Braelyn’s POV
"The car keys. " I demanded. I just wanted to get away from here as fast as I could. Hoping maybe after the drive I could think better and not the jumble ss that was in my head right now.
He was stunned but hesitantly released the keys..I grip it tightly. "I hate you Raphael. " I said.
His eyes closed, as if the words physically hurt.
I stepped back, putting space between us. "This ans nothing, Raphael, until you are ready to speak, and don’t you dare touch Lucien again."
I turned away, walking towards the car he drove in.
"Braelyn."
I paused.
"I love you, " he had the nerve to say that to now. I didn’t look back, I couldn’t even spare him a glance. I continued moving to the car.
My hands were shaking as I unlocked the vehicle and got in. My hands held the steering wheel tightly. I saw him standing at that spot staring at .
His gaze was carrying so many complex emotions I didn’t want to deal with right now. A sharp hiss escaped my lips, and I pressed my eyes together, trying to hold myself and stop crumbling.
Shortly, I opened my eyes and without a second thought, I stepped on the accelerator. I used all my bloody strength to move.
The car zood off, running through the open gates to the main road. I didn’t give a fuck about the speeding limit. I drove recklessly like I was challenging death itself
Like if I sped fast enough that I could escape the ss. My car zood past Lucien’s car. He was parked nearby probably waiting to get a signal or any sign. It was pretty thoughtful of him, but I couldn’t dwell on that fact or anything else aside from what just happened.
Tears burst out of my eyes. How long have I secretly hoped he would say those words? He loved . All the tis I hoped he would spare a glance and not just look at him
During that period, I felt so alone and helpless. I rembered the night I had specially bought a new Negligee and made a fool of myself
How many tis had he hurt ? I could still feel his grip on my neck. He almost killed . That was funny. People in love don’t hurt each other. But he had hurt over and over again.
I acted like I didn’t care. I played along every ti, but it hurt. He hurt so deeply that the wound was fresh. God I hated him
I hated him as much as I loved him and that’s a lot. That’s the fact I dread, the fact that I couldn’t let go of our love, which turned sour till now.
I finally had what I dreamt about, but what I felt was far from happiness. It was dread, pain, unease. So many emotions I couldn’t describe, but love wasn’t one of them.
What was wrong with ? The tears kept on pouring. From the rear mirror, Lucien was hot on my tail. He must be worried.
Anger burned my chest. I stepped on the gas, I didn’t even stop at a red light, I drove through, acting extrely reckless. Lucien sped behind narrowing, escaping the incoming cars from the other lane
It was to protect , but I couldn’t help but wonder what exactly they were protecting from. My mind went back to mum’s dairy.
By chance, was it related to Lucien’s mum’s death? But it didn’t make sense. I needed answers, and Raphael was the only one who had them.
Lucien drove to my side. He lowered his window and scread. Panic was written all over his face." Pull over!!"
"I can’t!!" I scread back still driving ahead.
"Viper, I know you are overwheld but you can’t risk your life because of him." He begged .
"It isn’t worth it." He pleaded trying to get so sense into my head that refused to listen.
"I am sorry, Lucien." I cried, shaking my head, then I stepped on the accelerator after rolling up the window.
I drove like a maniac with only one direction in mind. There was only one person left I could go to now. I didn’t want to face either of them right now.
I took a sharp turn at the next T junction and drove straight until I got to Genny’s apartnt complex, the high-rise building that shone in the night. I drove straight into the basent to park and ran out of the car
Another car ca to a screeching halt. Lucien’s voice bood behind as I ran to the elevator.
"Braelyn!!!" He called out, I heard his footsteps behind , but I didn’t stop. I headed straight for the lift. I pressed the lift button, and as soon as my finger touched it, I felt a pair of warm arms wrap around from behind.
His cologne wrapped , his voice was hoarse. "What is happening to you, viper? You are letting him get into you. " Lucien said.
I drew in a deep breath, "I just need so space.." I muttered. His grip tightened, "Braelyn..."
I cut him off. "Just let be for tonight Lucien..." my voice hitched.
" I need to get my thoughts together," he froze.
"Don’t tell you are considering going back to him after everything?." He said, his voice heavy and laced with betrayal, as if I was betraying him.
"I still hate him. " I quietly said, I felt him tremble slightly, "But you still love him."
"I don’t.." I replied quickly in a heartbeat.
"You are lying. You still love that bastard after everything he did to you." Lucien said defensively. My heart squeezed, and all I could manage to say was.
"I really hate him. "The elevator slid open, and a pair of curious eyes t us. A lady was surprised to see us standing there but she quickly walked away.
"Please let go." I pleaded again. A beat passed before he finally freed then stepped back.
"If that asshole tricks you into getting back with him. I might kill him." Lucien spat, his voice laced with venom that ran straight to my spine..
I stepped into the elevator, and I refused to turn around until the doors slid shut. The entire ti his intense gaze remained on my back.
The lift humd as it moved up, and light blinked through the gaps as it crossed floors until it got to Genny’s floor. I stepped out onto the floor.
My footsteps echoed down the hallway as I stumbled towards Genny’s door. I stopped at the familiar door number and then pressed the doorbell.
A long breath left my lips. My mind felt clearer. The door clicked open and it was pulled open. My gaze dropped down to a little hobbit with large blue eyes that felt familiar and strawberry blonde hair.
The girl was so cute. I was stunned by her appearance. I even forgot about my problem. She stared at and scread at the top of her lungs.
"Mummy there is a beautiful stranger here..."
Ehm...who was her mummy? Did Genny secretly get pregnant behind my back?
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