Pearl

His other hand hooked with mine. I turned to look at him, he was already looking at me with his dark eyes. I always wondered what he hid behind them, something very dark, something very secret. I leaned in and rested my head on his shoulders.

“ What's wrong? ”

I heard his voice above me.

“ Nothing, just tired ”

He caressed my head. I closed my eyes. This was perfect.

“ Luc.. ”

My eyes snapped open instantly. I knew this voice. I looked at her, Rosie Miller was standing before us. Her gaze was entirely focused on Lucas.

Lucas looked at her casually, still caressing my head.

“ I prefer you call me Lucas ”

Rosie's face turned red.

“ I.. Ye-yeah ”

Lucas said nothing, he just waited for her to continue.

“ my mom wanted to meet you, we could have dinner like old times ”

I stiffened. Like old times? My heart dropped. I waited for him to speak.

“ No, I am busy ”

I saw her clenching her hands. She opened her mouth to say something but was cut off in between by Lucas.

“ Is there somet