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116EMILY’S POV.John had stopped the car, but had still tried to persuade me. I didn’t bother listening, not even when he offered to take me there. I had hailed the first cab I saw, and he had happily driven through the long distance after I told him I would pay him well.Just outside the compound, after I had paid him, I saw Lucas coming in the opposite direction, with canned drinks in a white polythene bag his hand. I felt like a kid seeing their mom after a long day at school.It was impossible to walk to him. I forgot every other thing, and ran to him, with a bright smile. He was also happy to see me, and threw his arms around me.I didn’t even care that people could be passing by. His hug was warm, and I wanted to stay in it. It made my chest tingle, and my heart beat skyrocketed, but it was a pleasant beat.He released me, and looked down at me, smiling, and I wondered: Do I have feelings for Lucas? Why does his smile affect me so? Why do I long to drown in the green sea of his
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115LUCAS’ POV.How shocked I was. I never really suspected Jenny.“Are you sure?” I asked Sadie, while staring at Jenny.“Yeah, her pictures are all over.” Sadie replied.“What happened?” Jenny asked, insecurely.“We just hacked into all your phones, and in your secret, hidden files, we found these.” Sadie said, turning the laptop towards Jenny. Jenny stared at it for a while, with the same ignorant expression, but unexpectedly, she pushed the laptop away, and sprang out of her chair, racing for the door.“George!” Sadie called, and George tried to catch her, but she pushed him away. He hit his head on the table, and Sadie screamed, rushing to him.Derel and Tray ran after her, and managed to hold onto her sweatshirt.She buckled, trying to release herself, but they easily overpowered her, and Tray held her hands painfully behind her back. She winced, and gave up fighting. They led her to the sofa, and I got up. The girls were completely shocked. They, just like me, couldn’t believe
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114EMILY’S POV.“Why did you do that?” I asked, after seeing him put my phone on airplane mode. I missed Lucas, and he was finally calling, but I couldn’t pick his call?“Why? I thought I explained my reasons. These three days are for us alone, no interruptions. You can’t connect to anyone outside of this town. It has to be just the both of us. Is it that hard to comprehend?”“And what if it’s an important call? I haven’t seen a place where employees are denied from taking calls on business trips.” I shot back, annoyed at his selfish behavior.“And what would Lucas say that can be really important? I believe it can wait. Or are you dating him? You can’t stay away from him for three days?”“This is unacceptable. No company does this. I haven’t seen…”“You’re seeing it now, Emily. Do I have to run my business the way others run theirs? I believe not.” He said, sipping his tea. “Whatever important thing he has to say, I’m sure he can handle it on his 0wn, so don’t worry. We have to go o
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113LUCAS’ POV.“Isn’t it pathetic?” I asked him, as tears formed in his eyes. “Why can’t you be half as strong as your mum? You know she of all people will be heartbroken if you die.”“Hard to believe.” He said, turning away from me.“And your dad? Derella? Me? What would you expect us to do when you leave just like that?”“She told me to get lost.”“Get lost in the afterlife? Did she say that? You know she would live with regret thinking she caused your death. Do you want that? And the public? Then, they’d say, ‘Oh! He died because he was humiliated; his family could not save him; he was ashamed of himself; he couldn’t bear to see his dirty secrets spilled.’ Do you want to give them that satisfaction?” I asked.“Maybe you don’t know how it feels.”“I know, okay? It hasn’t happened to me before, but I can imagine just how wronged I’ll feel. Everyone is caring about taking it down, and restoring the family honor, but no one cares about your personal image. I know you feel that way, an
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112EMILY’S POV.“That’s fine. Maybe I’ll be able to forgive you if you stop trying to act like we’re still a thing in front of people. The flowers, and the kiss did nothing, but embarrass me.” I said, hoping I didn’t sound flustered.Because I was definitely flustered. I didn’t expect him of all people to apologize.“It’s out of habit. Pardon me.” He said, and I turned around to sleep, raising the blanket over my head because I hated the thought of him staring at me.He chuckled, and I wondered if all the resentment was over between us. Were we no longer enemies? No longer people who hated each other? It felt weird—not being enemies with John.We couldn’t be friends. I was sure of that, but maybe we could be people who didn’t avoid and try to step on each other.It was really weird thinking we could be anything other than angry exes.Maybe I didn’t actually need enemies in my life. Maybe it was what would help my life become better.*We were on the altar, and he had slipped a diamon
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111LUCAS’ POV.As my eyes threatened to turn everywhere into black, I felt a hand press my shoulder lightly. It was Tray, and he handed me a bottle of water, which I drank.It made me feel better. The people’s faces focused back into view, and I could see the desperation for answers on each of their faces.“Only when you’re done speaking, will you hear from me.” I said, and they began to caution each other.The few that had gotten to their feet went back to their seats, and it was only when they had stopped talking that I addressed them.“As you all know, I am Lucas Granger, and I am here today on the issue of my nephew, Derel, who has been a victim of rumors and fake pictures.”“Fake pictures?” A woman asked.“Yes, those pictures are not real. They are photo shopped.” I replied, and none of them seemed satisfied.“We already received word that you’ll try to say this. Is this really the only explanation you can offer?” A man questioned.“It was photo shopped, and we will uncover who
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110EMILY’S POV.I wiped my wet eyes, not wanting the nasty tears to fall, or for John to see them. It would be embarrassing, and I didn’t want to give him the satisfaction he craved.“I think you should go alone.” I said, wrapping my scarf closer around me.“Why?”“I think I’m having stomach ache. It hurts too much to keep walking. I’ll be in the car.” I said, and began to walk away.He wouldn’t force me to continue with his stupid business idea when my stomach was aching, would he? No way.I got back to the warm car, and leaned backwards in the car seat. If I had married John, would none of the bad things I went through still occur? I didn’t think so, but one thing was sure: Lucas would still come, and I’d find myself attracted to him, then John would start showing his true colors out of jealousy.It was all bound to happen anyway. John couldn’t hide his true colors forever.Minutes later, I saw John at the large gates, talking to two teachers, and I slid down, not wanting any of th
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109LUCAS’ POV.“This is a crime, you know?” I shouted to stop them all bickering. They stopped abruptly, looking at me with fear.“If I find that you have something to do with this crazy sexual deep fake, then you will regret it. Trust me when I say you will regret it. You might end up having no jobs forever, and live on the streets begging from house to house, and you might as well spend your life in prison with heavy labor. But if you come out now, take the photos down, and apologize to Derel, my family and the media, then I can reconsider.” I said menacingly, and they looked at each other.“But why are you so convinced one of us did it?” Paris asked.“Because someone told me that one of you has come here for the sole reason of causing my family distress.” I answered, and the annoying silence continued. “Is anyone not willing to talk!?” I bellowed, and Jenny dropped to the floor, holding her chest. It took a minute before we realized she was having a panic attack, due to the fear.
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108EMILY’S POV.I shook my head, trying to ignore the heavy nostalgic feeling. I was quick with the sausage, and pasta, and in a little time, it was all done.It snowed all afternoon, and I wondered if it would ever stop.“Isn’t it beautiful?” John asked, and I turned to see him behind me. I looked back, focusing on the glass wall. The beach was completely covered in snow, and the snowflakes reminded me of pretty white flowers.“Yes, it is.” I replied, and he sat next to me on the blanket I had placed on the floor.“Remember how much we both loved the snow.”“I’d prefer if we stayed in the present, and avoid going to the past.”“But I want to. I prefer we go back to the past when everything was perfect. Right now, we’re broken, just like the ice in the beach water. It wouldn’t hurt to go back to the good times.” He said, and I looked at my fingers.It hurt too much to go to the past.“Back then, you were always beautiful, and irresistible with your large head warmers. We’d walk in th
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