Lucy’s POV"Who the f*ck is this?" I asked madly as I pulled over to the side of the road. I was so scared that I forgot the man's voice on the phone because my heart was beating so fast.He laughed and said, "Just kidding. I have your flower shop's number. Is this your real phone number?""Look, if you don't want to order anything, don't call me," I said with a soft scoff and a roll of the eyes.And he said, "I already bought your grandma's traditional house—" "So, you're Hugo?" I asked with a sigh, my mouth splitting open as I remembered him."I thought it would take you too long before you remembered me," he said."So what do you want from me?" I asked him softly and waited for him to answer because I knew I had to get to my dad's grave today immediately. I'm in such a hurry but this monkey wants me to work for him. "Well, since I bought your grandmother's house, I can see that this garden needs some fresh flowers from your farm. Could you do me a favor? I know you're a florist.
Lucy’s POVI bit my lip and rubbed my temple in response to stepmom's viewpoint, then sent her a furious glance and asked, "Why would I do that to the poor baby? Of course, once the baby is out, it will belong to Peter since he's the child's father. And Jane will spend the rest of her life in jail." As she slowly nodded in agreement with what I had just pointed out, she finally remarked, "Oh, that's right. Actually, did you know that this is the reason your grandmother's business is slowly falling apart? Don't you feel bad about it at all?" I put down my bag and let out a sigh to calm down. If I couldn't calm down, I would have hit that woman in front of my dad's grave already. "No, it doesn't make me feel bad at all. That's their choice; they want to support Jane, the criminal."The moment I turned my back on her, she looked disgusted and asked, "How can you treat Jane like that? You think your cousin is a criminal? She didn't put you in the water or shoot you, so Lucy, please stop
Lucy’s POVI really wanted to know what happened to him after we broke up. Hearing his name makes me feel like I'm stuck and can't move on."Well, it's just a rumor, so you don't have to believe it," Hugo said, his voice dripping with mystery. "Besides that, your secretary made a meeting for us tomorrow at 10 a.m.” I reluctantly agree, my face betrays the despair I'm trying to hide. "Alright, Bye." I put the phone down and sat down at the desk, my gaze fixed on the empty wall. The heart ache in my heart deepened, a constant, relentless reminder of the love I've lost, and a love that still echoes in the empty spaces of my life.“I miss him….” I heard a sudden knock on my door, I looked up and said, “Come in.” Alecia walked in and said, “Your grandma is here.” "Oh, tell her I'm busy today and don't have time for visitors." Alecia asked, "Do you want me to lock your door so they won't bother you anymore?""Yes, lock it," I say with a nod. She asked, wide-eyed, "Are you serious Mi
Lucy’s POVHugo Ricci walked around me as if he were going to attack, smirked, and murmured in my ear, "I know everything about you, Lucy..." I took a deep breath and tried not to show him how scared I was. Then I glared at him and asked, "What do you know about me?" He smiled at me and said, "I told you... everything." I slowly stepped back until he laughed and said, "I got you!" I slapped his chest and said, “Do you think this is funny, huh?!” He replied, "No," and added, "But you seem so serious, so maybe it's time to put everything else aside and get your work done, Lucy. This might be your big project. Think about it: I'm going to let you decorate your dad's childhood house. What do you think?""You don't know anything about my life," I said as I shook my head in anger. "Thanks for your time, but I'm done doing business with you."“Hey…” he chased me outside but I kept walking without glancing back at him.He grasped my wrist, making me stop and turn my head to look him in t
Lucy’s POVI didn't know what was happening, but I could hear Alecia's voice shaking. "L-Lucy, something happened..." I held my breath and waited for her to speak; my heart beat faster with fear. She took a deep breath and said, "Enchanted Blooms….. is gone." The air rushed into my lungs, a sharp blow to my senses. I was speechless while covering my mouth in disbelief."What's going on, Miss Lucy?" Hugo's driver asked in worry."Take me to my flower shop," I blurted out. "Yes, Miss," he affirmed before driving away. When we got there, I saw a big fire that had spread to my flower shop building. As I stood there, tears slowly ran down my face, and I let out a soft sob. Alecia hugged me with tears and said, "Lucy, let's go... Now that it's all gone, you can't just stand here; it's dangerous for you. Let the firefighters do their work." "No, my dad's handkerchief was nestled inside. I put it on my desk along with the picture of us. That's the only thing I have with my dad, and it h
Lucy’s POVAll of a sudden, I felt bad about everything. I am at a loss for words; I'm lying in bed, trying to make sense of everything that has happened to me.I didn't know what to do anymore, so I got out of bed and cried my heart out for as long as I wanted. Having a life like this is slowly and truly killing me. It's like I can't rely on anyone but myself. This way of life is exhausting, and I am sick of it.I stepped outside, let out a quiet sigh, and lowered myself into the pool, closing my eyes as I prepared to drown. Because I am so tired, so tired of living with people who always hurt and betrayed me over and over.And later on, I heard a piercing splash in the pool, and someone pulled me out of the water, "Lucy!" Then I coughed uncontrollably, and when I finally opened my eyes, I saw him--HUGO!He tried to save me, and I was so confused about why he had to. Until I heard Cecille’s voice, “Thank god, she’s okay!” Hugo picked me up and carried me to the living room. Cecil
Lucy’s POV"Why would I kill myself just for him?" I asked him with a laugh and added, "That's not who I am." He didn't say anything; he just looked at me as if he had something on his mind that he couldn't say. I met his gaze head-on, "Hugo, I'm fine. Do yourself a favor and go home." His hand went into his pocket as he stood up, his face a mask of concern. "Are you sure you'll be okay by yourself here?" he asked."Hugo, why do you care so much about me? Watching people die is probably nothing new to you," I said, my voice tinged with bitterness. A flicker of pain written on his face and he replied with clenched jaw, "You don't know anything about me. Yes, Arman and I are the same people who grew up in that world. But I am not ruthless like him." I watched him walk to the door. Before he opened it, he glanced back at me and said, "I know you think I'm a bad person, but I'm still human. And when I care for someone, Lucy, I don't fake it. Remember that."And he left me with a hea
Lucy’s POVHugo arrived, his gaze lingering on me as if he longed to offer comfort but held himself back. He watched silently as my sobs wracked my body.Wiping away tears and sniffling, I forced out the words, "I think..." I paused softly and expressed, "I think it's best if you distance yourself from me." "Why?" He reached out a hand hesitantly, then stopped before making contact. "I know I must seem like a stranger, but seeing your pain... It hurts me too. I can't bear to see you cry because of him. I know you don't understand me doing this to you, but trust me, I don't know either." "I know you're trying your best, but seeing you reminds me of him too much."His eyes clouded with sadness as he took a step back. "Well, Lucy," he said softly, "If that's what you want, I can't argue. But remember, whenever you're ready to face the world again, I'm just right here for you, okay?" I nodded, offering a weak smile of apology as I slowly closed the door. Left alone, I sank to the floor