Victoria's pov

I woke up extra early so that I could leave for work before anyone else woke up. Of course, I'll need to get a ride from Luka given that I don't have my car yet, and I would definitely get lost in the woods. But I decided to let him get some more rest first.

After applying my lipstick and tightening my hair, I made my way downstairs to grab something to eat. I tiptoed passed Luka's room as I went to get breakfast before waking him.

It took me a while to actually find the kitchen.. The house was too big for its own good. To my surprise, everyone except Luka and Caleb was already in the kitchen eating and talking.

Great.

"Good morning" I greeted, expecting a little manners, but of course, no one answered.

"Not too many at once please" I muttered sarcastically and actually received a chuckle from Lincoln.

I got myself a sandwich and went to the farthest end of the kitchen to eat alone. I noticed Twinkle's bowl was full and I thought it must've been Luka who filled it.

The scraping of a chair caught my attention and I noticed Lincoln was making his way towards me. For more tormenting I suppose.

"Hi" he said with a small smile. Okayyyy?

"What's the prank? I'm really not up for any games." I retorted unamusingly. He held up his hands in mock surrender with a light chuckle.

"I'm not messing with you" He looked genuine, but I still didn't believe him. "I'm just trying to make amends. I was being an ass last night"

I was silent for a moment but decided to answer.

"Yes you were " I muttered and he laughed loudly. It was contagious and I found myself chuckling too.

He was silent for a while before he spoke again. "I'm sorry for the way I acted last night. It's just that we don't have pleasant history with outsiders and it's literally in my nature to be overprotective of my people" I nodded in understanding.

" I get it. I would too if I had so many people I hold dare to me. But I assure you, I mean you and your family no harm, I'm just here until my house is fixed. I may even leave earlier"

"Well I hope we can put this behind us and start over. Caleb gave us a proper lecture about being kind to you. He said you're fun, I'll like to see that for myself"

I should really thank Caleb for sticking up for me.

"And don't worry about those two, they'll come around. But that protective gene runs through their veins more prominent than mine, so it might be harder" He continued while I finished my coffee.

I simply nodded as I checked the time, seeing that it was almost time to leave. It was a Saturday morning, which meant I'd get to leave work early today, so I planned to go spend some time at the diner after.

"I'll get going now" I announced with a grunt as I stood up.

you since Luka's still sleeping" Lincoln offered

intentions yet, so I was a bit skeptical. Luckily, I saw Luka

have to be

eyes scanned the kitchen worryingly till they landed on me, which made him automatically

didn't you wake me up? I thought you went off by yourself" He mumbled through a yawn

of gentleman would I be if I let the little nurse wonder

care?" He shot back. "Anyways let's go Victoria" he nodded towards the door, silently telling

at anyone. I just muttered a quick 'bye' to Lincoln as the rest

forgot to arrange for

already dealt with it" Luka replied coolly. I just stared at him

did you even do that? This only happened yesterday" I mean, I

"I have my ways"

me a lot of stress, just let me know the costs" I sighed in relief, happy that the hard

him.. It's my house after all. Even though he's obviously rich, I knew I wouldn't be comfortable with him paying for my house

for another hour as I just enjoyed his presence. My favourite song came on the radio and I began to sing loudly,

you. " I said truthfully. He glanced at me then shook his

when I get a reason

him softly and carefully. I saw his jaw clench as an annoyed look formed on his

you expect to do

plan to do it? I don't know.. I just thought I could,

you wouldn't know the first thing about fixing me." His tone was harsh and I

whispered, feeling hurt. I didn't get why it always made him angry. He didn't answer as

in me anyways?" He asked after

you mean? You're a nice guy so

mean why do you want it to be your duty to save me?

sighed. I decided that it was okay to tell him. If we continued this friendship, maybe he would've known eventually anyways. So, I took a

they completely left me at home and moved away. My aunt was called to take care of me 'until they return', but they didn't " I

knew that they just didn't want me. My aunt kinda resented me for it. She loved her sister, and she never saw her as a bad person, so it was like I held onto her life. She wanted to get married, get a home for herself and kids, but she always felt like she had a duty to me and my mom even if it was unfair to her" A tear escaped my eye as I

spite of all that, she always loved me. Sometimes she would get angry that her life wasn't going as planned because of me, but she always treated me like a gem. But one day all of that changed" I paused and stole a glance at him. He

she found out she was pregnant, he left. She was hurt but she was beyond happy and I was happy for her too because of the baby. She deserved it" Here comes the hard part, I thought as I gathered my jumbled

She was up and she was furious. I was kinda drunk so I wasn't being fair, I had one of those teen-age breakdowns saying stuff I didn't mean and acting all bitchy. We had a full blown argument, and I didn't know her blood pressure was sky rocket" I sighed as more tears fell. "My

egregious night bathed my memory and forged my emotions

to take my drunk ass self and drive her to the hospital. Luckily we arrived unharmed and they took her into the emergency room" I muffled the words out in hopes he would understand. It had been too long since I cried. I always

I squeezed my eyes shut. "She lost the

himself as he pulled me on his lap, cradling me like a baby and providing me comfort. I snuggled my head in his shoulder for comfort, gripping his shirt like he'd disappear in thin air. Maybe it was a bit inappropriate given that our

into some deep depression after that, and she wasn't the same" My voice was a hush whisper, since I didn't have

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