Tallulah’s POV I supported my mom at her side, helping her onto the bed. My fingers clenched sheets, placing it over her. She had yawned several times with her eyes growing dim from the pills. “Uhm, Tallulah. Could you get the milk from my room?” She asked. “It’ll get bad before tomorrow morning. You'll find it on the stool at the foot of my bed.” “I remember where it is.” I said, moving out of the bed. I strode out of my room into the hallway which was empty without any sign of either Kathie or her brother, Marcus. My annoying subconsciousness had me knocking at Mr Winston's room, and as expected, there was no reply. I pushed the door ajar to see the mess of the champagne and pieces of the broken bottle still intact. I guess it'll be this way until morning. Or should I clean it up? That would only be logical since it was I who did all of it. I was tempted to take care of the place at first, but I dismissed the thought when I remembered how late it was and how far from sober
Tallulah's POV“Can't sleep.” He asked as I poured myself a drink.“Yeah.” I replied.“Same here.”I filled the cup to the brim, and with one gulp, I drank every bit of it, my eyes rolling back as I took in all its content. The glass dropped from my face to see Marcus still staring at me. Then a smirk tugged at either side of his lips with his eyes scanning my body.“What?!” I asked, trying not to return the smile.“It's nothing.” He said, taking some steps forward.I hated how he always did this same thing when we were alone in a room. He would get closer and closer until there was no way to stop myself from falling from his charms. Also, it was his eyes, the way they fixed on me without wavering even after I had called him out for it.It was obvious that he loved seeing my body respond to his silent stare just like he was doing now. The smile on his face showed that he enjoyed the falter in my gaze and the way I was fidgeting with my fingers which were curled around the carton of m
Tallulah's POV“You're not gonna hurt me Tallulah.”He voiced.My heart paced with every stride he took, closing the space in between us. He had that shimmer in his eyes that showed just how arrogant and confident he felt. That look made me hate him, but for some reason I found myself moving backwards as he drew closer and closer.“You need to stop.” I threatened.He stared back at me with that expressionless look, still striding forward at a slow pace. I wasn't scared at first, nor did I feel charmed by his approach. It was more like an irk feeling, like I was being chased by a zombie. I knew exactly what he was capable of from the way he forcefully touched me in my bathroom, but what I feared the most was what would happen if he did it again. My body would be tempted to give in to his touches and kisses, and we would end up taking our intimacy to dark lengths. And at the end of the night, he would boast about how I couldn't resist him while I torture myself mentally for giving in
Tallulah's POV“We can't… we shouldn't.” I muttered.His eyes which fell to my mouth, grew dim at my words. But he proceeded in his advances anyway.He leaned in a slow, precise pace with eyes still locked with mine. The intensity of his eyes mixed with the warmth between us wrapped around me, forcing my eyes shut as the inches between our faces thinned out.“Why not?” He whispered.My entire body shivered with a feeling of giddiness when his nose touched chin, his skin brushing against mine. The movements of his breaths against my chin had me sensing where his face was even with my bleak vision. He was searching for my lips, and when he did, he went right for them. His soft lips slowly crashed against mine, and at the same time, I felt his hand leave the sink, his fingers curling around my waist. My clothes were quite tight so it was easy for him to feel every curve as he grabbed me gently.He paused, and pulled back, filling the air with the sound of our breaking kiss. And when the
Tallulah's POVMy fingers gripped his arm, stopping him from touching me. Because I knew what could happen if I let him caress my skin; I would be tempted to give in to his touches.I felt his other hand move again, making my heart pace. Then held my hand, his both hands wrapping around mine with a gentle grip.“Just this once, Lula.” He voiced.My hands lifted to see the hungry look playing on his face, with pleading eyes that darted right into my soul, filling me with some sort of guilt that I was about to stop what was happening between us.“One last time.” I whispered.I knew that if I continued to stare at him, I would end up nodding my head like a fool, so I stared down beneath us, shaking my head again.“I'm sorry, Marcus. We just.. can't.”He sighed, his head falling downcast. I could feel his pain because I was also hurt because I was finally cutting off our forbidden love. The dejected look on his handsome face told me he'd stop. But his hand left mine, lifting until I felt
Tallulah's POVAs I glared at the bare-chested devil across the room, all I could think of was why he was treating me in this manner. Did he really care, or was I some sort of sport he enjoyed playing? If he truly cared, why would he seduce me even after I had explained to him why we couldn't have sex. Why would he touch me in that way until I lost control of my senses? Did he feel some sort of ownership over my body?The sight of him staring back at me with an innocent look drove me crazy. He had this apologetic look creeping through his expression as he strode forward again with pleading eyes.“I said, get out!!!!” I screamed, my voice ripping through the sounds of our erratic breaths.He paused to stare at me for a moment before raiding his hand in surrender. Then he slowly sauntered towards the door with his eyes still fixed at me.“I'm sorry, Lula.” He whispered, still at the door. And with one turn, he rushed out into the living room, heading for the main door. I watched the do
Lilian's POVI strode across the room towards the kitchen, exchanging greetings with the maids, a warm smile playing across my lips. My fingers curled around the door knob, and when I pulled it ajar, the slim, young nurse had her back facing me with her fingers dipped in the sink full of dirty dishes.“Lydia?!” I called, striding into the room.She turned around at once, the sight of me bringing a smile on her face.“Good morning Ma'am.” She greeted.I smiled back at her, heading straight for the coffee maker and pouring out a cup. “Hey, how was your sleep?” I asked.“It was fine.”I blew into the hot liquid, sipping it slowly with my eyes still fixed on her as she continued in her duties.The sight of the dirty kitchen she was cleaning made me feel some pity for the poor thing. We had talked at length while we both cleaned my room last night to the extent where she confessed that she as well as her other colleagues were never regarded with any kindness or intrest like the one I had
Marcus' POV The sight of Lilian picking herself to her feet and wiping the tears from her face gave me a sense of guilt, my dark secret lurking out of the shadows, wanting to reveal themselves. I couldn't feel the embarrassment steaming from her as she fidgeted with her elbow, the memory of her in that skimpy nightgown a fresh image playing in my head.She must've begun to hate herself for giving in to her lustful desires, desires I had orchestrated. I wished I could just tell her the truth and relieve her if all the mental torture so she would know how good she was. But that would make me the devil, and even if she forgives me for my evil deeds, would she ever be able to forget it?How long before she tells my father about all of it? It would be far worse than whatever I had done to Lula. I knew just how much he loved her, so I knew he would never be able to forgive the fact that I intentionally tried to have her seduced and recorded after drugging her. He would not only disown me.