After getting done with his shower, Shane sat on the rocking chair, getting a black coffee. His phone was still ringing only to get him irritated.
Why was she so persistently shameless?How many times did he have to make it clear that he was not interested in her? Well, who could blame her when his dearest grandma was the one behind all it!Only if his grandma wasn't there involved, he would have showed her her place graciously.He got out of his trance when the doorbell rang. He answered the door only to find Mathew standing at the door with a file in hand.Without taking the file, Shane got inside and sat on the couch in the living room and started sipping his coffee.Closing the door gently behind him, Mathew followed Shane and stood in front of him, confused about what to do.Shane uttered in a cold tone, "What are you waiting for?" after glancing at the file in his hand.Getting his indication, Mathew filled him in with the information about both of the wedding parties, he collected."Okay. I got it. Leave." Shane thoughtfully nodded and dismissed Mathew.When he left, Shane got back to his bedroom. He checked his phone once only to find 10 missed calls from the very same person which intensified his irritation.~••~Getting back home, Lilian slammed into her bed, feeling exhausted.She decided to get drunk because she didn't want to think about Simon's betrayal and just to get knocked out and have some sleep. As it was her first time drinking, she didn't know before and to her irritation, she found out that she was a heavy drinker actually and could handle her drink pretty well.And at 3 am when she still couldn't get some sleep, she got down from her bed and sat near the window and wondered if there was magic. Because all she needed were some fairies to take her pain away and help her sleep.She tried everything she could think of. But time was playing a dangerous ever lasting commodity while her heart was in pieces.She took a book to read, a pen and a paper to write, and clung to some music that might just make her fall asleep yet nothing helped. A similar sleepless night after that night from years back when she left her home got haunting her and all she wanted was the dawn to break soon...Should I leave this town as well?She considered for a moment until her mind reminded her that she wasn't the little girl anymore to run from her problems.She didn't do anything wrong. If anyone was wrong here, then it's Simon only. Why would she leave?When her gaze fell on the painting that was hung on the wall on the top head of her bed, a rage stirred in her. It was a gift from Simon. She had a thing for this painting but now seeing it, she was only shaken with anger.Without wasting any moment, she gathered all the things starting with that painting, Simon had given to her from the very beginning of their friendship and packed them.By the time she was done, her little apartment looked out of shape. Not because Simon had gifted many things to her but because she thought of killing some time by going through all her kinds of stuff to make sure nothing from him was left behind there.Then she arranged her apartment neatly once again and took a shower. With all the things going on, she literally collapsed on her bed and after some time sleep engulfed her at last.When she woke up it was already noon. As she sat up, a severe headache greeted her. Without bothering, she made her way to the washroom and got freshened up.Feeling somewhat better, she took an aspirin and a bitter black coffee which reduced her headache.Looking at the packed stuff and thinking about what to do with them, she got ready. Nodding at her thought, she made her way out, locking the door behind her.At first, she thought of throwing all these on Simon's face but getting a better idea within her mind, she took a taxi and made her way to the market, to be specific to the pawn shop.Pawning all the things like dresses, watches, and paintings, she got a thoughtful gift for her money lover ex-boyfriend.It was already late in the afternoon when she reached her place. She was so sure that Shane wouldn't show up. He just showed some consideration for a crying girl or something.Shrugging that thought, she changed into a nice, soft, short-sleeved midi dress. The watermelon red dress was not too tight nor too loose on her body but fit perfectly on her. Moving her hands against the fabric to straighten it, she ambled towards the dresser and saw her reflection in the mirror.She adjusted and tied the same colored belt around her waist and started doing her makeup.The makeup was too light that he probably won't even notice, but it gave her a fresh and bright face. She brushed her hair, settling her front locks through a few bobby pins. She framed her face through them and tried to make them look as natural as possible.Once she was done, she looked at herself in the mirror for the final look. She was looking fine, but plain. Something was missing,Jewelry, yes. She thought.Lowering down, she pulled open her dresser's drawer and took out a pair of small, dangling earrings. The artificial. Silver solitaire at the end of the pair was twinkling, enhancing their elegance. She wore them along with a dainty bracelet on her wrist. She again saw her reflection through the mirror and smiled a little.When she saw her eyes brimming with tears, she blinked for few times to fight back them. No way she was shedding tears anymore for him.No matter how much she tried or whatever expression she tried to pull out on her face, her eyes were filled with grief which only irritated her.She couldn't fall weak. The promise she had made to herself years back was to be kept once again. And she would do it. Shoving the gift packet in her sling, she got out of her apartment.Getting a taxi, she made her way to the resort. When she reached the venue, it was exactly 7. As she expected, there was no sign of Shane around. Taking a deep breath, she walked to the entrance, hoping the guards wouldn't stop her. Though they didn't stop her at the entrance of the resort, she got stopped at the entrance of the hall room where the party was going on.Though Lilian said she knew the groom, without an invitation card, they didn't allow her to enter there.Simon was smilingly talking to Evana, his bride when his eyes fell on Lilian at the entrance. Before Lilian caught his gaze, he looked away. He was thankful that without a card, she wouldn't be able to enter there and he didn't give her one. He had ended it with Lilian, then why she was here? He got thinking for a moment.He told her because he thought Lilian would never show up in front of him let alone try to create a scene at his wedding party. He had managed to get the attention of Evana by painting him as innocent and loyal and whatnot with the utmost effort. Now after having succeeded, he couldn't slip it through his fingers.When he again turned to the entrance, Lilian wasn't there anymore. Thinking she must have left, Simon couldn't be more relieved. He pulled out a huge smile on his face as he turned to Evana....When Shane woke up, it was already a bright sunny morning. As he didn't need to attend his office today, he sat up lazily before getting out of the warmth of the comforter.Getting freshen up and after taking a long shower, he made his way to the kitchen. As always, he found the fridge was filled with his favourite items.Taking his breakfast, he got ready. Finding nothing else to do and being a workaholic, he didn’t like the idea of idling a day. So, he made his way to his office which was an unpleasant surprise for the office staff as he was supposed to leave for his hometown today.Seeing him, someone from the office staff thought of sending an alert to others and wrote in the group chat of official staff.Code Blue: Dragon is out here today also..Notifications hit the office staff hard and they got all busy with nothing but work only. Getting fired or facing the wrath of the Dragon whose name was Shane Lockwood was the last thing they wanted to greet.Seeing everyone engrossed in
Simon was holding his breath when Lilian stood in front of him. Pulling an all casual expression, she voiced out, "What's with your look? Aren't you happy marrying the love of your life?" Lilian gave Evana a smiling look and then again turned to Simon.Shane got there and stood beside Lilian. For some reason, Simon looked somewhat familiar but he wasn't sure where he saw him. "You?"Gulping hard, Simon spoke up, "Sir, I am Simon Caldwell, a project manager of your company.""Oh, I see."That's why he looked familiar.Shane turned to Lilian smilingly, "Baby, you know him?"Evana was getting confused by the pleading look Simon was giving Lilian.Lilian stared at Evana for a moment and then spoke up, "Not really. He is almost a new face to me, right?" and turned to Simon.He knitted his brows not getting what actually was going on in Lilian's mind. He turned to Evana for once to know whether she was taking this seriously.Lilian again spoke up, "So?"Simon immediately turned to Lilian as
Shane was lost in his thoughts as he walked to his car whereas Lilian stood there confused and turned behind only to find Simon walking toward her with long strides. Why is he here now? "Lilian, I am sorry. But please.." You don't need to hear the excuses or what he has to say for himself. His actions already spoke the truth in volumes.Lilian got reminded by her mind coldly. "I'm sorry, I guess you didn't get the memo. You have officially been removed from my life. We just became strangers who knew each other once. So, you can stop stalking me any time now." Without letting him complete, Lilian spoke up all casually. Simon tried to say something again but didn't get the chance. "If I could show you how awful you made me feel, you would never be able to look me in the eye again. Better you go inside. Your wife must be waiting for you." With that, Lilian walked away. Sorry! Lilian scoffed.A sorry wasn't going to make up for a bit of what he did to me. She holding all it in was
When a waiter reached them, Shane and Lilian got settled on their seats again and Shane gave an order for food, something Lilian wasn't familiar with but she didn't say anything though. When the waiter left, Shane turned to Lilian. Thinking of something, he spoke up, "As you already know, I am Shane. Shane Lockwood, CEO of Lockwood Corporations." "Family business?" Lilian cut in but the next moment, she regretted it as Shane's expression got changed into an unpleasant one. "Well, it's true that it's my family business. But I didn't inherit the company because of this only. I had earned this title after many years of hard work. Getting the company just like that was not one of the things I was spoiled with. And my father still holds the highest position as the Chairman of Lockwood Corporations." Shane explained much to his irritation. He had always wanted to do something on his own. But because of his father's health condition and with an intention to put an end to the family disput
Shane was totally unprepared for this. What should I do now? Shane got asking himself. Being an orphan wasn't her fault. His grandma was never going to make a fuss with it, he was sure about it but his not knowing it..Well, it's your turn now, Lilian.Lilian thought to herself and came to make up, "Shane, I am sorry. I know you don't like it whenever I say this. You have told me many times not to think and even talk like this but we can't lie about it, right? Granny, I mean Ma'am needs to know the truth."Shane stared at Lilian's face confusedly as it took him some time and finally when he realized her thought, he tried to reciprocate that way.He also added his words to put some more cents' worth to this drama, "Yes, Lilian. How many times do I need to tell you not to feel or say like this? You aren't alone. I am with you. You can just think of my family as yours." as he thought he didn't make any mistake asking help from this girl after all. She really knew how to sell her lies.Fr
When Lilian was out of his sight, Shane stood there still for a few moments and then walked to Karen's room. He really didn't think Lilian would have to stay somewhere else other than his place. "You really had to do this granny?" Shane stood at the entrance of her room. Karen was sitting on the couch and talking to someone over the phone. Seeing him, she cut off the line saying, "I am calling you back after some time." "Who? Lahaina?" Shane entered the room and stood in front of her. "Anyways, what's the problem with Lilian living here? It's not like we were going to share the same room" Karen got her eyes widened at Shane's words and stood up, "That's out of the question, Shane. And why are you worrying like this? I am sure you must have left your black card with Lilian. Didn't you?" Shane fished out the black card from his wallet and threw it on the coffee table in front of the couch, "Here is my black card. Yes, I agree, I offered it to her but she declined it that moment, gra
Margaret, Aiden's mother was in the kitchen preparing their dinner. Seeing Aiden at the entrance, she got somewhat confused. It has been barely a few minutes since Aiden had left for a party and he was back already. She spoke up, "Why are you back, Aiden? Weren't you.." but couldn't complete when she got the sight of Lilian entering the house following Aiden. She narrowed her eyes and turned to Aiden as if asking who was the girl? Reading her facial expression, Aiden volunteered the answer, "She is Lilian, Mom. Our Lilian." Christian, Aiden's father who was sitting in the living room immediately turned to Aiden hearing his words and then shifted his gaze to Lilian. Margaret and Christian immediately made their way to Lilian. "Lilian?" Lilian smiled brightly but her eyes brimming with tears as she also took steps forward and hugged Christian, "I missed you, Uncle." Margaret caressed her hair as she spoke up being all teary, "Lilian? Where were you, dear? We searched for you every
Shane just got to close his eyes for at most 20 minutes before he got wide awake. The same thought was going on in his mind. "Did I make this girl helpless? Where could she be now?" He couldn't help but get angry at Lahaina. For this girl, he had to do this. Otherwise, he would never get Lilian here to make her go through all this. He was angry with Karen too. What would have happened if she let Lilian stay here! He couldn't just understand. Did he just make her homeless to get his future remain planned according to him! Did he become selfish! Though it came from him only, the right instant, he was enraged. Selfish was a word, he hated with a passion. He couldn't digest it to get himself described with the word.He wasn't selfish. He never was and that's why he was here, handling business. Otherwise, he loved his dream of having a career as an artist. He wasn't sure he would have been world-famous but he made himself familiar with his paintings in his earlier days of college. And