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4. Who are you?
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2024-10-29 19:42:56PRESENTLY.
Carolyn opened her eyes to a shiny light. No, it was a chandelier. Confused about why it was there, she didn't even notice her environment. She remembered the last thing that happened. She was trying to save that bunny and didn't see the car. She also remembered the handsome man that came to her aid when she was on the verge of passing out. She had never seen someone so handsome. She remembered his blonde hair, his brown eyes, and his light-red lips, he was like an angel.
Carolyn was still on the bed in her thoughts when a slight thud on the door called her back. He walked in.
"You're awake". His deep voice filled the room.
When they got to the house she was still unconscious. She managed a smile when she saw the handsome stranger man she had just been thinking of.
"Hi". Nothing else came to her mind.
Hi?
Who says that?
How can I be so stupid?
She cracked him hard but he didn't show any emotions at all.
"Who are you?" She tried to cover up the humiliation but it was already too late. He now thinks of her as a joke.
"Do you remember anything?" He wanted to confirm if she was okay and ready to leave. Nolan had been on his neck ever since he saved her and he couldn't take it anymore. It had been exhausting.
"Yes, i-i tried to save a bunny and y-you almost took my life".
What the fuck!
Did she just accuse me after saving her life?
I fucking manned up and took the responsibility of bringing a stranger into the mansion and she is not even grateful.
"It seems like you have fully recovered, can I take you back home now?"
The least he could do right now is take her out of the house. He had been waiting all night to do that.
"You can freshen up and the maids will send new clothes". She doesn't look hungry.
"Grrrrrrrgrrrrrrr".
His stare diverted to where the sound came from as she tried to cover her belly.
Spoke too soon.
"Would you like to come downstairs for breakfast?"
He blurted out those words right before he remembered Nolan.
Fuck! I'm screwed.
The argument they had the previous day in the car surrounded his thoughts like clouds. Nolan will surely toast him this time.
How did I even get involved in this mess?
"Y-you haven't told me who you are". She adjusted her glasses as she spoke. Her voice was croaked as she cleared it, focusing all her gaze on him.
Holy shit!
Those are very big eyes.
"I-I'm Scott Adams". For the first time in his entire life, he stuttered. He was confused.
What just happened?
Did I just say my full name to her?
What did she do to me?
She smiled as her beautiful dimples were exposed. Her eyes were bright and for the first time since he stepped into the room, he closely observed her features. Curly long black hair, green eyes, snow-white skin, pink lips, and white teeth.
Fuck!
She's gorgeous.
"That's a nice name .... Thanks Scott".
He felt his heart thud profusely. Something in the way she called him Scott gave him goosebumps. This was the first time he was ever paying attention to a woman's features.
Who the hell is she?
"For what?" Speaking was never a problem for him until he met this woman. He felt his voice evaporating with every word she spoke.
"For saving me".Okay first she accused him and now she is thanking him. He shook his head in dismissal, letting her know that it was fine. He turned around to go as she stood up from the bed.
"Hey, Scott". Her voice echoed in the large room. He turned around to face her.
"Don't you want to know my name?" She asked, making him smile for the first time since he got into the room. She was smitten by it.
God! He's fucking hot.
"Just come downstairs, Carolyn". He started walking towards the door with a smile on his face as he left her in shock.
FIVE YEARS EARLIER,
"She will be arriving pretty soon". There was a smile on his face when as he walked into the room of 7. Their eyes were fixed on him like they all expected something.
"So? What did she say? Is she coming?" The female voice called as every single face looked excited.
"Yes, she is". That was the answer they needed to hear.
"I can't wait to meet the woman that captured my baby's heart". Kathryn sounded excited.
KATHRYN ARMSTRONG - Mother of Nolan Armstrong, CEO of Armstrong Empire, Royalty.
"I bet she'll be pretty". Sasha added as Nolan rolled his eyes and watched them talk about his baby to their heart's content.
SASHA ARMSTRONG - cousin of Nolan Armstrong, CEO of spring, Rude as fuck, Face of luxurious Lifestyle, queen of sass.
'But of course, Nolan will never bring a troll home". Serenity chipped in. She sat next to Sasha as they teased Nolan hand in hand.
SERENITY ARMSTRONG - cousin of Nolan Armstrong. CEO of beauty falls, Legendary supermodel, Face of Los Angeles beauties, Rude as fuck, intimidating, and arrogant.
There was a smile on Nolan's face as he enjoyed every bit of what they said. He sure knows how to give them a taste of their own medicine when the time comes, but for now, he is in a good mood and they were having fun.
"Aren't my cousins just adorable?" He stood up as he pegged his mom on the cheek and excused himself.
All he could think of was her. They have been apart for two weeks and he feels like a part of him stayed back with her. He closed his eyes and all he saw was her face. She filled his thoughts. She will be his wife in just a few days.
All mine.
He was still in his fantasies when he got called off by a call. He opened his eyes immediately as he looked at the screen of the phone he held in his hands. It was an unknown caller. He pressed the answer button.
"Hello?"
The voice was unfamiliar and he didn't recognize it but he was too buried in the bliss of meeting her to be bothered at that moment. In a split second, he creased his brows, and the curious expression he had on his face was replaced with a confused expression.
His heart shattered into a million pieces at the words the unknown caller on the other side of the call voiced.
He fell to his knees as his whole body became numb. He couldn't feel anything but pain in his chest.
"Fuck!". He shouted with all the pain he felt as his tears raced down uncontrollably.
"Ahhhhhhhhh".
It can't be, his baby can't be dead, Kyla can't be dead. He is in a fucking dream. It can't be real. The pain was too much. He clutched his heart as his eyes turned red and welled in tears.
Everyone rushed out after hearing his scream. They saw him on the ground and they hurriedly ran to him.
"Nolan". Kathryn called out his name. Her voice was etched with worries. What could have possibly happened? He was on the floor. What had happened to her son?
He stared at nothing as he was in shock. His entire body vibrated. "She's not dead. She can't die, i-i had something to say, s-som ... ". He trailed off as he broke completely and cried like a baby.
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