Chapter 18: Chapter 18

“ He is gay! “ She reveals and I burst out laughing.

“ What? Stop lying. You make me laugh. “

“ I am not. He hates me because I dated Noah and he always wanted Noah to himself. He is possessive of Noah and hates anyone who comes near him. He wants to get rid of both you and me. That is why he is playing this game. “

“ Here see this. “ She shoves her phone screen in front of my face.

She has typed ‘ Lucas Knight’s Past Relations.’. Only pictures of him pop up. There is no picture of him with any other woman.

“ He had never been seen dating any woman! He is gay and wants Noah all to himself but Noah doesn’t know that. I swear he will use us both against each other and in the end get Noah to himself. Why do you think he acts so protective over Noah? I am telling the truth, Emma? “ She states in frustration.

Looking at her, her words do make sense. But there is still some confusion.

“ He said he dated you and dumped you later. “ I state.

“ Ask him for any picture of ours. He won’t have it cause he lied. “ She says with confidence.

“ If that is true, then I will help you. “ I say with surety.

When my time in the office ends, I decide to go back.

“ You’re leaving? Do you want me to drop you? “ Noah says, approaching me. His face looks tired and drained.

“ No, it’s fine. I’ll go on my own. It’s late so you should go too. Don’t work way too much and put stress on your mind. Take care. “ I reply with a smile.

“ I will love. Goodnight “ He says, hugging me.

It’s these little things that make me like him.

I decide to head home. Reaching home I wake up Tim we both get dinner ready. Then I watch some cartoons with Tim. After that, I put him to sleep.

After the contract ends, I’ll find a job and have time to put Tim in a good school.

Come to Laguna Club

-Lucas

I’m not coming at this time.

-Emma

Fine. You can’t come doesn’t mean our picture can’t go to Noah.

-Lucas.

Fine. I am coming.

-Emma.

My driver is outside.

-Lucas.

I look out to see a very expensive car. Not one that belongs in this neighborhood. I grab my hoodie and head out. I get in the car, after confirming that Lucas sent him.

He drives off to a very posh club. I get out and am led in by his guard.

There I spot Lucas mingling with a barely-clothed girl.

His head is in the crook of the girl’s neck, kissing her. His hands roam around her body. While the girl is also clinging on to Lucas. He doesn’t seem so gay at the moment.

Typical rich fuckboy!

“ What do you want now? “ I ask a bit rudely. He leaves the girl he was literally eating out alive and approaches me.

“ I wanted to discuss our plan. Come sit. “ He offers.

“ Lucas I m not doing it for you. “ I state.

“ You have no choice. “ He puts out.

“ I’ll tell Noah that you forced me on your lap. Remember he hates you. “ I point out with a smug look.

“ Don’t mess with me, Emma. I can make you disappear within a moment. Who knows if you can even return home safely. Now tell me, what happened in the office? “ He asks with authority.

“ Sophia told me your truth. You want Noah. You’re gay and that is why you hate Sophia. “ I say, eyeing him with disapproval.

He scoffs at my comment.

“ Honey you wouldn’t think he is gay if you spend just one night with him. Trust me on this one. “ The girl beside him says, looking at Lucas with a lustful gaze.

“ God, you’re so dumb, Emma. I am gay? How adorable. “ He says, laughing.

“ How do I believe you are not? “ I ask.

“ Hmm. Easy answer. Fuck me. “ He puts out those crude words.

I give him a look of disgust.

“ Chill, you’re not my type. You have no figure. The day I like you is the day the world ends.” He replies back, with a sarcastic laugh.

I ignore his mean comment about my body. Men like him don’t know how much their words can affect people.

Anyway bringing him back to the topic.

“ If you are not, then why can’t I find your pictures with other girls. Do you have any pictures of Sophia? “ I ask.

“ You can’t find my pictures with other girls because I like to keep my life private and the girls I have dated know better than to double-cross me unlike someone like you. And that bitch you are talking about, why would I keep pictures of someone that means absolutely nothing to me? “ He asks and his words make sense.

Who should I trust now?

“ I don’t know. Both of you seem to be telling different stories. I’m not helping any one of you. I’m not playing your game. “ I state, disturbed.

“ You will have to help me, Emma. You have no other choice. “ He states, intimidating me.

“ Is it money that you want? I’ll write you a check. Name your price. “ He taunts.

I do not reply.

“ How much would it take to buy you? A hundred thousand dollars? Don’t say a million cause you’re not worth that much Emma. “ He says with a smirk.

I raise my hand and hit him right on the face, wiping that smirk off his face.

His head tilts, not by the impact of my hand but due to the shock.

He grabs my hand roughly and crushes it in his grip.

“ Ow stop, you’re hurting me. “ I scream.

He stops and leaves my hand pushing me back. Before he can do more, I run away.

I get a taxi and reach home. All rich men are assholes. Lucas is no less. And Noah also did the same. Put a price on me.

I close my door, making sure the lock is in place, and then go to sleep. The next morning, I have a heavy breakfast filled with sausages and cheese.

I feel a little better and then head to the office.

I reach the building soon and head to the office. I can see Noah seated there. He looks mad. What happened now?

I move towards him to interrogate and from the corner of my eye, I can see Sophia smirking at me.

“ Noah, is something wrong? “ I ask.

“ Care to explain this? “ Noah asks, finally lifting his head off and meeting my eyes.

His yes looks deathly, blood red. In his hand, he holds a picture. The one in which I am sitting in Lucas’s lap and his hand is around my waist!

A gasp escapes my lips. How am I going to explain this to him?