by Zaydee Rain
'We wouldn't want that, would we? ' Luc murmured. 'How about we just cancel the blasted wedding, Lorraine?'
Chapter 13
Luc cancelled the wedding. I can't believe it.
He managed to cancel everything-from the flowers to the venue-which took me days to decide on what we'll go for in just a matter of hours. He didn't even have to do any legwork. He just called one of his assistants and told him what he wanted and voilà! It's done.
I was sitting on the couch in the living room when he walked in that same evening.
'It's done, querida.' He drawled. 'Are you happy now?'
I looked up at him. What is he thinking? How could I be happy with this? 'Luc, I...'
'Now, there are no more florists or wedding planners hanging around.' He continued without hearing me out. 'You can get your rest now.'
Is he being sarcastic? I know I told him all the preparation is taking its toll on me but that doesn't mean I didn't want to get married anymore.
'Luc, I didn't...'
'Why don't you go to bed? We'll talk tomorrow.' Luc interrupted.
My eyes immediately filled with tears. Thank God, he can't see me. It's embarrassing enough that he can't seem to get rid of me fast enough. Maybe he is now regretting proposing to me. Maybe he didn't really want to marry me all along.
I stood up and tried to say "Okay, goodnight,"as cool as I can. With my head held up high, I walked to my bedroom, bolted the door, leaned my back on it and sank down on my knees to cry.
I don't know how long I sat down on the floor and cried my heart out. I don't even remember getting up and lying down on my soft bed. But here I am now and according to the clock beside my bed it's already midnight. Four hours since I left Luc in the living room.
If he really wanted to marry me he would've gone to me by now. And we would spend the night in each other's arms... But that's not the case. Luc hasn't knocked or begged me to let him enter my room.
I guess the wedding is really off now.
Of course it is, you stupid girl! A little voice in my head said. His marriage proposal is too good to be true. You're nothing but a slip of girl who just happened to drop into his life. You're not his equal. How you managed to delude yourself that your love is enough, I don't know.
With those thoughts running in my head, it wasn't long before I started sobbing around. I buried my face in a pillow and bit it so that nobody would hear me.
Why did I even complain? Luc hates whiny people. Why did I forget that? Just because he said he loves me doesn't mean that he would tolerate complaints from me.
It was all my fault. I shouldn't have said anything. If I didn't then the wedding would still be on and I'd have the babies of the love of my life.
Stupid, Lorraine. Stupid, stupid,stupid.
I woke up when James and Jenny started jumping on my bed.
'Rainie! Wakey wakey!' Jenny said in a sing-song voice. I love my brother and sister but today I'm not in the mood for anything. But still I resisted the urge to reprimand them for jumping excitedly on my bed. They're just being kids and I shouldn't lash out on them just because I'm in pain.
I sat up and tried to smile like nothing happened. 'Why are you guys up so early?'
'Luc woke us up.' James answered. 'He said we need to pack.'
The bastard. Oh, he really can't get rid of me fast enough. If he wanted us to move out, he should've talked to me and not to the twins. What's the twins got to do with our broken engagement anyway? Maybe he is worried that I would put up a fight if he asked us to move out. Well, sorry mister, but I still have my pride left.
He might have broken my heart to tiny pieces but I won't let him hurt James and Jenny too.
'Okay, well then I guess we should start packing now,' I dragged them to their room and pulled out their suitcases. Forty-five minutes later, all their clothes and toys are zipped up. I dragged the suitcases to the hall, near the entrance door.
The twins followed me to my bedroom and helped me with my own things. In no time, I was ready to move out to. I could hear heavy footfalls just down the hall. After a few seconds, Luc appeared on my doorway.
'What the hell is going on?' He demanded. 'Why is Jenny and James' room empty?'
'Because we're done packing.' I answered him, turning my head to look at him above my shoulders as I close the zipper of my bag. 'We're ready to move out now.'
I noticed how fast Luc lost his color. Maybe he didn't think I would guess his obvious intention to get rid of me. 'Move out?' Luc repeated while the twins echoed him.
Three pair of eyes-even though one is unseeing-were now focused on me.
'Yeah, well, James said you woke them up because we need to pack and we're ready now. However, in the future, I think it would be best to talk to me first rather than include my siblings in the middle of all that is happening to us.'
'I never said I want you to move out!' Luc expelled a sharp breath. 'Jenny, James? Did I say you are moving out?'
Jenny went to my side and held my hand. There were tears in her little eyes. Mine automatically misted too. 'Rainie, I don't want to move out!'
'Luc didn'ts say we're supposed to moves out.' James said. 'We're goings on a vacation, he saids!'
Vacation-what?
Oh God, did I get all this wrong? A vacation? But Luc didn't mention to this to me before.
'A vacation?' I clear my throat. 'Where? And since when did we make plans to go on a vacation?'
I saw the way Luc's body immediately relaxed. 'To Greece, I have a villa there. The idea came to mind last night and I thought you and the twins would love it if I bring you there.'
Jenny unclasped her hand from mine and ran across the room to fling herself to Luc. 'Oh, I would love that!'
Luc chuckled and swung her up his arms. 'Do you want to go, querida? Or are you moving out even though I don't have the slightest idea why you would think I want you to move out?'
The twins gave me a hopeful look and even Luc had the same expression on his face. How could I say no to these people? I love them to bits.
When we boarded Luc's private jet, James and Jenny oohed and ahhed over everything. It was the first time they were ever been on a plane and to be honest, this is only my second time.
Luc sat down at the back of the plane after talking to his pilot. He told us he had some work to do and so we can just ask the flight stewardess for anything to amuse ourselves for a while. James and Jenny requested for a movie showing after spying the big screen in front of them. The attendant smiled and let them choose a cartoon movie.
I sat down beside the twins but would occasionally turn my head to at Luc. He seemed preoccupied on the way to the airport and we didn't speak much. Now, a phone is pressed to his ear and he was talking in rapid Spanish.
Another half hour passed until he put down the phone. I noticed him stretch his arms and pinch the bridge of his nose. Come to think of it, he seems to look very tired today. I wonder what is it that's stressing him.
I wish I could just go up to him, snuggle into him and ask him what's bothering him but I'm too nervous about his reaction. I turned my head away and tried to focus on the movie.
This time when I looked back, Luc was dozing off. He didn't even try to speak to me. Just how depressing could this day get?
Jenny and James were asleep when we landed. Me, I was too troubled to do anything much but think. Luc was out for the whole journey and when we arrived at the airport, I had to summon enough courage to shake him awake.
'Yes?' He growled.
Why the hell is annoyed? I didn't do anything. Oh, maybe just complain about the whole wedding we were supposed to have. 'Uh...we're here.'
He stood up with saying another word and spoke to the flight attendant. Oh, did I mention she's gorgeous? Well, next to Luc, they seem to be the perfect couple.
I blinked back the tears and smiled at the woman after Luc walked out of the plane.
'Mr. De la Vega asked me to tell you to wait here. His body
guards would carry the sleeping kids.' She informed me. So Luc is not really talking to me anymore? I almost bent over at the sudden pain in my chest.
'He shouldn't have bothered...' I murmured. The woman only smiled and disappeared behind the curtains, separating where we were from the cabin.
In no time, two of Luc's bodyguards appeared and carried Jenny and James. They asked me to follow him. A limousine was waiting for us outside the airport and I could see that Luc was already inside.
We spent the whole car journey in silence only broken when the twins woke up in time for the helicopter ride.
'Where are we going, Luc?' Jenny asked excitedly.
'To my villa. We can only go there through a helicopter ride or by yacht.' He replied with a smile.
'Do you owns the island?' James asked.
Luc nodded.
Gosh, he owns an island. I know that Luc is rich, like really really rich but...an island! Wow.
When we arrived at the villa, I was astounded some more. It was so big and expertly designed that it screams money. Why did I never think I could marry a man like Luc? The money on my bank account equals to his daily lunch allowance. We're worlds apart.
'Lorraine?' The three of them were already inside the house and I'm the only one standing outside. I kind of don't want to go in. Luc repeated my name and held out a hand.
Now, that's more like the man I love.
The twins were whisked away from me by the housekeeper, Paula, after she showed me the way to my room. Luc excused himself the minute the clasped his hand, telling me that he has some things to see to. I couldn't shake the irony from my head. Things to see to? But he can't see...yet. No matter what he says, I think he just wants to stay away from as much as possible. I think even my touch appalls him now too.
So depressed by this, I weakly turned the knob and entered my room. It was so big and the bed look so imposing. Wait, what fluffy, paper-y thing on my bed? I walked over and found out that it, in fact, a dress. A yellow, halter sundress. When I pulled it up, I a piece of paper fell down on the bed.
Wear this and meet me on the beach. Luc.
I quickly pulled it on and almost ran down the staircase. When I got to the beach, I saw Luc standing there, wearing a plain white shirt with the sleeves pulled over his tanned arms and black pants.
When he turned, I saw a wreath of flowers in his hands. He smiled and walked over to me.
'Hello, querida.' He greeted me and put the wreath on top of my head. 'You've kept me waiting long enough. Now, will you marry here and now?'
Chapter 14
I did a double take on that one. My mouth unattractively-I can only imagine-open.
'Wha-what did you say?' As I ask Luc, I looked around the beach feeling a little disoriented.
Luc released an impatient sigh. 'I said we are getting married now.' He took my hand and led me near the water. As soon as we got there, I heard shrieks and shouts. Jenny and James came barreling down on us with Tripp and Aunt Nicole walking behind them. Oh my word.
'Is this for real?' I whispered with tears forming in my eyes.
Luc caught me to him and kissed me hard. 'Of course, querida. Why do you look so surprised?'
With my lips trembling, I answered shakily, 'Because I thought you didn't want to marry anymore!'
He frowned. 'Where the hell did you get that idea?'
'You! You cancelled our wedding back home!'
He chuckled. 'Only because the preparations were stressing you out. That doesn't mean I don't want to marry you.'
I wiped my eyes. 'But I thought...'
Tripp and Aunt Nicole finally reached our sides by this time. 'Hey, man, you have to wait for the priest to tell you "you may kiss the bride" before doing it.'
'Well, I don't want to wait.' Luc said arrogantly and kissed me again, only harder this time.
Aunt Nicole had to practically tear us apart. 'Okay, you two, behave until the end of the ceremony. You'll be married soon enough.'
True to her word, in no time I was exchanging vows with the man I love. A priest appeared out of nowhere-but I guess Luc took care of that detail-and immediately started the ceremony with Tripp and Aunt Nicole as our witnesses. Of course, James and Jenny were there too, squealing. When it was finally time for Luc and I to kiss as man and wife, he stared at me for a moment-a minute, an hour, I don't really know-I felt like he could really see me. I mean, I was halfway sure he can.
But then when his lips descended on mine, I knew that it was only wishful thinking.
Luc's housekeeper, Ivana, prepared an elaborate dinner for all of us. Everybody was laughing and smiling. Luc and I can't stop grinning at each other.
He held my hand all throughout dinner which proved to be quite challenging but I was fine with it. I'm married to the most beautiful man in the world! What more could I ask for?
When it was time to put the kids to bed, Aunt Nicole volunteered to do it for me.
'I know you want to be alone with your husband right away so let me do it,' she said.
Your husband. Oh my word. I love the sound of that and the thought that Luc is mine. All mine.
When I entered the room Ivana said to be the master's bedroom, I found Luc sitting on the bed with his back on the headboard stripped down to his black silk boxers. I nearly moaned out loud.
He held out his arms and I flung himself to him. He kissed my eyes closed and his lips trailed down to my own.
'Querida...'
'Luc...' we both said at the same time. 'Don't stop kissing me.'
'I don't plan to.'
His hands roamed over my body and started stripping me out of my own clothes. Soon, I was kneeling between his powerful thighs clad only in my underwear.
'You're so beautiful.'
A bell started ringing in my head but the sensation brought about by Luc's caresses overpowered what's in my head.
Luc rolled me under him and buried his face on my neck. He released the clasp of my bra and his hands replaced the cups supporting my breasts. He licked his way down to each peak, teasing me until I was begging him.
'Please, Luc...' I moaned.
'Please what, mi amor? Say it.'
I plunged my fingers to his lustrous hair. 'I need you. I need you inside me now.'
His own fingers touched my stomach and went lower. 'Are you ready?'
'You know I am!' I bit out in frustration. His hand cupped me and then I was moving like I'm on fire. Which I was.
'Oh, Luc! Yes! I need you! Please, please!'
Luc continued to toy with me until I was near the end and only then did he shift and spread my legs wider to thrust inside me. I cried out. He feels so wonderful. I kissed his jaw, his lips, his cheeks, his chest, any part of his skin I can reach. Within seconds I was tingling from head to toe. When we're both finally spent, Luc hugged me to his chest and smiled down at me.
'I love you, Lorraine.' He said.
'I love you too,' I replied. 'I can't wait to start on the rest of our lives.'
'Me too,' he kissed the top of my head. 'When I saw you come down to the beach a while ago in your yellow sundress, I thought I was going to have a heart attack.'
I suddenly sat up. 'What?'
'I said I thought I was going to have a heart attack.' Luc repeated, yawning.
'No, before that.' I surveyed him with narrowed eyes. 'What did you say?'
He sighed impatiently. 'I said, when I saw you come down to the beach...' he trailed off, alert now and looked at me with guilty eyes. Guilty-seeing eyes.
'Oh my God!' I quickly jumped out of the bed. 'Oh my God! You can see.'
Chapter 15
Luc straightened up from the bed too. 'Lorraine...'
'How long?' I asked.
He slowly walked towards me. 'For how long can I see? I don't know, querida. I'm not even sure if this is temporary or what-'
'No, Luc!' I interrupted him. 'I meant how long have you been lying to me?'
Luc stopped in his tracks. 'Querida...
'
I was consumed by anger. 'Don't querida me now, Luc! Just answer me!'
'You are not yourself. I think we should just go to bed.'
His thinly veiled command really got on my nerves. 'Oh, we did that already, didn't we? We just consummated our marriage or is it a real marriage? Because all along I thought you couldn't see and now-'