What the hell is Liam doing? One minute he's being all normal, the next minutes he's drowning in rage and breaking down his own door. The last thing he wants is a tear on my face? Please. Then he should have thought about it before after all these. And it's not like he knows me or whatever to actually care, I am also a stranger to him. I take a step back, trying to break Liam's arms around me. But he pulls me back, making my head fall back to his chest. "Let me go," I sniff, taking in how calm he smells. If lavender were mints, then that's exactly how Liam smells. "Promise to stop crying?" I hear the thickness of his voice from his chest. I give no reply and he lets go of me either way. Still with his hands on my shoulders, he smiles down at me. Why the hell is he smiling so much? I am in a crisis here! "C'mon" He nods, his hand circling my shoulders and leading me to the bed, where he gently pushed down my shoulder to make me sit. And now seated, his height looks ev
"You look absolutely amazing…" I gulp at the word. Though, I do look amazing. My jet-black hair is gelled and firmly pressed where it is packed almost at the back of my head, and it is folded in a nice bulky bun. Additionally, two strands of hair lay stiff on each side of my face, which causes the silver and diamond mixed crown that is sitting on my head to bring out the glitter that I didn't know I had in my eyes.Or maybe I'm just tearing up. The diamonds on my ear are bright and clear enough to reflect any light and blind one who stares at it, it matches the icy necklace around my neck, they look so expensive I froze for two minutes while getting them on. The diamond jewelries are not not close to the wedding dress on my body. It is a ball gown, big enough to almost cover the entire room. It has silver linings that have small diamonds ready to sparkle whenever you make a turn and hit the reflection of light. It is beyond pretty, and looks gorgeously expensive. Should th
I wake up to the softness of whatever mattress is under me. My eyes flutters open and it takes me exactly five seconds to understand and take in where I am. Definitely back in the mansion and in 'my' room. I start to sit up… "Don't…" His familiar voice and hand gently taking my arm stops me from moving, and I have no choice but to lie back on the bed. "What… I start to say and notice the plaster above my wrist. "What happened?" I finally say, Also noticing the IV fluid bag, hanging by the side of the bed. What the hell happened to me.? Wasn't I just coming back from a wedding? I sit up, ignoring Liam's remark to lie back on the bed again. He sighs… He places his palm on my forehead and his smile follows as he breathes a out a "Thank goodness, you're fine now" "What happened?" I ask. "A fever, that's what happened" Liam sighs standing straight and working towards the door, which is now perfectly fixed. A fever… since when? "I'll be back, you can relay anything yo
I try my best not to punch something hard as I pace around the dining room. The people I've been dying to meet so hard, the people that I believe would understand my reason for being here, are of course here and saying things I can barely understand. I turn to Hannah, who looks like she wants another plate of cake. "What the hell did Liam say to you two?" I seethe. Why are they on his side? They're supposed to be on my side, try to listen to my side of the story and realize, this is all wrong. And that I was clearly kidnapped. "Well, he didn't tell us much, but it's just why he needs you." Hannah shrugs, turning to Ginny so she can explain more.My befuddled expression makes Ginny signs. Ginny begins. "He is working on something. Something with the mayor, I guess and well he's keeping his identity or whatever a secret, and will only come to the light about it after the wedding. Which happened today, He just explained how big of a part you'd play in his role and how it would be
Clearly not taken aback by my sudden straddle and kiss, Liam gently holds my waist and pushes me away from his lips and body. He scoffs, sounding in-between mad and confused. "What was that?" He scoffs. I pause. Yeah? What the hell was that? I hear my subconscious slam me about walking around the whole house and letting my thoughts sink in to be futile, only to kiss him when I walk into the room. I let the embarrassment sink in before trying to speak. "You… wanted a loving wife…? I'm sticking to the contract" I shrug. Maybe it was a bad idea meeting up with Ginny and Hannah anyways. Liam gets on his feet. He is quiet, with just his eyes watching whatever expression my face is trying to morph into, because as much as I am trying to play clueless, I am embarrassed as hell. I wonder if he can tell. He scoffs. "Yeah? Did your friends say anything that suddenly changed your mind?" I give no reply.Literally all they did was convince me, this place is far better than the sh
Clearly, I was given the name Scarlett, by my mother and I know that thanks to my grandma. I've been called by the name Scarlett for two decades and more and all of a sudden, a man wants to change my name to Raven. Raven… "Take a seat." Liam sighs. Ignoring my question about the Raven he's always calling me. Or do I look like a Raven he used to know. I listen anyway and quietly take a seat, letting the food in front of my eyes control my legs. I take a seat, and so does Liam. We are both quiet. "You can start eating," He says, noticing how my eyes keep bouncing from his face to the food. I gently take the fork right beside my plate and dig in. I try not to acknowledge the fact that Liam is right beside me, and let myself eat comfortably. "It must be annoying right?" Liam sighs, I turn to him "Hmm?" I say, my mouth already full with duck breast. "Calling you Raven, you find it annoying don't you?" He sighs. I forcefully swallow the food in my mouth before speaking.
Sometimes, people find it difficult to rely on others because they are so used to doing things on their own and being independent that they forget the term "reliable" might refer to someone other than themselves. They go to great lengths to try to cure things on their own and end up hurting themselves.And the only thing they've ever needed to stop suffering was someone to talk to, lean on, and trust. And now standing here with Liam, all I know about this man is that he is wealthy, fit, charming with his looks and is working towards something big he wants to achieve, something he doesn't want me to know. And that's all I know about him, I do know I have never met this man before, even if I have, my memories are not helping, still that doesn't mean I know everything about him. Hugging me so tightly and letting his sigh escape every two or three seconds reveals nothing but how whatever is going on with Liam is killing him on the inside, and the larger picture of how he needs me to be
Before I know it, I am typing fast to reply to the comments as I boil on the inside. Cursing and saying out loud what I'm about to type."Fuck you, and hell, I can handle two of Liam in a bed in one night and he'll beg me to keep go-" What?" Liam's voice stops my every movement and I slowly turn to the door to see him standing there.I immediately hold my breath, and try to act like those words did not just come out of me"What?" I widen my eyes. "What?" He tilts his head. "What?" I purse my lips, planning to shut up for good. "What… did you just say?" He asks, and I watch his Adam's apple move as he gulps slowly. "What did I say? I said nothing" I rush my words, tucking my hair behind both my ears. "Really?" His gaze surpresses mine. I nod. "Okay then" He sighs "We're leaving, get ready." I am too embarrassed to look at him again in the eye and just nod and watches from the corner of my eyes as he leaves my room. I breathe out a sigh of relief as the door clicks close. W