Flora POV:
The following morning
I came out of my room and shut the door behind me.I was walking down the hallway when I saw my mum approaching me; I rolled my eyes and halted my steps.
Not only that, but I avoided her throughout since our last conversation yesterday- and I was glad she got the message.
“Good morning Flora” she greeted with all smiles as she stood in front of me, but I only nodded and look away from her face.
“Ryder is here to see you” she announced as I walked past her, I retreated my steps immediately. “I didn't hear you” I turned to her, she sighed. “For goodness’s sake, Mum; I'm still a widow!” I thundered and she slowly brought her face down.
“Why on earth is he here to see me?” I inquired coldly and she lifted her face.
“Just to pay you a visit and that's all dear” She replied calmly, I just huffed as I counted two steps closer to her.
“You've done enough mum, don't think you can ever force me into getting married again; you will regret it” I threatened with clenched teeth and I watched as her eyes dilated in surprise.
Good.
I turned my back against her;and finally walked down the hallway. Ryder POVI sat patiently on a single couch in the living room-waiting for her.
If you ask me why I was here, I really don't know, I just wanted to see her face, I guess.
She never smiles to me, but I can watch her gladly all day smiling with another person; that's how much I like her.
She's not aware though because I never express it; besides, she was my late brother's wife, so I have to respect that.
It hurts she ended with my brother, but what can I do? Xavier was the first child; he had to get married before me.
Flora's mum and my mum were close friends, and I've had my eyes on her since the very first day her mum brought her to our mansion.
Well… It's all good now since my brother is gone; I can have my Flora for myself alone.
I glanced up to the stairs and saw her climbing down the last stairs.
F**k!
Until when was she going to stop wearing those black dresses- I thought with a secret eye roll and adjusted my gray shirt.I watched her back as she strode out of the building, my brows creased, confused.
Hold on… She didn't see me, or she decided to ignore me?
The thought of her ignoring me shattered my heart; no one ever does that to me.
I'm Ryder Gabriel.
I sprang to my feet and motioned to the door.
I pray she says she didn't see me because I want to start acting being nice to her and that includes the reason I'm here this morning, and if she says she deliberately ignored me; then I might lose it.
Likewise, I got to the facade of the building and looked around for her.
And my eyes landed on her back-standing very close to the garden. Good.
I marched towards the garden; trying my possible best to control my anger.
“You didn't just ignore me, did you?” I asked her immediately I got behind her.
She turned to me and stare at my face for some seconds before taking her eyes back.
What the?!
“Flora, I'm talking to you,” I said sternly as I grabbed her arm and she turned to me with rage. “What's your problem, Ryder?” She roared as she yanked her arm from my hand and I took a step backward, my eyes widened.
What's wrong with her?
Where did she get the gut from?“If you really think I'm going to get married to you;then I'm sorry to inform you that you are wrong, I will rather die being a widow than to end up with someone like you” She rasped, and my eyes bulged upon hearing that. Getting married?
“Flora” I called, but she has already turned and left.
I stood rooted as I watch her back till she stepped into the building.
What was that?
What was she trying to say?Getting married to me?Oh, no… I guess she was affected by her widow state.
Moments later…
I barged into the living room furiously.
I still can't believe Flora could talk to me in such manner.I saw her sitting on the long couch- watching the TV screen.
I scoffed softly and made to ascend the stairs. “You are back?” I heard her voice, but I didn't stop.
Isn't it obvious enough that I didn't want to greet her. “Ryder” She called me as I took a step inside.
Gosh!
What's her problem?“I have something important to tell you,” She stood on her feet and beckoned me to come closer.
I rolled my eyes and slowly walked fully into the living room.
“Son” She cooed,, but I just stared at her, wondering what she was up to.
She's my mum,, but she deprived me the motherly love any child could wish for and gave it all to Xavier.
She doesn't love me because I never listens to her, who cares though.And now that her precious son is gone; I don't understand why she's acting all nice to me. “Uhm… You see” She started, I watched her with my hands in my trouser pocket.
“You will be getting married to Flora in the next few months” She declared, and I scoffed, looking elsewhere. Hold on…
'If you really think I'm going to get married to you;then I'm sorry to inform you that you are wrong, I will rather die being a widow than to end up with someone like you'
Flora words reeled through my mind, I stood properly as I faced Mum again.“What are you saying?” I asked her coldly, she breathes in and breathe out.
“Your dad and I suggested you should get married to her, since your brother is no more” She told me, but I only watch her speechlessly. So, Flora was right all along.
“Then why are you just telling me, don't I have a say in this?” I inquired.
“The same way Xavier was not allowed to make his choice, you want me to go through that also, isn't it?” I added, trying not to yell. She smiled. “We know what's good for you son; Flora is the only girl for you, she's a sweet girl, right?” She said, beaming with smiles, I just huffed and turned my back.
I plonked myself tiredly on the bed and lay on my back. Of course, Xavier was the only person they can easily boss around unlike me; I really don't give a damn about them, so I can easily turn them down.
But here is a chance; I mean, I've always wanted Flora for myself.
I smiled broadly as I thought about the whole thing again. “Get ready for your new husband to be, Flora” I muttered to myself as I rolled to the other side of the bed.
Stella POV:“How have you been, Stella?” Marigold asked, immediately, we both settled down on a settee in the living room.“I'm okay” I replied sweetly, she nodded with a big smile on her lips.“Let me get some refreshments before lunch would be served” I say to her while standing on my feet, she shook her head. “No Stella, those can wait, right now, we need to talk” She said, and I just shrugged before returning to my seat.“What do we need to talk about, Marigold?” I asked her and she adjusted on her seat.“What else Stella? It's about Flora and Ryder,” She said impatiently, my countenance change instantly. “Marigold, don't you think about what people would say? Two brothers got married with same lady? Let's think about it carefully,” I tutored, and she frowned.She half yelled, “What are you saying, Stella?”“People shoul
Zayn POVI honked repeatedly, but the person didn't make an attempt of moving.F**k!Someone really wants to die.I stepped on the brakes and pushed the side door open. “Do you want to die?!” I roared immediately I stepped out of the car.I marched furiously towards the person and to my utmost surprise; It was a lady.A lady dressed in black outfit.“Please I prefer not to die” She said frantically, I huffed. “Then get the f**k out of my way!” I yelled, she cringed a little.“Please help me sir, I need to leave this place,” She begged as she rubbed her palms together. “And who do you think I am? A good Samaritan?” I asked nonchalantly, she slowly looked away from my face and counted her steps backward. Good.I walked back to my car and pulled it open; I glanced towards the lady's direction and breathe out. Furthermore, I shut the
The next morning…Flora POVI flickered my eyes open and my gaze landed on the ceiling.Huh?This is not my room; I thought as I tossed the duvet aside and sluggishly sat up.I looked around the room and everything came replaying in my head.How I had met inked guy.How he had saved me and brought me to his house.I breathe out heavily while I hugged my legs to my chest. This inked doesn't really look so good to me, he looks so dangerous.But I was glad he saved me last night, but I needed to leave as soon as possible.But where will I go?My stomach suddenly grumbled loudly, I looked down at it and realized I haven't had anything since last afternoon.“Hey stomach, food is my least problem for now, so you should behave” I cautioned, while I rubbed it with my right palm.I darted my eyes around the whole room again; it's so beautiful and has many girls stuff in
In the evening…Zayn POVI ambled into the living room with my jacket hung on my shoulder. I was so tired.My eyes travelled toward the stairs and saw lady in black descending the stairs, she halted her steps immediately she spotted me, I scoffed softly before tossing my jacket on a couch, I tucked my hands inside my trouser pocket, without looking away from her face. “You can't possibly stand there forever, can you?” I asked her, with so much sarcasm. She shut her eyes briefly and turned to leave. “And where do you think you are going?” I questioned coldly, she turned to me swiftly. “To the room,” She replied in a low voice. I scoffed.With my hands still in my trouser pocket, I climbed the stairs and got to where she was standing, staring straight into her innocent eyes, she quickly lowered her gaze.“If you're really going to stay with me, then you should get rid of this black dress of yours&rdquo
Flora POVI came out of the bathroom; dripping wet with a white towel wrapped to my chest.I strode to the closet and pulled it open. Furthermore, I placed my hands at akimbo, my eyes searching through the closet for what to wear.I really can't wear the mini dresses, one would only think I'm trying to seduce someone, most especially inked guy.I rolled my eyes when his image popped in my head. So grumpy.But seriously, Flora, aren't you thinking of leaving this place again? I heard my subconscious mind asked and I frowned.Just shut it, will you?Where do you want me to go? Huh! I yelled inwardly.I scanned the whole closet with my hand roaming everywhere.Gosh!His girlfriend doesn't keep decent dresses, does she?I came across a white flowery gown and I smiled broadly.I brought it out and checked it out;it has glitters all over the neck area.It's s
Flora POVI turned on the faucet and rinsed my face repeatedly. After I was done, I lifted my face and stared back at my reflection in the mirror.Jeez!No doubt, one could still tell I'd cried my eyes out. I turned off the faucet and grabbed a white towel to wipe my swollen face.I returned the towel to its rail, I adjusted the dress and stepped out of the bathroom.I really hate this inked guy for making me cry this much; no one has ever made me cry like this, not even when I was forced into early marriage.He asked me to stop wearing my black dress, and now I shouldn't wear the dresses in the closet?What does he want then;to go around naked. I snorted and bent the doorknob.“He's really going to hear it from me” I mumbled and stepped out of the room, I could feel my subconscious mind sneered. Fool.I shut the door behind me and walked through the hallway, hoping I would meet him in the living ro
Marigold POV“You are not helping the matter with your cries, Stella,” I told her, calmly.She scoffed softly and wiped her tears with the hem of her blue blouse.“Then what do you want me to do?” She asked.I sighed and moved closer to her on the long couch. I tucked my hair behind my ear and placed her hand on mine.“Everything will be fine Stella, Flora will be found soon” I assured. She swats my hand away and stood on her feet, boiling with rage. “This is all your fault, Marigold!” She fired, a little frown crept on my face upon hearing that.I also stood on my feet, staring at her.“How is it my fault?” I murmured.“If you had not demanded for her hand in another marriage, she wouldn't have left this house” She barked, I rolled my eyes. “And how's that my fault?” I asked nonchalantly and folded my arms.“If you had not done
Zayn POV.I squinted my eyes open and yawned loudly.I felt a slender hand wrapped around my stomach; I tilted my head and found the b!tch grinning very hard to me.I rolled my eyes and scoffed scornfully.“Why are you still here?” I asked her while taking her hand off me.She sat upright and tucked the loose strand of her colored hair, beaming with all smiles.“You were so good Zayn, I can't literally feel my legs anymore” She chortled while moving closer to me.I crawled out of the bed and picked my briefs from the floor. I heard her groan, I turned to her swiftly. “I shouldn't meet you here,” I told her icily and grabbed the bathroom doorknob. “Zayn” She called.I ignored her and stepped into the bathroom.“Good morning Zayn” Miss Rosaline greeted with her loving smile, but I just nodded and dragged a chair backward.I took my seat and watch as s