Again, my stomach rolled, and I dashed to the small bathroom and threw up. I vomited four times that day. I grabbed a towel and wiped my mouth off, feeling an acidic taste on my tongue. I leaned against the concrete wall of the toilet, feeling dizzy. I could not understand what was happening to me for the last few days. I had been feeling tired, sick, and dizzy. I gazed at the dark ceiling which only gave me a shiver down my spine. This place was very scary. No lights, only darkness. I didn’t know Luther treated all his enemies this way. Maybe he was granting me privilege because I got my food on time and even fresh clothes. The only problem I had been facing was a bed that stank horribly. Maybe that was the reason I had been throwing up for a few days. This place was small, smelly, and dirty. I never thought that such a place could be possible in such a splendid mansion.I huffed and turned to sink and splashed some cold water onto my face, wishing the cold liquid would ease my tens
I walked across the drenched grass that was sparkling with a ray of sunlight. A smile formed on my lips when I inhaled clean scents of mown grass and new leaves. Stepping up to the bench, I rubbed my arms and took a place on it. My eyes closed when I listened to birds singing. It had been a while since I enjoyed the morning. But something was missing! My heart sank when my mind drifted to Luther. I didn’t know where he was and how he was doing. It had been two days since that incident, but I hadn’t seen him since that day. Pain gripped my chest when his last words echoed in my head. ‘What about my bleeding heart?’Everything was going well between us until my brother. He had turned our life upside down. I had seen disappointment in Luther’s eyes. I disappointed him more than angry. And I knew he would never forgive me for this. Does he love me? “You’ll probably catch a cold if you stay here a few more minutes,” a voice said from behind me. I glanced at Mathew over my shoulder a
Third Person He saw thick black smoke billowing upwards and turning the pale blue sky into the dark and slowly swallowing up the entire sky. His heart hammered in his chest when he caught smoke coming from his house. Abandoning everything, he rose to his feet and ran towards it. He raced down the road and ran with his whole strength. Now, he could listen and felt people shouting and running towards it, he could smell the smoke now, acrid filling the air.And then he stopped dead in his tracks when he caught the sight of a burning mansion. His house! His family! And His only memories! The doors and windows cracked and burst all over the place as flames engulfed all that was in sight and sparing nothing. It looked like someone had set a bomb beneath it. The entire place exploded with fierce fire. He could see the explosion of orange flame that enveloped the beautiful mansion, raging through it in a flash and devouring everything in it. He could hardly breathe for the terror in his h
When I woke up this morning, a wave of nausea automatically hit me and I dashed to the bathroom and threw up. My eyes closed and pain gripped my chest when the realization hit me. I’m pregnant! I straightened myself and looked at my reflection in the mirror. My hand went on my flat tummy. Oh my god! Was I pregnant with Luther’s child? I still couldn't believe that I was pregnant, but every sign was showing that I was expecting a baby. A smile pulled my lips when I thought about the baby. How would that be? Girl or boy? Whether it's a boy or a girl, I don't care as long as it's Luther I'm happy. I peeled my clothes and stepped into the warm shower. The moment water splashed on my body, I shivered as water caressed my wounds. His marks were still on my body and still fresh. I could never forget how angry and how cruel he looked the other day.I knew Luther could do worse, I knew that he was capable of doing much worse. He had always attracted me, and he had always had the look that m
I ran my hand over the sheets that smelled like him. I knew last night he was here with me, in this room. I breathed sharply and closed my eyes, swallowing hard, and my chest tightened with pain. I had so many questions in my head, but no answers. Would he be happy if I left him forever? How could I leave him in this condition? He needs me, but he never shows me once. I felt like after the death of Cassius; we were getting closer with every passing day. I was startled when my phone rang out. I glanced at the phone on the nightstand and then checked the time: it was 4:30 A.M. Who had called me this early morning? I sat down and snatched it from the nightstand and caught the unknown number. Frowning, I picked up and brought the phone to my ear. “Mrs. Noelle Spraggins,” a deep and terrifying voice said. His voice was familiar, and then my eyes widened in shock when I recognized Devitos! “How’re you, sweetheart?” He laughed darkly and sensed my anxiety. “You don’t have to be scared o
I quietly got off the bed and tiptoed to the wardrobe. Pulling out a pair of clothes, I slipped into them. I walked into the bathroom and washed my face and brushed my hair. Walking out, I gathered everything that was required for my safety. I would not surrender myself easily. I would fight once I got Cassius out of that hell. I swallowed hard and grabbed a paper and pen, scribbling. ‘I’m sorry, I betrayed you. Goodbye, Luther.’ I bit down on my lower lip to keep myself from crying. I put the paper under the flower vase and took off my ring and placed it over the paper and let out a breath. My vision blurred when my eyes fell on my husband, who was sleeping so peacefully. His one arm limply lay at my side of the bed as if it was feeling me there. I walked around his side and bent forward and kissed his forehead, which was creasing slightly. I winced when I smelled hard liquor on his breath. How much he had drunk himself last night. He was perfectly fine when he walked to the ter
Leo pulled up in front of a brown building that appeared to be abandoned. I climbed off, looking across the deserted street. I noticed that not a single bird was flying there. That place was strangely quiet and empty and it was giving me goosebumps all over my body. Leo stepped out. “It’s a beautiful place, isn’t it?” He taunted. I could feel a smirk in his voice. “There is no way to get out of here.” I kept my expression fixed and walked towards the building, ignoring his sneer. He walked up next to me and slid the security card along the slot. Once it was confirmed, the huge brown door slid open, revealing the granite floor and white walls. We stepped inside. I flinched when he wrapped his arm around my waist and pulled me into him. I wanted to stab my shoes in his as hard as I could. “Well…” a rough voice said from behind us. “You’ve finally got her in your arms.” I turned my gaze to that man. He was the same old man with gray hair and blue eyes. “She is indeed beautiful.” He la
FIVE MONTHS LATERI eyed myself in the mirror. I wore a white gown that was fitting me like a second skin and exposed my seven months baby bump. I caressed my rounded belly and smiled, overwhelmed with joy. In two months he will be here. I was excited to meet Xavier, our baby boy. He would be gorgeous like his father. Excitement raced through me when I imagined a little version of Luther. “You look gorgeous,” a deep voice said. I turned around to face Cassius, smiling shyly, blushing. “Don’t you think I’m growing bigger day by day?” His brown brows raised together as he stepped into my room and adjusted the yellow tie that he had worn for the ceremony. He looked handsome in a dark blue suit that matched his eye color. “He is Luther’s. It is obvious that he is growing bigger day by day.” “Sometimes I feel like he is going to be a footballer as he kicks me day and night.” Cassius broke into a laugh, shaking his head. “No way, Luther will ever allow his son to be a source of enterta