Lucas leaned back in his seat. His eyes were closed and his hair was messy by running his finger through it. He felt a hand on his head. His eyes flew open immediately. They were bloodshot. “ Mom ”His voice broke. It was hoarse. He closed his eyes again and a tear rolled down his cheek. There were several empty bottles of liquor and cigarette butts scattered on the floor around his feet, evidence of the long day he had spent sitting there, alone with his thoughts and demons. He took a deep breath, the acrid smell of cigarettes and alcohol filling his nostrils, and let out a heavy sigh. Pearl woke up with a headache. Her head was hurting, she didn't even remember how and when she fell asleep. She looked outside and noticed that the sky had turned completely dark, she had no idea how long she slept. She stood up and made her way towards the mirror. Red, teary eyes stared back at her. She checked her phone, no response. She felt a tight feeling in her chest and tried to hold back he
She was shoved into the passenger seat of the car, her body limp and unresponsive. She was knocked out completely, the effects of the chloroform still lingering in her system. The car sped down the road, its headlights cutting through the darkness of the night. The streetlights created pools of light on the asphalt, which passed by in a blur as the car zoomed past. She was slumped in the passenger seat, her head lolling against the window as the car bumped over the rough road. Gabriel kept his eyes fixed on the road but kept on glancing back at her. He was advised to make sure she was alright and not hurt anywhere. He drove quickly towards their destination. Finally they reached their destination and the car arrived at a large and imposing mansion, its huge gates guarded by armed security guards. The gate opened slowly, and the car drove up the long and winding driveway, its headlights sweeping across the meticulously manicured lawns and gardens surrounding the mansion. Gabriel
Life has never been kind to her, not even once but it wasn't too cruel either until now. “It's our wedding day, wedding day” How could he even think of marrying her when she wasn't even ready in the first place. He was planning something and it terrified her. She wiped her eyes, they were already wet. Is this how it was supposed to be, why would Daniel do it to her? He was supposed to be her best friend. Pearl looked down on her trembling hands. She clenched them into fist to stop the trembling and it helped but what about her heart? It just won't stop trembling. Where was she? She walked towards the window and scanned her surroundings, it was all unknown to her. Sigh. She turned back and walked towards the bed, sitting down again. How did she end up here and where was Lucas Whitlock? Why hasn't he made an appearance now? She felt her blood boiling, does he even care for her? Ha! She sneered. “ Of course not, you fool. He don't give a fuck about me and here I was thinking tha
“ You already knew ”The atmosphere between them was tense, the air cold and heavy with emotion. Lucas stared at him, the hatred and anger plain in his eyes as he waited for his father's response.“ Yes ”David slowly rose to his feet, his body moving with deliberate slowness as he closed the distance between them. The air in the room was thick with tension. Lucas stared at him. Lucas and his father stood face to face, their eyes locked in a standoff. They were both tall men, standing eye to eye with each other. Although David was a tall man himself, Lucas was slightly taller than him, towering over him with his imposing stature.Their gazes were intense and unyielding. There was a palpable tension in the air as they glared at each other. “ Where is she? ”“ You are better off without her Lucas ”Lucas took a deep breath, he tried to stop himself from yelling. He tried to keep his voice low. “ Let me ask you one last time. Where. Is. She.? ” He spoke each word through clenched tee
“ 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