INSATIABLE CRAVINGS
Insatiable Cravings – Episode 20
Subtitle; {Loving You Is A Loosing Game}
TAGS: Age-gap, Mafia, Forbidden Love, Drama, Tragedy and Betrayal.
Settings: United Kingdom, Russia and others.
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~ Genevieve ~
My heart was racing uncontrollably, and for the first time in ages, my palms felt sweaty with anxious panic.
Even my throat was so dry it hurt to swallow. I kept expelling air through a gap in my lips to stave off faintness, as I felt every single emotion magnified a hundredfold.
What if I didn’t ace it?
My plan to make Dominic lose his self-control would once again fall through, and I’d have to concoct another scheme.
What if I do ace it?
No matter how confident I try to appear, Dominic sometimes makes me feel nervous with his brooding presence. Nervous, not scared.
Would I finally achieve my goal even if I do pass with flying colours?
Could I pull it off?
“Breathe, Vie.” Julianna’s voice jolted me from my spiralling thoughts. “You studied very hard, so you’ll be fine.”
I let out another exhale. “What if I don’t?”
“What if you actually do?” She pressed her palms against either side of my face, cradling my cheeks. “Pretty girls don’t doubt themselves.”
“What about the ugly ones?” I asked playfully.
“I don’t know.” She murmured with a smile on her lovely face. “But you’re not one of them.”
I nodded, trying to use that to calm myself down. Unfortunately, my eyes landed on the approaching figure of her boyfriend, Alessio.
“Hey, Snowflake.” He muttered against her cheek as he placed a kiss on it. Then, he turned to me with a polite smile that I grimaced at. “Hey, Genevieve.”
Quickly, I schooled my features and nodded once. “Hey.” And because Jules practically begged me to try to be friendly with him, I asked, “Have you seen your results?”
At Silverlake Academy, tests and exams hold equal weight, but I typically manage to scrape by with B’s and the occasional A. Now, I need an A in every single subject I’m taking to secure the bag.
The ‘bag’ meaning Dominic Morozov.
“Yes.” Alessio replied. “You two?”
“No.”
Julianna looked up at him with a quizzical expression. “What did you get?”
He laughed as if she’d told a joke. To be completely honest, Alessio Knight is a rather handsome chap. With his jet-black hair, hazel eyes, and perfectly sculpted features, he possesses that dream-like appearance that many girls fantasise about.
I’m not like those girls. They’re not me.
He also happens to come from a very wealthy family. His parents are both surgeons and own numerous large hospitals across the United Kingdom and even abroad. He’s also the star quarterback for the school’s basketball team.
So, Alessio Knight is basically a catch for most girls, but I never imagined my best friend would be part of the equation.
Julianna’s parents are equally affluent. All the students at Silverlake Academy have rich parents, and we are referred to as the Elites’ kids.
“I don’t even know why I asked.” Jules said.
I was about to respond when I noticed our teacher entering the classroom. I turned to inform Jules, but she was already aware.
We both went into the classroom and sat down as the teacher attempted to regain control over the noisy class. I wasn’t interested in being a brat like I usually am during lessons, so I sat quietly, waiting for my turn.
Finally, it was time for me to collect my results, and I walked up to her desk.
“Ms King,” she began as she picked up the envelope containing my results. “You…”
“No. Please, don’t say anything.” Her puzzled expression didn’t surprise me; I knew I might sound a bit màd. “I want it to be a surprise.” I explained, and she finally understood.
“Alright, here.”
I took the envelope in my hand, and even though it was as light as a feather, it felt as heavy as a brick. Even though we had no further classes today, we had to wait until closing time before we could go home.
I have no idea why they do that. Whenever it’s the Friday after our tests, they keep us as long as possible before letting us go for our week-long break.
I used to love and hàte that week off. Love it because I could read all my books without the disruption of school. Hàte it because my parents, especially my mother, come home and ruin my mood.
Hopefully, this one will be special enough not to be despiséd, as it will be spent with my Dominic.
Speaking of Dominic, I’m on my way to his company now and can’t help but feel a surge of anxiety. I know I studied really hard, but what if I didn’t do well in mathematics?
That’s my only féar.
Cassidy wasn’t at her desk when I arrived on the floor where Dominic’s office is located, so I just went ahead and entered his office. But I froze at the threshold when two heads turned to me.
I quickly exited his office, realising he was in a meeting. Just then, Cassidy was returning to her desk from wherever she’d been.
“Hey, Genny,” she chimed, and I couldn’t help but smile as I walked over to her. “What’s the matter? You look like your cat’s just gone into labour.”
“I don’t have a cat.”
“Well, that’s a shame. Cats are adorable.”
“Yeah, I’m not really a pet person, but I do prefer dogs.”
I didn’t mention that it was only Dynamite and Danger that I love, as it felt like too much information. It still surprises me how quickly I got used to those enormous creatures. As big as they are, they can be so endearing when they want to be.
Cassidy gasped dramatically, hand to her chest and all. “How dare you?!”
“I said what I said.”
“My sister is the same way.”
“You have a sister? Younger or older?”
“Younger.”
Even though she didn’t ask, I felt compelled to add, “I don’t have any younger siblings, just two older ones.”
I didn’t have the chance to elaborate when the door opened and Dominic was ushering two men out of his office. They exchanged handshakes with professional smiles as they bid each other goodbye.
“I’m sorry,” I said to them as they walked past me.
“No worries, love,” one of them replied.
“What has my Vixen so excited yet so anxious?” Dominic mused as he strode over to me with his brooding height, hands in his pockets. When he reached me, he frowned at my ponytail and removed another one of my hair sticks. “Why won’t you just let your hair down?”
“Because I’m not Rapunzel.” I joked.
Cassidy snickered, earning her a glare from Dominic. I placed my palm on his cheek to regain his attention.
“I have my test results.”
“Oh, is that the reason for your rather abrupt entrance into my office?” he said.
“I’m sorry. I didn’t realise you had a meeting.”
Dominic grinned. “It’s fine.” He then led me into his office. “What does it say?”
“I don’t know,” I told him honestly. He gave me a look. “I didn’t check it. I wanted you to have the honour.”
“Why, thank you very much for such a great honour bestowed upon me.” He taunted in a British accent I couldn’t quite place where he got it from.
Then he took the envelope from me and tore it open. My anxiety skyrocketed as I watched his eyes scan the contents without revealing anything of what he was seeing.
However, the next words that left Dominic’s mouth confirmed my every feeling of anxiety. “Which country would you like to go to?”
TBC📖✍️
