Lucas was sitting in his office, when Annabelle made an appearance with few papers for him to sign.
Although he didn’t have to work a regular shifts he had been spending the most of the previous week in his office. He usually came earlier than most of the people working at his building and he only went home to sleep.
Ever since he left Jessica’s apartment he hadn’t been himself. When Emilio reported to him that Jessica was only home the next morning he felt daggered in the chest.
He assumed that Jessica was done with him despite the visible chemistry they had and his desperate attempt at convincing her not to go didn’t work. Well he was aware that he didn’t say the words that he should have said to her but his ego was too self sufficient and he couldn’t tell her not go out with the ad exec so instead of telling her not to go or at least that he had missed her, he made it look like he didn’t care and didn’t ev
Chapter Fifty“Lucas, please leave” Jessica pleaded extending her hand between the two men who seemed on some quest to show who was the most dominant Alpha male; she was lost between their death stares and sneering words to one another but was sure if it was a competition Lucas would step on Jimmy like a bulldozer“Why don’t you ask him to leave?” “I was here first!”“Enough! Both of you” she scolded“Jess please I need your help” Jimmy said“Why do you expect me to help you when you slept with my sister and told my parents and made it look I was the one who cheated?” Jessica huffed; whileLucas fell silent, trying to comprehend the situation before hitting him, finding more reasons to hate him.“Jess look, I know I cheated on you but Amanda and I were in lo
Chapter Fifty-One“I’m sorry miss” the receptionist said with a hint of compassion before picking up the phone and getting back to doing her workJessica’s vision blurred and the tears she’s been holding for hours burst out trickling in stream on her cheeks.Lucas arrived at the waiting area looking for her before his eyes spotted his suit jacket around her shoulders she was standing before the reception desk. His heart flinched when he saw that she was crying, he rushed to where she was holding her by the shoulder“Everything’s okay?” he inquired; Jessica shook her head, tears trickling on her cheeks “Talk to me Jessie” Lucas said but all Jessica’s done was burry her face in his chest as her sobs took the best of her.His hands wrapped instinctively around her, his
Chapter Fifty-TwoJessica stood in front of the clerk; a pen in her hand. Lucas had signed his name first and she looked at how easy he did that not an ounce of hesitation in his hands or eyes. Was he really that desperate? She couldn’t help but think to herself.He was wearing a midnight suite that fit him to perfection; his ebony hair was back combed just like the first time they’d met and a light stubble giving his chin a rougher edge, Jessica couldn’t deny the feelings stirring in her belly for him.Despite everything he had done she couldn’t find it in her to hate him, yesterday when he had dropped that bomb on her when the nurse came she thought he would wait until she said yes but he rushed in to make sure Amanda had her surgery covered even before she said the word.When she confronted him about it, Lucas simply said that he knew she would say yes and trusted her to get the other end of the barg
Chapter Fifty-Three Lucas stepped inside his father’s room; the old man was resting his back against a couple of pillows while talking to Michael his attorney. The man has been their advisor for so many years. Lucas made his way towards the bed greeting them“Give us a minute” The old man addressed his attorney to give him some privacy while talking to his son. Michael excused himself out; leaving the two aloneLucas held out the marriage license and rested it on the bed without a word. Raymond picked it up and adjusted his pair of glasses bringing the paper closer to his face so he could read it. When he did he nodded lightly“You’re officially a married man”“Such was your wish”“I wish you did the right choice son, Miss Sanders was quite the catch actually” he said humored“This should be the least of your concerns, father
Chapter Fifty-FourWhile both enjoyed their meal in silence their eyes met more than once and Jessica was unsure of what was going through Lucas’ mind as she could feel his gaze on her even when they severed the eye contact. Earlier when he said that she didn’t eat in two days she noticed concern in his eyes and couldn’t help the small smile that stretched her lips.So much had happened between them it felt awkward to some extent. and Jessica expected him to be the self sufficient man he was but he seemed different or so she wondered briefly before brushing off the thought.“Have you talked to your friend Lilly” Lucas said breaking the silence at long last.“Uh huh” Jessica nodded in surprise; he remembered her best friend’s name.“Did you tell her about us?”“She’s more than just my friend, she’s more like a sister
Chapter Fifty-FiveJessica looked away avoiding him, her cheeks blushing for some unknown reason it wasn’t like the first time she’d seen him but it remained somehow disturbing.“Would you like me to run you a bubble bath?” he suggested humored Jessica shook her head“A shower would be just fine” she said trying not to look his way, because he was still as smoking hot as ever and she still had those stirring tingled in her belly when she saw his chest“I don’t get it, would you like me to join you?” he deadpanned ; her eyes shot towards where he stood and to her surprise he was two step away from her now reddened face, a cocky grin on his lips.“N…No” she shook her head a little too fast as he stepped closer to her,“What is that you want then?” he asked his voice huskier, almost came as seductively as when he talke
Chapter Fifty-SixJessica opened her eyes when Lucas was just heading out the bathroom in nothing but a towel wrapped around his hips with droplets of water tracing their way slowly over his rippled muscles. Her gaze lingered on the stubble on his chest and slowly travelled down tracing his six packed abs she blinked a couple of times making sure she wasn’t dreaming her breath hitched in her throat as he approached the bed “You’re staring” he taunted his voice huskier than ever Jessica averted her eyes immediately a deep shade of blood painted on her cheeks.How was she expected not to stare at him while all he had been is walking around like a God? Obviously the sight is to a very tempting one since she was straight Jessica thought that even a lesbian could drool over him in a towel. Especially when Lucas was just leaving the shower“Sorry” she mumbled; her embarra
Chapter Fifty-Seven“Annabelle will be here shortly with a proper outfit, while Ada will take care of bringing your clothes from the white house” He said and Jessica nodded in agreement while taking a sip of her coffee.“Not that you don’t look delicious in my underwear, but you’ll have to wear something else eventually” he said bringing a bite in to his lips after stressing the word delicious just enough to make Jessica self conscious about herselfA blush crept up under her cheeks at the allusion; Jessica took another sip trying to keep her eyes on her mug instead of them wandering all over his body because she knew for a fact that he was just as delicious in his shirt“Uhmhum” she mumbled nodding“I have told you, I don’t speak mumblings” his came out in a warning tone, his gaze inten
“Coffee?” “No” “Smoothie?” “Nope” “What is that you want?” “Pickles and honey” “What? What is with you and those cravings? Like seriously; what’s wrong with chocolate and ice cream?” he let out in disbelief “ How about you ask your baby boy” her reply came out irritated Jessica tried to slid out of bed but her huge bump was weighing her down and she huffed in annoyance “Come here” Lucas offered her a hand helping his six months pregnant wife off bed and rubbed a loving hand on her belly “Listen, you need to eat healthy and let your mommy have her morning coffee already, she’s scaring me” he said in a low voice as if talking to the baby through Jessica’s bump “Ouch” he protested as she poked him “Are you telling my baby that I’m scary?” she let out in disbelief pressing her hands on his chest to pushing him away but he didn’t budge , seeing her angry-like face was priceless
Chapter Seventy-Two“Now, I pronounce you husband and wife, you may kiss the bride” Lucas and Jessica shared a kiss in front of everyone.The wedding ceremony turned out to be perfect. Jessica had everything she wished for and more and Lucas couldn’t be happier.Although they’ve been married on paper for some time but the ceremony felt more; real, special and happier.Everything was perfection, from the flower sets and the decorations to the venue and how the tables were arrangedShe asked him for a dream wedding that only she dreamt about, it was nothing fancy or expensive but it was special to her, the little decks of jasmines on the tables, the hand written vows and the dance to her favorite song and he gave her everything she wantedEveryone congratulated them, most of Lucas’s friends if not all were super friendly and they were all happy
Chapter Seventy-One “I’m so sorry I ruined dinner” she told Lucas once they went back home, Jessica had recovered her voice and her energy and her state went back to normal “Don’t ever say that again” he reprimanded taking her hand in his as they walked in the bedroom “But;”she started in a protest “No but, what matters is that you’re okay, and your voice is back to normal” he said grabbing her other hand and bringing both to his lips. Jessica looked at him as he done so and smiled ruefully, “ No , don’t do that” he shook his head before adding “no sad smiles tonight doll” he told her softly grabbing her face in his hands and giving her a chaste kiss before he sat at the edge of the bed After few hours at the hospital, Lucas drove them back to the white house while the guests went to their respective homes, Lilly checked out on Jessica right before she left along with her parents, wher
Chapter Seventy“Everything is in place; they’re waiting for you Mrs. Doyle” Mindy, one of the staff of the wedding planner agency informed Jessica who was ready to go but she felt her head spinning once she stood up and had to sit down again“Are you okay Mrs. Doyle” Mindy worried as she stepped forward to help her.Jessica shook her head but the spinning got worse, and she started feeling dizzy and her vision blurred“I’m okay, just give me a minute” she said“You didn’t eat all day” the young girl observed“Ye.. Yeah I… think” Jessica stumbled on her words taking a seat hoping the sensation would pass“You look pale, you need sugar, here have a bite at this, it should make you feel better” Mindy offered a piece of cake from the samples that were on the table, luckily she thought of it in
Chapter Sixty-Nine Two months later…“Oh my God I can’t believe this is happening!” Lilly squealed once she entered the huge room in which Jessica was sitting with the hairstylist and makeup artist pampering her up“I’m not freaking out, I’m not” she squealed trying more to convince herself than her best friend who was perfect in her lavender bridesmaid gown.“That’s the point of a rehearsal ceremony! For you to freak out right now instead of the day of the wedding day in front of thousands of celebrities” Lilly teased while sipping champagne; Jessica’s eyes widened for a second then shook her head“Lucas and I agreed on keeping the guest list to a minimum” then turned her attention to the makeup artist“Speaking Mr. Celebrity, where is he taking you on your honey moon
Chapter Sixty-EightLucas was driving while Jessica sat beside him, after she was finally cleared to leave the hospital, he decided to take her to the premium plaza hotel because as much as she didn’t like to admit; she was uncomfortable going back to the apartment where she didn’t feel safe anymore.So apart from the mansion and the white house the only safe place was the premium plaza, with a top notch security it was the ideal place for a stay until he moved to a new property. He’s been contemplating the idea of moving after the marriage anyway, but hadn’t shared the thought with her.Jessica felt more comfortable at the idea of spending few days at the hotel, upon their arrival they were directed to one of the bridal suites but her enthusiast didn’t last long“I have to go to the police for my deposition” Lucas told her once they were inside, seeing her
Chapter Sixty-Seven“You,” Lilly narrowed her eyes at Lucas; if looks could kill he’d be dead a thousand times in three seconds,His muscles tensed, Lucas could feel the anger Jessica’s friend had towards him and he couldn’t blame her, he was angry at himself as well.She walked towards Jessica’s bed shooting daggers at him with her eyes“You were supposed to take care of her, to keep her safe, I’m warning you, if you ever put her through this again, I’ll break you!” her tone was forced friendly“Come on Lilly, Lucas saved me, you know that!” Jessica said softly, she just had her stitches removed from her wound“Well, if he didn’t he’d be dead by now” she sneered sitting the edge of the bed ignoring his presence in the roomLucas’s jaw clenched, he was feeling uncomfortable at Lilly’s w
Chapter sixty-SixLucas sat at Jessica’s bedside; he had her hand in his while watching her breath slowly.His insides tore when the surgeon delivered him the terrible news. After a couple of hours in surgery; he told him that they were able to save her life but not that of the baby.Due to the stabbing in her abdomen, she lost a lot of blood and by the time they reached the hospital it was too late; the baby was too young to survive such a severe bleeding.Lucas gently caressed her knuckles, wondering how to tell her the news when she wakes up.He was torn between the loss and the fact that Jessica didn’t tell him about it, and he tried his best not to over think.He didn’t even know what to think anymore, all the worst scenarios gathered at the entrance of his imagination gate he even thought of the possibility that the child wasn’t his and it wo
Chapter Sixty-Five“No!” Lucas screamed as he watched Joshua stabbing Jessica under his eyes.He was beaten up, tied and had four men holding him but seeing Jessica hurt gave him super powers , he was able to free himself and fought his way to her. Nothing could hold him back right now as he swore to kill him. The men holding him were taken by surprise, he managed to knock one out and hit the other away with a chairRage crippling under his skin, it took more than few men and hand ties to keep him still when the women he loved was stabbed before his eyes With a shot from one of the men’s guns he was able to hit Joshua in his shoulder; putting him to the ground before his men hit him againEmilio intervened at the right time shooting Joshua again; keeping him away from herLucas shot the man before him and ran to where Jessica wa