LEAH. “Hm?” I asked, pretending I hadn't heard them.“The company,” my uncle replied, stuffing bacon in his mouth.I watched as he munched on it without mercy.“The company is good. We've been setting some things on track, and everything is up, and running.”“That's good,” he replied, dropping his fork. Our eyes met. “Are you alright, Leah?” He asked,The intensity of his eyes made me want to crawl into his arms, as I used to as a child.I felt the tears growing in my eyes, but I blinked them back.“If you've not recovered from the trauma of losing your parents, we can always help run things for a while. You will always have Lucas with you,” he turned to Lucas, “won't she?”Lucas sent a tight smile, giving off the silent husband he had been portraying. I wiped my nose gently.As I looked around the table, I realized one thing. No one cared about me in this place. Not my husband, nor my best friend, nor my uncles that I had even thought would come to my rescue. They were only after my
KATE. Leah definitely knew how to get me on my toes, she has been very good at it ever since high school. Her decisions always affected me but mine never did. I was so sure that she would tell on us to her uncles, I had already packed my bags. Even Lucas's mother was already shivering because we knew she would talk and that would be the end of us, but she didn't. Why?That was my problem now, I could have sworn that she would talk. I could have sworn that she would expose us to her uncles but she didn't and it got me worried. Knowing Leah, I knew she wanted us to think it was because of the kindness of her heart, but I knew better than to believe that. I mean, who would be that kind to us and after all the treatment we had given her?There had to be something. She had to have had a motive.I chewed on my nails, digging deeper.“She has to have a motive. There has to be something we are missing,” I whispered out into the air, trying to get my husband's attention.“Babe, can you stop
LEAH. The past few days have been less stressful for me. I had no idea why, but I liked it. Kate and Lucas had been more lenient on me, and as much as I felt like they were up to something, I decided to revel in it before they switched up to their old selves again. It would only be a while before they would rear their evil horns to disturb again. Well, in the meantime. At least, I didn't have to go to the kitchen. They now preferred their meals private. If they didn't order food, Lucas’s mother would cook and they would all eat. No one made demands of me making stupid foods. Although, I had to eat what I prepared. It wasn't the best, but it wasn't from the trash can either. I had been invisible and I would very much like to continue that way because that had been the easiest lifestyle I had had ever since my parents died. After a very stressful day, I was staying in the kitchen, waiting for Kate to dismiss me for the day. While I was waiting, I heard the click of heels. I raised
LEAH. “Did you see that?” Kate asked and I almost went insane. Oh lord. What was all these? I didn't want to be caught, I only wanted to see if there was something that could be done about my predicament. But here I was, plastering myself to the wall that was directly opposite them, so they won't see me. This was so fucked up. “I didn't see anything, you're just being delusional.” Lucas said in a stressed voice. “I'm very sure I just saw a shadow pass through.” She said and Lucas groaned. “Come on babe.” Lucas said, but I knew Kate. And was adamant and she wasn't going to let the issue go. "do you think it was a ghost?"“No, Leah.” She called my name and I didn't wait to hear the rest of what they had to say. I quickly ran to my room, avoiding the cameras at the same time. Oh lord, what if I appeared on any of the cameras while trying to be fast? I heard the click of heels coming behind me swiftly. I finally got to my door and I pulled it open so slowly and cautiously, so that i
LEAH. FLASHBACK. “I can tell that you like his guy.” Kate said to me as we walked to the next class we had and I frowned. “What do you mean? I never said anything about liking anybody.” I said, trying to hide the smile creeping up my face. I wasn't sure if I did like him or not. I mean, he had a good smile, and he seemed polite enough, but...“I'm not blind though, I see the way you look at him. The way he makes you blush.” Kate said and I smiled. “You can't be certain though. It could be anyone.” I said and she jumped at my arm. "ouch!" I screamed, playfully."oh, please," she rolled her eyes. "I would never hurt you intentionally.""yeah," I replied. that was the pact of our friendship. we never hurt each other. ever.“Is it somebody else?” She asked with so much joy in her voice and I wondered why she was so happy that it wasn't Lucas. “I'm not saying anything.” I told her and laughed. “I'm supposed to be your best friend but you won't even tell me anything, how is this fair
LEAH. FLASHBACK. I pushed the door into Bella’s open and I looked around to find my date. He was sitting at the far end of the cafe and I walked towards him with a smile on my face. I was almost an hour late, and I didn't know if he was going to be angry or not. I wanted to make a good first impression outside school, so I had to put my time into dressing properly because I didn't want him to feel like I didn't look good. It was Lucas, so it took a while for me to find the perfect dress to wear. I finally got the table he booked and I cleared my throat. He looked towards me and the moment he saw me, a smile appeared on his face immediately. He stood up and was about to hug me but he stopped and I raised my brow. Why did he stop? I asked myself. “Can I?” He asked and I rolled my eyes and nodded. “Of course you can.” I said and opened my arms to him. He smile and stepped into my embrace. Oh lord, he also smelled so freaking good. He was basically ticking all the boxes in my b
LEAH. After we finished eating, we were served with dessert. It was ice cream. I loved the mint flavour and Lucas tool the chocolate flavour. “So tell me, what do you like doing?” Lucas asked. “Oh well, I really do not do much. I just read, research and eat.” I told him and laughed. “Do you have hobbies?” He asked me and I nodded. “Everybody has an hobby. Mine is reading novels.” I told him and he nodded to himself. “Romantic novels, yes?” He asked and I nodded. “Yes.” I replied. “So you're a woman of high standards.” He said and I also nodded. “Yes.” I replied with a laugh. “Why do you feel like women that read novels are high standards?” I asked him. His eyes twinkled with amusement as he answered me. “Because, you can't be a woman that read mushy stuff and sweet things and then want below what you have imagined. Every woman as this imagination in their head, but women that read, their imagination is on another level. Some people count it as being delusional, but those wom
LEAHMy body had accustomed to getting up as early as four am, so I only had the benefit of a two hour sleep.I wiped my eyes, and I nuzzled words even I couldn't understand. As I stood up from the slim, scrunchy bed, I dusted my skirt.I picked up my shoes, and was about to walk out when I recalled what had happened last night.Lucas had a girlfriend?I passed by the door. Had I been dreaming or was that real? I couldn't even tell. I hissed as I walked towards the kitchen. It was probably a dream.I guess I had been wishing so much for negative things to happen to them that I had somehow created a version of them where Lucas was a cheat. As soon as I approached the kitchen, I turned the lights open. I paused in shock. The same red bull can I had seen last night was on the table, and so was the half eaten pizza. I wasn't hallucinating! Lucas was a two-faced, deceitful, conniving, cheat! I knew it!I threw my fist in the air, jumping with excitement. I was right! I was so fucking ri
LEAHFrancis looked around, before his eyes fell on me. I could see he was no longer looking at me with lust. His eyes held pure confusion and fear.He walked closer to me, covering most of the distance between us.“Leah, are you alright?”I held his eyes with mine. “No.”He took a step back, “okay, what's going on? Can you fill me in?”I watched him for a moment, then shook my head. “No.”I didn't know who I could trust just yet. I mean, this man just materialized out of nowhere, and although Lucas never liked him, I wasn't sure they were still enemies.“Were you present at my wedding?” I asked him,His face squeezed in confusion, “of course. What's that question for?” He asked, then he turned around. I could tell he was scared of being caught in a lonely situation with me, especially after what he had been through.In a way, I understood his point. I didn't want to endanger him, so I sighed.“You know what? Forget everything I said. Just go back into the hall, I'll meet you there.”
LEAHI still couldn't find the right words to speak. Francis was right before me. In flesh.I looked from his head, and all the way to his hands. It truly was him, and he had barely aged a day!He had the same blonde hair I used to weave my hand through, and a wise smile.The nineteen year old Francis that I had known had grown into something so much better. He really did glow up.“You look so good,” he whispered, leaning towards me.“I was going to say the same thing,” I admitted,He smiled, and then I felt his eyes ravish my entire body.I noticed as my husband watched us from afar. His attention had diverted from the waitress he had been talking to.I took advantage of the situation, and fully faced Francis, giving him a clear view of my entire body.I didn't launch myself at him, but I could tell he knew what I was trying to do, and he leaned in.“Are you having issues with your husband?” He whispered in my ear and I nodded.He chuckled, brushing his lip with his tongue.Framcos h
LEAHThe party was set to begin by ten pm, but Lucas and I had decided to arrive fashionably late.As he wove his hands through mine, leading the way into the hall, I felt my stomach churning. I could not get the image of him threatening to r.ape me out of my mind.What would have happened if Kate hadn't caught him cheating?All feelings of nostalgia I had felt earlier soon washed away. The man who had just kissed my forehead in front of the camera was the same man who had locked me in a closet for three days without any form of food. A wolf in sheep's clothing.I forced a smile on my face as soon as I saw the Blackwoods approaching us.A memory flashed in my head. Kate's voice rang through, “as you're going to this dinner tonight, always smile. Don't you dare give the public a glimpse of what is going on in this house. Your scars have been hidden, and don't you dare think you can escape me. There's no escape plan for you. Remember you have no child. If we don't get to keep the prop
LEAH “What does Michael have to do with what we're talking about?” Kate asked with a stern voice. I could tell her tone had changed-slightly decreased. “What doesn't he have to do with this? You think I don't know he fucks you?” I gasped silently, covering my mouth. “You really think I don't know about your little sneaky links here and there? The money you steal from me to give to him. I'm not as dumb as you think, Kate. I see everything.” “Oh please, you're just trying to use him as a cover up for your infidelity. You know there's nothing going on between Michael and I. I haven't even seen the man in months!” “Oh really? What were you doing at the hotel where you caught me?” For the first time in the argument, Kate stuttered. “It was private.” She finally answered, “Of course it was private, because you were hoeing around. With a baby in you for that matter.” “That's enough!” Kate's voice thundered through the house, “ I won't have you disrespect or accuse me any further. Y
LEAHThe loud cranking of equipment around the house pulled me up from my sleep. Kate had let me have her room, and although I wanted to stay on the floor, she had insisted I slept on the bed. I knew it was all a part of her plot.Why hadn't I thought of this earlier? As long as I needed to make a public appearance, they would always feel the need to treat me properly. It was perfect.I slowly opened my eyes to find about five people in the room. I scrambled up quickly, but soon calmed down as I noticed all they had brought with them. Two make up boxes, a closet of dresses, and shoes.“Oh, you're awake. That's good!” Kate exclaimed as she walked towards me. She placed her palms on my face, and kissed my forehead. “Oh, poor thing. I hope you slept well?”I was too dazed to speak. How was this any part of her plan?“I did.” I finally managed to answer.“And how's the headache? Is it gone now?” She asked, and I nodded.She handed me a glass of water. I stared at it continually trying to
LEAHAt the mention of my name, I ran towards the door. Kate was glaring at Lucas who had his hands in his pockets. “Trending? What do you mean she's trending?” Kate asked,“Don't you have a phone? Check it out.”I watched still as Kate brought out her phone. Her brows creased as she scrolled through.“Who brought this up?” Kate asked, running down the stairs. Her fingers clenched and her slippers fell from her feet.“This is bad. This is really bad. Why are they talking about her all of a sudden?”Kate asked, pacing around.“I don't know. Someone just pointed out that she hasn't been seen since the death of her parents and they're worried that I am mistreating her.”Kate side eyed him. “Did anyone see you with Martina last night?”“How does that have anything to do with this?”“Don't be stupid Lucas. That has everything to do with this! If someone had seen you cheating on your wife then they would definitely ask about it! Didn't you think of that before going out? Or were you too ob
KATEI would never have believed that Lucas would betray me in such a way! Me! After all we had been through!After years of waiting for him. After years of plotting and planning. I had given up every man that had come my way. I had made myself Leah's pet. Yes, I wanted revenge, but I wasn't ready to act on it until he brought up the idea. He made it seem like he was doing me a favour.He told me to wait for him. He told me he would stand by me! I was carrying his fucking child! And then he left me for another woman? Not just any other woman. Martina! Everyone knew who Martina was-the public hoe. She was tossed around different men. None of the women wanted her around their husbands.How did I let this pass me by? How had I been so stupid as to let him wander off? I should have known. I should have been wiser. I should have been more careful, but I was stupid enough to let him get full access to all the funds and properties! Now he felt inevitable.I threw my shoe under the bed as I
LEAH“Are you fucking kidding me, Lucas?” Kate's voice jolted me from my sleep.I wiped my eyes, only to realize I had slept off on the kitchen floor.“Are you seriously fucking kidding me?!” Her screams erupted again, and I stood up.I looked at the wall clock, only to realize it was almost midnight. Kate had returned. Wasn't she supposed to be spending her weekend somewhere?“Who was that woman?” Kate's uptight voice pulled my attention once more.I looked at the door. I could hear their footsteps grow closer. I tiptoed towards the door, trying to get a clearer view of the ongoing drama.“Who is she?” Kate asked, her arms bent akimbo. Lucas was hovering over her, and I watched as she, with her protruding stomach, raised her chin at him.Her face was swollen, and although her jaw was locked, I could tell she was holding back tears.“I asked you a question, who is she?” She asked, again.Lucas dipped his hands into both of his pockets, and took a deep breath.“She is not important.”
LEAHMy body had accustomed to getting up as early as four am, so I only had the benefit of a two hour sleep.I wiped my eyes, and I nuzzled words even I couldn't understand. As I stood up from the slim, scrunchy bed, I dusted my skirt.I picked up my shoes, and was about to walk out when I recalled what had happened last night.Lucas had a girlfriend?I passed by the door. Had I been dreaming or was that real? I couldn't even tell. I hissed as I walked towards the kitchen. It was probably a dream.I guess I had been wishing so much for negative things to happen to them that I had somehow created a version of them where Lucas was a cheat. As soon as I approached the kitchen, I turned the lights open. I paused in shock. The same red bull can I had seen last night was on the table, and so was the half eaten pizza. I wasn't hallucinating! Lucas was a two-faced, deceitful, conniving, cheat! I knew it!I threw my fist in the air, jumping with excitement. I was right! I was so fucking ri