This news is too much for me. We walk back into the hall and he makes his way to the front of the hall. Finally he takes his had off me, has picks up a wine glass and fork from a table and clinks it slightly on the cup.
“Attention ladies and gentlemen….” He calls. I frown. Everyone stops what they’re doing an pay rapt attention. I look down unable to stare at them. When he had gotten their attention he smiled.
“As you all know, it’s a family tradition to always gather for Christmas party.” There were nods of approval.
“Well, I wanna thank you profoundly for honouring this invitation ” There was applause. He waited till it subsided.
“And finally after years of being single, I’m glad to introduce you to the lady who has filled that void, the goddess my heart beats for. The velvet skinned brunnie I can’t live without. Meet Lesley Perkins.” The applause was louder and longer than the previous. They were shorts of approval. I managed a quick smile, I hope I don’t faint. Gary should have informed me about this.
He leans in and kiss me. He slowly brought up my hand and slide a gold studded ring into my finger. I blink back tears. What!. I stare up at him in shock, I’ve just been engaged. The shouts increase as lights from cameras flashes continuously ony face. I watch as Gary’s mom make her way to us.
“Congratulations sweeties!.” she squeal and pecked both I and Gary. I’m stunned, everything.
happened so fast and he didn’t even give me a chance to ask if I wanted it, not like I could say no with over a hundred people watching.
Gary’s dad was next. A pat at the back for Gary and a fatherly hug for me. This was all too much for me. I was scared, of so many things. All of Gary’s friends came over to greet us. I practically zoned out. After what seemed like ages, we made our way to a large table. I sit beside him. He looked down at me.
“You look so damn beautiful brunnie.” Under normal circumstances I would have blushed. I just looked down the table and smiled.
“Thanks Gary” I mutter croakily. He stares intently at me.
“Do you really trust me.” He asked after sometime. I looked up at him. Do I really trust him. I have come to love him. But trust is a big one.
“Why do you ask Gary.” I say the waitress began to fill our table with food. He waited till she left. He raised my chin so I could stare at him. I look into his soft ones. How can a cute guy as him be a killer. God!
“You don’t look good brunnie, should we go back to the apartment.” I bite down my lip.
“No Gary, I’m just kinda suprised that you I just got engaged”. He chuckles and drops his hand.
“So, how do you see it?” He swept his hands around the hall.
“It’s a nice gathering…. a real nice one.” He arched his brows.
“I mean, getting engaged to you?” He asked bemusedly. It would have been the happiest day of my wretched life, if Brie hadn’t said those stuff to me. I tucked into my meal.
” I feel great, thanks a lot!.” I’m bored of the conversation. I just wanted to be out of here. He pecked me on the cheek and stroked my cheek before stuffing food into his mouth. Halfway through the meal, he checked his phone and frown. He drew back his chair, and dabbed his mouth with a napkin.
“Give me some minutes I’d be right back.” he says and quickly stood up, walking out of the hall. I watch him till he left and sigh. I look around the hall and spotted Francis, still looking at me. He stood up and ambled towards me, fuck!. The last thing I wanted was another jerk.
“Hi sexy.” He greeted and sit opposite me. I didn’t care to reply.
“You look scared, like a frightened puppy…. who’s been told the worst secret” He smirked.
“What the fuck do you want Francis” I’m sick of all this. This wasn’t how I intended spending my Christmas night.
“I want you sexy. I wanna know what you taste like.” I eye him as he looked at me lustfully.
“If you don’t want to end up with a bruised face again get the fuck out of here before Gary comes back.” He laughed raucously.
“Oh dear, why don’t you go look for him. Go on to his apartment and see what your sweet Gary is up to, but if you change your mind, I’m always here for you.” He wink, grabbed a strawberry from the table and sauntered away. I puff out a breath I didn’t realize I was holding. I drained my glass of wine and stood up tiredly. I glanced at the huge wall clock hung on the wall, seven pm. I sigh and make my way out of the hall carewornly.
BRIE’S POV
“You don’t seem to get it Gary c’mon stop acting like a kid.”
I pour wine into two glass cup. I quickly twisted the diamond stud in my ring and pour some substance into one of the glasses. I turn to face Gary who was had a scowl on his face. God I hope he accepts this drink.
“Brie, name your price, I would give it to you, I don’t wanna see you snooping around me again or I’d kill you.” I scoffed and hand him the glass, my heart racing. He paused and stared down at it before groaned, taking the glass from me. My heart exploded in joy.
“You know you dare not touch me. Should I remind you my dad is a con?.” He held the glass cup, not drinking.
“It’s a simple deal Gary. I need six billion, or I swear down I’m gonna take back my kid.” He looked at me disgustingly and slowly took a sip. Yes! Yes!, Yes!. I scream internally.
“I need to get back to the party. Why the fuck do you have to be an asshole!.” He gulped down the rest of the drink. Gary seems to have let down his guard, he’d never take a drink from me. He stood up from the bed and proceed to walk out. I quickly stood in front of him. I pushed him slightly.
“Chill Gary, let’s get this done once and for all….” He closed his eyes and opened them briefly.
” There’s nothing to talk ab-” He groan and held his head. I chuckle, it’s beginning to have an effect on him.
“What’s the problem Gary” I ask feigning concern. I gently pushed him to the bed. He looked up at me. His eyes were glazed. He picked the empty glass cup from the bedside table and stared into it
“What the fuck did you do Brie!.” He gave me a punch in my stomach. I sucked in my breath and staggered back. He reached franitcally for his phone but I was quicker. I slapped the phone out of his hands.
“Don’t fight it Gary., relax…..” I smirked as he tried to stand. He fell back to the bed. I chuckle and began to pull off my clothes. His eyes were closing. He held his head and groaned.
Yeah, it’s very deadly. weakens all your cells in less than two minutes. I knelt on the bed and began to unbutton his shirt. He tried pushing me off. It was fruitless. He groan continuously.
“Let me -be.” He slurs, he’s quite strong anyways. I kissed his bare chest. Gosh he tasted so fucking sweet. I turn as I hear the door open. A huge smile plastered on my face as she stand there staring at me, gob smacked. I smirk mission accomplished.
LESLEY PERKINS’ POV
My heart slammed against my ribs as I stared at the sight before me. My head felt empty. I blink twice to shake off the image, but it was real. Gary was making out with Brie. My fingers held the door knob tightly as my vision became blurry, tears. she smirked and went back to kissing him. Gary was groaning in pleasure. My heart seems to have shattered into tiny pieces. I walked out and closed the door behind me. My throat felt dry. My breathing was ragged as I made my way to the lift. No, this can’t be true. Gary, cheating on me, on the night we got enngaged. I punchrd the button for the ground floor, I was dumbstruck and my mind was numb. I raise my hand shakily to wipe off my tears. This can’t be happening to me. I got out ad the lift doors open. I walked out of the mansion, past the guards and towards the gate. I heard someone calling my name, guess its Ben. I was cold, freezing cold. I got out of the gates and luckily a cab drove past. I stopped it and got in.
“Where to miss” My head was spinning.
“Crescent avenue” my voice came out like a whisper. He began to drive. I looked at the snow covered grounds, my mind brainstormed with images of Gary making out with Brie. After what seemed like ages, I told the cabman to stop. He did and I reached for some dollar bills and thrust it into his hand.
“Are you okay miss” I ignore him as I get down the cab and began to walk away zombie like, oblivious of my surrounding.
*
Lesley Perkins wrapped her arms around her shivering self. Her gown clinging to her body, and her teeth chattering from cold and fear.
Her eyes clouded with tears as she walked down the dark alley, anxious to get home.
Her life’s a mess!, Hell!, it had always been a mess!. Oh!, how she wished she never had this trip tonight!. How she wished she didn’t have to see those haunting images. How she wished she never believed she could be loved..
Who’s she kidding?, she’s always been a slut and would forever remain one. Her heart clenched painfully and she broke into quiet sobs.
She jerks out of her reverie at the skittering sound of a can behind her, making her glance behind her shoulders; heart in her mouth.
She saw a figure in black hoodie and black pants coming towards her. Whoever is it is was quite huge and reminded her of someone she wished she never knew.
Scared, began to walk faster. Hoping and praying that she was wrong, that he hadn’t found her.
No sooner had she increased her pace that cold hands grasped her neck, hot breath fanning the name of her neck and before she could scream, a wet napkin shoved roughly to her nose.
She felt weak to the bones as she inhaled the choky liquid from it, her sight doubled and became blurry as her eyes began to shut close on its own accord, her kneels buckled and she collapsed into very strong arms and the last thing she heard was;
“Welcome home my little slut.” before she blacked out.
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