I want to be by your side, holding hands outdoors, even more than when we were indoors.
Things have surprisingly turned out well between Lilian and Lucas. The once cold house became filled with their crackled laughters and giggles. There was this warmth that removed the chills etching in the walls. It was rekindling.
Lilian was able to live her life freely and one of the things to prove her freedom was ours. For the first time in one month. She was able to give her friend a surprise visit.
The look on Bianca's face tells that she had been worried about her friend but when she saw that she was okay and doing well. A tearful smile lit up and they pulled in for a big and long hug. Each talking at the same time, telling how much they missed each other. It was a beautiful reunion.
"Woow. That was an epic adventure. Girl!! You are glowing. It must be nice to be Mrs King." Bianca jeered at her, making her blush sheepishingly.
"Yeah. I am just happy that things are working well." Lilian smiled, feeling grateful. Bianca saw her friend has changed so much. Maybe it wasn't that bad getting married to a wealthy man. She was really happy and that was what she had wished for her.
"Do you like him?" Bianca threw the question at her, making her speechless. She wasn't expecting that from her.
"No. We are just friends. He is just a partner."Lilian denied, obviously avoiding her smug gaze. Bianca knew the truth. Her friend was falling hard for him.
"Okay. No problem. Your friend right?" Bianca said sarcastically. Smiling from ear to ear.
"Yeah."
"So tell me about him, is he handsome? What is he like? Is cool and romantic or those hard to get guys. Tell me , I need all the gist." Bianca screamed excitedly, urging her friend to spill. Lilian knew her friend won't stop unless she tells her everything.
"Fine. Before you rip my hand off!" She winced and constantly rubbed her arm to pacify the pain.
It has been three hours , Lilian left. Lucas has been restless. He kept on staring at the window, hoping she would come in through the gate but not a sight or her shadow was even in the vicinity. He was missing her greatly. Her smiles, giggles and her scent. Those things were something he was hoping to see and feel everyday.
He had never missed anyone like this. At one point, he came outside to wait for her. Lucas couldn't care about the harsh cold. All effort made by Mrs Landon to get him into the house was futile. She was frustrated by his silly behaviour. He is a grown man but acts like a child that misses his mother.
This made her laugh hard when he was contemplating on giving her a call but chose not to. Lucas thought he would sound so desperate. His sigh and frustrations could be felt by everyone.
Timothy tried to keep him company but his mind was elsewhere. He was longing for her to come back. For some time, he blamed his condition depriving and limiting him. He would have gone out to look for her.
Lucas grew tired of waiting and wheeled inside back indoors, sad and worn out. The cold has affected him. His cough became severe and his head hurt too, probably from thinking about her. Mrs Landon gave him a face that shows 'I Told You So.'
He ignored her and wheeled himself to the room. Mrs Landon followed behind and helped him into his bed. That warm and glistening charm left his eyes. It was very sad and tears clouded his eyes.
"Don't worry, I will call her for you. To know if she is okay?" Mrs Landon told him, hoping it would cheer him up a bit.
"What if she leaves and doesn't come back?" He said because it was so disheartening. This made her stop what she was doing and faced him to see him almost crying.
"Why do you say that?"
"Everyone left. They left me because I am a burden, a liability and she must have thought the same. No one wants to stay with me." He said, crest fallen and tears dripped out from his eyes.
Mrs Landon felt for him and ran to his side. She saw how hurt he was and pulled him for a warm embrace.
"They left. I am all alone. I thought she was going to be different."He sobbed softly.
"One thing that say about Lilian. She doesn't back down and she isn't a coward. Give her time and she will be here." Mrs Landon assured him when they broke the hug. She looked at his eyes warmly, wiping the tears from his fragile face.
"Really?"
"Yeah. Trust me."
"I know you care about her and she does about you. So tuck in nicely and let me fix your dinner. What do you want to have for dinner?" Mrs Landon asked him, standing up to see him still sulking.
"No dinner yet, let's wait for her a little bit." Lucas replied with a faint smile ,filled with bright hope. Lilian was going to return.
Mrs Landon smiled and nodded slightly before walking out of the room.
A car came through much later into the compound. It was Lilian stepping down with some package. She was visibly tired and excited.
Night has fallen. The bright light illuminating the whole compound gave her this fulfilling feeling that her surprise would be worth it.
She entered the house and met Mrs Landon walking towards her, her face was frowned and Lilian knew that she was in trouble.
"Where have you been?" Mrs Landon scolded softly. Her eyes went to the soiled package in her hand. Lilian couldn't wait to answer her and ran upstairs, heading to his room.
She knocked once before she entered to see him sleeping soundly. Lilian felt a bit disappointed and walked to his side. She knelt reaching his bed height and smiled, caressing his face gently, removing the strands of hair to reveal his face.
He stirred in his sleep and opened his eyes to feel her smiling in the dark. Even though he can't see her, he could feel her bright smile.
"Lilian?"
"Yes."
"Am i still dreaming?" He asked her, still doubting if he was still dreaming and when he heard her giggles, it was real to him.
"No. I am here." She responded and switched on the light to reveal her face. Lucas sat upright and a feeling of relief washed him sober.
"You came back." He exclaimed with delight.
"Yes. Why wouldn't I ?" She scoffed wondering why he said that.
"I got caught up with something on my way back and I remembered you wanted to try KFC chicken so I bought one." She explained and showed him the box that was already soiled.
"Chicken?" He asked, still gazing at her. He wanted to hug her and scold her a bit for making him worried and restless.
"Yes. The line was unusually long. I wanted to call but my phone went off. I am so sorry I kept you waiting for this long." She explained dramatically but when she saw that he wasn't reacting. Lilian stopped talking and came close to him. His eyes glued to her face. Still shocked .
"Hey, are you okay? Are you in pain?" She asked worryingly when his look towards her was becoming awkward.
"Don't leave me." He blurted out which made her stunned. She turned to face him with an expression of confusion. His grey eyes swell up with tears and longing. She could feel them and was stunned to speak.
"Don't leave me, Lilian. I need you , please." He said with pleading eyes. She felt so emotional and dropped the package. Lilian came forward and pulled him for a hug. They hugged deeply, apologising in between.
She broke the hug and held his face, staring at his eyes with so much love and affection. His sad grey eyes stared back at her amber eyes filled with passion.
"Lucas, I won't leave you. I am here to be by your side. To help you do the impossible. I won't leave you and that is a promise."Lilian promised and pecked his cheek, letting the tears he was holding seep down to her lips. He wasn't expecting that move. This made his heart beat rhythmically for her.
She let go and smiled deeply and he felt safe around her. That warmth that left returned back with her. Lilian placed the package in front of him. This made him chuckle deeply as they both ate. Lilian kept telling him how her day went with her friend and he watched with keen interest. Wondering when he would be able to spend that day with her. Just the two of them, outdoors holding hands and smiling together.
Dean was seen in the kitchen mixing some grayish powder into a bottle. He was being careful and kept on observing his environment. He brought some syringes and injected the liquid substances inside. Smirking mischeviously and hid them inside his trousers. He cleared the place, trying to be clean this time. No evidence left behind. Dean walked out from the kitchen with a stern face.
But unfortunately, someone saw him doing this act. The person wasn't planning to witness this but had to hide when he saw him snuck into the kitchen like a thief and this made the person curious.
Lilian was seen doing some gardening at the back. She was bored and decided to do something to take time off when a shadow blocked the sunlight hitting her skin. She raised her head to see a strange face staring at her.
"Good morning, Mrs King." The woman replied with so much cheerfulness.
"Good morning. Who are you?" Lilian asked , accessing her and when she saw her clothing. She knew that she was the new maid.
"My name is Elsa. I am the new maid. I started working here yesterday. I didn't meet you around when in. You weren't around."Elsa explained with a bright smile. She was quite the opposite from Jane.
"Oh. I wasn't around. It is nice meeting you." Lilian replied and continued with her gardening.
"How may I help you?" The woman asked, trying to pick a small shovel to assist her.
"No. It is okay. I got this." Lilian declined her help. She wondered why the woman wasn't doing her work assigned to her because Mrs Landon had been doing all the chores.
"But I don't mind." The woman protested, feeling a bit down because of the way she was turned down.
"Don't worry. I think Mrs Landon will need some help right now." Lilian sends her away. Elsa walked away with a sigh and headed into the house.
She bumped into Dean who was actually waiting for her. Elsa felt startled and apologized before walking away. Dean smiled and looked at her. He continued watching her hips swaying and her legs were in the right proportions. Elsa was a good catch. He thought within.
Timothy and Lucas were talking in the living when Lilan walked in with her soiled flowery dress. The mud stained the hem and was smeared in her face also.
Lucas saw her and a slight chuckle escaped his mouth, she was looking funny in that sight. Lilian furrowed her brows at him wondering why he did that but kept a straight face.
Timothy noticed her presence and exchanged pleasantries with her which she acknowledged brightly. She moved upstairs to change properly. Soon after, she came down to see him waiting for her.
A smile erupted on her face when he brought her flowers. Lilian took them and thanked him for the flowers.
"You are trying to be romantic? I like that." She said sniffing the bouquet of rose, stylishly wrapped for me.
"I am trying to be a gentle man." He admitted but he was happy that she sees them as romantic.
"Woow. Keep it up. I like this part of you more ." Lilian replied ,feeling euphoric by his kind gestures. He has been spoiling her with gifts and complements enough to burst her bubbles.
Her phone beeped from her pocket. She brought it out to see a notification. Her eyes lit up in excitement.Lilian jumped up for joy making him curious.
"What is it?" He asked, inquisitively.
"The Ultimate Destroyer is out!!!" She jubilated, pumping her fist in the air for victory.
"What is that? Is it a movie?" He asked curiously but her expression shows that he was very wrong.
"Dude. This is a lifetime opportunity. This is a game changer. I have been waiting for months to play this game. This is something to boost my highest records of all time!!" She yelled tremendously. The way she normally switches from a softie to a baddie girl makes him amused and it was profound that he kind of liked that part of her. Her feisty character.
"Woow, that is terrific. " He said, still trying to understand her.
Lilian scrolled her phone and let out another scream when she saw the news.
"What is it? Lilian!" He exclaimed.
"I got in. I got picked to go for the first trial!!"Lilian cheered on.
"Woow. You must be so good at gaming."
"Yes. Any type . I am in." she told him, dancing to the tune in her head.
"I am happy for you." He commented happily. He likes seeing her happy all the time.
"It is happening tonight." She said , giggling in anticipation.
"Then, I am coming. I want to watch you and support you." Lucas said with full confidence which made her speechless.
"You are coming? But you…"
"No, but. I am coming to support you." He reassured himself that everything was going to be fine.
"The place is going to be crowded , you might get tired from the screams and chattering. All kinds of people would be there and I don't want them to look down on you." She tried to reason with him but he was adamant to do this.
"I know but I have been making plans to come outside. I have been hiding here for many months. I need to see the outside world and you too, doing the things you love most. Don't worry, I will be watching and cheering you from behind the scenes." He assured her which made her heart flutter.
" So it is like a date right?" Lilian muttered softly with a faint smile.
"Yes. I think so." He commented and they both laughed.
They got ready to leave. The car was waiting for them. Lilian was waiting for him downstairs. She was wearing her best outfit for gaming but this time she added some charms. Her leather pants and jacket made her sexy and mysterious. A kind of aura that draws in danger.
Before, Lucas came downstairs. Mrs Landon and Dean urged him to take his medications but he refused saying that he was okay to scale through the night.
Mrs Landon still thinks it is a bad idea for him to leave the house. There was a feeling in her gut that something bad was going to happen and she was scared.
"Atleast, take this one. You will need it." Dean advised bringing the gray liquid syringe from the medication bag. He was reluctant to take it but Mrs Landon urged him ,which made him give in.
There was this ominous feeling when he walked out of the room. He was happy that something was about to change in his life for good when he took the bold step of leaving his comfort zone.
He walked downstairs to see Lilian pacing back and forth. She was nervous and Lucas couldn't stop looking at her. She was beautiful, her outfit ,her charisma and her flowing hair made his heart thud hard.
Her eyes met his. That electric feeling went all over them and both of them felt it. They fell harder for each other.
Lucas was looking different in his cool outfit and she was so daring and alluring. Both compliment each other and they walked out from the house.