Diamonds In the Rough
01
*FROSTE COMPANY BUILDING*
Jackson Froste (ML FATHER)
*working*
Jackson Froste (ML FATHER)
Come in
Salem Froste (ML)
*enters* You called for me.
Jackson Froste (ML FATHER)
Yes. Take a seat
Salem Froste (ML)
I don't have time to sit, I have business to attend to *impatient*
Jackson Froste (ML FATHER)
Sit down. This is important. *stern*
Salem Froste (ML)
Tsk. Fine
Salem Froste (ML)
*sits opposite Jackson*
Jackson Froste (ML FATHER)
You know what this is about. I'm retiring soon and you're almost thirty
Jackson Froste (ML FATHER)
—and unmarried. I assume you know what's supposed to come next.
Salem Froste (ML)
Not this again. I still have two years.
Jackson Froste (ML FATHER)
Not anymore.
Salem Froste (ML)
*Forehead crease* What are you talking about?
Jackson Froste (ML FATHER)
I'm thinking of retiring early. and you're the heir, don't make me repeat myself.
Salem Froste (ML)
*sigh* Serena's the heir... Whenever you're ready to sort out your beef with her.
Jackson Froste (ML FATHER)
Serena is incapable of being my susccesor, despite being older than you. She's just not fit.
Salem Froste (ML)
Whatever. What's your point?.
Jackson Froste (ML FATHER)
Dont play dumb. You ought to get married sooner or later.
Jackson Froste (ML FATHER)
Preferably sooner.
Salem Froste (ML)
*shrugs* Got it.
Salem Froste (ML)
*stands up and heads for the door*
Jackson Froste (ML FATHER)
Salem.
Jackson Froste (ML FATHER)
I will take matters into my own hands if you don't act quick.
Salem Froste (ML)
*didn't react*
Salem Froste (ML)
*leaves*
The Sinclair family is having dinner
Eric Sinclair (FL FATHER)
*checks his watch*
Eric Sinclair (FL FATHER)
She's late. Again.
Yulia Sinclair (FL MOTHER)
Perhaps it's the traffic.
Henrietta Sinclair (FL GRANDMA)
Stop giving excuses Yulia. The food is getting cold.
Yulia Sinclair (FL MOTHER)
Mother, relax
Henrietta Sinclair (FL GRANDMA)
It's the third time she's late to dinner this month.
Yulia Sinclair (FL MOTHER)
I know—
Riley Sinclair (FL)
*Rushes in, out of breath*
Riley Sinclair (FL)
Mom... Dad, Grandma
*bows*
Yulia Sinclair (FL MOTHER)
Rile— 😱
Henrietta Sinclair (FL GRANDMA)
😱😱
Eric Sinclair (FL FATHER)
😧
Riley Sinclair (FL)
*confused*
Riley Sinclair (FL)
*remembers* (oh sh!t, my hair 😖)
Riley had long hair before but she showed up with a pixie cut
Henrietta Sinclair (FL GRANDMA)
Oh my goodness dear what did you do to your hair?! 😱
Riley Sinclair (FL)
Uhh, I cut it
Yulia Sinclair (FL MOTHER)
But why?
Riley Sinclair (FL)
It was bothering me. *take her seat*
Henrietta Sinclair (FL GRANDMA)
Oh gosh, your long hair made you look so feminine and composed ~
Eric Sinclair (FL FATHER)
Nevermind that, where have you been? Why are you late again?
Riley Sinclair (FL)
Oh ...... Uh..... Traffic?
Yulia Sinclair (FL MOTHER)
See
Eric Sinclair (FL FATHER)
*rubs his forehead* Riley you can't keep this behavior
Eric Sinclair (FL FATHER)
You are the heiress to Sinclair Jewels. Start acting like it.
Riley Sinclair (FL)
I know dad
Henrietta Sinclair (FL GRANDMA)
No no no, don't just say that. You've been out of control these few months.
Eric Sinclair (FL FATHER)
Which is why we're taking action now
Riley Sinclair (FL)
*forehead crease* What exactly does taking action mean?
Henrietta Sinclair (FL GRANDMA)
It means you'll have a new bodyguard. To keep you in check.
Eric Sinclair (FL FATHER)
He'll be here tomorrow to accompany you on your work and schedules, while making sure you mind your new curfew
Riley Sinclair (FL)
Curfew? *stands up*
Riley Sinclair (FL)
I'm not a kid. I don't need a chaperone or a curfew!
Henrietta Sinclair (FL GRANDMA)
Your attitude differs
Riley Sinclair (FL)
*Scoffs* Mom?
Yulia Sinclair (FL MOTHER)
Sorry dear, I can't help you ☹️
Riley Sinclair (FL)
But I do my work perfectly fine, this is so unnecessary!
Eric Sinclair (FL FATHER)
You're great at your job and will become a fine CEO... When you stop your wild hobbies
Henrietta Sinclair (FL GRANDMA)
And don't take drastic descions such as cutting your hair again
Henrietta Sinclair (FL GRANDMA)
It will cause harm to your public image.
Eric Sinclair (FL FATHER)
Tomorrow night your cousins and uncle are hosting a gala. Don't be late.
Riley Sinclair (FL)
*leaves*
#02 - Paparazzi
Eric introduces Riley's new bodyguard
Eric Sinclair (FL FATHER)
Riley, this is Dawn. Your new bodyguard
Riley Sinclair (FL)
(more like babysitter 😒)
Dawn (FL BODYGUARD)
*Bows* A pleasure to meet you.
Riley Sinclair (FL)
*bows back*
Riley Sinclair (FL)
The pleasure is mine *polite tone*
Eric Sinclair (FL FATHER)
Well now that you're acquainted, you can go get ready for the gala
*THE SINCLAIR FAMILY ARRIVE*
Paparazzi 1: Over here Miss Sinclair! 📸
Paparazzi 2: Miss Sinclair you look absolutely stunning, Who designed your dress ?📸😍
Paparazzi 3: Miss Sinclair a pose 📸😫
Paparazzi 4: Miss Sinclair you were spotted last night with a group of people is your boyfriend one of them? 📸🧐
*The Sinclair family is a popular chaebol type of family. They have a jewelry company and own many mines for natural resources with precious stones*
Riley poses for a few shot without answering any questions and enters the hall
Riley Sinclair (FL)
*looks around*
Riley Sinclair (FL)
(wow, they went all out for their new release)
Jamie Claud
*approaches her*
Riley Sinclair (FL)
Jamie! Vanessa! ☺️
Riley Sinclair (FL)
*hugs them together*
Jamie Claud
You made it ☺️
Riley Sinclair (FL)
Of course
Vanessa Claud
Your dress is beautiful 😊
Riley Sinclair (FL)
Yours too
Riley Sinclair (FL)
And the decorations
Jamie Claud
That was my doing
Riley Sinclair (FL)
😯 amazing
Vanessa Claud
Forget the decorations. There's a surprise tonight
Riley Sinclair (FL)
Really? What surprise ?
Jamie Claud
Here she goes again 🙄
Vanessa Claud
I'm getting engaged! ☺️
Riley Sinclair (FL)
*shock* What? 😯
Riley Sinclair (FL)
But you aren't dating anybody
Jamie Claud
It's an arranged pairing
Riley Sinclair (FL)
So sudden? To who? Why?
Vanessa Claud
Calm down. I'm happy.
Vanessa Claud
I'm engaged to Salem Froste☺️
Riley Sinclair (FL)
😯...... 😐
The Froste family is another popular chaebol family. They create weapons and vehicles, mostly sell to the government.
Riley Sinclair (FL)
The Froste family heir?
Riley Sinclair (FL)
Isn't he known for being a red flag?
Vanessa Claud
So? 🤨. Once we get married all that will change
Vanessa Claud
Just be happy for me
Riley Sinclair (FL)
Ok. If you say so
Vanessa Claud
I'm going to mingle with guests
*leaves*
Riley Sinclair (FL)
Is she really going to marry the Froste heir?
Jamie Claud
*sigh* She's so happy, but they haven't even met. Dad had a meeting with Jackson Froste, they decided it on their own
Riley Sinclair (FL)
So why is she happy? She should be angry even, getting married to someone she doesn't know
Jamie Claud
There's nothing we can do as long as she agrees to it
Riley Sinclair (FL)
I guess you're right
Jamie Claud
Who is that? *points* He's been staring at us since we started talking
Riley Sinclair (FL)
Huh? *looks back*
Riley Sinclair (FL)
Oh, he's my bodyguard
Dawn is standing a few feet from the two girls, watching like a hawk
Riley Sinclair (FL)
More like a babysitter 😒, my family thinks I need one to control me
Jamie Claud
Oh..... *stares at Dawn*
Jamie Claud
(He's handsome 😍)
Riley Sinclair (FL)
Jamie?
Jamie Claud
*clears her throat* Let's go sit, the events starting soon
The Claud family owns a luxury fashion brand 'Claud couture'
After the show ended, the audience applauded
The Froste family arrive ~ Jackson, Martha and their kids
Jackson Froste (ML FATHER)
*arrive*
Martha Froste (ML MOTHER)
*arrive*
Serena Froste (ML OLDER SISTER)
*arrive*
Serena Froste (ML OLDER SISTER)
Salem Froste (ML)
*arrive*
The paparazzi go into a frenzy, taking their photos
Paparazzi 1: Mr Froste over here! 📸
Paparazzi 2: Serena is that a new tattoo?! 📸
A/N ;
I don't own any photo used in this story, all from Pinterest. Credits to the original owners.
#03- The Frostes
*The Froste family enters the hall*
Vanessa Claud
Omg they're here 😍
Riley Sinclair (FL)
*curious*
The Froste family is well known, but they've never met the Sinclairs
Riley Sinclair (FL)
*Looks at Salem*
Salem Froste (ML)
*catches her eye*
Salem Froste (ML)
*Thinks she's admiring him* 😏
Riley Sinclair (FL)
🤨... 😒 *looks away*
Bradford Claud
*climbs the stage*
Bradford Claud
Good evening everyone
All the guests pay attention
Bradford Claud
I would like to thank you all for coming to this event and supporting Claud couture
Bradford Claud
Special thanks to the heiress, my eldest daughter Jamie.
Bradford Claud
I would like to make a special announcement
Bradford Claud
As you all know, recently the Claud and the Froste families formed an alliance, for the benefit of both.
So it's with great pleasure I announce the engagement between Salem Froste and my Youngest daughter Vanessa.
*The audience are surprised, but applaud anyway*
Vanessa Claud
😌 *flips her hair*
Salem Froste (ML)
What?! 😠
Salem Froste (ML)
What the f-ck is this? 😠
*The audience didn't hear him*
Salem Froste (ML)
*Turns to his father but Jackson is already climbing the stage*
Jackson Froste (ML FATHER)
*Joins Bradford on stage*
Jackson Froste (ML FATHER)
Yes, the Froste family celebrates the engagement between the two. Both sides are satisfied
Salem Froste (ML)
F-ck that! 😠
*The gala ended but everyone was whispering about the engagement announcement*
*The paparazzi swarm Salem*
Paparazzi 1; Mister Froste How long have you known miss Claud? 🧐📸
Paparazzi 2: Have you been dating? 🧐📸
Dorothy (Reporter)
Mister Froste, would you say the alignment between the two families is solely based on your engagement to Vanessa? 📸
Salem Froste (ML)
😠 Get the hell outta my face!
Salem Froste (ML)
*leaves*
*The Froste family leaves*
[Riley rode with her cousins and Dawn to the after-party]
Dawn (FL BODYGUARD)
*driving*
Vanessa Claud
Boohoo 😢
I didn't get to talk to Salem
Jamie Claud
You're engaged Nessa, you can talk to him anytime
Vanessa Claud
Of course. But tonight would've been better!
Vanessa Claud
I picked this dress specifically to meet him! 😢
Riley Sinclair (FL)
Maybe he'll come to the after party and you'll introduce yourself there
Vanessa Claud
You're right
*They arrive at the after-party*
[The after party is held in a club with only VIP guests, who are friends of the girls and their peers]
Jamie Claud
Let's go find a booth
Dawn (FL BODYGUARD)
*follows them*
*They sit and order drinks but non alcoholic since it would affect their image if the young heiresses drink alcohol*
Riley Sinclair (FL)
Guys I'll be back, I'm going to the ladies room
Vanessa Claud
Sure *not paying attention, looking around*
Riley Sinclair (FL)
*stands up*
Dawn (FL BODYGUARD)
*moves*
Riley Sinclair (FL)
Are you seriously going to follow me to the restroom?
Dawn (FL BODYGUARD)
It's my job *aloof*
Riley Sinclair (FL)
Yeah well this is nature's call 🙄
Riley Sinclair (FL)
It's just around the corner. It's fine 🙄
Dawn (FL BODYGUARD)
*hesitant* Fine
Dawn (FL BODYGUARD)
*stands back*
Riley Sinclair (FL)
*leaves*
*After Riley is done, she peeks out before going the other way in the corridors of the club*
Riley Sinclair (FL)
(I'll explore a little before returning)
*As she's walking, she bumps into somebody*
Riley Sinclair (FL)
My apologies mister *bows*
Damien Van'Pelt
It's fine. I wasn't looking where I was going
Devi
*hooks Damien's arm* Who's this?
Damien Van'Pelt
Nobody, we just bumped into each other
Riley Sinclair (FL)
*looks behind her*
Riley Sinclair (FL)
(oh, it's Salem Froste. He really came to the after party)
Salem Froste (ML)
*glance at her*
Salem Froste (ML)
(Damn, she's beautiful)
Devi
You should watch where you're going *glares*
Riley Sinclair (FL)
🤨 girl—
Damien Van'Pelt
Relax babe, it was an accident
Salem Froste (ML)
*comes forward*
Salem Froste (ML)
Riley Sinclair
Riley Sinclair (FL)
That's my name. 🙂
Damien Van'Pelt
Do you two know each other? 🤨
*They said it at the same time*
Damien Van'Pelt
🤨... so you do.
Riley Sinclair (FL)
Unofficially
Riley Sinclair (FL)
He's engaged to my cousin
Salem Froste (ML)
I'm not engaged to anyone 😠
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