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2020-10-11 04:42:03"The Gardener did it" Lucas said the second he entered into the kitchen. All heads swerve to him. Mine, Lara and Ellie's.
He had on a black casual jean, black shirt and he was barefoot. Thank God he wasn't shirtless or I would've lost track of what he was saying. He had his eyes glued to his phone for some seconds before lifting his head up to stare at me.
"Not the butler did it?" I joke with a smile on my face.
"It's not funny. This is no book, but reality" I'm surprised when he kisses my forehead. Surprised but happy. I thought after our kissing fiest yester-night, he was going to act weird this morning. But he, more than anything, wants this for us. I think.
"I was just trying to say good morning"
He chuckled. "well good morning to you too"
This is the part where I wrap my arms round his shoulder and kiss him, but Lara is staring at us like...what
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What?! I stumble back against the table that was backed up against the wall. I'm shaking my head."I don't know what you're talking about""You do. You don't have to pretend" She grabs my arms, leading me upstairs. She pushes the door to her room opened and drags me before shutting and locking the door. I have my eyes glued on her waiting for her next move it word."I've known you where Elaine since that charity ball""That can't be true""it is true. You think I wouldn't recognize my one true friend?" She scoffs. "I could see right through the makeup, the lense and the dye on your hair. I saw through all that""Then if you know...""Why didn't I tell?" She surpasses me, I nod. My hands are tightly wrapped against each other."Yes""Because I didn't want you back in jail. Or worst, dead!..."I fee
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It's close to evening and I should be retiring back home but I still have something to do. Something to investigate. Diana is in the kitchen making smoothie with the housekeeper, Delaney. I've put Autumn to bed and I'm hoping that Mrs Rivera is taking a nap since it's close to dinner time.The door to Cooper and Nicole's room is surprisingly not locked. I figured Nicole as the type of woman to hide so many things, therefore putting a lock on the door. I push opened the door and slipped in. There's got to be something here that's going to help me find Ethan's murderer.I close the door and move to the drawers by the bed. I'd be damned if I get caught and it could ruin my whole cover but I'm willing to take that risk. Nicole is hiding something. Nothing Autumn said tied to Nicole killing Ethan but now, I just have a bad vibe about her. She's trying to take my daughter, and I won't let her. The cunning snake might just have other secrets.
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Jacob Astor loosed a signed contract with Ethan on June 12, Lucas also loosed a contract or was suppose to sign a contract with Ethan on that same June 12. My life is suddenly becoming an opera. I've been seating on this chair for an hour now, trying to come up with ways that this all ties to Ethan's death.If I could blame or suspect Jacob for Ethan's death, then I suppose I can do the same to Lucas. No one is to be trusted. Besides, he popped out of nowhere to help me. How sure am I that this isn't some kind of sick game he's playing with me.The door to the living room opened and I stayed firm on my seat, waiting for Lucas to come into sight.He does and when he sees me planted on the chair, he smiles."Are you just getting back from the Riveras?"
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"It's been years since we saw, Ashley" Diana smiled at my very blonde friend. "I remember when we used to have drinks and have fun together"Ashley shrugged. "It's actually been a while, Yeah"So, it was beggining to get awkward and I don't want to stand anymore cause my feet is hurting me and I crave some more fruit punch. "How about we all just seat and talk" I suggest and Diana buys it immediately. She takes the seat next to mine."What exactly are we talking about?" Ash asked with so much sass. I get the feeling she's not happy about Diana being here and I don't know why."Everything" I say but she lowers her head shaking it. "I came here so we could discuss the way forward" Ash hummed with annoyance. "Not chit-chat about fucking old times""Ash!" I snap and she looks away with a frown."It's ok if you want me to leave, Ash. I understand why you're mad at me" Diana cal
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I struggle to look at who grabbed me but there was no one.Immediately I stand to my feet, I see a light flash from across the street and I knew that just be help. I sprint forward, almost bumping into the car but it stopped right on time before it could crush my feet. Out hopped Elaine and Hunter. I feel my body relax as my friend runs to me and gives me a hug."God! I was so terrified" I wept into her shoulder crying. Hunter is flashing a into the dark corners, checking for any one that might be there."What happened?" Elaine questions but I'm shaking my head in fright. I'm not even sure what happened exactly. "I called Griffin on our way here and told him to meet us at the mansion""Do you think it's a good idea Griffin goes there?" I ask, feeling my body tremble."Sure. Riley is taking him there""Who?""Let's just say he's a friend" Elaine smiles, wra
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Lucas big hands grip my thighs and wrap my legs round his waist. We kiss hotly, moving against each other. I feel my body heating up, my arms come up to hold his neck to me when he transfers his lips from my lip to my neck. I moan, rolling my head back, feeling so ecstatic and light headed. We're really doing this."Elaine..." Lucas scruff voice is behind my ear and I shut my eyes, trailing my hand up and down his arm. His fingers fiddle with the knot on my nightgown until it came undone and I shrug the thing off leaving me in ink the gown.I raise his head up and kiss him, my kind going blank. Oh for goodness sake! My left leg comes round his body and he pulls away from me to take his shirt off. My eyes hour to his times chest and when he comes back to me, I don't delay in placing my palms against them.Our eyes are locked as he pulls the straps of my lace gown down my arms slowly until my breasts is revealed. He li
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Lucas and I keep our hands locked as we stroll down the street, coming back from our short walk. Ellie keeps running ahead, sniffing everything she comes in contact with."I never knew my dad. It had always been me and my mom" I tell Lucas prior to the question he asked me."Aren't you going to give your mom a call?""I can't. It might be risking everything we've worked for you till now. If someone is actually unto me, they might trace the call." I bael. Who says I don't miss my mom. I do, everyday but I just can't call her. I would have loved for her to know I'm still alive and well but I think it's best to keep it low for now."If you need to talk to someone or need anything, just talk to me" Lucas gives my hand an assuring squeeze before lifting it to his mouth and kissing it."Thanks" I smile."How about do with a little sprint. First to get home first?"
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"It's of you, Ethan and Mr Rivera" I say and his eyes settle on the picture in my hand. I wait for his reply but he just walks to me and collects the picture from me."What were you doing snooping through my stuffs?" He sounds angry...sort of. Because he's not looking at me, his head is bent as he stares long and hard at the picture."I was bored"He drops the picture and starts walking away but I pull at his arms."Explain it. You can't just walk away like that!""I already told you. We were friends" He grips but I don't let go of his hand."What? You were friends with Mr Rivera too?""Stop playing cards games in your head. This has nothing to do with Ethan"I glare into his eyes and he's eyes are relaxed, pleasing with me to understand and not to push him too at. But I just want to know what's going on. I'm tired if things happening arou
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I ran up the stairs, my breath hitching as I wiped at the tears streaming down my face. The cold marble was unkind beneath my bare feet, but I barely noticed. My shoe dangled from Lucas’s hand as he called out behind me, his deep voice tinged with concern.“Tiff, stop! What happened? Talk to me!”I didn’t answer. I couldn’t. My chest felt like it was caving in, and the walls of the mansion seemed to close in with every step. By the time I reached our bedroom, the tears were blinding. I flung the door shut behind me and collapsed onto the bed, curling up against the headboard.The room was dark, but it didn’t matter. It matched the hollow ache in my chest, the endless void of emotions I couldn’t contain.A moment later, the door creaked open. Lucas stepped inside, his silhouette framed by the faint light from the hallway. He closed the door softly and set my shoe down near the dresser.“Tiff,” he said gently, The bed dipped under his weight as he sat beside me, his hand gently brushing
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Diana sighed dramatically, fanning herself with a manicured hand as she plopped into a chair besides her brother Cooper. “Remember when we used to run through the orchards behind the estate? Our clothes caked in mud, and Mrs. Haddock would chase us with that dreadful broom?”Cooper laughed, the sound bubbling up like champagne fizz. “And you’d always blame it on me,” he said, nudging Diana playfully. “As if anyone believed you.”“I was very convincing!” Diana retorted, feigning indignation. “You were just a terrible liar.”Cooper chuckled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. “I remember the time you convinced us all there was treasure buried near the gazebo. We spent hours digging in the dirt, only to find an old biscuit tin filled with rusted nails.”Diana grinned mischievously. “I maintain it was treasure! You just didn’t appreciate my vision. Ethan was the only one that appreciated me”I smiled faintly, the warmth of their memories washing over me like sunlight, but I couldn’t fully
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"Should I be worried?" Lucas asks when he steps on the porch and his eyes meet mine. My hands are clenched and my eyes fuming with anger. I don't know what fuels me but I swing my palm until it connects with his left cheek. His eyes narrow as he glares at me. "What was that for?""You dare ask me that?..." I scoff. "You... liar!" I yell, hitting at his chest. I look crazy right now but I need to let go of this doubt in me. I need him to tell me that he didn't do this. I really need him to."What the fuck are you talking about Elaine!" He suddenly grabs my shoulder, forcing me to look him in the eyes. I try to wiggle away but his grip is strong. "Please, talk to me""You...you were in the house the night of the murder" I sob and his eyes fall. He didn't deny it or try to argue, he was really there. My chest constrict. Is Lucas who he really says he is?have I been sleeping with Ethan'
