CHAPTER ELEVENLILYI watch my father as he paces around the room, he has been on phone call after phone call ever since he was released. I told him how I had talked to Nickolas and he was livid with anger but I make him understand that I have seen through his fraud. I do not go into the details with him about what I and Nickolas talked about, I guess because a part of me still thinks there can be a possibility that he might just be right. Stupid, I cannot even believe I am thinking of this right now after all he has done. This has always been how it is with me, always trying to seek out the good in people. My mind keeps on playing the events of that night back to me and a part of me wishes I had summoned the courage to support Nickolas the last time I saw him when we were kids. I wish I had not waited till I got inside the house like I had done.I remember standing in the living room waiting for my father when I got into the house. He spent quite a long time outside talking with Ni

CHAPTER THIRTEENLILYWhat did he mean by what he just said? I probably should not have even called him. He always finds a way to get under my skin. God how much I hate him right now. I get up from the chair I am sitting on and the chair falls on the ground due to how fast I get up. I stand there for a few seconds looking at it, completely lost and confused. I bend over to pick it up and that is when I see my father standing right there at the door. “That was him right?” he says as he sees that I had noticed his presence. I do not know how long he has been standing in that spot. “You keep on looking for every opportunity you can to defy me. Don’t you? At every chance you get you keep on bringing me disgrace.” He raves“That is not what I was trying to do.” I say in a small voice“Okay then. Tell me what you were trying to do.” he says as he walks into the room “tell me what was so important that you had to discuss with that lowlife.”I am a bit hesitant to talk because I know how m

CHAPTER FIFTEENLILYI empty out the box I am trying to pack for what will be the 3rd time in frustration. What am I even doing? Maybe my father is actually right. I had no business going for this cruise, I should have just accepted Nickolas' offer to cancel. Now here I was fighting with a box and a wardrobe looking for what to wear all to no avail. I mean how does one even pack for a boat cruise with an enemy. Would I be needing Knives?Refusing to go at this point after I had already sent my address out to him is definitely not something that would do me any favors. No. I have to see this one through. I pluck out my beautiful flowing silver dress and stuff it into my box. I pick out my favorite sundress that always seems to enhance my shape anytime I wear it and toss it in the bag as well. It is just a two day trip, I can survive two days at sea with that bastard. I am no more than that fragile girl he once knew, I am grown now and fully determined to show him.I finally pick up my

CHAPTER SEVENTEENLILY“You rented a yacht?” I blurt out.“Nope. I own a yacht.” He says as he smirks at me.Looking at this thing I still can not believe my eyes, It is huge. With its gleaming white hull and majestic lines, the yacht’s exterior was simply majestic. Its exterior had a captivating blend of timeless design and contemporary sophistication. At the bow, a sleek and pronounced figurehead, carved with intricate details, gazed steadfastly forward, evoking a sense of purpose and determination across the open waters. The hull, which looks expertly crafted from the finest materials, bore a subtle glimmer in the moonlight, a testament to the meticulous care and craftsmanship that had gone into her construction.It indeed looked so massive and beautiful sitting on the dock.“Pardon me if I am a bit lost for words.” I say as i catch him staring at me. I must have been admiring the yacht for too long. “I have a thing for ships.”He smiles at me and then extends his hands out.“Are

CHAPTER NINETEENLILY’S POV“You are so beautiful” I heard Nick mutter as he caressed my cheek and my eyes closed against the onslaught of his words.It was like the past had never happened and we were together in the present, in each other’s arms.“I want to kiss you right now, Lily” He muttered again.I rise to my tippy toes and slant my lips against his will, feeling the tautness of his muscles and hearing his intake of a sharp breath before his lips moved against mine with a force that left me breathless. He wrapped an arm around my waist and pulls me closer so we are aligned to one another… molded to each other.“Do you want to come in?” I asked immediately he lets me come in for air.“I do” He muttered, smiling down at me.I can see the boy I had fallen in love with, the one that had made my young heart flutter aimlessly in my chest.The door closed behind us as he crushes me to his chest and his palm came around to caress the underside of my breast which were heavy now and begg