-Lucy’s POV-
This is fun. The ambiance of the place is cozy. It somehow makes you forget life’s worries and all. I haven’t had this kind of moment for a very long time and I wish I could have more of this than just sitting inside my office. Well, not that I wasn’t able to get out at all, I was able to, but more of it were business affairs and not like this. The resort has this cool and soft u-shaped sofa with a mini bonfire set-up near our also u-shaped table at the center which is totally relaxing. I am standing by the seashore sipping my wine while listening to the sea breeze, savoring every sea wave the kisses the shoreline. I was in this frenzy when Nick approached me. “Hey there, thought you wanted to have some fun, why are you standing here alone? Where’s your vicious husband?” I let out a soft laugh, “He is the washroom and no, he is not vicious. He is just protective of me. I guess he is trying to make things right. He actually apologized about what he did before. Am
-Lucy’s POV- There was silence and everything went to slow motion. I couldn’t react nor move. The announcement was overwhelming. It felt like I was in a reality TV show and being pranked by its crew. How I wish that this is just a prank, but this isn’t. What’s happening now is real. I was in a complete trance when I heard Nick say, “What the f*ck?! Do you know anything about this Conner? Is this true?” I looked at Conner with hopeful eyes, but all I see is a Conner whose head is bent down. “I just knew about it. Amber told me before you called out for us to join the game. I had no idea that—” I finally found my voice “Oh so you knew. I approached you a while ago, yet you didn’t tell me. Why didn’t you immediately tell me? We could’ve privately talked about it before joining the others?” What, cat bit your tongue?” Conner looked at me and held both of my hands. “Babe, I’m sorry. I didn’t know how to react. I am not even sure if that baby she is carrying is truly mine. I swear
-Lucy’s POV-I am trying my best not to cry down on my knees. I have always been able to stand up from all the troubles in my life and I swear to God that what happened now wouldn’t destroy me. I will create a different version of me, the stronger me. I will make sure that Conner will be wanting for more and that he will feel very sorry for everything that he did to me. After the kiss that Conner and I shared, I stood up and said “Why don’t you have some fun dear husband, it’s such a wonderful night. Well, I’m not sure if you can tell but you have two women on your toes. Oh wait! Maybe there’s going to more, I heard you are great with reservations. I’m not quite certain how many reserves you have under your sleeves.” I then looked at Amber “You are quite lucky Amber for having been listed in his bountiful blessings. I’m sure you are quite thrilled. Anyhow, the night is young. I don’t know about you, but I
-Lucy’s POV- At this point I didn’t really care of what people will say about me ‘coz I know that it isn’t decent to have another man in my house especially now that I am married to the most famous bachelor in Brisbane, however they don’t feel what I feel and they don’t have the agony that I have. Fuck that status quo! What I am feeling right now may be because of the alcohol I drank, but this man right here, right in front of me is the one keeping me sane. Right now, I don’t care about doing what is right, I just want him to keep me company. “Madam, I wish to be of service to you, but I don’t think that It would be right. Mr.-“ “I don’t care about your Mr. Lowell! I- I know how much you respect your Mr. Lowell, but I-I honestly don’t care. Think of this as one of your jobs. I just want to have somebody with me tonight. Somebody who is on my side and not care about this - this status quo. I’m sick of it. I am honestly sick of it. I want to cry myself out and I know t
-Lucy’s POV- I woke up this morning to this very fragrant aroma. I slowly walked out from my room and found Ronald cooking in the kitchen. I felt hungry just by smelling the savory flavor of whatever he is cooking. This man is truly something, not all men can do what he can. I stood right beside him which made him flinch. “I’m sorry did I startle you?” He looked at me for a moment before answering. “I-I’m sorry madam I took the liberty of cooking you a meal. I hope you don’t mind.” I shook my head and wore a disappointed face which made Ronald uneasy “I-I’m so sorry madam. I promise to ask permission from you again. I-I didn’t like waking you up because I want you to have a good rest. I-” I placed my finger over his lips and said, “That’s not what I am disappointed about.” Ronald wore a confused look. I crossed my arms and interrogated him. “What did you call me again? I specifically told you not to call me this way again. Did you forget what I said last night? Come on, say it.” Rona
-Lucy’s POV-I couldn’t read Conner’s reaction. I wasn’t even sure if what I was doing was right, but I do believe that this is for the best. I don’t want to keep my hopes up especially with the current situation we both have; him having the possibility of becoming a father. Conner went near me and held my arms. “Lucy, all I’m asking is time. I know I am asking for too much, but this is something important to me.” I scoffed “I know, who said that becoming a father isn’t important? But what is it to me? From what I remember I have nothing to do with it. This is your responsibility, not mine.” I turned and went back to the table where the scrumptious breakfast is waiting to be eaten. “Enough yapping, Conner. I am starving. Why don’t we enjoy this feast instead of dwelling on YOUR dilemma? Having an empty stomach will do you no good, dear husband. I think this meal will give you the strength and the sm
-Conner’s POV- Over the years I have taught myself to keep my distance. My past almost consumed me that I thought I wouldn’t be able to move forward because of it until Lucy came to the picture. I remember how her tears rolled down her soft cheeks while I tried stopping her from drowning herself and when I looked into her eyes, I never felt so alive even though we were in a kind of horrific situation. I can see the depth of her soul and I knew then and there that this woman is pure. Looking at her now though with Ronald and hearing her praises to him is making me go out of my wits even though I know that she is just acting and trying her best to make me feel jealous. Wow! Look at you Mr. Lowell! How time flew! You’ve become a very confident man. How certain are you that she is trying to make you jealous? Can’t you just admit to yourself that you are jealous because you feel something for this woman? I hate to admit that I am jealous. Haven’t had this feeling with the other women I dat
-Conner’s POV- I am on my way to my office, but my mind was left behind my wife with that so-called ‘amazing’ man, Ronald. It is so frustrating to leave, but I know that this is also something important. For what its worth, this could make or break my relationship with Lucy. When I arrived, Alfred was already waiting for me by the main entrance. When I entered he immediately walked together with me. “Anything suspicious?” I asked in a very monotonous tone. “Nothing I suspect of, Mr. Lowell.” he instantly replied. Alfred is really somebody reliable. He has been with me over the year and he has truly helped in making my work lighter. “Good, is the investigator settled in the function room?” Alfred nodded “Afirmative, Mr. Lowell.” I made a deep breath “Alright then, make sure that nobody is to disturb me while I am talking with the investigator. I would appreciate it if keep guard the door. I don’t want any information that I will get from the investigator to leak.” Alfred nodded again,
-Conner’s POV-I don’t know where to start. Things are getting a bit complicated, but the very thing that I am very worried about is the safety of my wife. Why did this have to happen when everything was starting to go smoothly between Lucy and I. I made a deep sigh as I looked at the picture of the mysterious man Amber was with from the CCTV footage “Who are you and what do you want from me?” I was looking at the picture intently when my mind pranced back to the moment when I first saw Lucy. I recall how her face flushed when she saw the scars at my back, her warmth when she embraced me and the twinkle in her eyes, those eyes that mesmerized me from its very first glance. I haven’t seen those eyes twinkle again. “When will I see your eyes twinkle again?” I asked myself out loud “Whose eyes are we talking about?” Uncle Jack interrupted. I was too absorbed with my thoughts that I didn’t notice his arrival. &ldqu