Twisted Affection

isky here," shouted a middle-aged guy

retary. "Secretary Cooper I've told you many times that I'm

the president finds out I brough

y with the perfume problem. Ju

elp find a flower for the perfume, but th

u explore," Lucas said, t

g to catch up, but Lucas disappear

s. His ankle was bleeding. Maybe Mason was right about it being dang

m. Lucas turned to see a girl, maybe 12

he said, squattin

his throat, no

nd. Retrieving a bottle of water from her backpack, she

eyes with her, the beauty of her eyes m

is stunned expression. "I'm going to cl

ts, Lucas nodded, feeling emba

he heard him gasp and quickly lowered her head, blowing soft air on th

as simply nodded

plaster from her backpack. Peeling it off, she gently appli

as smiled bac

ou a t

New York. I am not here for a holi

head. "Search

s," he

"Flowers? There are plenty in Ten

scent. I'm helping my father create a new perfume." He paused, looking at her. "I don'

ain. "Wait here. I'll be back shortly," she said, grab

in her hand. Lucas stood up, eyes widening. "What i

ic name for this flower is Caladenia mela

the flower. "Ba

mid-performance. It's very rare, hardly found around here. Ballerina Orchid emits a fragrance reminiscent of a light

eally special. I've never seen fl

the same," t

her, waiting for

look, you'll slowly find the differences. Even twin siblings aren't the

. "How old are you? You

e farm." She checked her watch. "It's late; I have to go." She pointed at his ankle. "Take care of

d confused. Lucas held up the flower and smiled. "Thanks for showing me this flower. I think my father's problem will be fixed soo

? Can we meet again?" She didn't respond, continuing to walk away. "My name is Lucas Anderson,

years

ia! A

om? Your dream guy is already here," Mirabel said. Amelia widened her eyes, turning to her friend. "What? He's here already? I thought the competition started at 10 a

x? There are tons of his fans out there. The basketball stadium is packed with girls. He probably won't even notice you. He co

rich, I'm pretty and confident

he heir of Mionbelle Corporation, a big beauty product com

l competition in my school. He's two years older, and even though my school is bas

o out now, you'll miss the chance

o," Amel

practiced on the court. Amelia'

rls here are here for you

re for basketball, not for attention from girls,"

act is enough to charm all the girls here. Yo

elia, who never took her eyes off Lucas, saw him heading to the ba

he competition is start

t wait for me here," Amelia

elia combed her hair with her fingers and checked her uniform to ensure she looked good and neat. When she heard footsteps coming out of the toilet, she pretended to

you o

htly. Slowly looking up, she bit her lower lip when she met L

he said with the sweetes

words to finish his sentence. But looking at the girl in front of him, memories of what happened five years ago

back from his deep thoughts. He realized he was still

iled awkwardly at her. "Hmmm... be careful

, looking down

wn into a beautiful young lady, yet she appeared remarkably unchanged since he first saw her. He was certain it w

remember me?"

course, she did. She had attended every competition at her school for the last three years just

remembered," Ame

you again. I went back to the place where we first met, but I c

y his words. "The pla

he Strawberry Fa

t she didn't recall visiting any strawberry farms. She hated f

t crossed Lucas's eyes.

rdly. "I remember a

lly, you can't remember. But I still need to thank you for the Ballerina Orchid you gave

she didn't mind much. The important thing was that she saw a chance to get closer to her crush. She

er beauty. He couldn't look away and slowly reached out his hand

Amelia Anderson," she said shyly. When their hands touched, Lucas felt a jolt of electricity. He tightened his grip, gi