Lyra's POV
I am at the verge of breaking down but I swallowed hard trying to maintain a calm composure. “Why the hell am I kept here against my will for freaking five hours? Without a word from anyone!” my hands clenched into a fist and my knuckles turned white.
“Mr Sawyer, we have the murderer in our custody now. What's the next step, Sir?” My heart suddenly felt like a hammer beating in my chest when those words rang in my ears.
I struggled to grasp for air and my skin prickled with fear.
What? Is that this scumbag's plan? After all the tribulations and pain he has made me go through, now this? He will definitely regret pulling this up with me this time around!
“Get me out of here now!” I yelled and banged the door loudly with much force just to create a scene.
“Better be calm or you will be forced to be!” One of the officers warned.
“Do your worst!” I said, confidently. I pitched my lips together and drew a loud breath as I ran my hand through my long hair.
Why am I shouting at this moment? I don't think I will leave here anymore, obviously not.
A few months ago, when Caleb's irresponsible behaviour got worse, even though he had never regarded our wedding vows. Why will he? When everyone in the whole of London perceived him as the richest and hottest bachelor. Our marriage has always been a secret.
On the day of our wedding anniversary, he never showed up, no texts, no call whatsoever. Yes, that has always been his attitude and I was getting used to it but last year's own seemed different.
Little did I know that was the saddest day of his life.
As usual, he returned the next morning, looking devastated, broken and soaked in alcohol.
But, the words he slurred during this time, made my heart skip rapidly.
“My mother can't go to jail. Never!” Those were some of his words. My mind couldn't shift from those words until it started making sense a few days later.
He made me believe that his mother had no hand in the accusations, and that made me do the unthinkable. And the most pathetic part was that, I never knew it was also a murder case just like the one I was accused of years ago.
Mrs Sawyer is the centre of Caleb's life. I had always known that. He will do everything in the world to make sure she's okay and anything that tampers with her automatically ruins him beyond recognition.
Unexpectedly, I didn't know his love for her was this deep until he stated to me, “I would have gone to jail for my mother if I was a lady,” it wasn't just the words, but it's sincerity was everything .
As my eyes remained fixed on him, I replied, at first I thought I was going insane but I really meant my words. “I will fulfil your wish, I mean I will go to jail in place of your mother since it's just an accusation, I will be vindicated soon I guess?” And now, that's what he's trying to use against me.
I should have known that he's nothing but an asshole, not worthy of my love, nor sacrifice. And his mother, I blinked my gaze on the officer, she will take her rightful place here soonest. Trust me!
I grit my teeth and my stomach churn as memories flooded my mind.
I have no doubts that that scumbag will do anything it takes to make his mother escape this.
I was beaten back to reality when confusion and surprise flit through me, making my body tense.
Anger, frustration and pain enveloped me. It was as if the ground should open up and swallow me. And the fueling rage bubbling in me increased.
How dare he show his disgustful face here after all he has caused me?! For a moment, my gaze travelled on his lips, and a sharp pang of longing rushes over me.
Caleb is devilishly handsome, in fact every contour of his face is so perfect.
As I drifted my gaze, my stomach sank when it settled on him and there was no kindness in his eyes. How can a beast be kind whatsoever?
“Lyra!” There's a way he calls my name that sends cold chills down my spine.
My mind is whirling in anger and bitterness as I stood in front of him with the bar in-between us. Frustration tugs me, and I felt like strangling him with my bare hands.
“How dare you, Caleb! You and your family did me dirty! And my baby…,” I thought I had gathered enough strength but tears streamed down my face just immediately.
He cleared his throat, the iciness in his eyes pierced through me. No empathy, no remorse and unapologetic.
“Your baby?” Then he broke into a brief laugh. “That bastard? He doesn't deserve to see this world. You shameless whore!”
At that point, the only thing stopping me from landing a dirty slap on this shithead’s face is the metallic bar separating us. “What! You had a hand in my miscarriage too? How dare you!” My voice came out like a whisper and my chest tightened.
“Your blood is what you referred to as a bastard, Caleb? Not just that, you're not bothered it's gone, huh? You're a beast!” I wiped my tears with the back of my hand.
I sniffed my nose, and I looked deep into his eyes. “You will leave to regret this, Caleb. You think you have succeeded in putting me behind bars for the crime of your useless mother, huh? You're a daydreamer!” I exclaimed, a tinge of confidence exuded in me instantly as I tried to fight back my tears.
“You're spilling crap, Lyra!” he yelled.
“You have already agreed to take my mother's place as the culprit, you can't go back on those words!”
For a moment, I felt like the universe was against me, for letting this bastard treat me like trash. “What do you have to say for yourself, Lyra? I have all evidence intact and you know I will do everything to make sure my mother is free.”
I tried to fight back my tears as I held the metallic bar firmly. My hands clenched into a fist and the burning sensation in my heart intensified.
“We shall see!” He dropped his last words, and strolled out without turning back
A few minutes later, as I was swimming in my thoughts, a loud voice echoed in my ears.“Where's the lady you arrested a while ago!”
“Where the hell is she!” The person added, this time around louder.
Lyra's POV The sparkles of the screen flashed on my face all of a sudden the moment the item was displayed. “Wow!” And the bitch venomous voice cut through me.As I raised my gaze towards the screen, my stomach sank and my knuckles turned white. “What! My mom's wedding rings?”These diamonds are worth a fortune. I couldn't help it as tears threatened to spill from my eyes and my heart was a hammer in my chest.“Yes! They are and just going for $1. How does it sound to you? Lovely, I guess,” my stepmother tried to be sarcastic and gave a brief laugh.“Baby, these rings are beautiful. How will it look on my finger? Gorgeous huh?” Pearl uttered as she displayed her bone-white teeth.My mind spiralled around as reality hit me like a thunderstorm. “My mother crafted those rings with her own hands and there's no way that bitch is wearing them!” I scoffed.“Really?!” That shithead finally spoke with a smirk formed on his face.“$500!” He yelled.For a moment, I could feel the pain coursing
Lyra's POV Instantly, my stomach dropped, and my body went rigid hearing those words. My mind was crying a warning as Pearl's rude words still rang in my ears like a deafening siren.Could it be that his grandma was informed about our relationship? Then it's no other person than that bitch!“You will meet my grandma, today,” he revealed suddenly as his knuckles moved fast on the wheels without a care in the world about anything.A hint of surprise mingled with my blatant excitement. And his facial muscles seemed relaxed, and it seemed like nothing had happened. Probably, I was overthinking Pearl's words and truly, nothing was wrong.He cleared his throat and it seems my silence is suffocating him. “It's okay if you're not ready to meet her now. I understand…”“Not…not that. I mean, I'm ready to meet her,” I managed to respond, my voice stuttering all of a sudden.Then a a gaze of excitement flashed over his face. Even though I still feel all wasn't well. A moment later, we arrived a
Lyra's POVGary's eyes roamed on me with a pleasant smile plastered on his face. “You deserve it. And trust me when I say I will be your backbone,” his reassuring words made me second-guess myself.“Is Shalom's contract for the Jenkins Group? This is so unbelievably,” my voice laden with emotions.I couldn't help but wonder how this contract was handed over to the Jenkins Group. It has been the talk of the whole city and had many competitors.Caleb's late nights, hard work and dedication a few months ago were a result of this contract. It was on his lips every second. Every nook and cranny in the city spoke about it. However, if I had been informed it would be handed over to the Jenkins Group on a platter, I wouldn't have believed it.I mean, it's worth billions of dollars. Only this can take this company from zero to the top. Tears threatened to spill, but I blinked them back as my mind was in a jumbled mess.He cradled me in his arms, “You deserve more. This contract will make the
Lyra's POV“I thought you have changed, but trust me, you're still the Lyra I've always known. That vulnerability still clouded your eyes,” Caleb murmured, his voice laced with ice.“Lyra! Is that how cheap you are? Throwing yourself at my man just at my face!” Pearl beams at me with a disgustful question.Meanwhile, Gary's facial expressions turned upside and his eyes squinted. “Let go of her!” He also exclaimed.Then his gaze fell on me as he looked with a puzzled expression. Probably, he perceives I don't want him to interfere in this since he wants to do everything in his capacity to make sure I'm the happiest woman on earth.All of a sudden, Caleb let go of me that minute and strolled towards his so-called wife-to-be. That's definitely a joke to me at this point.“Baby it's not what you think. Okay? She forced herself on me,” he lied as he glared intensely at me. Maybe, wanting to hear from me.“You homewrecker! He's mine, and there's nothing you, or anyone can do about it, so st
Caleb's POV“My baby!” Pearl yelled as she snaked her arms around me just the moment I stride in.For a moment, I thought my eyes were deceiving me as confusion and disbelief swirled in me. “Yes! How dare you cheap slut! Are you stalking me now!”I stomped nearer to her as her lips remained partly open, with her jaw dropped in awe. “Oh my bad, you didn't expect to see me here, huh?” “A gold digger, scheming bitch! You thought you could just escape from your rightful place! The prison is your home and has no hiding place!”For a split second, dread flashed on Lyra's face as my breath fanned her skin. “You're here to replace the previous janitor right?” I whispered into her ears.Her brows rose, and she gave me a mischievous look. “Get your filthy hands off me!” she yelled as she raised those deep blue eyes of hers.“How dare you, Caleb!” She exclaimed.“The prison is my home no matter what? Do you even have a heart?” She added as emotions clouded her previously angered voice. “Have y
Lyra's POV I was awakened the next day by a soft knock knock at my door as the morning sun streamed down through the window. “Good morning, my sweet pumpkin,” a sweet romantic voice echoed into my ears.My eyes were heavy as I yawned persistently. “Hey Gary, today is supposed to be Monday right?” I asked, with my mouth still wide open.“Of course, but get ready and let me send you home. The Jenkins Group needs their rightful CEO, you know. Moveover, you need to make your daddy more proud this time around and I'm here to make that happen.”Instantly, I didn't know how my blurry eyes got cleared. For a moment, it's like a dream come true to me. I whispered on my lips as I though I was saying some few words to the universe for making our path cross with Gary.A few moments later, I was ready and strolled downstairs to meet Gary. “Let's go,” he said as he took me by my hand.As the car's engine roared to life, my heart burst with joy. I can't describe how I felt but even the blind coul