wowed at the building as she took it on unlike the other day .
Lucia picked her bag and got down from the car and Lucien handed her a card to give to the receptionist for direction and she smiled nervously before walking in .
Lucien parked the car properly as he stared at Lucia’s retreating figure and smiled .© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.
“This was going to be one sweet bet ” he thought as he got down .
TBC
So whose side are you on ?
Team Lucia
Team Lucien
Who will claim the prize by winning the bet ?