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43LUCAS’ POV.I was unable to tell her why I had slept with her. She was right. If it had been any other woman who had forced herself on me that night, I would have pushed her away because I hated clingy women— women who abandoned dignity, and threw themselves on men. Those women ended up ruining their lives, and demeaning their worth.I had simply been attracted to Emily from the time I saw her. There was that aura she carried; something completely different about her, and I knew it wouldn’t hurt to tell her I had found her attractive, and that was why my guard hadn’t been up that night, but I felt it might ruin things.To be honest, I didn’t like the fact that I found Emily charming. I was this man who everyone knew to be picky, and extremely choosy when it came to women. So, having a weird kind of attraction I didn’t understand for a woman who used to be my nephew’s fiancée, was totally not it. It wasn’t me.But what was I to do when everyday, she seemed better than the previous d
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44EMILY’S POV.The next morning, my head thrummed like lots of instruments were playing in it. I stumbled out of bed, and groaned. I needed something to help my headache.My sweatshirt was still stained with pepper from the salmon, and I wondered why I hadn’t taken it off. I went to the kitchen to get some lemon tea that could help, but the maids had no lemon tea, they only had coconut water. It helped a bit.“Here. Eat this before the family comes around for breakfast.” Kaye said, handing me an omelet with veggie.“Aww, you’re so sweet.” I said, picking it up, and digging my teeth into it. “Hm, this is sooo good. I feel so hungry, despite all the salmon you guys made last night. By the way, those salmon hit the spot. It felt like they were restaurant-cooked.” I complimented, and she blushed.“I had a major role in the grilling of the salmons, and preparing the ingredients.” She said, and I laughed, then drank more coconut water.“I’m never drinking apple cider again. It’s so sweet,
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45EMILY’S POV.“What do you want?” I asked, angrily, and she smiled.“Have you forgotten I can make you do whatever I want? I came here to give you an order, but I heard you saying something rather interesting instead.” She said, going to sit on my bed, with a bounce.“Why do you have to be the one to overhear everything? This is no longer funny, Sadie. Why couldn’t you just wait for me to return to the breakfast table before asking for whatever it is that you want?” I asked, and she giggled.“Why do you like to think out loud? I mean that’s what our minds are there for, right? To think. We think with our minds, and not our tongues, Emily. Why wouldn’t I overhear things I shouldn’t?” She asked, still smiling.“This is odd. Why are you smiling instead of snapping some harsh reply back at me?” I asked, and she giggled.“Well that is because I discovered something that would actually be really fun to do. I mean, I’ve watched this stuff in so many movies, but haven’t actually had a chanc
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46EMILY’S POV.“That’s not the story. I didn’t end things with John because I slept with Lucas. I already intended to. Why would you modify the story in such a horrible way?” I asked, seeing how she interpreted the story in her own way, which was totally not acceptable.“You didn’t end things because you slept with Lucas, so you say. Then why did you end things? You just woke up one morning, and decided you were tired of John?” She asked, making a face, and I sighed.“No, I can’t tell you why.” I said. I knew she liked Katie, and it would be weird if she knew Katie slept with John.“Well, I can guess why, judging from all you’ve said today, but if you get in the way of my matchmaking, this is the story I’ll tell everyone. Emily slept with Lucas, and fell in love with him. Because of that, she broke up with John.” She said, arranging her hair around her shoulders delicately, and I bit my lip hard, wishing she was someone I could smack.Sadie got up from my bed, with a smile, and left
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47EMILY’S POV.Why would he do something as stupid as that in front of a girl who could be really dangerous? Also, in front of his classmates?His classmates began to cheer, and make noise, hailing, and egging him on.What did he think he was doing? Suddenly, Derella pushed past me, snatched the flowers, and threw them 0nto the ground nastily, giving Derel an angry look.She wrapped her fingers around my arm, and pulled me out of the class. It was a little rude, but I appreciated the gesture. At least, I didn’t have to wrack my head apart deciding what to do in that situation. Did he think I was going to take the flowers from him? Smile, and thank him? What exactly did his shitty head expect?As Derella led me out into the emptying halls, Derel caught up with us.“What are you doing? Can’t you see plan B was needed? She needs to know I’ll never ever be interested in her. Plan A wasn’t working.” Derel said, trying to take my arm, but I jerked it out of his grip, and did the same to De
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48EMILY’S POV.I was so shocked to discover my heart beating crazily that I subconsciously placed my hand on it. Why was it beating that fast?Just because he was handsome? Emily, tap him! Touch him! Wake him! You can’t just keep staring at him like that. What if he suddenly wakes, and finds you staring at him?How would you explain that?I wanted to shake myself out of the strange fantasy he had put me in. I didn’t want to stare at him, but really, it was all I wanted to do. His white sweatshirt made him look even more desirable for some reason, and I had the insane urge to push his hair out of his face.Why would a person be as handsome as that? Then, my eyes fell on his lips, and I confirmed that it wasn’t just a drunken desire to kiss him again.What if Sadie suddenly pushed the door open, and saw me staring at him like that?The thought of that seemed to jar me to my senses, and I tapped him gently. He stirred, and turned away from me.I took a deep breath. He had taken that enc
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49LUCAS’ POV.I knew Jude was being bullied, but for some reason, she never told anyone; I didn’t know if it was that she was just scared that the bullying would become worse.Either way, I wanted to trust her, and give her time to come out on her own— time for her to realize she doesn’t have to suffer despite all she had been blessed with.“So, how was your day?” I asked, when we were done joking about my messy hair.“Oh, my day.” She said, and looked around at everyone. Katie and Derel were right next to us talking about a restraining order for someone, while Emily and Derella looked like they were having a conversation they would rather have in private.“Uh, okay… So, I wanted you to give me some advice.” She said, and I raised my brow.“Boy talk?” I asked, and she raised a hand to my mouth swiftly, while looking around, with a shy smile.She was fourteen, but she acted like she was younger than Sadie, and it didn’t help that she was shorter, and smaller than a fourteen-year-old s
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50EMILY’S POV.I couldn’t believe my ears. Derella was gay? She… she liked girls? Like… she really liked girls instead of boys?Woah, that was mind-blowing. Really mind-blowing. One was being bullied continuously, and another was gay. Were there more secrets that their seemingly perfect family held?“I’ve known it ever since I realized I loved being with Katie out of everyone I know. She’s just… I don’t know… really mysterious. She’s pretty, sweet, has a nice voice, and is completely dependable.” She said, with a smile, as she looked down at her hands.“Was that why you didn’t want Derel to involve her with Vanessa?” I asked, and she nodded.“Well, she’s involved now. They’re talking about a proper restraining order, since Vanessa caught him in the boys bathroom, and refused to leave him. You know… Derel’s just all mouth. He can’t win a fight against a six-year-old.”“He’s that bad?” I asked, looking at Derel.“He’s awful. Well, don’t tell anyone. The family will go crazy if they kno
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94EMILY’S POV.I dashed to her immediately I saw her sprawled in that unnatural angle. Her eyeglasses seemed to have broken, and I wondered how hard she fell.“Lady Genevieve, Lady Genevieve!” I called to check for any signs of consciousness. It seemed she had passed out completely. I placed my head on her chest gently to see if her heart was still beating. It was.I got up, and ran out the door.“Help! Lady Genevieve fainted!” I called out, and the maids stationed around her room, ran to me. Together, we all lifted her. It turned out she had a lot of weight, and we struggled to lift her out.We decided to go through the back exit, as it was closer to us.More maids who saw us, joined us in lifting her, and we managed to get to the driver, who immediately jumped into the driver’s seat, and began to drive us.As for the family, they would be informed once we were sure she was fine. There was no time to waste. At the nearest hospital, we took her out of the car, and the ER doctors assi
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93LUCAS’ POV.I looked at the ladies, trying to pick out who among them was making me feel that way. It was a really uneasy feeling. I leaned back in my sofa, and studied the ladies, who began to introduce themselves.“I’m Keith.” The first one, who looked smart said.“I’m Sandra.” The girl in all pink said, with her smile growing wider.“I’m Mina.” The quiet girl dressed in all black said, in a calm voice.“I’m Judy!” The girl who had been rocking back and forth on her feet said, with excitement.“I’m Paris.” The girl who I had perceived as not confident said in a low voice.“I’m Tenor.” Said the one in flashy clothes, with a bold smiled.“I’m Jenny.” The last girl, who looked really shy said.It turned out there was really no way of judging which of them gave me the awful feeling. I looked into their faces carefully, and some smiled back, while some looked like they were suddenly unsure if they had zipped their zippers.Who among the beautiful girls could make me feel so uneasy? Tr
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92EMILY’S POV.I looked at her, and there was a desperateness in her eyes, as if she could make me say I didn’t like him. It angered me. She had been rude to me, but wanted me to answer her petty question.By her side, a hand was folded into a tight fist, and it made me give a smile.“I believe it’s not my duty to keep whatever I feel for Lucas in check. Right? It’s also not my duty to explain our relationship, and what goes on between us, so I’m sorry, but I do not owe you an answer to your question.” I said, and made to walk past her, but she held my elbow.I looked at it, and jerked it out of her hand.She didn’t deserve to hold me like that.I walked away from her, and sat at the dining table.“What would you like to eat?” Kaye asked me.“Maybe some cereal. I don’t really have much appetite. I ate a lot yesterday.” I said to her, rubbing my eyes.“Cornflakes?”“Is there Cinnamon crunch? I thought I saw it the other day.” I said, leaning backwards on my chair.“Yes, there is. Wait
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91LUCAS’ POV.As I drove to work, I couldn’t help a smile from forming on my face. Emily being jealous was just the cutest thing ever. So all because she saw Katie kissing me, she decided to be curt and distant with everyone?And what was that she said about being possessive with her male friends?I laughed; I had acquired a possessive female friend.I got to work, and met Tray scolding two female employees who had accidentally managed to smear lipstick on an important piece of paper.“This is really crazy. How in the world did you manage to do this!?” He asked, throwing the paper on them. “Look at that paper. Does it look like it was typed out? No, idiots! It was handwritten! And you smeared lipstick all over it like that? Tell me why you were putting on lipstick at work. Did you come to work to flirt or to look pretty? How do I apologize for this?” He asked, and I waited in front of the elevator, while he raged on.“We’re so sorry, Mr. Turner.”“Don’t you worry. Maybe if I tell the
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90EMILY’S POV.Katie looked like she’d been hit by a ball flying through the air.She stared at Derella speechlessly, unable to say a word. She had probably never expected to hear something like that.“I know it’s weird, and you never expected this, but I’m sorry. This is who I am, and you’re who I like. Actually, I…. I don’t want to cause you some inconvenience because I know you don’t like me, but I just thought I had to say it out. If I want to be at peace with myself, then you should know I’ve always been soft for you.” Derella said, staring into Katie’s face, searching out the unspoken words.“You. Not Derel?”“I’m gay. Remember?”“Oh.”“I know you’re flustered, but this is just to get it off my chest. It’s been bothering me for a while now, and I really needed to say something.” Derella said, placing her hands behind her back, and dealing harshly with her fingers.“Thanks. I don’t know what to say. Am… am I saying the wrong thing? I’m… I’m really sorry. I had no idea, and… I gu
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89EMILY’S POV.I wanted to hit myself if I could, but of course, I couldn’t. Maybe a written apology the next morning would do. I didn’t want him thinking I was taking his friendship for granted.I got to my room lazily, and opened the door feeling like shit, only to scream, as I saw Lucas sitting on my bed, with his legs crossed.I looked behind me, like I would be able to see him sitting at the dining. What was he doing there? Who was the person I left at dinner?“Lucas?”“Do you think it’s a ghost?”“I… I left you at dinner.”“Oh, I took the other way, and raced you to your room.” He said, and my cheeks flushed. I could feel the mean, nasty girls in me ready to resume the fight.Gosh, why won’t they rest? They should just stop! I didn’t want to fight, I only wanted answers because my brain wouldn’t stop coming up with nasty answers of its own.“Oh.”“Are you jealous?” He asked, and my eyes opened wide.“J…jealous? Why would you say that? Why would I be jealous? There’s no way I ca
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88EMILY’S POV.I turned away quickly, staring at the wall closest to me. Did I see well? Were my suspicions of the previous day right? Did Lucas like her? Were they dating? Since when?I began to walk away, not wanting to be caught in such an uncomfortable situation. Blindly, I walked away from them, and winded up in the garden. I plopped onto the grass, and tried to erase the image I had just seen from my head.I felt so wronged, angry and jealous at the same time. They were probably having the best of time with each other.Why would Lucas flirt with me all night, and kiss another woman the next morning? Okay, we were just plain friends, but…“Damn! Friends.” I spat. Why was I mad? I myself had said it so many times that we were just friends, and nothing more.Just friends. Friends alone.It stung to think that he might decide to reciprocate Katie’s feelings. But did he really see me as just a friend and nothing else?It felt really weird. I had never felt that way before. Not knowi
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87EMILY’S POV.Why did I feel jealous? Why did I want him to like only me? Wanting him to be friendly to me alone, and laugh with me alone was wrong, but why did I feel that way?Why was I feeling left out because he wasn’t talking to me?Even when the kids included me in their fun conversations, I still found myself stealing glances at Lucas and Katie. Did he like her? Maybe he had asked her out? Was that why he hadn’t said anything about her also sleeping with John?Or he didn’t want her to feel jealous if he was talking to me? Maybe he didn’t want the kids to think we were having an affair.My mind was going crazy, and I just wanted it to stop roaming with thoughts of Lucas. Why was I getting so worked up over him? It was just Lucas.As we wined and dined, we all began to grow silent, and in a moment, Katie was on the sofas, which were joined together to take her length.Derella was on the floor, sleeping soundly, while Derel, Jude, and Sadie were sprawled on Lucas’ large bed.I l
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86EMILY’S POV.The kids and I went to Lucas’ room where a table was set up, and chairs were arranged around it.“We’re going to have a party. We’re celebrating Emily, and Derella’s freedom.” Sadie said, sharing glasses around. “Emily no longer has to act like she’s engaged to our cheat of a cousin named John, and Derella can at least be herself when she’s home. She can happily watch her favorite celebrity Ariana Delacroix on Timmy Darien’s show, and declare her undying love for her.” She said, and everyone laughed.“I like Ariana, but why would I like someone who doesn’t even know I exist?” Derella asked, as Sadie poured pineapple juice into her glass.“You’re right on that, but you’re better than I am. You wouldn’t believe I’m crushing on Hiccup from how to train your dragon.” She said, and we all burst into laughter.“Derella likes someone who doesn’t know she exists, and Sadie likes someone who doesn’t exist.” Jude said, and Derel pushed her, as he laughed.“That’s brutal.” He sai
