“ He is not coming ”A sob escaped my lips and I felt the hand around my waist tightened. It was painful but I didn't yelp in pain. We walked down the aisle, his hands around my waist. He held me close and tightly, he feared that if his grip loosened I would go but I had nowhere to go to now. My vision was unfocused as we stopped before the priest and just when I thought it couldn't get any worse it got worsest. As the priest began the ceremony, his voice was stilted and dry, the words he spoke lacking any warmth or genuine feeling. "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness the union of these two people in holy matrimony.”He paused for a moment, his gaze falling on me, I wanted to scream out, but no sound escaped my lips. “ If anyone here has any reason why they should not be joined together, speak now or forever hold your peace.” I closed my eyes, so this was it. The end, my end. “ I do ”My eyes snapped open at the voice. Lucas entered, a gun in his right hand as
I slowly rose up from the couch, slowly pulling my hands out of his hold. He fell asleep and if I was being honest he really needed it. I stared at his handsome face, it looked like he didn't get enough sleep. I raised my hand and caressed his head before planting a soft kiss on his forehead. I wanted to take a shower and get out of this dress as soon as possible. Lucas gave me a tour of the castle earlier but I still struggled to find the bathroom and when I found it I signed in relief. I quickly made my way towards the bathroom, quickly stepping in and I stripped out of the gown letting it pile at my feet. I stepped out of it and turned on the shower. I scrubbed my face, my body. I scrubbed every inch of my body where Daniel had touched me. I only stopped when my skin started burning and it turned red. I wrapped a towel around my body and opened the wardrobe before me. I had no idea where my clothes were or if they were even here. I pulled out a white shirt which was quite big fo
I have no idea how long we stood on the balcony, embracing each other but by the time we were done I was very hungry. “ What do you wanna eat? ”Lucas asked me as he lifted me up and made me sit on the kitchen counter. “ Ummm.. Anything ”I was more than hungry to think of a particular dish, I would eat anything right now. He nodded and got into action right away. He was so skillful that I just sat there and admired him. He looked so attractive while cooking. I rested my face on my fist as my eyes followed his every move, never in my wildest dreams would I have ever imagined him like this. He looked so focused and beautiful. Lucas stood in the kitchen, his muscular shoulders flexing slightly as he moved around the space. He had a look of intense concentration on his face as he expertly handled the cooking, his movements smooth and practised. As he worked, the scent of the cooking food filled the air, mixing with a subtle hint of his masculine scent. His eyes flicked up occasionall
I woke up in the middle of the night. I reached out for Lucas but my hands met with nothing. He was not beside me on the bed. I sat up and found him on the balcony. He was smoking. I got out of the bed and made my way to where he stood. He had his back facing me. He must have sensed my presence behind him. He stiffed and dropped the cigarette. “ You smoke? ”I stopped beside him. Leaning my back against the railing. “ Sometimes, a little bit ”“ Oh ”I looked at several cigarette butts on the floor. “ It don't look like a little bit ”Lucas sighed. He stepped closer, I sometimes forget how tall he was. He was towering over me and I had to crane my neck to look at him. He leaned in, his forehead resting against mine. “ I can't sleep ”He whispered.“ Why? Nightmares? ”He shook his head. “ I am scared that if I close my eyes and sleep, you will be gone. ” I looked at him, his eyes were closed. I didn't know how to respond to it, so I just pulled him closer. “ I am not going any
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
“ I was so scared ” “ It's alright baby ”He stroked my cheeks and I leaned in, in his touch. My heartbeat has calmed down as well. “ So, will you be okay if I go and cook for us? ” “ Yeah ” He kissed my forehead and walked out of the living room. I wanted to distract myself so I turned on the TV while he cooked. “ Dinner's ready ” “ Coming! ”I jumped off the couch and walked towards the dining room. He has already served and was waiting for me. I sat across from him and dug in my food without wasting any time. As expected from Lucas Whitlock the food was delicious. I smiled as the flavours burst in my mouth. “ Is it good? ” I nodded my head. “ Perfect ” He smiled and brought the spoon to his mouth. “ Lucas ” “ Yeah? ” He looked up from his plate. I swallowed. “ Umm.. What's next? ” His eyebrows frowned in confusion. “ What do you mean? ” I took a deep breath and continued. “ Like, us? ” He dropped his spoon on his plate and reached out to hold my hand. “ We gradu
I froze. What was I supposed to do Or say? I looked over to Lucas for help but he was already trying his best to hold his laugh. Sigh. I have to think of an excuse. “ Mom, I am at a friends house ” My mother looked at me, her eyes narrowed. She didn't look convinced one percent. She didn't push me further, we talked about my school and all that stuff. Once the call ended I took a deep breath of relief. I walked towards the couch and sat beside him. “ Your mom sounds strict ”I nodded. Yes, they could be very strict sometimes. “ Yeah, my parents want me to focus on my studies and make them proud. ” “ Hm, talking about that you have never told me anything about your parents ” I realised that he was speaking the truth. We have been dating for quite some time now and I have never ever discussed my parents. “ Yeah, you never asked ”I shrugged my shoulders. “ So, tell me now ” “ Okay, what do you want to know? ” Lucas inched closer to me and draped his hands around my shoulder
We sat there for another hour before returning to the castle. It was good to finally meet his mom. As we were driving back from the cemetery my heart was feeling heavy. I turned to look at the boy beside me. He had no one but me with him. I reached out and placed my hand on top of his. He turned his eyes at me. I gave him a sweet smile. “ I love you ” “ I love you too ” He raised my hand to his lips. “ Thank you for letting me meet your mother ” He squeezed my hands gently. “ Thank you for meeting her ” We smiled at each other. We reached the castle and I got out first. The castle was a sight to behold at night, the soft moonlight casting a silvery glow over its towering spires and intricate stonework. The ocean that surrounded it shimmered in the darkness, its surface rippling like black silk under the light of the stars. The effect was breathtaking, the castle standing like a sentinel over the water, majestic and imposing in its beauty. I stared up at the castle, my neck cr