"The number you're trying to call is unavailable at the moment, Please call back later…,""Shit!" Lucas clamped the phone hard on the desk, his breath racing. How had he not known that things would turn out this way? He had fucked up, maybe he thought he could protect her, but protect her from what? The truth? It was her right to know the truth, so why didn't he tell her?As his thoughts whirled, a part of him knew it was his fault, he had chosen not to tell her from the start. Their parents' marriage was a burden he had to carry for years and he opted to carry hers too, but clearly, it was the most unwise thing to do.In exertion, he ran his hands through his hair. He felt a weakness in his muscles and he couldn't tell if it was a result of tiredness or worry.A knock on the door distracted him and he looked up."Come in," he said sparingly.Bryan walked in, a flush in his cheeks."Good afternoon sir, I spoke with Limo's lawyers, but they have decided to see you,"Lucas brushed the w

Strobe lights designed the bar with few people twirling, humming and dancing to the music blaring from the speakers. Purple paused to drag her gown again to the knee. The dress was damn short and skimpy, but Ellen had insisted she wore it.According to her, the dress made her look hot, but Purple doubted that, if anything, the dress exposed her bare thighs making her look like a harlot. It did not matter anyway, she had zero interest in staying in this place for long, she had only come to please Ellen and probably shake off boredom.She turned to look at Ellen in admiration, she was looking specifically hot this evening, she wore a green strapless gown that matched the color of her eyes. Her lips were coloured red and her blonde hair was tied at the back."Hey," Ellen interrupted her thoughts. "Let's grab some drinks,""No alcohols, El, you know I don't enjoy them,""You won't drink the whole goddamn drum, just a pint,"Purple sighed, she did not know if the words were meant to annoy

The doorbell rang for the third time and she hurried to the door with a flushed breath and an escape sigh. It was Lucas. "Hi," she greeted with a smile. "Hi…," "Come in," she said, opening the door wider to welcome him in. He gave her a brief smile and entered the room that had the scent of lavender. His eyes observed the pink in her cheeks, her marble cheekbones, and her slightly scattered light brown curls. Her dim gray eyes looked tired. "Sit," she said, handing him a glass of wine. As she sat beside him, she clasped her hands tightly together, wishing he would not pick the scent of alcohol on her skin or anywhere else in the house. It had taken quite an effort to put her messy house in order, so he dare not ruin her efforts by finding out. "How did you know I was back in town?" She said to satisfy her curiosity. "Ellen told me," he said without an effort. "What?!" She gasped in surprise, batting an eyebrow. What did he mean Ellen told him? Her best friend? How the hell

Purple sat behind her desk, punching off the keys of her laptop. She sighed and straightened her neck, trying to shake off the tiredness that was beginning to build in her muscles.It was a new day at work, a new day to put in her best. There was no room for laziness.Across the desk, her phone rang and she reached out for it. As she saw the caller, she smiled. The balm to her pain had finally called. Lucas."Hey," she said, smiling."My queen, how are you?""I'm fine, how about you?"I'm good,""Your voice sounds extra cheerful today, what's the news?" She probed."I have a surprise for you, a lovely one," he sang the words.She gasped in excitement. "A surprise?""You'd love it…,"She placed a hand on her chest in gratitude. "Wow… I cannot wait,""I'll pick you up after work, call me when you're done,""Yes, my king,"He chuckled. "Can I get a kiss before I go?""From here? It wouldn't feel real,""It would, just send it,"She closed her eyes and tilted her mouth. "Muah…," she rel

"Yayy!" Purple shrieked, dancing along to the music coming from the stereo in the car.She ran her hand again along the leather seat and drew in a long gulp of air. There was a feeling of breathlessness in her bosom that made her hands tingle. She smiled."It feels so good to have a brand-new car!" She danced, drumming repeatedly on the wheels.It would feel so good to show off to her colleagues, to show off to Ellen, to show off to the world what an amazing boyfriend she had."I cannot wait to get Ellen's jealous reaction," she chuckled.She hummed along to the music, but as she was about to make a turn into the next street, she stopped and looked again in the rear mirror.A car was trailing after her, a blue Jeep. She had noticed the Jeep from the moment she drove out of her apartment. At first, she thought it was nothing, but as she drove, she saw the same car behind her over and over.After the incident of the previous evening, she had become more picky of little sounds, moves, an