Stacy Goldrick

Finally, living my dream as a stylist for a distinguished family, thanks to Helena Adams, my best friend and confidant for years. I'm really happy with my job, not only I'm her stylist, I also act as her bodyguard not because she hires me to do it but I want to protect her from those who harms her.

Being in this family, Helena often encounters people who harass her or use their power and wealth to take advantage of this poor girl because of her family's status and damn it was annoying, I serve as a pillar and shield to her,

She's too kind and precious for this cruel world

Helena was in love with her betrothed, Joseph Desaulniers, another child of a distinguished family.

For me, he's the worst! Why do you ask?

He's a narcissist, egoistic, good for nothing, son of the CEO of Oletus Entertainment. He never liked Helena or respect her at all BUT I know someone who do like my best friend, his older brother, Claude Desaulniers but unfortunately, Claude gave his birthright to Joseph simply because he wanted to pursue Law which separated Helena and Claude's destiny, leaving Joseph the only bachelor for the child of Adams Household, which is quite frustrating

****

It was tuesday afternoon, I finished sewing Helena's third dress, I was filled with fulfilment and excitement seeing these things I sew with my own hands wore by her or worn by the other member's of Helena's family, it gave me this sense of accomplishment, it brought smile on their faces and appreciate my hard work

"I need to take a breather!" I exclaimed while giving myself a long stretch

I walk around the Adam's household being greeted by all their lovely servant, When all of a sudden my tracks were halted by that beautiful melody I heard in the music room

I wondered who could be playing late in the afternoon

I slowly peek at the crease at that music room, What I saw before me is a man sitting in front of glamorous crystal designed piano, his snowy white hair covering his strikingly blue ocean eyes, his slender fingers glide at the keys, he was so captivating as he tuned that piano

I tiptoed to see a bolder view of the man and to my surprise the man whip his head towards me, All of my amazement turned grim.

It's Joseph!

"It's you! Jerk-seph!" I shout while pointing a finger on him

I saw this white haired man's brow crunched perfectly in that beautiful face of his, he shot up from his seat angrily

"I beg your pardon, Ms. Goldrick!"

"You heard me right!"

"Why are you so agitated whenever you see me!?"

"Because you're a narcissistic jerk who doesn't respect my best friend's feelings! Period! If you'll excuse me, I will take my leave! Good day, Mr. Desaulniers!"

I stomp my heels heavily to the ground. He really ruined my day. I was about to reach the door knob, When he instantly overlap his hand in mine, I turn to face him with stern look

"You--Do you have no ounce of respect for me!? I am the son and heir of the CEO! Know your place, Young Lady!"

"Oh~ we're talking about respect and status now." I swat his hand away and face him head on,"First of all Mr. Desaulniers, You talk about respect as if you're the most respectable man on earth when in reality your ego no knows boundaries. Respect? Don't make me laugh! All you know is step on people lower than you"

"Wha--"

"Lastly you talk about your status" I tap his chest violently with my pointing finger,"The higher you go, the humble you should act, I see none of that in you, the higher you go the bigger your head becomes, If it were to get bigger than it already is, I hope your head would just explode"

"You vile woman!"

"If you want me to respect you, learn to respect me or anyone else!"

I dash away leaving that guy speechless. He makes me laugh, talking about respect like he has some. I just hope Helena won't be too attached to him and besides why do he like that guy anyway!? I don't see anything nice about him not at all.

Oh my poor Helena...

****

"Do you like to check out that new Milk Tea house, Stace" Helena gestured

"Ah, sure" I replied

Today, Helena and I are hanging out at Little town, this place have lots of food and goodies for us to buy, Helena loves eating and would often invite me to eat and hang with her, As for me, I'm just looking out for some nice fabrics and accessories to use for my work in the future.

We went to that Milktea house she stated and bought one strawberry cheesecake milk tea and a matcha vanilla cream milk Tea, while chatting and walking around, Helena accidentally bumped to a larger man, spilling her strawberry milk tea in his white shirt

"What the f*ck!" The large man groaned

"I...I'm sorry...." Helena cowered, she bowed apologetically

"The f*ck is wrong with you! Are f*cking blind! You stupid ass b*tch"

Okay!!! This guy has gone far enough, I let out a breath and calmed myself as I defend Helena

"Excuse me, my friend just apologize and if you want we can just pay you for your shirt" I suggested, the man didn't seemed very pleased by my suggestion and glared at me

"You f*cktard, do you think you can pay something like this!? This is expensive!"

EXPENSIVE MY ASS!? That's a cheap ass fabric! You can't fool me, I'm a tailor!

"I'm sorry sir, what part of your cheap ass shirt is expensive, that white shirt isn't thick enough to be expensive as what you say it was, the fabric is also...let me see polyester fabric...Yikes" I mocked him, I can feel his face rage as it burned flaming red,

Serves him right~!

"S-stace...We should go...Please..." Helena yanked my arm, I stood between them defending her.

I'm not scared of some large man, If he punched me so what!? I'm still willing to protect helena

"YOU B*TCH!"

I was bracing myself for his punch, when all of a sudden a tall stature blocked my view, absorbing the large man's punch by holding his wrist and twisting it

"ARGH!!!" The large man twist in agony

"You shouldn't punch a lady, Do you not have any manners?" That voice. It's Joseph. He turned towards me with a soft smile on his face,"Are you alright?"

"Y-yeah...thank you..."

"Good"

Joseph turned to the Large man once again calling the attention of a group of guards running towards us, the large man whimpered from being outnumbered, Joseph released him and watched him run away, I turned to Joseph shyly. He looks dazzling for saving us like that. I swayed those thoughts away in an instant.

STOP IT STACE!

You shouldn't be amaze by his actions, he's still that jerk you know but--

"Take Ms. Adams and Ms. Goldrick home safely" Joseph ordered and both of Helena and I were assisted

--He still looks cool though, I suddenly felt a small thump in my chest

****

It's been several months now,

Ever since he saved Helena and I, he's been nice to me giving me presents or greeting me politely, He even treats Helena well now. Why is that? I heard during the christmas party he escorted Helena when I was away too, Helena was happy, Joseph was not the only weird one around, also my best friend. Helena asked me something weird or rather asking me something weird recently

"Do you like Joseph too, Stace?

WHAT!? ME LIKE THAT JERK!? Hell no!

"Lena, have you lost your mind? I would NEVER!"

"Oh, is that so?"

"Yes! Besides, who would like a guy who loves only himself?"

"What if he dont?"

"The world is probably ending if that were to happen"

"Stace"

"It's true though..."

I don't get why would he like someone like me or I don't even know if I will like someone like me, I just rolled my eyes, I'm cringing at the thought

"What if..."

"Hm?"

"Joseph, like you, what will you do?"

"HELENA ADAMS! What in tarnation!"

"It's just what if, stace"

"I will NEVER like him, period"

"You wont give him a chance?"

"No"

"That's so sad..."

"Lena, what's with all the questions?"

"Nevermind, We need to visit the Clark household now it seemed like they need our assistance of some sort"

"Ah, I've heard about THAT too..."

We were about to enter the limousine and to my surprise, Jerk-seph is here, I glare at him and he just gave me this puppy look eyes. He is acting so freaking weird nowadays! His look makes me so flustered, my heart is beating rather strangely. Ugh. I kinda miss the mean dork he is, Helena and that guy just keeps on talking casually but one weird thing I noticed is that whenever I look away, I see Helena from my peripheral vision, signaling him, mouthing something and whenever she does, Joseph will try to speak to me and I just reply with sarcasm or just nod and for some reason when I look at him after I reply, he seemed very hurt

What is going on???

Clark Household

Helena was asked for an audience for a family meeting whereas it left me and this guy behind. It was so awkward at first until he tapped my shoulders to catch my attention

"Would you like to accompany me and stroll around the garden?" He smiled softly, I narrowed him from head to toe, he seemed very nervous, probably he thinks I'm gonna decline, I felt bad so I sighed and nodded at his request. It's just walking around and Helena would probably take long in that meeting anyway, Might as well entertain myself

It's been an hour since no one has spoken a word between us and just walked around the gardens. I'm actually very glad but I can't shake the feeling that this guy want to tell something and I don't know WHAT, him being anxious is making ME anxious, I let out a sharp breath, stop and look at him

"Look, you're so restless Mr. son of the CEO care to tell me what's wrong? Or do you want to tell me something??? Spill it, I don't bite" I fix my gaze on him, raising a brow while my arms are crossed

"Well...Ms. Goldrick..." This little snow haired guy fidgets with his fingers anxiously, guess he's looking for the right words to say and it's taking him forever, I'm starting to get impatient and the way he addresses me politely. Yikes. It gave me goosebumps, it's like he's a different person

"Hey, lets just--"

"I like you"

What!? Did he just say he likes me!?

"E-excuse me...what?" I leaned closer to him, examining his expression, his whole face is flushed. I'm so confused.

"I like you, Stacy Goldrick"

"Wh...I...drrnn...dont! Ahem! HUH?" I don't know what to say, my words are gurgle and my minds so muddle up with this sudden confession, I'm so confused why is he confessing to me

"At first I didn't like you" He expound

"Don't worry, I don't too and I still don't like you" Jerk-seph have this irritated look on his face with my sarcastic remark

"Will you let me continue without your side comments, Ms. Goldrick?"

"Yeah, go ahead"

He heaved a sigh and spoke,"But as time goes on, I started seeing you in a special way..."

Special way?

"...Your presence, Your smile, the way you work hard, the way you treasure someone and even the way you talk to me makes my heart beat in a special way, I didn't understand at first or rather I kept denying it at first but--"

"Hm?"

"I've fallen for you..."

"Oh..."

"It might not seemed genuine to you but that is how I truly feel"

"You...you do know you're engaged to Helena, fixed marriage right?"

"I do and I will end it"

"WHA?! You will?"

"Yes, I don't want to bound Helena just because our marriage will be beneficial for both our families, I want her to choose her own path and her own love besides my older brother, Claude love Helena dearly and was suppose to be his betrothed but because Claude wanted to pursue his dream to be a Public Lawyer to defend the weak, his birthright was given to me...It honestly broke my heart to separate the two lovers, that's why I tried to be unpleasant to Helena so she would not fall for me and keep her eyes on my brother, don't get me wrong I supported Claude's decision and I want to be someone he will proud of that is why I will set Helena free."

"Joseph..."

He chuckled,"It's the first time I heard you called my name besides Jerk-seph, Ma Cherie"

"M-m-ma cherie!?" I exclaimed, my face was on fire with that pet name he gave me

"Don't worry I will protect her and I will protect you, It's time for the new generation of this family break off that tradition and love who they want to love, right?"

"Agreed"

"So, Ma Cherie, Stacy Goldrick, Will you be my one and only love?"

I giggled, "You're so cringy now acting like a sweet pumpkin towards me, Let me think about it"

"Why? Don't you feel the same way about me?"

"Who knows~" I teased

"That's quite unfair..." Joseph pouted

"Alright! Geez, you don't have to be cutesy like that, It's making me cringe even more"

"I will try, Ma Cherie"

"Seriously! I mean it, Jo! Besides, If I'm going to be your girlfriend you better be prepared, Mr. Desaulniers cause I won't go easy on you" I winked and smirked at him

"Oh ho ho~ I love a good challenge, Ms. Goldrick"

Joseph grabbed my waist pulling me closer to him, caressing my face, giving me a soft chaset kiss on my lips, I kissed him back all the same

"Thank you for returning my love, Stacy"

"Call me stace, Jo"

"How about Ma Cherie?"

"Please god no..."

"Aww, but I love you, Ma Cherie"

"Ugh, Fine!"

We both chuckled and shared a sweet passionate kiss at this beautiful garden

Joseph Desaulniers

Helena's attendant, Stacy Goldrick.

What a stubborn, strong headed and amazona kind of woman. She's giving me a headache with all her sarcasm and strong sense of attitude, I couldn't even concentrate whenever she's near me, I often lose my cool and composure, I never met such a woman like that in my life

UGH

Whenever I visit the Adams household, I often come across Stacy whos tending the flowers, petting Helena's cat, alexander or doing her job as Helena's stylist, she always have this tender smile on her face which she never shows whenever I'm around and for some reason it was quite charming, I didn't know such an amazona woman can wear such angelic smile

Time went by, I began stealing glances whenever she's around, I notice how sophisticated, elegant and smart she is. Her beautiful golden brown hair, her striking eyes and her the freckles painted around her face makes her so captivating

I remember back then Oletus Inc's Annual Christmas Party, I found myself staring at her, the men and women as well too.

She's truly a beauty.

There was also a time when I saved her and Helena from a commoner and I thought Stacy would be afraid but NO she was provoking the guy!

What the hell is she thinking!?

I got frightened and rushed to her side at once. I was shocked at myself, why did I save her? My body moved on its own accord, I was thinking about Stacy safety more than anything. I looked at her while twisting this guy's wrist, She looked so cute with her purple eyes glittered.

She probably thinks I'm cool.

I turn away and chuckled

After that event, I'm finally realizing my feelings for her...

"I can't believe I'm in love with Stacy Goldrick." I mumbled to myself

I even told Helena and she laughed at me, I thought she'd feel bad because I'm in love with her best friend and she was in love with me but she told me she'd rather support us because she believed we're match made heaven, soul mates even

Helena is such a kind soul.

I told her that she and claude are as well, she smiled at my comment perhaps she knew deep inside how she felt about me is none other than fabrication our family making her think I am her true love but her genuine feelings lies within Claude, I'm quite glad.

"I will confess to Stacy then."

"Goodluck, Joseph. I'm rooting for you both"

Ah

Love is such a complex thing to behold.

END OF CHAPTER