....You have the right to forget me. You have the right to abandon all the hopes I held in my heart. You have the right. But it's different for me because I love you......
Evelyn POV:-
I was standing in front of the mirror, just finished applying my lipstick and checked myself for the one last time to see how I look.
"Evelyn! Come!" My mother; Vanessa Sawyer, called me.
I sighed, forming a smile and putting my heartbeat to normal by a deep breath and not afflicting my mind in any undesirable thought.
"Coming!" I yelled back and let out a sigh of disapproval again because no matter how much I dress up He will never notice me.
I tried so hard to tell myself that if he doesn't care, why would I? But, My heart just can't get it out of its head. I just can't do it.
My heart held those strange feelings for him for as long as I can remember. Just a glimpse of him is enough for me and that's the whole reason why I am going to his brother's wedding.
Just a partial view of him is embedded deep into my soul.
I have known him ever since my childhood. My father and his father are like brothers. When my grandparents died, Uncle Shawn's parents took care of my father.
‘We are all family'’
That's what he told me, when I confessed.
Even though he did nothing, it still hurts me that he did 'nothing'.
I want to get over that humiliating and awkward situation.
..Well that's what I have been trying for the past 3 Years…
I want to forget I was literally begging him to date me and make things weird between us but it's the nightmarish reality I cannot run away from. There's no way for me to get out of this trap.
I ran my slender fingers through my long raven hairs and walked down. My gray eyes blinked when I stepped out of the house.
I wore a blue mermaid gown for his brother's wedding, going there just to see him, hoping I will feel nothing this time for him.
Mother and Father smiled when they looked at me. I smiled back and sat in the car.
"You are looking so pretty!" Mother exclaimed with awe.
"Just like her father." My Father; Edward Sawyer said proudly.
"Only in your dreams" Mother retorted.
"She is even more beautiful in my dreams."
"Yeah. Because she looks like her mother. Elegant."Mother said proudly.
"Elegant?" Father began to laugh and mother narrowed her eyes at father. I sighed at their childish fight. Not again.
"I look beautiful because of both of you," I said, trying to stop their childish argument. They looked at me and began to laugh.
I passed them a faint smile and we left. But, To be honest they looked so cute when they did that. Like they are a perfect couple.
We reached the hall and my heart began to beat louder than any echo. My throat dried. Maybe I shouldn't have come.
Every time I came to meet them, I hoped that this time a miracle would happen.
I exhaled deeply and shook these thoughts off and went inside. I formed a smile on my face.
"Uncle Shawn! Aunt Kyla!" I called them as I walked towards them.
Adrian is also standing behind them, my heart paced when I locked my eyes with his and unable to keep it up, I broke the two second gaze.
Adrian has green eyes along with dark brown hair. His body is built up along with a fair complexion. He has shaved, he doesn't like a beard that much so he shaves a lot.
But, his eyes are the most exquisite thing about him.
I scold myself not to admire his beauty. I deeply sighed in my mind and ignored him and hugged Uncle and Aunt.
Aunt kissed my forehead and complimented me. What I heard next is the most unexpected thing,
"Hi, Evelyn. You are looking Beautiful." Adrian said and I felt so elated.
Like everything stops and I want to lose myself in that, when he compli- ‘Stop it! He doesn't love you!’
I smiled a little and replied, "Hey. Thanks."
"Where's Shawn?" Uncle asked.
"Ah, Father is helping Mother to secure her shoe's strap." I told him.
"I see, I will go and see your Father." Uncle nodded and left. Aunt also left to attend to some guests, leaving me alone with him.
"Evelyn, I-"
"I will go and see Lawrence." I said, not wanting to be with him.
Before he could say anything I turned my head away from him and went to Lawrence. I would never fall for his trap.
‘What was the point of talking when you already broke my heart?’
"Hey! Congratulations! Getting married and all. So, Who's the lucky girl?" I asked in a teasing manner.
Lawrence is truly a gentleman like his father and Unlike his younger brother.
Lawrence inherited his father's looks. He has Pitch Black hairs and Green Eyes like his Brother both of them inherited it from their mother.
His body is less masculine than Adrian but his beard matches perfectly his features and his tanned complexion made him the most handsome guy in his family.
But, I don't know how I fell for the younger brother.
"Thanks... Her name is Emerald Wilson..." Lawrence replied in an uninterested tone. I tiled my head in confusion.
"What happened Lawrence?" I asked him.
"You know Evelyn, that arranged marriage ordeal," Lawrence replied. In their family, arranged marriages are very common, even cousin marriages.
"Like who gets arranged in a marriage in the twenty-first century?" Lawrence said frustrated.
I can understand, marrying someone you don't even properly know is ridiculous.
"Calm down Lawrence, Who knows Uncle has chosen a gem for you?"
"I hope so."
"By the way, have you seen her before? How's she?" I asked. He looked at me for a second and smiled.
"Beautiful. But, the fact remains, It's arranged."
"Maybe you guys fall in love with each other real quick. I mean I can see that smile." I said teasing him. He smiled widely and then his smiled faded as he said,
"Maybe she has other plans or was being forced or maybe she may have the looks but not the heart. Who knows if she likes someone else or I am not to her liking? Anything could happen. What if I didn't fall in love with her?" Lawrence mumbled.
"Put these thoughts aside Lawrence and think positive. Who knows she fell in love with you at first sight?" I tried to cheer him up. He nodded in agreement.
"We'll see about it later. Well, at least I'll try to be a better husband. All I could do is to do everything I can to keep her happy." Lawrence smiled.
"Believe me. She's lucky to have you. You're such a gentleman." I smiled back.
"By the way, You look stunning." Lawrence complimented, I put my hand on my waist and pouted as I said,
"Thanks for noticing so late" Lawrence chuckled and I said,
"Save those comments for your soon to be wife."
"Of course!"
"Hey!" Adrian also joined the conversation and once again my heart began to beat faster.
I stood still as I felt my strength leaving my body. Adrian looked at me and then at Lawrence.
"What are you guys talking about?" He said.
"Nothing much," Lawrence replied.
"What about you? Have you found beauty yet?" Lawrence asked, teasing Adrian. Adrian looked at me and said,
"Oh yes, I did." My heart stopped.
Adrenaline rushed in my veins. I swallow the lump in my throat. Looks like he has decided to break me using a new way. I tried not to let out a tear and forced a smile.
"I'll go get some drinks." I excused myself and turned to leave but Adrian stopped me.
"You never talk to me. Come on, let's talk." He said with a smile.
And like hell, I would fall for this affection not when you have already broken my heart. "I have nothing to talk to you about."
"Why? Does seeing my face make you remember bitter memories?" He asked, slightly raged, coming closer.
"Yes. And I want to forget about it."
"And what if I want to make it real-"
"I don't want to hear anything." I retorted.
That moment I want to say a lot of things to him to let out all the anguish I have felt in all those years. I opened my mouth to say something again but I heard a scream.
"SHAWN!!"
...Even if you are not here but your very existence resides deep within my soul- A source of Salvation for me...Evelyn POV:-"SHAWN!!" I heard Aunt Kyla's voice. “What the-” Adrian paused, we both turned to them, perturbed immensely by the sudden scream, gaining attention.Uncle was on the ground panting heavily. We rushed to his side, worried about his condition."Father!" Both brothers yelled and began to rub Uncle's hand."Adrian! Call an Ambulance!" Lawrence said, panicking. Adrian nodded and stood up to call an ambulance. Father also came and bent and held Uncle's hand."Edward... Everything is ruined..." Uncle said as tears formed a screen in his eyes. Looking at him like that I also began to cry.“Uncle…” I sniffled, worried about his worsening state.I have never seen him cry before looking at him like that breaks my heart. Father began to rub Uncle's back."Don't worry, Shawn. I am here." Father said reassuringly."Nothing can save it... No one can save my lost respect n
…Your life with me is my deepest treasure…Evelyn POV:-"I would like to ask for your Son Lawrence's hand in marriage for my Daughter Evelyn." Uncle's eyes widened as I shut my eyes more tightly and let out a silent tear, forcing out a trembling smile to pretend it’s okay."You don't have to marry me, Evelyn," Lawrence said. My father's statement surprised everyone."Yeah, Evelyn, You are like my daughter. You don't have to. I don't want to force you." I sniffed as I wiped my tears."It's alright. I am not that heartless." I stood up and gave a cold look to Adrian who stood there absolutely stunned, staring dead into his eyes with this sentence."If I have to swallow my eternal feelings to save you..." I then looked at Uncle and smiled."I'll gladly do it." My answer shocked everyone in the room. No one expects me to say something like that."Evelyn..." Uncle began to say."How can I ever thank you," Uncle said wiping his tears."I am your daughter. How can I call myself your dau
…I am burning endlessly in my misery. You threw me into that dark abyss so mercilessly. And this is caused by nothing but the fire of my love....Evelyn POV:-I look at my reflection in the mirror and in that reflection there's anything but me. An aristocratic woman with a cold heart torn into pieces stood there. A void girl with exhaust feelings. “Am I doing the right thing?” I whispered under my breath. What am I feeling right now is beyond anyone's understanding- even mine. I don't know what I am thinking or what I should be thinking. I just know that I saved lives by destroying my own. From outside, I looked like an exquisite lady with graceful and ravishing looks. But from inside, I feel like my fragmented heart is in a desolate place all alone in despair with no one to save it.I closed my eyes for a brief moment to escape from my world and remembered the anguish I felt in all those years because of him.***I was 8 years old and was sitting in the hall and mother said, "Eve
…Even though our time together was brief. Even though your fingers intertwined with mine for a brief moment. But, it was the most everlasting moment of my life...Evelyn POV:-I stood still at the Altar with my trampled dream of becoming- Never mind. My blank mind was clouded with different emotions like fear and heartbreak. I felt like my soul is even giving up on me. I closed my eyes for a short-lived solace which I can never receive ever again. I listened to the vows."And in happiness and sadness, I would stay by your side. Holding you close to me whenever you need me."If I recall correctly, Lawrence wrote his vows himself. I never thought I'd be listening to these and like that. That moment I want to leave everything and run without caring for a thing in the world. Away from all this tribulation. But I know I can't. My dried lips and hollow self prepare itself for what the priest is going to say next,"Do you, Lawrence Bayford, Take Evelyn Sawyer as your lawful wife?""I do,
…My life with you is something I would never trade for anything…Evelyn POV:-After getting out of the hall and meeting a whole crowd of media, I and Lawrence sat in the back seat of the BMW, I closed my eyes and leaned back on the seat and let out a sigh. Then I realized that we are going home. My heart began to thump very loudly when the drive began. My blood turns cold by each time we get nearer. I gulped and looked at Lawrence whose eyes were closed. He looked frustrated and my whole being went numb looking at him like that. I never saw him this frustrated before. Terrifying thoughts began to roam in my mind;Living in the same house as Adrian's as his Sister-In-Law, how embarrassing it can be. I just want to be away from Adrian. ‘What if Lawrence knew about me liking Adrian. What Should I do?’Lawrence is stressed, who knows that he is also like me- fake from outside. What if he took out his wrath on me when we reached home. ‘No, Lawrence won't do it, he is a nice guy. What
…I may not be your first love, but I hope I will be your last… Lawrence POV:- Here, we bound her poor soul with me and they are taking it lightly, over-confident as if we will work. How can they be collected about it when I am burning from inside? I know Evelyn doesn't have a lover but what if she likes someone else? What if she doesn’t accept me? Anything could happen but despite all this, she agreed for this marriage. I am deeply grateful for her. “Okay, here goes nothing.” I sighed. My heart began to beat so fast. Maybe I shouldn't go. I gulped and took a deep breath and opened the door and went inside. I walked closer, my body felt frozen with strange sensations. I looked at Evelyn, the moonlight was falling on her face enhancing her features more. She gave me a scared look and turned her gaze away from me. “Evelyn…” I should have known. Was she always scared of me? I walked towards her and leaned on the other side of the window. She didn't dare to lift her gaze. I th
....Our eyes met and I saw that look of passionate hatred burning in your eyes and that's the moment I understood, nothing is the same anymore...Evelyn POV:-I stood still as the cold droplets of water drenched my petite form. I shivered at the coldness of the water. My heart was beating so fast. “Calm down, Evelyn, Calm down.”I put my hand over my chest to calm my anxious self. I was worried for nothing. I looked at the floor as a tear released itself followed by a stream of them. No matter how much of a great husband Lawrence is, I still can't give him the love and affection he deserves. I sniffed and wiped my tears."Just be normal and act like Adrian is nothing but your Brother-In-Law."I scold myself for thinking about Adrian. I won't let this happen. I will think only about Lawrence and no one else. After spending quite a while in the shower, I wore the clothes Lawrence gave me. Unwanted convulsions emerge from my body when I realize that I am wearing Lawrence’s clothes an
…You are the label of my love…Evelyn POV:-I was getting ready to go to the Bayford Mansion. As usual, I was trying my best to look good so that Adrian might notice me but to no avail, though it hurt a lot to see him far enough to never reach but I bore it.Lawrence called me urgently so I went there.I greeted everyone and went to Lawrence, he gave me a side hug and we went to the garden."So? What is it?" I asked."Look, Evelyn, you are a girl." He began to say nervously, pacing around. "No, I am a boy," I said, pouting."Look, it's serious." He said a little seriously this time. I sighed as he continued."You know that girl I am dating, Hellen. I tried to take our relationship to an intimate level." My face lit up hearing that, "Really? What happened? Oh" I began to tease him."That didn't happen." He frowned, stopping and turning to me. "Then?" I said tilting my head in confusion."You know I can't control my anger and desires." I nodded."Even though I have seen none of that.