Bella’s Pov My chest tightened as I stared at the screen that no longer gave me joy. Instead it brought fear and paranoia. I had went from sunshine to darkness all because my mother wanted to try something different tonight. I had went from having an amazing morning and afternoon to this. “When will this movie get happy?” I asked as I watched the main characters husband pack his suitcase without even folding any of the clothes. “Not all movies have happy endings sweetheart. That’s not how life works.” My mom stated softly. I pressed my lips together as the wife barged in and took in the mess that had become of their room. Her husband hadn’t even bothered to be gentle with their things. He had thrown everything out of the drawers and had destroyed their closet. ‘What are you doing?’ The wife asked as she tried to grab his arm. The husband shrugged his arm away from her grip and zipped up both suit cases. “Leaving.” He mumbled as he grabbed the handles and walked out of their
Bella’s Pov (1 month later)I frowned as I looked at the fluffy red dress in the mirror. Red should’ve made my body look amazing but all it did was make me look younger than I was. I looked like I should be at the kids table and not the adults table with this dress on. When my father told me we would be going to a party today I couldn’t help but be gleeful. I just didn’t think that he would dress me like I was 8. I sometimes felt like since I lost my memories that he forgot that I would be 17 in less than a month. “This thing can’t be tamed.” I mumbled to my stylist as I tried to push the ball gown down. The forced smile she gave me told me that she could not help me. She had done an amazing job with my hair but that didn’t matter when my dress outshined it. “The bodice fits you perfectly at least.” She pointed out sounding more apologetic than anything. I could only huff as I took two steps back. I lifted up the soft material and did a bow to see how I would look. “Beautiful.”
Bella’s PovI had to be glowing right now because I felt like I was. The smile that was plastered on my face started to hurt a little but no matter how hard I tried to get it to go away I couldn’t. The night was just too amazing for me to not smile. Lucas’s arms made me feel as safe as my warm covers at night and I couldn’t help but stay relaxed in his embrace. Even as I had my head on his chest he still moved Iike he was one with his mind and body. He twirled us around and had everyone looking at us in awe. Everyone most likely thought I was an excellent dancer thanks to the long dress and I loved it. How he was able to dance with me on his feet made no sense but I wouldn’t question it because I felt like this brought us closer than if he was to teach me how to dance. “We should have a party every weekend.” I murmured gleefully as I looked into Lucas’s hooded eyes. His movements slowed down as he smirked a little causing me to blush. “Every weekend?” He asked seeming more surpr
Lucas’s Pov “Why don’t you stay here tonight?” Bella’s asked as she snuggled into her white blanket. Her pleading tone had me curing inwardly. Had I not had to go to a meeting right now I would’ve spent the night with her. Unfortunately after every thing that happened tonight I couldn’t. This meeting was important and I couldn’t hold it off. “I have to finish up some work that I held off otherwise I would love nothing more than to spend the night with you.” I stated apologetically. The last thing I wanted was for her to have any doubt about our relationship. She looked at me with watery eyes telling me that I would not be able to leave until she fell asleep. I sighed as I took of my suit jacket and put it at the end of the bed. I climbed I got the bed with her with reluctance. It wasn’t that I wouldn’t love to lay next to her and have her spooning over me. It was that everyone was waiting for me right now. The smile that formed on her lips had me smirking as I scoote
Lucas’s POV“You are late.” My father grumbled as I sat down in the seat next to him. The disappointment in Penelope’s eyes as she stared at me from across the table didn’t go missed. It seemed like she had purposely made sure the seat next to her was left empty. Too bad for her I wouldn’t be entertaining her anymore and it was all thanks to Bella. “So can you tell us why you called an emergency meeting during the party?” Russell asked in annoyance. Penelope’s sad gaze had me smirking at her before I was looking away and turning my attention back to every one in the room. I leaned forward and rested my elbows on the table as I explained why I called the meeting. “I found out who Bella’s mother planned on having her marry.” Of course the commotion would pick up instantly making it nearly impossible to say anything. Unlike my father and Victor I would allow everyone to argue. I sat patiently and waited for everyone to realize that I still didn’t tell them who she was suppose to ma
Lucas’s Pov I reluctantly looked at Penelope and the way her eyes sparkled had me on the verge of walking out of this office. I refused to be with her and no contract would change that. “Of course.” She stated softly as her eyes never left me. “See. Penelope can marry Cameron while being Lucas’s mistress on the side.” Aaron stated confidently. “That would solidify our partnerships even more.” Russell added not seeming against the idea. I looked at Cameron and the smirk that he made towards me said it all. “I’m okay with that.” Cameron stated as he stared at me in a challenge. A huge smile formed on my face because he thought he had gotten what he wanted and had cornered me into a corner. “So what do you say?” My father asked me. I closed my eyes as I asked myself why I was even here. I was the most powerful one in this room and could just leave and accept a lose in revenue. I had everything but that’s right Victor had no common sense and because of that he had to erase Bella’s
Lucas’s Pov The ringing in my ears had me closing my eyes and taking a deep breath in. Penelope’s cry as I sat rigid had me groaning from pain. I set my head on the table as I tried to get through the pain in my head. Even though I knew I would heal fast it hurt like hell.“Why would you do that?” She cried as a hand went to my head. I tried to shrug away from the persons touch but something hit me hard and had me going in and out of consciousness. “My son has let the power get to his head and he will learn that he will not disrespect anyone in this room.” My father stated confidently. I could only laugh at myself as the reality of everything hit me full force. My father hit me with a blunt object twice because I didn’t want to cheat on my wife. He didn’t love me even a little bit. Penelope’s hands were touching and rubbing all over my head and back and I could only stay frozen as I tried to deal with the pain. “It’s going to be okay.” Penelope whispered as her lips touched m
Liam’s Pov “What do you mean she no longer has her memories?” My father asked as he looked up from the documents he was reading. I looked around the living room not really wanting to talk about it in here just in case prying ears were listening “Relax only the maids are here.” My father stated like that would make me feel any better. My mother looked up from her cup of tea with a glum expression on her face. She pulled her feet closer to my father who didn’t seem pleased that she had her feet on his custom made leather couch. Paying no attention to my father she delicately set the white piece of china down as she stared at me in pity. I already knew where this was going and all I could do was let her speak. “Liam hunny, you have to stop this and move on because it’s not healthy.” She pleaded gently. I narrowed my eyes as I sat down across from them in the brown leather chair. A maid came forward and set a cup of coffee down that I would not be indulging in. “I know what I