The doctor attended to us and we were done in no time. He prescribed some drugs for Liam and advised to let him rest more. Ever since my encounter with Stella, I haven’t been at peace with myself. I took my family for granted, something they don’t deserve at all. Dixon offered to take us home to which I agreed but not before seeing my brother.
“Hey, where were you guys?” Adeline rushed to me immediately I entered Ian’s room.
“Sorry, Adeline. We had to take Liam to see the doctor.” I looked at Dixon who smiled warmly at me.
“Ohh, it’s fine then. It’s no biggie.” I made my way to Ian’s bed. He’s still sleeping peacefully. His bruises seem to be healing perfectly and he looks fine except he isn’t waking up yet. Remembering my encounter with Stella earlier today, I realized how lucky I was and I didn’t even know or appreciate it.I felt more tears threatening to spill. I really miss my brother and my parents.It’s funny how we never appreciate the people in our lives until something takes them from us.
As the only female child in the family, I was pampered and I had less responsibilities on my shoulders. My parents were always in my hair constantly bugging me about everything, I was always so annoyed at their childish behaviors that I reduced the way the visit them. Now I just want one more opportunity to see and hug them, tell them I truly care and I’m sorry for my nonchalant attitude.
“Do you guys mind leaving me alone for some minutes? I’ll really love to be here with him alone.” I said to my friends.
“Yeah, sure. Let’s go guys.” Adeline and Vicky left the room.
“You okay, Princess? I don’t mind staying here with you.”
“I’m okay, Dixon. Thank you but I’ll love to be alone.” He nodded and left the room quietly with Liam.
I sat down quietly beside him and gently took his hand in my own cold ones. His hands are as warm as I can remember.
“How can I help you now, Ian? I always promised myself that I’ll do whatever I can to repay you. You were always there for me even when I never appreciate it. Thank you so much, Ian…Thanks for being the best brother in the world, thanks for never giving up on me, thanks for loving me even when I was so difficult to be loved. And I’m sorry. I’m sorry for realizing this late, I’m sorry for not seeing it sooner and most of all, I’m so sorry for taking you for granted.” I said with bitter tears spilling desperately from my face. I’m pretty sure everyone outside can hear my gasp and sniffs as I cried but I don’t care anymore.
I felt some warm big hands bring me closer. I hugged the person with dear life.
“Please, wake him up. You have to wake him up. I have to tell him how sorry I am and how thankful I am of him. Please! Please!”
“Ssshhh, it’s okay, Princess. It’s all going to be okay.” He said rubbing my back soothingly. I cried for everything I lost and can never get back. I cried for the time I had with them and I took for granted. I cried for the love I refused to show them. I cried for the fact that they’ll never know just how much I love them.
“It’s okay. You’re going to get sick if you keep this up. Just calm down, please.” Dixon whispered in my ears.
“Just wake him up, please.” I whispered.
“He will, very soon.” I nodded and finally calmed down. Dixon and I sat down in the same position for about 20 minutes.
“I’m so sorry. I just couldn’t control myself and I even got snot all over your shirt.” I said shyly.
“It’s okay, Princess. Are you okay now?”
“Yeah,I’m good. Thank you.”
“No problem, I’ll just go clean up.” I nodded and watched as he left the room. I wonder why he didn’t use the restroom in the room. I looked at Ian sleeping peacefully and smiled sadly. I gently brushed his hair carefully from his face.
“I miss you, you know. I miss you and our parents. Dad left a letter for me, something about some adventure, do you have any idea what that is? I don’t know what he planned or why he did that but I’m going to do it especially because it’s like his dying wish even though I know it’s far from it.” I said. “So please wake up soon.”
“McKenna, Dixon asked me to tell you he’s ready to leave.”
“Okay, I’m coming. Are you leaving with us?” I asked her.
“Uhh, no. Adeline offered to drive me home. I’ll be fine.”
“Alright then. Take care and thanks for today.”
“It’s always a pleasure.” She smiled hugging me and left the room. I bent down and placed a kiss on Ian’s forehead.
“Get well soon, big brother.” I placed a kiss on his forehead and made my way out of the room.
“McKenna, hold up.” Sophie called.
I turned around to face her as she came to a stop beside me gasping for breath.
“Hey, Soph. What’s up?”
“You came today. I’m sure he’ll be so happy.”
“Yeah, I’m sorry I don’t come earlier. Been busy with work.”
“I understand. Just remember that you visiting and talking to him will aid his recovery.” I nodded my head.
“I’ve got to go now. Liam’s sick.”
“Ohh my, is he okay?”
“We saw the doctor already. He’ll be fine, thanks anyway.” I hugged her and made my way outside. I saw Dixon resting on his car typing away on his phone. He’s wearing his sunglasses and boy, does he look delicious. I noticed that no matter how many times I look at him,I never get enough of his manliness and sexiness.
He must’ve noticed my presence because he raised his head and looked at me. He smiled and nodded towards his car.
“Ready?”
“I drove here with Vicky actually. So I’ll just drive back anyway.”
“Ohh, Adeline offered to drive your car back while Vicky drive hers.”
“How in the world did she get my keys?” He shrugged and made his way to open the passenger side of the door. He opened the door and looked at me with a smirk.
“So are you coming?”
“You know, I have a feeling you guys ganged up on me.”
“We’ll never do that, Princess.”
I stood beside him and raised my head to look at him as I’m so small compared to him.
“Yeah, it’s written all over your face.”
“You’re reading it all wrong then.” He winked and I rolled my eyes before getting into the car. He closed the door and made his way to his side of the car. I turned to see Liam in the backseat sleeping peacefully. He got in and started the car.
“Ready, Princess?”
I giggled and yelled; “Step on it, old man.”
He looked at me in disbelief;
”Well, I’ve been called lot of names but I’ve definitely not been called old. I’ll have you know that there’s nothing old about me.”
”Yeah, yeah. I’m the only one who tells you the truth, you know.”
He laughed as he made his way to the streets. I smiled and leaned my head on the window, looking straight ahead out of the windshield just letting my thoughts roam about.
We seem to be moving at a very fast pace so I brought down the window a little to let fresh hair in. The cool autumn breeze fans my face and I felt so free.
I stuck my hand out the window and brought my head out too to get more breeze on my face. I’m crazy I know. I heard Dixon laughing at me. I turned to face him.
”Faster, dude.”
” Dude? You sure know where to get your words, Princess.”
I shrugged and adjusted myself back into position. I started laughing and screaming as more air blew past us. I know I’ll be fine.
One day.
The day is finally here.The day I get to see what my Dad planned before his death. I have waited for this day with such expectancy and curiosity. I desperately want to know what the adventure he planned is all about especially after what his lawyer told me.A tired sigh escaped my lips as I leaned further back into the comfortable seat. This week has been long and stressful. Dixon finally renewed his contract with our company, it was so urgent that we had to start work immediately. Dimitri is currently driving me to the house.I had almost lost hope about the said adventure because I did not know anything about it. I was only given an address to go to, I felt like it was a trap until my dad’s lawyer contacted me.Earlier that week….The telephone in my office rang making me jump 2 feet’s into the air in fright.I grunted in frustration as the papers I was holding flew all over the
The sound of the bell chimed throughout the cafe signaling a new customer's arrival. The strong scent of coffee lingered in the air as I opened the door to find a joyful Daisy adding the freshly made muffins and cookies in the display of glass. Toby, the man who ran the register was recounting and organizing the cash register from what I can see from here. He stood up straighter and smiled warmly at me as I approached the counter."Hello, McKenna. Welcome to Cathy's Cakes & Coffee." Toby is a blond haired man with bright green eyes, fresh out of community college. He had long wished to go to the university to pursue his career as a business major, however, while dreaming was easy, fulfilling those dreams is not. Universities cost a lot and Toby unfortunately didn't have the money he needed which is why I decided to sponsor him but my parents death happened and I couldn't visit anymore."Hey, Toby. How're you doing?" I waved at Daisy who is on her way to the kitchen
“Dixon, what are you doing here?” Jason asked.“Considering I have this, I’m supposed to be here.” He showed us the letter he was holding. It looks exactly like mine. Even from where I was standing, I can see my dad’s handwriting clear as the day. I seriously don’t get why dad will want Dixon to be here.“You have no business here, Get the fuck out.” Jason yelled.“That’s where you’re wrong. I have every right to be here. Greene’s is s major stockholder in the Wright’s company, so stop lying to the young lady and tell her the truth.”“Fine, I’ll leave but this is not over. Watch your back, Greene.” Jason said and left. I stood still in my spot wondering what on earth just happened.“Hey, are you okay?” He placed his hand on the small of my back and led me to a seat nearby. I nodded still in daze.I asked after I finally calmed down
We arrived at Luke’s house exactly 20 minutes later. I immediately got out of the vehicle after asking Dimitri to leave, I plan on getting a ride with Luke later on.I pressed the bell and waited for a response.”Who’s there?” I heard the voice of the security guard”It’s McKenna. Is Luke home? I need to see him. it’s urgent.”” Yeah, Sir Luke is in. I’ll let you in now.””Thanks.” I heard the door click open and I made my way to the house.Getting to the front door, I knocked. His housekeeper Vivian, opened the door.”Hello, McKenna. It’s been such a long time. How’re you doing?” She asked engulfing me in a bear hug.Vivian was Luke’s nanny since he was a kid. After his parents passed, she decided to stay back and take care of Luke till she’s up for retirement. She’s a very loving woman.”I’m good. How’re you? I hope Luke doesn’t stress you?” I asked as she released me.“Ohh, you know how the guy is.” She said chucklin
“What are you going to do now?” Luke asked.”I honestly don’t know, Luke. But one thing I’m sure of is the fact that I love him. I’m still in love with Jason.” I said.”McKenna, I get it. I totally do but you should understand what I’m saying too. Don’t let your love for Jason cloud your judgements. Your father had a reason for doing this, you know he never does anything without having a solid reason.” He said just as he parked the car at the underground parking of the hotel.”I know that. You wanna come in?” I got out and slammed the door.”Nahh, I’m gonna pass tonight. I have some work to turn in by Friday. Don’t want my boss giving me the ‘you ain’t doing the job I’m paying you for’ look.””I don’t have such look.” I said chuckling.”Uhh, yeah, you do.” He said.”Whatever.
I stood up and made my way to the door and there he stood. The man whom I intentionally broke his heart today. I hurt him and I wanna hate myself for it but I don’t.“Dixon!!” I called both their attention to myself. Dixon looked at me with heavy pleading eyes, he looked like he’s been stressing himself out too much.”McKenna, Princess, Please. I have to talk to you. It’s urgent.” He said.”It’s okay, Adeline. I got it.” My eyes focused on the owner of those mesmerizing grey eyes. Those captivating eyes belongs to an even more captivating man. His hair that looked as soft as a feather was styled messily on his head, his sharp jaw with a slight stubble made him look even more gorgeous. His cool grey eyes and the eyebrows that were scrunched together in concern and something else I couldn't point my finger on. The way his lips looked so pink, soft and luring me in. I felt my body tingling from just staring at him.”You sure? I can stay here if you want.”
The room suddenly became so silent that if a pin dropped, you'll have no problem hearing the sound. I've heard this before but why does it feel more real hearing it now? What are these feelings? As I stared at his eyes, for the first time in my life, I realized I want to keep staring at these mesmerizing orbs for as long as I'm permitted to."I told you I wasn't interested. I'm in love with Jason, I cant do that to you when I know deep within me that I'll always pick him." I said hoping to remind my heart of the truth. I watched as his eyes drooped in disappointment, he bent his head for a few seconds before looking back up."I know that but I've been friends with your family for years, I love your parents like they were mine. Don't do it cause of me, do it for them. I won't stand by and watch when I know something's wrong. I can't do it alone, I need your help." He said pleading with me with his eyes."Alright then. but..." My phone rang immediately cutting me
I took the elevator to the penthouse. Somehow, Ada seems to have disappeared from the lobby. I leaned my head to the cool wall of the elevator. Suddenly, I remember what transpired downstairs and a smile suddenly made its way to my face. I touched the cheek he kissed and I can swear I felt goosebumps all over my body. The elevator dinged indicating I have arrived on my floor. I stepped out and made my way to the house. I opened the door with my keys and entered."Adeline!!!! Are you here?""In the kitchen." She shouted back while I made my way to the kitchen. As I neared the kitchen, the sweet smell of the lasagna she was making filled the air. I entered to see her bent down placing the lasagna in the oven."What's with the cooking? You ordered Chinese food right before I ate." I said as I took my seat on the stand."Well, you left me here with nothing to do. I had to keep myself busy one way or the other. And for the food I ordered, I already ate all." S