"STOP IT!! PLEASE I BEG YOU!! I WILL LEAVE EVERYTHING BEHIND! BUT PLEASE DON'T!!" I shouted at Jane who was standing at the edge of the roof.
"As long as they have you... No one will be there for me. You have tainted both of our lives. This is all your fault!" Jane yelled as tears streamed down from both of our faces.
I lost it all at the moment.
"I am here for you… Even if no one is, I am. I always will. Please come, Jane." I sobbed, holding my hands out at her while taking a step towards her. I begged her, to stop, to stay.
"You are blind in the fire of success. You have ruined my life, Rebecca!" She hissed.
"And you are blind in the fire of envy. Snap out of this, Jane. Please." I cried, I was willing to do anything but she was not ready to listen.
"It's all your fault..." She said as a final tear rolled down and she jumped out of the roof...
"JANE!! " I woke up panting heavily. Sweat rolled down from my forehead as I walked out of my room because I can't bear to be alone in that room anymore.
“No.. No.” I said breathlessly. The nightmare, the sight was giving me extreme stress.
I put my hand over my forehead and wiped the cold sweat from it. My heart burst out of my chest as I felt so scared.
“Get out of my head.” I swallowed hard and wiped the tears that brimmed in my eyes. I shut my eyes and let out deep breaths to calm my tense form.
These nightmares are frequent as they haunt me in the worst way possible, leaving me with the inability to think of anything and feeling utterly helpless and devastating.
‘These scars are so deep that liberating myself from this is beyond my capabilities as I am lost in these lethal apparitions.’
“Ma’am?” A maid called but I shrugged my hand to dismiss her.
“Leave me. I am fine.” Distraught with extreme fear and anxiety, I walked in the empty hallways as sunlight greeted me through the window.
It's afternoon. I wonder when I fell asleep. Marianne left but I didn't go to my university. I sighed deeply and walked down.
“Just another nightmare. Forget.” I took a deep breath. I ran my hand in my hair and went to the main hall only to see Ryan looking at mine, Jane and Marianne pictures.
“What the-”
Then the truck of realization hit me that what happened just a few days ago was real and I am getting married to the person who wants to marry my sister and loves her.
How ironic.
Upon seeing him, my facades came back as I walked down with my usual cold look.
"Marianne is not here, Mr Knight. She left for California a few days ago."
He turned to me and smiled.
"Good Afternoon. I know she went. Actually, I am here to meet you. " He said. I raised my eyebrow at him and stopped in front of him.
"By the way, who's she?" He asked, referring to Jane.
"She was my twin sister, Jane Morris."
"Marianne never talked about her. And what do you mean by 'Was'?"
"She died." I said coldly.
"I am sorry for your loss." He said sincerely. I just hummed in response and turned my head away.
"I guess you just woke up." He said. I looked down and saw that I was still in my pajamas.
"I never slept in the first place." I replied.
“I know.” He whispered sweetly. I wanted to say, do something but stopped.
He seems too innocent to get hurt. Poor him,
A silence fell upon us but then I asked, "What brings you here, Mr Knight? "
"Actually I want to take Marianne out on a date so I need your advice about her likes and dislikes." He said nervously, the smile not leaving his lips.
"Don't you know that much?" I asked, narrowing my eyes in confusion.
"She never talked about her, she always talked about you. I know a lot about you but nothing about her.” He shrugged casually.
"About me? Like? " I asked, intrigued, smirking faintly, folding my arms at my chest.
"Your skills, fears, likes and all." He trailed off.
"Mr Knight, don't you think you should spend this time with her and get to know her... not from me but from her. It would be better. " I said bitterly, rolling my eyes off.
"She even told me you are rude." He smiled, pointing his finger adorably at me.
"I take that as a compliment. Now, please, If you excuse me, I have other things to do. You are very welcome to come all the way here for me but I am sorry I cannot help you." I said and turned to leave.
“Rebecca.” He called. My heart felt a tingle when she called my name. Halting my tracks, I glanced over my shoulder.
"I know I am in no position to say this but your behavior is hurting not only you but the ones around you too. Marianne is very worried about you. She loves you a lot. Shutting yourself out won’t do anything." His words constricted my chest as I moved my head to him and narrowed my eyes in rage.
“I don’t know what Marianne told you but I don’t need your words to know what I should be doing.” I told him strictly, folding my arms, frowning.
"I don't need you or anyone to tell me that, Mr Knight and as for my behavior, you should get used to it since we are getting bound to each other forever." I finished my sentence with a smirk.
"What do you mean?" He asked bewildered.
"Marriage is an eternal bond for the couple and the other people as well. Remember?" I explained, repeating his Father’s words.
He laughed a little and replied, "Your words are clever. You are right, Sister-in-Law."
“Are you always happy?” I asked out of curiosity.
“Mostly. Life is a harsh path, swaying along the sorrow will do me no good. But, I can surely enjoy what I have. I am very grateful for my fate.” He said sincerely but it wiped my smirk.
“I probably don’t have words to explain my content. You have no idea how much I love Marianne.” My heart clenched when I heard it. Not because of me but for him, for deceiving him. For doing this cheap trick to him.
“I see.” I felt sad and compassionate for him.
“You are a great man, you have my respect, Mr Knight but-” I paused, smiling emptily, turning my head away, putting my hand in the air, walking away with saying,
"Don't be too hasty to decide relations, Mr Knight."
'I wish we could have met. At least once. I am not great with words like you, but thank you for your notes. They have done more than you can imagine for me. But, it seems like we are not meant to be together. Not in this life. I am getting married.'I put the note in my Hotel Management book. I know he only put it there so I put it here and left my classroom because I know that if I stay or watch from outside, he'll never come. ‘But, before I leave. Please show me who you are. I want to see you once, please. I want to know the person who encouraged me when I lost my own identity. Whoever you are, come to me.’Since I don't have any friends, I decided to take a stroll around, praying that he will come.I came back and was about to take a step inside the classroom but someone grabbed my arm and pulled me away. “What-” I raised my gaze and saw the topper of our University and the ruler of the heart of most girls; Jayden Roseville. Oh my God, I can’t believe it was him. The star.His R
My eyes widened as my heart skipped a beat. I felt butterflies in my stomach as my mind began to lose its senses. “Please?” He moved closer as our lips brushed against each other and I felt heavenly calmness surging through me giving me deep satisfaction. Yes, Yes, Yes."You are my desire I'll cherish deeply for as long as I am going to live. I pray for all happiness to bow before you." He whispered and was about to press my lips upon his, taking my first kiss but then my mind said,"Don't."I shut my eyes as my grip on his shirt tightened. I breathed out and turned my head away, rejecting it at the final second with a final tear."Please, don't... I-I am about to get married. " I said sadly, voice stumbling and even my heart is not convinced by my words. “I see.” He just gave me a sorrowful smile as another cry escaped my lips."Hey don't cry. After this, my respect for you has grown more. I can only pray that he keeps you happy, I hope he is a good man." He said earnestly. I lift
And it came. The funeral of my non-existent feelings… and his too. I looked at my reflection in the mirror, an aristocratic woman with enthralling looks. Beauty with such a charm she never wants to show. A ravish appearance that can hold any heart captive in them. “Funny…” But all those looks cannot hide those heartbroken emotions that are filling her heart as her whole being is cold as ice. “Only if she wasn’t pathetic.” I muttered, Facades hidden behind those layers of makeup and the gorgeous dress. No one is satisfied with my dress but I felt like it suits me well as it is showing what the future holds for me; darkness. I know it is nothing but a day of despair for me. “This kinda looks great, don’t you- Oh, I am alone.” I paused, realizing I have no friends. All I can do is to keep my calm as I hoped deeply in my heart that upon seeing me, Ryan will cancel the marriage. Papa may have deceived him quite well by not telling anyone the name of the bride, even to the media
Ryan POV:- ‘Finally, The moment I was dying for came.’ “I am so happy for you.” Father whispered, patting my back to encourage me. “Me too. I can’t believe, The Fashion Diva, the star Marianne is going to be my wife.” I grinned, boasting proudly simply by thinking. “Hey, you are a star too. Ask me.” He grinned back. “Ah, This is wonderful.” I took a deep breath, mentally preparing myself for the heaven which is about to be placed before me. The extent of my solace. I stood at the altar with my heart fluttering in happiness as I felt like a dream of mine came true. My heart was beating so fast, I felt so exhilarated. My content is beyond anyone's comprehension. “How long?” The priest asked. “Excuse me, what?” I asked, confused. “How long since your relationship? Your happiness surely displays decades.” He smirked, teasing me but the blithe to marry the person I loved dearly is treasured. But, I had no idea it was this visible. I am getting bound in an eternal bond with her
Rebecca POV:- His fierce words startled me as I convulsed in dread and it was too hard to contain myself, the terror was bursting from my heart, I never thought it would be that difficult. “You have all the right.” I breathed out but his possessive grip around me is alarming me for a malicious life ahead of me. ‘He has no intention of letting me live my life in peace- not after what we did to him.’ My heart is racing like crazy only by thinking. “I know.” We turned to the crowd, I moved my head in Marianne's direction who was crying in a corner. My eyes widened in horror when I saw Jayden there too looking at me with a sad smile. ‘Please, not you. Anyone but not you.’ I thought. My lips began to quiver as I bit my cheek to refrain myself from crying. I told you not to come. To keep my tranquil was too hard for me, when he is there and I am here. We are a few steps away but it seems like we are miles away and cannot reach each other even if we hold our hand out. “No…” My heart
After a tiresome journey, we reached his home. My heart began to beat so fast as if it could leap out of my rib cage. ‘Am I going to be all alone?’ My breath became heavy from this unwanted thought. It seems like it's his house, looks like his parents live somewhere else. I am going to be all alone. 'No one is like you.' My mind scoffed. I stood beside him. The helpers of the house greeted us as I passed them a feeble smile. He gripped my arms as I let out a whimper. "Move her stuff to the room in front of mine." He ordered which shocked everyone but I am so pleased about it. At least I don't have to share a room with him. But, I will be all alone then. "What are you looking at? Go!" he said angrily. They all bowed a little and walked away. His grip on my arm was harsh as I said, "Leave me." He ignored me as we stood there in the empty hall. I scoffed and turned my head away. After a few moments, a maid came and said 'it's all done.' “Let me go…” His grip tightened which ca
Ryan POV:- "Please.. I beg you... Don't be an animal." Her words brought me to reality as I realized how much of a corrupt act I have committed. “Please, stop. Please.” I stood there motionless, feeling degraded by my sin. My heartbeat became feeble, my senses were turned in a blur. ‘What the hell have I done?’ A heavy breath escaped my lips as I was so ashamed that I couldn't even look her dead in the eyes. “I.. Re.. I..” ‘I couldn't meet the gaze of the person I hate, the person who betrayed me.’ The sound of her cries rang in my ears as the image of how she wiped her lips in disgust flashed in my mind. “Don’t do this…” Not being able to bear this affliction anymore, I took a step back and turned and left her alone. “What the hell was it?” I walked out of the room and stormed into my studies. I slammed the door behind me and grit my teeth in irk. “How can I do something like this? Dad never taught me this, he always taught me how to respect women. What.. Took
After leaving home, I went to see Dad and Mom. I entered and it seemed like they were waiting for me. I entered with a feeling of being hollow filling me up. "Oh my, Son. Are you okay? Why did you agree to marry?! She destroyed your life, divorce her this instant!" Mom exclaimed, aggravated. I put my hand over her shoulder and passed her a reassuring smile, "It's okay, Mother." my words shocked her too much as she began to say, "Wha- No! Son, you cannot live your life with a witch like her! Oh my God, did she entangle you in her trap?!" Mother exaggerated. I sighed and began to say, "Look, Mother, I cannot reject her in front of thousands of guests. It will bring shame upon both mine and her name and as for divorce.. I can't do it.. At least not now." "What do you mean by not now?" She said, tensed. "If I divorce her right now a stain will appear in her name and mine name. We all know how high society people will talk about her, a lot of rumors will be spread about her.” I mad