Leia stands nervously in front of the full-length mirror, her reflection adorned in an exquisite and expensive gown. The deep blue silk hugs her lithe figure flawlessly, the delicate beadwork adding a touch of elegance to the ensemble. She has never worn anything so extravagant before, and the weight of the gown made her feel a little unsteady.'I feel like an overdressed monkey.' Leia thinks with no small amount of resentment. She hates it when Mark shops for her. It's like he has an obsession with tight bodices and unmanageable frills.It's not like the dress is awful, it's just really hard to breathe properly.She sighs gustily as The maid, Rebecca, fusses around her, ensuring every detail of her appearance is perfect. Her hair was styled in an intricate updo, with a few loose curls framing her face. The makeup was subtle yet enhancing, emphasizing her striking features. Despite Rebecca's efforts to reassure her, Leia's discomfort only grows as the moment of departure approaches.
The woman nearly chokes on her drink from shock. Mark continues not paying attention to the stunned woman at his side."I brought a date with me today." Mark is saying and some women in the crowds pout at this, probably hoping to snag a hot commodity like Mark for themselves.'you can keep him!.' Leia thinks viciously as the women glare at her like she's killed their dogs.She can see the recognition on their faces. She knows that the questions are going to start very soon. And from the malevolent expression on some of their faces, she knows they are going to be malicious.With a small gulp, she smiles at her impromptu audience. "Hello." She greets, bracing herself for the influx of questions."Is that-?." One of the women begins before being cut off by Mark."This is Leia. My fiancee. I hope you remember her." Mark's words force everyone to silence as they digest his words. By his side Leia has gone still as a statue, her smile frozen on her face.It feels like the calm before the s
It felt like it hadn’t been long since Leia and Mark were engaged.Leia remembered the anger she felt that day, the warmth of the hate she received that moment, the smile on Mark's face that sickenef her stomach.She wasn't sure just how to hold it in, she could scrape of the skin he touched when he brought her closer to his side so he could brag about her, but whenever she touched about the pain it'll cost, she would decided it's better to hate him. All of those memories of anguish was still fresh, like a nightmare that had been crafted only just recently.Still she thought she could bring herself to live with it, in exchange for Kasen, but in an instant, the lingering hope was put on a shelf and a new page had been written. Leia stood at the window of her bedroom, staring out at the darkening sky. She could hear the distant sound of thunder and the gentle patter of raindrops against the glass. As she turned away from the window, she noticed her maid, standing in the doorway, look
The situation was getting worse for Mark, he wasn’t even smiling at the moment. He knew there was nothing he would tell Leia if she found out about the pregnancy.It meant that their relationship would be over."No... I've come too far, I can't lose her now that I have her," he cries in seclusion as he almost loses his mind. He's distraught, unsure of how to handle the situation while he panics. "I'm very certain I used the protection she gave me," he mutters to himself as he grab hold of his hair, trying to hold back his madness from unleashing. Despite trying to remain calm, he finds himself thinking of her last words to him kept getting him pissed off. He was angry, he was scared, he feared everything he worked for would crumble.At this point, he can hardly hold on, as hereaches for a vase sitting still on the table by the wall, and smashes it into a million pieces. "She couldn't have gotten pregnant, unless..." He says to himself as realisation strikes. He could remember th
The gravity of the circumstance lingered heavily in the air as Leia stood there, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears. She could feel the weight of the realisation pressing down on her stomach like a rock descending to the ocean floor as the room appeared to grow colder.To calm herself down, she squeezed her eyes shut and took a quiet, deep breath. She then raised her hand to dab the tiny tears that had begun to form in the corners of her eyes with the pad of her thumb. She cocked her head upward and caught his contrite stare. Mark remarked, his voice tinged with remorse, "I want just you to be the mother of my children, you and nobody else my love." The maid lowered her head, her pain visible on her features as she had been standing close by.Leia's heart broke a little for her, but she was aware that she needed to keep her attention on the man in front of her.With a stern yet sorrowful tone, Leia retorted, "You can't undo what you've already done. You owe it to the unborn child
The morning sun gently creeps through the curtains in the hospital waiting room as Mark anxiously sits, glancing at the clock with every passing minute. He taps his fingers on his crossed arms, worrying about making him jumpy.Leia is still undergoing surgery, and the weight of their past disagreement weighs heavily on his mind. Memories of the previous day flooded his mind, causing a bitter ache in his chest.The pain shocks him. He never realized how much his and Leia's lives had become entwined until she was on an operations table, fighting for her life.He releases his arms from its crossed position and presses the pads of his fingers into his eyes, the digits soothing the ache there.'Did I cause this?.' Mark ponders, lost in his revelry as he rubs his hands over his eyes.He's lost in utter confusion as his conscience throbs him while he sits in wait at the waiting lounge.The cries of patients and the nurses rushing in and out of the hospital with stretches and people are of no
The woman sits on the chaise lounge for several minutes letting her mind drift as she weeps. 'Come on Leia, stop crying!.' she says to herself but the tears keep coming.I hate him. I hate that he can make me feel like this, even after all this time.' she thinks as she silently cries, shoulders shaking from the strength of her emotions.She lays her hand on her pounding chest and tries to breathe. Everything seems too tiresome anymore. Crying would not help solve anything at the moment but at the level of sanity she's obtained she needs it more than ever. It was a while before she could blink without crying but she managed it.She huffs and lifts her hands to rub the tears lines from her face. She scowls when she brings her hands down and sees her powder and eyeliner smeared on her palm."Damnit." With a curse, she looks around for a cloth to use to clean her palm but she gives up and settles for the chairs and throws pillows when she can't find them.Using the small pillow, she da
"What am I going to do now?." Mark mutters to himself after hanging up. He lifts his hand to rub at his suddenly aching temples. It's like every time he takes care of a situation, someone or something always screws it up.The charity event is important for the solidifying of his and Leia's reputation. It's not just something they can Miss.He mutters a few more curses under his breath before he pockets his phone and walks to the entrance once more.With a snap of his fingers, he summons his butler, Henry.The tall man falls into step with him, a reliable presence radiating from the man."What can I do for you, sir?." The butler asks with a shallow tilt of his head."Ready another car for me. I need to go to work for an important meeting." The man bites out. The butler gives a brisk nod and immediately presses a finger to the Bluetooth earpiece in his ear."Ready a car for the boss. He needs to head to the office " The older gentleman demands, his words Sharp and strict.For a moment M
Leia clung to Opal, her body trembling as tears streamed down her face. Her friend lay in her arms, pale and fading, her life slipping away with each passing moment. The atmosphere seemed to close in around them, as if walls were pressing in on them, bearing witness to the tragedy that had unfolded.Amidst her heart-wrenching sobs, Leia's tear-blurred eyes rose to meet the gaze of the man who had just tried to take her life. It was the big boss, his face bruised and battered, his trousers stained with blood. He regarded Leia with disdain, his lip curled into a cruel sneer. He pointed the gun at her once more, his voice laced with a chilling determination."Second time's a charm," he hissed, his finger tightening on the trigger.Leia's world seemed to freeze at that moment. She closed her eyes, expecting the deafening gunshot to be the last sound she would ever hear. Death felt imminent, a crushing weight that pressed upon her chest.But then, the sound she heard was not the gunshot sh
Kasen and Leia stood in the dimly lit, small brick-walled room, their hearts pounding in their chests. The air was thick with tension, and the sound of trickling water echoed through the enclosed space, a chilling reminder of their predicament. Leia's eyes darted around, desperately searching for an escape route, but there were no windows, no doors, just cold, damp stone walls that seemed to be closing in on them. Her breaths came in short, panicked gasps as the water steadily crept up from cracks. She couldn't swim, and the rising water terrified her. Tears welled up in her eyes, and she began to cry. She sniffled a sob, trying to control her emotions. Kasen, determined to keep them both calm, reached out and gently touched Leia's shoulder. "Hey, Leia, listen to me," he said, his voice steady but laced with concern. "We need to stay calm and think this through. Panicking won't help us." Leia nodded, though her tears continued to flow. Kasen helped her press her back against t
Mark's eyes cracked open slowly, adjusting to the sterile, white surroundings of the hospital room. His head throbbed with pain, and every movement sent waves of discomfort through his body. He tried to remember how he had ended up here, but the events leading to this moment were a blur.As his vision cleared, Mark noticed two police officers standing by his bedside, their faces stern and unwavering. They were ready to question him, to unravel the web of events that had led to this tumultuous situation.Before they could begin their interrogation, the door to the hospital room swung open, and Kasen entered, his expression sombre. He walked over to the police officers and said something in a hushed tone. They nodded and reluctantly left the room, leaving Mark alone with Kasen.Mark tried to sit up, but the pain in his body made him wince. "Kasen, what's going on?"Kasen pulled up a chair and sat down, his gaze fixed on Mark. "I'll just talk to the inspector, it won't take long," he sai
The smell of gunpowder filled the air as bullets continue to whisk past them. Opal dove into the ground, escaping some shots merely by luck. "Retreat! Take cover!" She yelled, realising that in their current position, they could stand toe to toe against Mark's men.As they rushed backwards, a bullet sunk into the shoulders of one of Opal's men, ten impact making him to fall face down and roll. Opal quickly hopped over a rock, finding cover behind it as she rested her back against it, her chest heaving with exhaustion. She retrieved her gun and reloaded it, holding it tight with both her arms as she prepared for anything."Opal! I'm here, come out and fucking face me!" His voice resonated through the air, meeting her ears. He sounded like he was close, she wasn't sure how close, but close enough. Closer than he should be.She takes in a deep breath, "Fuck off!" She yelled back, hoping to deter him."Face me you coward!" He spat, his voice laced with anger."No!" She replied, her tone m
Mark and Leia had been running for what felt like hours, their breaths ragged and their hearts pounding. They had stumbled upon this cave in a desperate bid to escape the clutches of the big boss and his relentless henchmen. Now, as Leia rested her back against the damp, rocky wall, her chest heaved with exertion. The darkness of the cave enveloped them, offering a sliver of safety in an otherwise perilous situation.Outside, the big boss had ordered his patrol to scour the area, leaving no stone unturned in their search for his fugitives. The tension in the cave was palpable as Mark and Leia strained their ears for any signs of pursuit."So what now?" Leia asked. "They're after us."Mark sighed, knowing that what she was saying was true. "I don't know. Maybe we can wait it out in this cave," he replied.Just then, Mark's sharp eyes caught a flicker of movement at the cave entrance. He nudged Leia, and she froze, her fear mirroring the uncertainty in his eyes. The henchman who had jus
Although they had gone far, much farther than they could imagine, Mark's fears still caught up with him as he constantly turned back to look of her was safe from harm or not. Luckily he was with his phone as he speed dialed for back up, he couldn't wait any longer and it was times to put his plans into actions. "Everyone will pay he murmurs to himself out of anger. He couldn't possibly tane note of all those who had wronged him but there were a considerable amount that he remembers and couldn't wait to get his hands upon, one of them was his dearly most beloved cousin. Finally he reaches his safe place the place he had agreed upon to meet with his mean I'm order to get things in order. Everything was far behind but he could still see the flames from afar and Leia still choking from having inhaled a huge amount of it was coughing repeatedly to his disappointment. Finally he makes a turn and has Leie get down as they would continue the rest of their journey on foot, and Leia althou
Leia's breath could hardly breathe as she gasps for air repeatedly, her resistance knows no bounds as Mark couldn't help but fear, still he couldn't let her loose because he knows what she's capable off. She struggles against the restraints binding her to the ornate bed frame to the point where she had begun to bleed due to the injury on her wrist. Mark couldn't help but feel guilty as he found no one but himself responsible for her behaviour. Her eyes flickered with a wild, haunted look as they darted around the dimly lit room. "Let me go, let me go right now you madman, just you wait, I'll kill you as soon as I get away from here!" She promises Mark much to his fear. He couldn't possibly believe the words coming out of her mouth and feared the worst. Now she's become dangerous to both herself and himself. Mark stood at a cautious distance, not knowing what to do, his eyes filled with a mix of concern and fear. "Please calm down Leia, everything is going to be fine, I'll get yo
It took more than a while to calm Leia down as she would continuously try to wiggle her way out until she was finally subdued by Mark and fell asleep. Everything looked like hell for Mark wouldn't couldn't help but hope for the best to happen as it pained him to see Leia in this pathetic state, so much so that he refused to leave her bedside when she fell asleep.Everything was a disaster at this point and he just couldn't take it anymore. "Boss," his subordinate called for his attention. Mark couldn't help but feel irritated and yet he couldn't simply ignore their request as he knows that there's more to this interruption. With a heavy sigh he rises from the chair and follows them outside to hear what it is that they have to say. His men look rather worries while he was getting angry and the mere thought that they refuse to speak after calling him out. "Are you mute, hurry up and say something," he yells at them. Finally one of them volunteers to do the talking to which he appr
Despite his happiness, Mark's worst fears were about to become a reality. He dashed through the hallway, shoving whoever dared get in his way as he hurried for Leia's room."Is she okay, how is she, is she in good shape, is it something serious?" Mark suddenly questions in a rush. He couldn't wait, especially not after waiting two days already for either of the ladies to wake up. His joy at the moment knows no bounds as he hurries to enter into the bedroom, the only stopping him is the doctor in his way. "Should I kill him?" Mark questions himself while he stares at the frightened woman who seems to repeatedly block each route he tries to take. "For god sake Mr. Sky you have to calm down," the woman yells. He couldn't possibly believe his eyes and eyes as he stared at the puny woman who seemed to lack a lot more flesh than Leia had. "It'll just take one twist and she'd probably pass on," he tells himself as she stares at her, examining what to do about this sudden disturbance.