Lucas was gone as fast as lightning but I was still fuming inside while resisting the strong urge to storm out of the room and run after him so we could finish what he started.
My legs ache for standing too long and demanding that I sit down so I did.
"Cheers Mrs. Alexander." Peterson spoke, lifting his glass in the air as though he hadn't just threatened to shoot monts ago. "That was entertaining." He added with a twinkle in his eyes.
I rolled my eyes heavenward, "I'm glad you find it entertaining, Mr. Peterson." I bit back irritably.
"Why can't you just admit he was right?" He inquired.
"Do you think he was right?"
"Well he is." He replied.
"So you're telling it's right to just co into the room after we agreed that I could handle this?"
"Mrs. Alexander, I think you have no idea how n's minds work." Peterson was surprisingly polite as he spoke and I almost couldn't believe he'd been the sa man threatening to shoot a while ago.
"I certainly had no idea." I grumbled under my breath.
"Had I been in my position I would have jumped to save my wife. Damn it to hell but I won't let soone point a gun at her." Peterson leaned back and took a sip of his drink.
"Are you here to lecture about how n's minds work or we talk about how I would help you take your fiance back?"
"Of course the last." Peterson replied sobering up.
"Good thing I don't have to send you back ho early."
He ignored and asked. "Tell about your plans."
"First of all, I admit I screwed up, Peterson." Although it's not my fault I felt like he deserved an apology coming from as Alexandria. "I should have never intervened in your relationship with Ms Hamilton nor lied to her. I'm really sorry for what I did and I'm trying to make up for my mistakes by correcting them."
Peterson let out a sigh and looked away. "She was badly hurt… I could see the pain right through her eyes the last ti I visited her and it broke my heart.
"I promise you I will make things right. I will help you win her back no matter what."
Peterson looked at skeptically. "Do you really think that's possible? After everything that's happened?"
"I do. But it's not going to be easy."
"So what are you planning to do?" He asked.
"Talk to her."
"She's not going to listen."
"I know. But I have to try."
"I am her fiancé but she didn't believe . How would she believe you — the woman she thought I cheated her with."
"Will you please calm down?" I told him softly, surveying his panic-stricken face while guilt washed through like a tide.
Damn. For what felt like a hundredth ti, I cursed Alexandria. Wherever she is now I pray she would choke on her drink or anything she could choke with.
"That's plan A. If it doesn't work I have soone who could do it er— properly."
Peterson looked at with hope in his eyes. "Who will?"
I gave him a smug smile. "Lucas."
***
I was standing on the balcony in my nightgown when I felt a presence behind and when I looked back I saw Lucas.
"Are you still mad at ?" He asked.
I took a deep breath and turned towards him, "I'm not mad at you anymore. I was just frustrated with the situation."
He nodded, "I understand that, but I want to talk about it. I don't want to sleep with unresolved issues between us."
I sighed, "Alright, let's talk. What do you want to say?"
He took a step forward, "I just want you to know that I care about you. I don't want to hurt you intentionally. But sotis, we have different opinions and that leads to argunts."
I was startled to hear the words 'care' from him. For a mont I was happy. But then when I realized he was thinking I'm his wife, the happiness I felt disappeared.
"I know that," I replied, "But it's not just about the argunt. It's about how you treat sotis. You can be so dismissive of my feelings."
Lucas looked down, "I'm sorry. I didn't an to be dismissive. I just have a hard ti expressing my emotions."
I placed my hand on his shoulder, "I understand that. But I need you to be cooperative sotis."
"But I am cooperative. I did exactly what you told this morning."
"I gave you credit for following my word… You did a good job for five minutes."
Lucas heaved a sigh. "I'm not gonna say anything about it. I don't want us to argue again."
My expression softened and I smiled at him. He smiled back and pulled into his arms.
Breath hitched on my throat when he wrapped his arms around my hips. "Can we sleep now? This has been a long day and I'm tired."
"And so am I." I mumbled under my breath, fluttering my heavy eyelids.
"Good." He replied, wrapping his hand around my fingers and together we walked to his bedroom.
I was so sleepy that I lay down on the bed the mont I got inside. Lucas lay next to and pulled into his arms.
The room was cold and the warmth of his body brought so comfort so I nuzzled closer to his body.
"Sorry that we had an argunt…I'm at fault too. I don't want to put you in a difficult situation." I murmured under my breath, playing tug of war with my sleepiness.
"I'm always here, Bellla… I don't mind being put into a difficult situation as long as I'm with you…. Please don't hesitate to ask for my help if you need one."
Before drifting into a sweet slumber, I felt his warm mouth descend on mine then he whispered. "Goodnight love."
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