Blurb: When a twist of fate forces her to return to her hometown of LA, Renee, a struggling pianist, finds herself thrust into a world she thought she'd left behind. Back home, Renee's family's guest house teeters on the edge of ruin and with real estate sharks circling and time running out, she makes a desperate decision to save her family's legacy. Drawn together by circumstance and bound by necessity, Renee strikes a perilous deal with an arrogant mogul and the CEO of Ashford Company, trading her freedom for the salvation of her family's heirloom. Now, bound to her arrogant savior, Renee must navigate a precarious partnership while confronting the unexpected stirrings of romance. But as secrets unravel and tensions rise, will their alliance crumble under the weight of hidden agendas? And what sacrifices are they willing to make to secure a future beyond their tangled pasts? Can they find redemption in the arms of their greatest adversary, or are some dreams too fragile to survive? Characterisation: Renee(FL)- A pianist struggling to find a name for herself makes a deal with Richard when her parents' guest house was on the verge of crumbling down. She's pretty and short, has hazel brown hair and matching eyes. Richard (ML) - The arrogant multimillionaire CEO represents success and masculine grace. He exudes unassailable authority, commands attention wherever he goes and with his chiseled features and piercing eyes, he cuts a figure of power and dominance. He proposes a deal with Renee to save her family's guest house in exchange for her. He's 6ft tall, well-defined abs and slender but masculine body. Stan (VL) - Stan is Richard's younger brother. His cold demeanor and lack of empathy make him a formidable adversary, and he harbors a dark secret - his involvement in the accident that claimed Renee's father's life. Stan's willingness to resort to deceit, sabotage, and even murder reveals the depths of his malevolence. He operates in the shadows, using his influence and cunning to achieve his goals while reveling in the suffering he inflicts upon others. He's as tall as Richard but not as masculine and well built like his brother. They have the same eyes but he's tainted with mischief. Plot - Exposition - Renee is a talented pianist trying to make a name for herself in New York City's competitive music scene. But navigating her way in this musical world has been challenging and all her effort have proved abortive as each audition she went for always turned her down. After several failed auditions she then decides to travel back home with hopes that maybe she'll find what was missing. Inciting incident - Her return home was a surprise to her mum who was struggling to save their guest house which was on the brink of collapse due to financial difficulties. When Renee learns of this, she's angry at first and then she offers to help in any possible way even if it means halting her dreams. She also attends an event and on her way home, encounters an accident where she runs into Richard, the multimillionaire CEO of ASHFORD companies ( of which she had no idea at that time). Rising action- Things seemed to be looking fine and just when they had saved up enough, there was an attack which left them crumbling back down, this time, way below. With nowhere left to turn, she desperately signs a deal with Richard as a last-ditch effort to save the guest house from being sold. This contract comes with a condition that she becomes his PA. Climax - After saving the guest house in exchange for her freedom, Renee now on a new path of life, explores a new world of unexpected romance with her arrogant hero. Meanwhile, Richard has grown increasingly protective of Renee and invested in her family's plight. He also vowed to stand by her side and help protect the guest house from those who seek to exploit it. All along, he was aware that his brother was the one behind the attack/downfall and that was why he offered help disguised as the contract. Stan, his brother, did this because apparently, he has always had eyes for the guest house and he was even the one responsible for the accident that killed Renee's father 7 years ago. Knowing this, Richard had always kept an eye on Renee and was smart enough to cook up a contract to keep her close all the time. When Renee discovers this, she feels betrayed and is torn between keeping her promise to save her family's guest house and protecting her pride. Denouement: Renee forgives Richard who promises to never keep anything from her again. Stan is put behind bars for murder and trespassing. The guest house is safe and far from future harm as Richard marries Renee. Renee, new found love in her heart is able to successfully pursue her dreams as a pianist.
Chapter 1 Sunny beginning
The crowd cheered and clapped just after Regee's piano session ended.She just waved and walked down to her roommate turned best friend who sat at the left corner of the bar.
"Come here darling, you did so well" Sally beckoned at her giving her a big hug.
"Arghh I really needed that hug, you know"
Regee said with a slight moan.
" You'll go places, I can feel it in my guts"
Sally said tightening the grip, with a soft pat.
"Places?"
Regee asked, disentangling the hug.
" Who goes to places from playing in a local bar in New York especially one filled with depressed teenagers, smokers and horny old men."
Regee said rolling her eyes.
Sally bursted out laughing "now when you sound like that, I actually see no hope" Sally said amidst laughing.
" Wow Sally
Just wow" Regee said clapping " well the only reason I'm listening to you is because I'm waiting for my tip".
After every session at the bar, the bar owner tips her for contributing to the fun in his bar.
He never used to tip her because he felt it was useless giving his money to someone known by no one, until the intervention of Sally.
Regee Peterson is a 5'9" with a slender and curvaceous figure. Her long honey blonde hair which is mostly tied up in a pony, her dark brown eyes is just the perfect fit for her oval face with her full lips always curled into a gentle smile, revealing a hint of dimple.
She is the first daughter of the peterson and the only child. She just has her mum now since she lost her father some years ago.
Reggee is a struggling pianist whose dream is to meet keturah Ama, one of the most influential pianist who stays in New York.
So travelling to New York away from LA, her home town was to perhaps meet with Keturah Ama and someday make a name for herself.
Unlike Regee, Sally is dark in complexion, she has a velvety brown that just glows effortlessly. Her hair is afro very think and black with tightly curls that bounces each tilt of her head. The curls are dense and mostly let free.
Her features are finely chiseled, with high cheekbones and a small button nose, Her eyes has very deep brown feature with full lips and always lubricated.
Unlike Regee she exuded so much poise and confident.
She is busty with a fine carved hip and measly fat, behind.
Sally is an orphan with no family she knows about.
She was home schooled in the orphanage and works with a marketing firm, she works from home.
Chapter 1 Sunny beginning
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Chapter 2 Home
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Chapter 3 From the very beginning
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Chapter 4 The very beginning 2
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Chapter 5 The very beginning 3
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Chapter 6 Anticipation: Keturah Ama.
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Chapter 7 The bar
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Chapter 8 The bar 2
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Chapter 9 Anticipation:the show
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Chapter 10 Keturah Ama
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Chapter 11 The keturah Ama's show
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Chapter 12 The performance
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Chapter 13 His visit
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Chapter 14 Home
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