Chapter 26: Chapter 26

“ Now go to my room and spread your legs for me like a good girl or you know what I’ll do to you. “  He utters those crude words, shocking me.

Am I even talking to the same guy that helped me when Noah broke my heart?

“ I…don’t like you that way. I won’t. “ I whisper, my voice a little shaky.

“ Who says anything about liking Emma? I like you and that’s more than enough. “ He states, with a bitter expression on his face. Lost in his own delusional world. Or maybe I was, for thinking he is any different.

“ Please…I love Noah, I can’t cheat on him. “ I plead, begging helplessly.

“ Cheat on him? Sweetheart you absolutely did. “ He taunts, making fun of me. Knowing he has trapped me in his plan.

“ I was drunk! “ I exclaim.

“ Noah doesn’t know your drunk, now does he? “ He retorts back.

I look down, realizing there is no way out.

“ I’ll do anything, just not this Lucas. “ I try pleading one more time, expecting some mercy from a man whose heart is long lost.

“ Anything? “ He asks, his tone extra cheery. He gently tucks a strand of hair behind it hair, amusement evident on his face.

I nod my head in confirmation.

“ Break up with Noah. I know you don’t love me and I can never have you but Emma the thing is if I can’t have you, then he can’t either. “ He says maliciously. His ego getting the worst out of him.

“ Just because I rejected you, you want me to do the same to Noah. You’re ruining my life just because I hurt your ego.” I state, looking at him with anger.

“ I’m a prideful man, you should know that by now. But you aren’t a matter of ego, you are a matter of possession and I hate seeing you with anyone else but me. “ He snaps back. His intentions coming clear.

“ Now you either break up with Noah or I do it my way. You wouldn’t what I did to Sophia. Leave while I’m being nice, you wouldn’t want me being bad because then you won’t be able to handle it. “ He threatens, his voice holding authority. His whole demeanor scaring me. He’s never been so hard and means with me before.

“ Do you really think you can hurt me? It was your shoulder I cried on when I was in pain Lucas, I trusted you and I don’t think you’ll hurt me even if you are capable of doing it. “ I whisper, with tearful eyes. My heart aching at his betrayal.

You can’t trust anyone.

“ Don’t test me. “ He warns, holding my jaw and applying a little pressure to prove his point.

“ My fault then. I misjudged you. “ I croak out, through his strong yet painful grip on my jaw.

I put my fingers on his hand and try unwrapping his finger but they don’t budge. I groan in frustration and he smirks at my helplessness, finally letting me go.

“ Break up with him. I’ll let you go. “ He states.

“ And if I don’t? “ I ask, unsure of the consequences.

“ Then not only will Noah see this video but  I’ll make sure to make your life hell. “ He warns. The amusement was long gone from his face.

“ I..I’ll do it. “ I state and leave.

Lucas is a cunning man. He might have helped me through my hard times but that was only a façade. He’s finally showing his true colors.

A sudden sadness overwhelms me when the thought of breaking up with Noah occurs. We’ve been through so much together, only to not end up together?

Can I tell him the truth? No, if Lucas finds it I can’t even imagine what he’ll do to me. Lucas isn’t just scary, he is clever and that’s a dangerous combination.

I go home and spend the rest of the day in bed and taking care of Tim. He’s been lonely these days. I couldn’t get much time for him.

Just then I get a call from Noah. His call puts a smile on my face and I attend it heartily.

“ Hey! “

“ Hello, I missed you so much, love. Do you think it would be possible for us to meet up? “ Come as a husky voice from the speaker.

“ I’d love to, but I’m taking care of Tim. I didn’t get much time to spend with him. “ I say with a sad tone. I crave his company these days, especially after all the mess. How will I break up with him? I can’t leave him, it would hurt me to do so.

“ How’s my champ? Speaking of that, I didn’t see Tim for a long time too. How about we go meet at the nearby park. Tim would like that. “ Noah suggests, he really likes my brother and that warms my heart.

“ I..Noah.I’m busy. “ I come up with a very lame excuse. A much as I want to meet him, I don’t have the courage to do so because then I’ll have to break up with him.

“ Ahh, that’s okay. Can you put the phone on speaker? “ Noah asks in a grim tone.

I put the phone on speaker and I hear him wailing like a deer, who’s about to become a lion's meal.

“ Your sister isn’t taking you to the park, Tim. She’s a meanie. Go on a strike, Tim. Fight for your rights. “ Noah starts his motivational speaking for Tim and before it can progress any further, I cut the call.

I look at Tim, realizing he has heard all that. Tim looks at me with determination.

“ I…fight for rights. “ He announces, raising his little fist in the air in a victorious manner.

“ And how will you do that? “ I ask in a snappy tone.

“ Cry? “ He asks with innocent puppy eyes.

“ No crying session Tim. I’ll take you to the park. “ I announce, my eyes going wide. I’m not good with crying kids, whether it be my brother.

He cheers happily, stamping his feet in excitement, and runs to get his shoes out. I text Noah.

Your trick works. You win :p We’re coming.

E

Love you.

N

My heart warms at that. How am I going to break up with him? We both love each other a lot. Why is Lucas doing this to me? I did nothing wrong with him!

I love you too.

E

We reach the Park and I spot Noah, before even greeting me he fist bumps Noah and then gives me a hug.

He kisses me gently on the head and we sit under the willow tree.

“ Can I go play sis? “ He asks, pointing at the other kids, jumping up and down.

I nod and he scurries away.

“ You really do care for Tim. “ I comment, something I’ve noticed. He isn’t just being nice to his ‘ girlfriend’s brother ‘. I see affection in his eyes for Tim.

“ I really love kids Emma. “ He comments with envy, looking at other kids playing with each other.

“ I thought you didn’t. You told me, in the beginning, that you don’t want any kids and that’s why I was on pills when we had sex. “ I mention.

“ One it wasn’t casual sex, we made love, and two I was scared. “ He comments, a little annoyed by my choice of words.

“ What are you scared of? “ I ask, I mean he is Noah Enrique, what can scare a man so powerful?

“ I..we had a child but she killed it. Sophia got pregnant when we were in a relationship but she got an abortion without even informing me about the pregnancy. I only got to know when the baby was already aborted. I would have been a good father Emma, it’s not like I would have deserted my child but she killed my child. I couldn’t even get to hold him or see his first steps or experience the moment he calls me dad. I was scared you would do the same. So I wanted to be cautious about that. That is the reason I was so persistent about the pills. “ He explains, trying to control his emotions. Before he can mask all those emotions flooding his face I observe his wet eyes.

He’s in pain, Sophia has left some scars that will only increase with time because they are unable to heal.

“ I wouldn’t ever do that to you Noah. “ I state with determination, looking in his eyes and waning every single word.

“ I know, we’ll start our own family one day. “ He smiles, thinking about it.

I then hear a scream coming from the direction Tim went to play. I look at the kids playing and see that Tim hit a girl!

I push through the scene and untangle the girl's hair from Tim’s hand.

“ Why would you hit her? “ I scold Tim. Extremely mad at him for hitting a girl.

“ She hit me first. “ Tim defends.

“ Did you hit her first? “ I ask, looking at the other child, who is crying her eyes out, screaming for her daddy.

“ I.. I did. He wasn’t getting off the swing. “ The girl whines. Well, it’s fair then!

Before I can try to calm down the little girl and ask both of them to apologize to each other the little girl starts wailing.

“ Daddy! “ She whines, in an extremely a noxious voice. Making my ears bleed.

Just then a dude with a built body approaches.

“ He hit me, daddy….I’m hurt. “ The girl claims, showing her scraped knee.

The dude looks at Tim with anger and we both back down a little bit, seeing the enormous size of the guy.

“ Is there a problem? “ A dominant voice comes from behind, the tone passive-aggressive.

I look behind realizing it’s Noah who protects me and Tim from this scary-looking guy.

“ Your son hit my daughter. “ The man companies in a grumpy tone. Picking up his spoiled child.

“ She hit me first. “ Tim chimes in, hiding behind Noah’s strong huge legs completely shielding Tim. He peaks at the man, from behind.

“ Let me get my hands on the brat so I can teach him a lesson. “ The man states angrily, not ready to listen to anything.

“ You will do no such thing because my bodyguards are right over there. “ Noah points to the place he parked his car at, where two bulky men stand, ready to kill at Noah’s one single command.

“ But for someone like you, I won’t bother them. I’ll let you hit me so that one mark on my face can be enough to make you rot in prison for months. My lawyers will come at you, so you don’t wanna do that. Now, do you? “ Noah asks back, intimidating that man.

The man shakes his head in a no, a little shocked, and then steps back, taking his daughter with him before muttering a small apology.

“ Yayy you’re my hero. “ Tim bellows.

Noah picks Tim up and we head to the ice cream shop.

“ Thanks. “ I mutter after we get Time an ice cream.

“ You don’t have to thank me, Emma. I love you and I consider it m duty to protect both of you. “ He smiles, holding my hand gently. He gives me a light peck on the lips and then on my cheeks.

We spend some time together, then he drops us home. As soon as I under the keys and open the door, I see Lucas sitting on the sofa.

He sits on the sofa as he owns it, with his legs wide open and his arms spread on the sofa.

I stumble a little, shocked to see him. I leave Tim in his room and them come back.

“ Wh…what are you doing here? How did you get inside?” I croak out, my breath becoming uneven. My chest rising and falling at an unsteady pace.

“ There’s a lot of things I can do, that you don’t know about. This shouldn’t be a matter of your worry Emma. Now tell me, did you break up with him? “ He asks, getting up within an is can’t and approaching me.

I take one step back, and he takes one step forward. This goes on until my back finally hits the wall. A gasp escapes my lips relaxing that I am fully trapped now.

“ You didn’t break up with him. “ He states, reading the truth from my eyes or by my shaken state. His hand snakes up my body, and he forms a tight grip on my hair. I whimper in pain.

“ You…you’re hurting me, Lucas. “ I cry in pain. He ignores my plea.

“ It should hurt Emma. You ignored my warning. What did I say? You either break up with him or have sex with me. Since you’re not so keen on listening to me, let me teach you what I do to people who cross me. “ He states, with an evil grin plastered on his face. His intentions, not so pure.

“ You entice me so fucking much, you’re like this candy I can never taste. But I’m Lucas Knight, I get everything I want and your darling is no different. So if I want you, Emma, I’ll fill my desire of you whether you like it or not. “ He whispers, in my ears, sending chills down my body. Indicating his intentions to me.

He then lunches at my neck, rubbing his body in mine, his cock against my core, and kissing me on the crook of my neck. His whole weight asserting its dominance on my petite body.

“ Please Lucas…I don’t want this. “ I plead. He doesn’t listen though.

“ I trusted you. I considered you my friend. You..you were the one who protected me from getting raped that night by that evil man why would you do the same thing to me, Lucas? I’ll hate you forever “ I spit out with a venomous tone.

His movements still, my words finally having an effect on him. He pulls away from my neck, where he was previously biting me, marking me as his territory.

He backs off, finally, realization dawns upon him. He observes my terrified state, and my blood-red eyes with tears freely falling.

“ I can’t hurt you even if I want to. I can’t do this…not to you at least. “

“ There is no doubt that I love you, Emma. I want you screaming under me in pleasure but not in pain Emma…not in pain. “ He croaks out. Realizing that his actions have frightened me beyond the extent.

He gives me one last look before leaving me…maybe forever