Sheila asks for a Margarita refill and then snaps me out of my 80's sitcom initiated trance."I know you're super smart and all, but your dad posseses evil in his veins, he's an evil genius, so you and I both know that there is a huge chance of him going against his words, I mean he locked you in the house just to get you to marry that Lucas Saul," "Shaul, Lucas Shaul," I correct her, "whatever his name is," she responds."My point is, the cunning fox will do anything to get you to do his bidding, tats how he became so rich in the first place isn't it?""What will you do if that happens?"" If I was you Sheila, sitting across from me right now I would ask myself that same question, even as I am myself I still asked myself that same question, don't you think I've put all these intro considerations, I'm planning to take it one day at a time alright."I still could not binge watch "Friends" after leaving Sheila, I got home late and tired and found myself in Narnia falling in love with a
It's almost funny how a home run by the Philadelphia Phillies' batter had my Dad more concerned than his only daughter being followed by a suspicious vehicle all the way to the house, but I can't even laugh now, I was really afraid for my life.As he opens his can of beer I begin thinking to myself, even if he does not care about my safety as my father, I know my Dad all too well, that 6-pack of beer would not matter at all just because he heard somebody was threatening to ride a bike over his lawn, as a matter of fact the perpetrator would have the cans of beer smashed over their head and would be forced to mow the lawn for as long as my father dictates.Something is definitely wrong, and I won't be able to sleep with both eyes closed except I get to the bottom of this, I know for sure I wasn't hallucinating, I away them serve when I swerved, I know they were trailing, who and why is what I do not know, but I'm about to find out. Charity begins at home they say, I'm about to do some
The old devil is not the only one who knows how to get down and dirty, well it takes two to tango it's time I dance with the devil.He wants to play games? Let's take the games to his home court. "Aren't you scared, your dad is very powerful he has eyes and ears everywhere I'd like to remind you Adrianna," said Sheila when I told her about my plans over dinner."First off, they know where my mom is admitted and receiving treatments, so we have to move her to a different institution as fast as possible,' I explain the first step of my plan."...and then we confuse them, I need to get a new car and a new phone he probably has them both tapped." I say to Sheila.Losing my phone was difficult for me because I had a sentimental value attached to it as it was a gift from my mom, but I have to do this for my safety and hers.I've been deflecting questions that involve why I changed phones and a car from my mom when I go to visit her in the new hospital we moved her to. Sheila is still very
The hospital room was bathed in the faint light of the evening sun that seeps through the blinds of the large window, casting long, slanted shadows across the walls. The hum of machines fills the air, and the occasional beep of monitors breaks the silence.In the center of the room lies a hospital bed, and in it rests Adrianne, connected to an IV drip. Her face is peaceful, the soft rise and fall of her chest indicating that she is still asleep. Her chestnut hair spills across the pillow in a tangled mass, and her slender fingers clutch the edges of the blanket.Her breathing is slow and measured, like the gentle waves of the ocean lapping against the shore. The steady rhythm of the machines is almost soothing, like a lullaby that sings her deeper into sleep. The only other sound in the room is the quiet murmur of the nurses as they move about, checking her vitals and adjusting the machines.The room is sparsely decorated, with only a small bedside table and a chair tucked in the corn
Chapter 15The morning was gloomy, as if the weight of the world was bearing down on Adrianne's shoulders. The sky was a dull, slate grey, and a persistent drizzle fell from the heavens, drenching the streets and sidewalks.The air was heavy with the scent of wet earth and leaves, and the sound of raindrops pattering against the windows was a constant, soothing background hum. But for Adrianne, it only served to amplify the weight of her grief, to remind her that the world was still moving forward, even though her world had come to a standstill.As she stood at the window, watching the rain fall, she couldn't help but feel a sense of disconnection from the world around her. It was as if she was trapped in a bubble, a world apart from everyone else, where her pain and sorrow were the only things that mattered.The trees outside were bare, their branches skeletal and reaching towards the sky. The grass was a dull brown, flattened by the weight of the rain. The houses across the street w
Chapter 16.Adrianne stared at her father in disbelief. "What are you talking about, dad? How could you say that about mom?"Her father's eyes grew cold as he replied, "Your mother was always a roadblock to my goals, Adrianne. She was never supportive of me or the decisions I made.""What decisions? What are you talking about?" Adrianne demanded.Her father hesitated for a moment, his eyes flickering with an emotion Adrianne couldn't quite place. "I made a deal with Lucas's father, Adrianne. He's promised us financial security if you agree to marry Lucas."Adrianne's mouth dropped open. "What? You made a deal behind my back? How could you do that, Dad?""It was for the good of our family, Adrianne," her father said sternly. "You know how hard times have been for us. This was an opportunity we couldn't pass up.""But what about love, Dad? What about happiness? I can't marry someone I don't love," Adrianne said, tears welling up in her eyes."You'll learn to love him, Adrianne. And besi
Chapter 17.Adrianne drove down the winding road, her mind still reeling from the bombshell her father had just dropped on her. She couldn't believe that her mother was gone, and the knowledge that her father had been involved in her death was too much to bear. The tears flowed freely down her cheeks, and her heart ached with pain.As she pulled up to the house she shared with Lucas, Adrianne couldn't bring herself to get out of the car. She sat there for what felt like hours, lost in thought and consumed by grief. She thought about her mother, about all the memories they had shared, and about the cruel twist of fate that had taken her away.Eventually, Adrianne mustered the strength to get out of the car. As she made her way up the path to the front door, she felt like she was walking in a dream. Everything seemed surreal, like she was watching herself from a distance.When Lucas opened the door, he saw the pain and sadness in Adrianne's eyes, and he knew that something was terribly
Chapter 18.Lucas’ room was a sight to behold. The spacious room was adorned with the finest of furniture and luxurious fixtures. The walls were painted in a warm shade of cream, which added to the feeling of grandeur in the room. The wooden floorboards were polished to a gleaming shine and covered with a plush rug that ran the length of the room.The centerpiece of the room was a massive four-poster bed with soft, fluffy pillows and a matching duvet. The bedding was a soft shade of beige and contrasted beautifully with the deep blue accent pillows. The room was lit by a combination of natural light from the large windows that overlooked the city and the soft glow of strategically placed lamps.Lucas' closet was a room within itself. It was filled with designer clothes, neatly arranged on hangers and shelves. The section for suits and formal wear was particularly impressive. They were arranged according to color and style, and every piece looked to be of the finest quality. The shoes