All Chapters of SUBSTITUTE BRIDE I WANT YOU BACK LILA : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Chapter 11Who?LilaI watched as the crowd turned to look at the winner come up to stage. I had heard the name so many times and she was popular in the industry so when I turned around, it wasn't surprising. I wanted to see the woman whom everyone spoke about or rumors about her had spread so far. The first thing I noticed was her height. She was much taller than I had thought, a perfect model. Her skinny figured fit the image even more. She was slightly older than I thought she would be but her age wasn't exactly written on her features. It was more the way she moved, calmly, slowly, like she had done this several times before. She walked to the stage, her silver gown flowing smoothly behind her. Her eyes were sharp and determined. It was obvious the win was hers and she had worked for it. When she got to the stage, she took her plaque, shaking hands with the host before she faced us. Her eyes scanned the crowd for a short moment before she began. “Well, I wouldn't say I didn't

Chapter 13DinnerLilaI stared at the dishes he had ordered for me, my eyes watering a little. It shouldn't have meant much but seeing this, it did - it meant a lot. I remembered all the times he had prepared these dishes for me even when he couldn't see. He hadn't forgotten all my favorite starters. I knew my eyes would be wet so I didn't look up. I didn't want him to catch the longing I still held for everything we had once shared. When I could look up, I did, his expectant gaze waiting for me. He raised a brow, “Do you like your dishes?" I smiled, “I do. They were my favorites" I noticed his eyes dim a little, and I had done it purposely. I didn't want him to think I hadn't changed and had waited all these years. “Alright then. Go on. I'll be here, waiting patiently" he shrugged as if it didn't matter but I saw his mannerisms change. He didn't look as bright as he had earlier. I ate quietly, my eyes wandering the restaurant since I didn't want to meet his eyes or anything. I

Chapter 15LunchLilaI stared at my phone, a message had come in from Lucien. He hadn't stopped texting since I had consented to lunch with him. It was pathetic.He didn't think I knew he had lied about having lunch with the rest of his team. I had just looked past the lie so he would think I actually wanted to have lunch with him.Maybe he would realize as soon as I didn't give him any details or reply to any of his messages that I didn't intend to honor his invitation.Just then, another call came in, his name flashed across my screen and I stared as it rang continuously without picking the call up.Hannah stared at my ringing phone. “Ma'am, your phone is ringing" she alerted me.“I know. I just don't want to pick it up. It's not the call I want" I hadn't spoken to the twins all day either and I was missing them.Hannah shrugged and I turned my attention back to my creative director as she gave us new ideas on how we could display our new collection.“The theme gives a little of th

Chapter 17What happened LucienOnce I was done with him, I washed my hands, changed my shirt and left the washroom. The anger that had been pulsing through me in hot white waves had reduced and I could see clearly. I had come here for Lila and even if she was busy, I would find a way to meet her. I didn't care what it was I had to do to achieve my goals. I found a table a little far from them but it gave me a direct view as well. As I sat down, his eyes found mine and they widened, quickly falling to the floor and away from me. “He better keep it like that" I muttered. The waitress came up to me and I ordered my food. Lila looked like she would soon be done and I didn't want to waste time so I didn't miss her. I watched as they spoke before the couple stood up, hands extended for a handshake. Lila took it, watching as they all left. As soon as they were gone, I stood up and went to join her. She raised a brow when I sat down opposite her. “Well? How may I help you Mr. Knight?

Chapter 19 Let goLucien I watched as she walked away, her hips swaying softly behind her and I couldn’t take my eyes off her. she had a pull that was magnetic, it pushed me in even when it should have pushed me away. I wanted her, against all.Lily’s hands tapped me, waking me up from the daydream I had been in, “What are you thinking about Lucien?” she asked, the venom in her voice was clear.I shrugged her hands away, “Work, why” I asked even though I knew the answer.“Because you haven’t heard a word of what I said during dinner. You were lost somewhere else” she spat out and I sighed, she was making things worse and I could feel a headache begin to hit me hard in the head.“He cant keep his eyes off your sister, that’s why” Dante butted in and I felt my annoyance begin to grow.“Stay out of this, it’s none of your problem” I spat out, my fists clenched as I had the urge to force my fists into his smug face until they carved out a spot that he wouldn’t forget for the rest of his