"S-stop it already, Atticus!" Regina shouted, and tried to intervene, looking so affected.Her eyes reflect guilt, her face reddened as if she's ashamed after the man threw a shade in everyone's watch. Meanwhile, i couldn't keep up with the pace of my beating heart, the tension is going intense and Atticus' words just made it worse. "Are you that insecure, brother?" He continued while holding his wounded lips.Lorcan icily gazed at him. "I will never be insecure to anyone. I do the threat not the other way around and fuck the past you kept on bringing up! It was just a phase for me so, don't bother still." He said, full of firmness.Shit. Is he indirectly saying that the cheating issue was really nothing to him after all?Someone gasped and it was Regina. She looked in pain, eyes were about to spurt some tears, she was hurt by Lorcan's harsh honesty. As long as i want to sympathize with her, i eventually remind myself that she wronged him first. Cheaters do not deserve sympathy.I ju
I left that space before they could catch me eavesdropping on their conversation. Still carefully, i walked ahead but with questions forming in my head. Does she hate me and my family that much? And she even mentioned mommy's name. Is there something more into it though? Why can't they just let us be happy? Why can't they just let their son be with me? I wonder when all these hindrances will be gone. But even so, i will fight. I will definitely fight for him, and with him. I'll fight for my Lorcan no matter how or what. Because i can't imagine a life without him with us, he's my go-to in my every day. My thoughts are full of determination but when i reached the dining hall, my attention drifted to the helpers who were busy cleaning the table, mopping the floor. A light smile appeared on my lips as i paused for a moment to watch them.A sudden nostalgic memory flashed back to me. It happened when i married Lorcan and i lived here for a week. The ambiance still feels the same but no
He wants us to get married again next week? For freaking real?!By the urge of full curiosity, i resumed my steps towards the hall. I saw them from the entrance, like a deja vu, they were sitting on the seats they were occupying last night. Although the only difference is that, Mr. Fauler was nowhere to be found and it's only his son with us so, to state the obvious, he went home after the commotion.Lorcan then was quick to turn to me the moment he saw me, and guided me through his side, he pulled a chair and i sat next to him. Everyone fell silent as i belonged myself to their table. This is another moment of awkwardness...It seems like they are still in a shock state after Lorcan's sudden announcement. I can't blame them though because even me, I'm shocked to the core that he actually has a plan like that! He never told me about it whenever we were alone!"But Lorcan! Isn't it a sort of rush?" Mrs. Helena asked in a slight violent tone."Why are you in a hurry? Can't she wait?" H
Goodness! He's a man full of surprises! My tears couldn't stop from bursting out and my heart was aching due to the extreme happiness he made me feel. And who am i to say 'no'? When it comes to him, i will always say... "Yes... Yes, i will marry you again!" I answered completely, my tone was laced with definite glee.His grey eyes sparkled as he slid the engagement ring on my finger. It fits perfectly, i bit my lip while staring at how pretty it is in my hand. He kissed that part which pushed my joyous tears to fall more. He stood up and hugged me, i buried my crying face on his chest.The romantic background music was blending into the mood so well, and the north wind continued dancing my untied hair, swaying my daisy dress until it brought calmness to my being, feeling secured in the arms of the man i was annoyed with just some minutes ago.Because i thought he would never dare... never really dare do this. I was truly disappointed and hurt but then, he magically eased it wholly,
"What the hell, mom?! How dare you bring the media here?" It was Kaden who looked frustrated.Well, who wouldn't be frustrated in this case? The media are near to flock to us and that's because of my mother!"I can't believe you, mom!" I exclaimed. "What? We just wanna know the truth from your mouth!" She reasoned out which i find really invalid."Mom, you're just making things worse for me!" I brushed my hair through my fingers. God, she's making me stress! And now, the media began pestering us, blocking our ways, persistently putting their mics near our faces! They are getting aggressive!"Is it true, Miss Rae?!" "And there's news spreading about your previous marriage with the billionaire! Is it true that you've been married before and just got divorced eventually?!" The other one asked which made my eyes wide.That's it! Once they know about our upcoming wedding, our first matrimony will be dug out including the divorce! It's the scandal Mrs. Helena was talking about and that h
"You have to marry Mr. Lorcan Amadeus, Atasha."That was my mom's sweetest welcome right after i came home from a high-end club which I can't remember the happenings last night anymore because i was too wasted. Blame it on the Bacardi that Sydney made me gulp for about twenty times, i think? Ugh, nevermind the numbers! But seriously, i feel sore all over my body and one thing is I'm sure... I may have forgotten some details of events last night at the club but somehow, i can still remember that particular steamy moment i had with a stranger. Oh shoot, right! I slept with a random man and worse, he got my first V-card! Damn it..."Atasha, are you listening?" Mom snapped my senses back. She's arching her brow at me while holding her waist.My forehead crinkled at her. "Come again, mom? Marry who?" I asked again, hoping i just misheard it."I said, you will marry Mr. Lorcan Amadeus for the betterment of all, for the sake of our growing business---" i gasped as i cut her off. "No!" Ar
I don't know how to start again. I think everything is back to zero, and after leaving his place and life, it's as if i also lost a certain part of me. My phone vibrated on the table and i can guess it fifteenth attempts since earlier i sat here. Layla Rae is on the caller ID. Oh jeez, mom. Why do you have to be this persistent?Yeah, right. Because i disappointed them big time and they are enraged now because their ace of a daughter has accepted the divorce offered by her oh-so loving husband. Note the sarcasm.I took a very deep breath before i decided to answer the call. "Mom," i uttered as i readied myself for her to burst out."You wench! What have you done?! Why would you sign the divorce paper? Was that all you've got, huh? We didn't teach you to be this weak and pathetic, Atasha!" She was hysterically saying on the other line. I inhaled sharply. Nice. They didn't even ask me first about how I feel. Of course, when did they consider my feelings as their top priority anyway?
"Miss, are you going out or what?" An impatient voice pulled me from being astonished. "Oh. I'm sorry, ma'am." I quickly stepped out of the elevator and gave her a way in.This is ridiculous. I felt stupidly stunned for a moment. Probably it was his ego talking? For all i know, he never meant those words and he was just challenged with the idea of his ex-wife getting herself a new lover which is not so true and purely absurd. I don't need a man to get even and use it for my own benefits. Especially that Seijan Williams? Oh please, I have no plans to deal with a seventeen year-old boy hiding in a twenty-four year-old man's body. And he's my freaking boss for pete's sake!Later on, after reciting the 'Lorcan ego thing' in my mind repeatedly, I have successfully convinced myself. Better than assuming things and becoming a delusional bitch."Atasha, i have an urgent meeting to attend to. Come with me." My boss, Mr. Seijan Williams called me on the intercom."Coming, Sir!" I was half-run