MasukThe words escaped in a whisper.He stared ahead. His thoughts began crashing into each other. The kiss. The way he'd felt relieved seeing Vince last night. The way his heart reacted whenever Vince looked at him. The fact that he'd smiled three separate times while reading a simple note. His face slowly paled. "No." He immediately stood. Then sat back down. Then stood again and started pacing. "What is wrong with me?" He ran both hands through his hair.His thoughts spiraled. "What about Alex?" The question struck him hard. The person he'd been thinking about every night. The person whose goodnight calls he waited for. The person who made him feel safe. The person he'd kissed. The person that had expressed his true feelings to him in many ways. Lucas groaned and covered his face. "Oh my gosh, am I falling for Vince too? Why does his kiss make me feel the same way as Alex’s?” His voice echoed through the empty room. "What the fuck is wrong with my head?
Meanwhile, last night when Derby was getting drunk, the cottage had grown quiet. Outside, the night insects sang softly, while inside only the warm glow of a bulb illuminated the small living room. Vince glanced at the clock as Lucas checked his phone for the third time. “Is everything alright?” Lucas nodded absentmindedly.But instead of walking to the bed, he checked his phone again. Vince noticed, for the fourth time in ten minutes. A small smile tugged at his lips. "Waiting for someone’s call?" Lucas looked up. "Hmm?" "Your phone." Vince nodded toward it. "You keep checking it." Lucas immediately looked down at the screen again, still no message. A faint look of disappointment crossed his face before he hid it. Vince pretended not to know why."Why don't you call her instead of waiting for her to call?" Vince said as he walked over and climbed onto the bed. Lucas's head snapped up instantly. "No!" The answer came so fast that Vince
Jerry's expression tightened. The woman looked completely shattered. "Come on, ma'am," he said gently. "I'll take you to him." It was a lie, but it was the only thing he could think of to get her safely inside. The moment she heard those words, Derby nodded obediently."Okay." She allowed him to guide her toward the house. Every few steps she stumbled. Every few steps she mumbled Lucas's name. The sound became harder and harder to listen to. By the time they reached her bedroom, Jerry was exhausted. He pushed the door open. The room was dark, quiet and empty. Exactly the opposite of what Derby wanted. The moment they stepped inside, she looked around. Confusion appeared on her face. "Lucas?" No answer.Her eyes began filling with tears again. "Lucas..." Jerry carefully helped her sit on the edge of the bed. "Ma'am, you should get some rest." But Derby suddenly grabbed his wrist. The strength in her grip surprised him. "Don't leave, please fuck me."
Meanwhile earlier as Lucas left the mansion, the front door slammed so hard that the sound echoed through the entire mansion. Derby flinched. For several seconds, she remained frozen where she stood, staring at the closed door as if Lucas might suddenly walk back through it. But he didn't. The silence that followed felt suffocating. Her chest tightened painfully. "He really left..." The realization hit her harder than she expected. Lucas had never looked at her the way he did that night. The disappointment, the anger, the betrayal were all there in his eyes. Worst of all, she couldn't even blame him. A sharp wave of guilt crashed over her. Slowly, she turned toward Larissa. She was still standing near the dining table with her arms crossed. The sight of her immediately reignited Derby's frustration. "This is all your fault!" Derby snapped. Larissa's eyes widened. "My fault?" "Yes, it's your fault!" Derby shouted. "What kind of ridiculous advice
The question had slipped from Lucas's mouth before he could think twice about it. Vince himself was taken unaware, and he nearly dropped his mug. "What did you say?" He asked again. Lucas looked at him. He had a choice to go and lodged somewhere but he didn't want to. So he responded. “I say, may I stay the night, please?" His voice came quieter now. "I don't want to see her face again tonight." Vince blinked. The seriousness in Lucas's eyes erased any temptation to joke. Then Lucas added. "I told her I want a divorce." The cottage went completely silent. Vince stared at him. "What?" The word escaped him again. Lucas took a sip from his mug, and nodded. "Hmm." Vince stared. For a moment he genuinely thought he had heard wrong. A divorce? His heart nearly exploded. Inside his head, an entirely different reaction was taking place.Way to go, baby. About time you show them, my love. Best decision you've made all year. Somehow he managed not to s
There was no response.Lucas frowned and knocked again.Knock. Knock. Still nothing. The cottage remained silent.He waited a few seconds before knocking a third time. “Vince, are you in there?” He heard nothing. The only answer was the distant chirping of insects outside. Lucas sighed. “Don't tell me you actually went drinking.” He knocked a fourth time. The moment his knuckles hit the wood, the door shifted inward. Lucas blinked. “Oh, the door wasn't locked?” It had been slightly open all along but he didn't know. So he pushed it wider. “Hello?” Silence greeted him. A single bulb in the kitchen dimly lit the cottage. Everything appeared normal but the house seemed empty. Lucas stepped inside and shut the door behind him. “Vince, are you in here?”No answer. He checked the kitchen and the washroom but they were empty. The bedroom door stood partially open. He peeks in but there is no Vince. Lucas rubbed the back of his neck. “S
Instantly, that drop of tears snapped Alex back to reality. “Hey baby, don't feel bad about this.” He raised a hand, brushing off the tears. Lucas stepped under the shower to hide more tears that might drop. Alex was still in a confused state, trying to understand that word, “Not normal.” He
“Yes, baby. Come on, I want to see your pp, hmm,” Alex winked at him again, raising his hand to unwrap his towel. Lucas shot to his feet, shyness enveloping him. “Please, stop being naughty.” Alex stifled a laugh, his eyes mischievous as he stood up and grabbed Lucas, pulling him into his ar
It was playful this time before he started heading toward the stairs. Halfway to the stairs, he glanced back. Alex was still standing there, watching him like he was something precious Lucas barely made it to the foot of the stairs before swaying. “Whoa,” Alex rushed and caught him instan
The girl shook in fear and muttered, “I'm sorry, sir.” He stepped closer to her and said in a low tone, “I hate repeating myself girl. Stop wasting my time and speak up,” Alex blasted with gritted teeth, raising his voice. Seduced him and what?” “Seduce and fuck him.” She responded with a sha







