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Chapter 88- Chasing Illusions II
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Back to the present..."Lance... Take care of everything in my departure." He sent the text to his head of security who had accompanied him on the search.His wedding is in a week. It was high time he got his head screwed onto his neck right.He traveled through the night and arrived at the manor at dawn.He was done chasing ghost.He had entered Penelope's room, watching her sleep. His gaze traced down her form right to her belly. It was the first time that Killian saw Penelope caring for the offspring in her. Her small hands was placed on her tummy, shielding it.Was she developing some kind of bond with the child? The thought was unsettling to him. If she developed a bond with the child while still unborn, would she be able to walk away after three years?Would he allow her to walk away?Would she accept to raise another woman's child as his? Some many thoughts collided in his.Now, it is not the time.He wanted to be the first person Penelope would wake up to. No one was awake whe
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"Welcome to Bakes and Sweets, Mr and Mrs King." The baker spoke cheerily. The name call made the two cringe. Before either of them could correct her, she continued, "Please, have your seats. The tasting shall begin soon. I can't wait to bake the cake that will be the talk of the town."She presented he cakes in an array. After about 30 minutes, she eagerly came to ask for their thoughts on it. "Which one would you like to go for?" The baker asked with a sweet smile. Her gaze shifted between the two people who had their backs turned to each other. "This particular Vanilla cake. It's fantastic." Francine responded confidently, pointing to the the she just ate. It was the best and most most cake she ever had. From one of her outings with Penelope, she could remember that Penelope wouldn't stop gushing about the taste. "No... I prefer this coffee blend recipe. It would be amazing for the wedding." Freddy countered. Francine rolled her eyes at his comment. Freddy frowned and explaine
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Stop Killian! Penelope giggled as while running around the marble with Killian on a hot chase. He scooped a handful of the flour mix and aimed it in her direction. Her gaze widened as the mixture moved towards her in slow motion. It smacked her right on the bridge of her nose. She squealed at the squeamish feeling and grabbed the whole bowl. With a coy smile and a roar, she ran and closed the short distance between them to dump all the content on him. He didn't move an inch and stood there, welcoming her assault. The mixture dropped like a gooey down his head face. Penelope grabbed her small bump and laughed, pointing at him mockingly. "Look at you." She continued to laugh. Killian smirk and marched towards her with predatory steps. His gaze showed a devious intention. She retreated after seeing the expression on his face. "Oh... OH..." Her gaze darted to the exit to plan her escape. But she didn't make it before Killian swooped her into his arms and ran up the stairs. She sat st
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Penelope woke up tangled in the sheets. The morning sun softly beamed through the windows and onto her face. With her eyes still closed, she patted the spot beside her but her hand came up empty. Immediately, her eyes snapped open. “Killian?” Her eyes darted to every corner of the room, looking for him. Had he left her? She asked herself warily. She slowly climbed out of the bed, wrapping the sheet around her small body. At the same moment, the door opened to reveal Killian wearing an apron with a tray in hand. Subconsciously, she let out a huge sigh of relief. “Killian.” She whispered in shock. Killian shot her a confused look. “Morning, Ms. Winters. You look like you have seen a ghost. What were you doing?” He inquired, staring at her wrapped in the sheets, along with trying to decipher the strange expression on her face. She stared down at how ridiculous she looked with the sheets wrapped around her being, “Uh… Nothing.” “Indeed.” Killian said. “Come here. I made breakfast.
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The sun had set. It had become dark but a soothing kind of darkness ensued on Penelope. It served as a sanctuary for her thoughts running in circles. The waves crashed along the shoreline, pulling itself back and leaving the sand bare. Penelope sat in from of the sea water and watched it splash on her feet before pulling back. The action was synonymous to her life. One minute, she had all she wished for. Or at least, she thought she did. Then, the blurred lines became evident that it was all her imagination. Bryan. She hadn't expected her brother to desert her, desperately wanting to break things off. It was the first time she was happy and felt being provided for. It was the first time the heavy burden was lifted off her shoulders. But at what cost? At the cost of not being truly seen. She ran a hand down her arms, trying to create some warmth to shield herself from the cold. Her hand traced circles on her belly. "Little one." She started speaking to it, "Uh... I don't know h
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Brie regained her consciousness after almost an hour. "What can be done? It's just a day away. Where will I find a dress in such a short time?! I don't like any of these dresses." Penelope vented out, pacing back and forth. "Maybe I should just pick any damn one. The wedding isn't real, anyway." She added. "Shhh…Keep your voice down, Penny. Your back and forth pacing is making me dizzy." Francine chided and dragged her out of the store. "We will find you a dress, okay? It's your day. Damn the authenticity of it. As girls, we all have a dream of looking and feeling our best on our wedding day. So, dead squash that thought on your mind right now." She warned sternly. She reached into her purse and pulled our her phone." Give me a minute. Let me make a call." "Hello… It's Francine." She spoke to the person on the other end of the call. "I need a favour. Lucas, come on. It's urgent." Penelope watched her argue on the phone for a while before she ended the call. "It is settled." Franc
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The whole day was busied with the decorations and plans for the wedding. During the day, she picked up her wedding dress from the logistics company. She checked several times to ensure that it was what she paid for.Brie refunded her so she purchased the new wedding dress. Killian offered to pay but she at least wanted to do something by herself.It was her nuptial union as well.The day flew by as different people came in and out of the major. Penelope stayed in her until it was night time. The eve of her wedding.The lanterns had been arranged from the manor to the lakeside where the wedding would hold. She wanted a night wedding and next to a water body. It had always been her dream from childhood.Her eyes tinged with water. She missed her mother and wished she was still alive to witness the day."Ms. Winters. Are you okay?" Ms. B asked, her forehead creased out of concern."It is just overwhelming." She decided to be honest. "I feel all alone in this."Ms. B wrapped her arms arou
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She kept her gaze on the door to see who came looking for her. The dope opened to reveal Bryan. She squealed out of excitement and ran to hug him. "Bryan!" "Penny! Your makeup!" Francine called after her. "Hey... Buttercup!" Bryan spoke, forcing a smile. "I was not sure if I could come. It is still your big day. Can't miss it for the world. Since... Since dad is not here, I thought I could walk you down the aisle." He explained. "Of course, you are always welcome here. I tried so hard to reach out. You didn't answer any of my calls." She said, playfully punching him on the chest. "Oww..." She yelped, feigning her knuckles in pain. She looked at her brother and saw that he was bulkier on the muscles since the last time that she saw him, "You auditioning for a terminator role or something? You gotta take it easy on your health."Bryan chuckled darkly, "Terminator, huh? Maybe... It could be a thing."Penelope eyed him suspiciously. "I'll be outside waiting for you, Pumpkin." He sai
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