Penny Brown’s hand, quietly clenched, fingertips stiff.
Take a secret breath and try very, very hard to raise a smile at Andrea Jones, “Sorry Andrea, Neal’s parents are coming over, so, it’s just going to be you giving me back my fiancé.”
‘Fiance’ three words, she deliberately bit very heavy and heavy. As if afraid that she did not hear clearly enough.
Andrea Jones lips smile, a little stiff. Do not dare to look at Neal Williams look, only bite the lip, said softly: “Do not say so, it is I delayed Mr. Williams. Then … you guys are busy, don’t mind me.”
Without waiting for them to turn around first, Andrea Jones took the lead and stepped out onto the dance floor, her steps slightly disorganized. The crystal tassels, as she moves, gently clash in the air, making a crisp sound.
A deep-eyed glance at her back, eyes light and shadow floating, a moment later, Neal Williams faintly turned away from the eyes.
…
Lewis Brown’s eyes, always glued to that figure, the bottom of the eyes is a hidden sadness.
Look at her leaning on the man’s shoulder, eager to greet each other’s parents. Smiling happily, just like a little wife who wants to start a family.
The heart, like a sharp blade, lingered hundreds of times.
Grab a glass of wine again, tilt your head, and drink it all in one negative gulp.
“Lewis Brown, what’s wrong with you?” Andrea Jones snatched the glass out of his hand and looked at him with concern, “Is something wrong?”
Lewis Brown’s eyes were slightly drunk, and he met her worried eyes. The next moment, suddenly opened his arms and held her soft body firmly in his arms.
Like a child, he buried his face in her hair, “I’ll take you over to meet my brother-in-law’s parents, okay?”
“To see them?” Andrea Jones subconsciously frowned gently.
“Of course, you’re my Lewis Brown girlfriend, and I’m going to marry you from now on.” After a pause, he repeated in a heavier tone, holding her tighter, “I will marry you, Andrea!”
Andrea Jones was silent, just letting him hold her.
Is it your own illusion?
Why … she felt that, with these words, he looked like he was convincing himself. And, so reluctantly …
Andrea Jones was inexplicably resistant to such a meeting, “Lewis Brown … ”
She struggled, but Lewis Brown pulled her that way regardless.
Something is really wrong with Lewis Brown today!
The two were still a few meters away from them, only to hear Jiang’s father laughing aloud, “Yes, your parents’ meaning is exactly what we want.”
Jiang’s mother also said, “It is good that you can get married early, the old lady at home is talking about it every day! She also hopes to hold her great-grandchildren.”
Marriage …
Lewis Brown’s body stiffened and jerked to a halt.
Andrea Jones, who was pulling behind her, couldn’t brake her stride and crashed into his back.
Is it because of the heavy light and shadow? Why, at the moment, does she feel a little dizzy?
“They … are talking about getting married?”
Lewis Brown muttered softly, and Andrea Jones’ hand tightened quietly, not responding to his words.
“Then let’s not bother them.” With a grunt and a laugh, Lewis Brown turned and held Andrea Jones more tightly, “Let’s go!”
He walked fast, his pace was chaotic, and his grip on her hand was even harder and a little painful.
“Lewis Brown, you slow down!” Andrea Jones was struggling a bit to keep up.
Andrea Jones instinctively turned around and found Neal Williams staring back at her.
In that moment, across the crowd, across the distance, they looked away from each other.
Light and shadow floating, flowing light halo.
Only Lewis Brown pulls her so they get further and further away … further and further away …
“Who is that girl?” Beck Williams asked suddenly as his distant eyes fell on the girl who had already turned back to him.
Without waiting for Neal Williams to speak first, Penny Brown had already taken over, “That’s Lewis Brown’s girlfriend, brought her home last time, and my parents loved it.”
“Then this situation is settled?” Jiang’s mother also couldn’t help but look at that back twice more.
“Yes, auntie. lewis brown is only a few months younger than us and it’s time to settle down.”
Beck Williams didn’t ask more questions, but his eyes took a long time to draw back. That far-reaching gaze, as if in inch by inch penetrating time …
Neal Williams’ face remained impassive, looking somewhat cool in the shadow of the lamp. Pulling away Penny Brown’s hand, he said faintly, “You guys talk first, I have something to do.”
Penny Brown tried to stop him, but before she could say anything, Christina Sanchez, Jiang’s mother, nodded, “Go ahead, don’t leave them alone with all the staff around.”
Even Jiang’s mother said so, Penny Brown said anything else, it will only look unintelligent, so, just have to block all the words in the throat.
…
“Lewis Brown, where are you going?!”
Pulled out of the ballroom, but not out of the hotel, but was pulled into a quiet hallway of the hotel.
There are no extra people and no extra lights.
Such an atmosphere, such darkness, once again stirred up the fear factor in Andrea Jones’ body.
In particular, tonight Lewis Brown, completely out of sorts, was alien to her. So strange that she just wanted to stay away from …
“Lewis Brown, you let go of me first! I don’t want to stay here!” There was a vague tremor in her voice. The hands struggled.
But, the next moment …
Lewis Brown, however, suddenly turned back, closed in, and then, pinned her entire body against the wall.
The strong breath filled in, accompanied by the oppression of the tall figure, Andrea Jones’ whole body tensed up. Clear eyes glittered vulnerably in the dark shadows, “Lewis Brown, what are you … doing?”
“Shhh … don’t talk.” His fingers, gently pressed on her lips. Breath, tainted with the scent of various wines.
Andrea Jones nerves were highly tense and could clearly feel his fingers, gently, intensely stroking her lips one by one …
Without waiting for her to say anything, he suddenly bent his head closer. Lips with the scent of wine, just like that, pressed against hers.
Andrea Jones’ entire body shuddered.
This was not the first time they kissed, but it was the first time she was this scared.
“Don’t do this …” she pushed hard against his shoulders. But such struggles fueled his possessiveness, and he ignored it, kissing her harder on the lips, recklessly, fiercely, like a brat. Even greedy want more.
Andrea Jones bit her lip to death, refusing to let him violate her further.
He was clearly not kissing himself, it was more like venting …
But what was wrong with him tonight? Why did he do this to her?
“Lewis Brown …” Andrea Jones squirmed and pushed him, responding to her only with ragged breaths.
The next instant, the man’s burning palm suddenly moved up her body.
Oh my!
Andrea Jones just felt her pores stand up and even her breathing became labored, “Lewis Brown, calm down!”
She exclaimed.
However, it was as if the other party could not hear her words at all, nor could they see her panic. Fuming, his big palm felt for the zipper of her gown.
“Don’t reject me … Andrea, you’re my girlfriend! Don’t you dare reject me too!”
The tone is full of unspeakable pain, like a child who has lost his way.
That suppressed feelings for many years, he thought he could properly control, but, until this moment, he knew that he simply did not think that strong …
Andrea Jones was so deep in her own fear at the moment that she didn’t hear the word ‘also’ in his words. Like a wounded hedgehog, she raised her thorns and desperately slapped his shoulder, “Lewis Brown, don’t touch me! Please, don’t touch me …”
Zipper, pulled down by long fingers.
The gown, almost to be removed.
Andrea Jones’ face was pale, she bit her lip, took a deep breath, and slapped her across the face .
“A crunching sound echoed in the darkness of the space.
Lewis Brown was struck dumb, and at that moment, as if a bucket of cold water was poured over his head, he sobered up.
Andrea Jones’ lips even trembled, and while he was lost in thought, she fought to push him away and huddle herself in a ball, huddling in a corner.
Like a wounded bunny.
“I’m sorry … Andrea …” Realizing what he had done, Lewis Brown was mortified. He closed his eyes in pain to clear his head. Following that, and trying to get closer, “I’m sorry I … lost my mind, Andrea, I didn’t mean to!”
He apologized, causing Andrea Jones’ tears to fall even faster.
She was still shaking.
“Leave me alone for a while … Please, leave!”
The last few words, although still soft and choked, but, firm and strong.
Lewis Brown also wanted to say something, but, as if the throat was stuffed with cotton, the extra word could not be said.
Shamed to take off his jacket, draped on her wretched shoulders, and gazed at her deeply, before turning away.
Sorry, Andrea!
I’m sorry. He really never meant to hurt her like this …
Lewis Brown is walking faster and faster, as if he can avoid the chaos in his heart .
He didn’t even look up when he crossed paths with people.
…
Circling herself tightly, she buried her face deep between her knees.
Lewis Brown’s jacket, covering his body, still couldn’t stop the coolness from invading his body.
Tears, rampant.
Holding on to the wall, she slowly stood up. The jacket slipped off her shoulder and fell to the ground, and she didn’t bend down to pick it up. She just put her hands behind her back and strained to reach the zipper of her dress.
How glad we are that there is not a single light here at the moment, enough to cover up all her woes.
Secretly thinking, but not noticing the sound of footsteps behind him.
Hands around the back, very hard, there is no way to zipper up. I was at a loss when a touch of heat came to my fingertips.
From, another person!
Heart astonished, she almost immediately to turn around. However, her thin shoulders were held by the other party, and her low, strong voice sounded behind her, “Be good, don’t move!”
This sound …
“Jiang … Mr. Williams?”
“Call me Neal Williams,” he stood behind her, slowly releasing her shoulders before asking softly, “I help you?”
Tightly biting her lower lip, she was speechless.
Neal Williams couldn’t be more familiar with this dress. So, with unerring accuracy, she touched the zipper. Could feel her body still trembling under the fingertips.
“When did you … come over?” Andrea Jones asked, stiffening her back.
There was a pause before he answered, “In a moment.”
So …
What just happened, he knows all about it?
For a moment, Andrea Jones’ tears fell unstoppably more sharply.
There is no light, but, at this moment, she feels that she is once again stripped alive in front of him, and all her wretchedness and vulnerability are nowhere to be seen.
After the dress was put together, Andrea Jones said nothing, turned around, side-stepped him and was leaving.
With a long stride, Neal Williams took one step after her. Clasping her hand firmly in his, he spun her around without a word, “You’re having a tantrum with me?”
“You let go of me.” Andrea Jones didn’t know what she was angry about and only fought to break his hand.
But he stayed still, only locking his eyes on her soberly, “You want me to help you?”
“No hope! We have nothing to do with each other, you are in no position to help me!” Her voice raised stubbornly, but she was telling a lie. Her chest felt like a blockage of air, suffocating her extraordinarily hard.
Neal Williams sighs.