Chapter 40: Chapter 40

One Year Later

Lucas’s POV

My body was sweating profusely as I thrusted inside her. She was moaning like a kitten and we were both reaching our peak.

I laid gentle kisses along her neck and then reached her plump lips. I dived into her mouth with need, we explored each other’s mouth, and then she broke the kiss, panting for air. While I kept pounding into her love hole.

I gentle grabbed her breast and massaged it lightly with my fingers. Kissing each nipple and toying with it, causing her moans to increase. I gently bit one nipple and she hissed.

“ Lucas “ She whined and I smiled at that.

Increasing my pace, I was getting close and so was she. I pinned both her hands on the bed and took full control. I started thrusting roughly. Our breaths, prolonging.

Then we both reached our peak and came together. Completely drained, I fell on top of her. Our bodies, still connected.

“  I love you. “ She whispers, still breathless.

“ I Love you more, Em. “ I whisper back, pecking her on her cheek. I finally get off her and move to the side.

I leave the bed and take a shower, while Emma stays in. After taking a bath, I hear Aria crying.

I glance at Emma to see a look of concern cross over her face.

“ Don’t worry. I’ll check up on her. “ I reply before she can get up.

“ What if she is hungry? “ Emma asks.

“ I’ll bring her to you then. Rest a little, you look tired after our session. “ I reply smirking and she blushes a little.

I go to Aria’s room, I pick her up to realize that the diaper needs to be changed.

I grab the bag and start changing her diaper. Once it’s done, I rock her in my lap till she stops crying and put her to sleep in her crib.

I was never fond of children, but Aria is my child and I feel attached to her.  Looking at her warms my heart and always puts a smile on my face. I enjoy taking care of her and spending time with her. I feel like the happiest man alive in moments like these. Besides Emma needs to rest, I don’t want her to stress too much about Aria.

I believe it’s my duty too, to take care of Aria.

I come back to our room to see Emma wide awake.

“ She’s fine. “ I assure her.

“ I can’t sleep. “ Emma comments.

“ Ice cream cravings? “ I ask her.

She nods her head like an excited child. I chuckle at her childish behavior.

“ Well then get ready. Let’s go. “ I exclaim.

“ Lucas. It’s 3 am. “ Emma points to the wall clock.

“ They’ll be open. Just get dressed. “ I insist.

She gets up and walks to the bathroom.

While she gets ready, I call the owner of the ice cream shop nearby. It is Emma’s favorite place.

“ Hello. This is Lucas Knight speaking. Is the shop open? “ I ask.

“ Uh…Hello Mr. Knight. I… It’s 3 am. “ The old lady points out.

“ I know. Can you call your staff? I’ll pay them extra or whatever they want. “ I reply.

“ I don’t think they’d come at this time. “ The old lady denies.

“ Listen here, it’s just 3 am not the end of the world. Don’t forget your shop is rented and I happen to know the owner. “ I warn.

“ Sir..I’ll come. But I expect extra payment. “ The old lady finally agrees.

“ Yeah, whatever you want. Just hurry. “ I state.

“ And one more thing. Don’t tell my wife I threatened you. “ I warn her, Emma actually knows her.

“ Sure sir. “ The phone ends. I usually don’t go around threatening people but this is an exception.

Emma comes out, dressed in a casual knee-length dress. The dress has a deep neckline but a floral print.

In short, she looks ravaging. I approach her and engulf her petite frame in my arms.

“ You look so good. How about we just stay in? “ I murmur in her ears.

“ How about we go to sleep? “ She asks.

“ Okay let’s just go out. “ I state, disappointed.

We reach the area. Emma orders an ice cream shake ends up getting a brain freeze and I take a picture.

“ You have to delete it. “ Emma whines on our way back home.

“ No. “ I state teasing her.

“ Pleaseeee. “ She whines again.

“ Nooooo. “ I reply with the same tone.

“ LUCAS YOU HAVE TO DELETE IT OR YOU’RE SLEEPING ON THE COUCH FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. “  Emma screams, giving me a heart attack.

“ God, you’re becoming scary. “ I point out, deleting the picture.

“ There. “ I state. She smiles, celebrating her victory.

We finally reach back home and then go to bed. Our night finally ends.

The next morning Emma goes to work, to check up on her office.

I help her throughout it, but after the pregnancy, she is keen to work. Sometimes she takes Aria with her, other times she stays with me.

Today she took Aria with her and I will be looking after Tim.

I’ll work from home today. I’m currently in my office, after getting one with the meeting. I decide to call Emma and check up on her.

“ Hey, I miss you. “ I state as soon as she picks up the call.

“ I miss you too but I guess Aria misses daddy more. “ Emma replies. I can hear Aria’s crying in the background.

“ Shit! Aria is crying. I’ll be home soon. I have to go now, Lucas. “ She states.

“ Bye. “

“ Bye, Love you. “ Emma says, and I cut the call.

A year earlier, I didn’t think Emma would agree to marry me. But it happened and I’m the happiest at this point. My parents weren’t so happy though, but they never were a problem.

I remember Emma coming into my office out of nowhere…

FLASHBACK BEGINS

“ Can I come in? “ Emma asks, standing at the doorstep.

I nod.

“Is something bothering you? “ I ask when I see her fidgeting with her hands.

“ No..I just wanted to talk. “ She states.

I grab her hand and make her sit on the armchair.

“ Lucas…why are you helping me? “ She asks.

“ Emma, I told you already. I have no hidden motive. Are you bothered about that? “ I ask.

She shakes her head no.

“ It’s just. I haven’t agreed to marry you yet you take care of me and Tim and the company too when you are getting nothing in return. “

“ I always thought you were evil and selfish but your actions are proving otherwise. “ She says.

“ I am selfish and I rarely care about people. But I do care about you Emma and I don’t want to be selfish with you. “ I reply honestly.

“ What if I say I’m ready to marry you? “ She asks, putting a smile on my face but then it soon fades away.

“ Are you saying that because I’m being nice to you, not because you love me? “ I ask.

She shakes her head no.

“ I couldn’t love you because I had no trust in you. For me, trusting someone is the first step and you broke my trust from time to time. But I’m seeing a different you, one that cares about me, and living with you has cleared all doubts. But if you have changed your mind, then I understand. “  She murmurs dejectedly, about to get up.

“ Change my mind? I love you, and that won’t change any day. Don’t be stupid.” I state holding her hand and hugging her.

“ I’ve been dying to ask this. Can I kiss you? “ I ask for her permission and she nods.

I kiss her passionately, wanting this moment for ages. Since I laid my eyes on her, I wanted nothing more than to take her in my arms and make her mine.

“ I’ve loved you since day one Emma. Don’t ever doubt that. “ I state seriously, breaking our kiss.

“ I think I love you too. “ She jokes.

“ You think? “ I ask, raising one eyebrow.

I stare at her for a second and then start tickling her.

“ You think? “ I question again while the room fills with her giggles.

“ I love you… I definitely love you. “ She screams and I finally end the laughter torture.

“ Should have done this the first day. Didn’t know you were so ticklish “ I joke back. And Emma continues giggling. Not able to recover from my tickling.

FLASHBACK ENDS

That was the best day of my life. It happened a few months ago. Emma just needed time but I feel like my words affected her the most and she finally came to the realization that Noah wasn’t strong enough to be with her. He deserted her, left her all alone. I wouldn’t ever do that to her. I have truly loved her.

I remember the night Noah departed with poignant clarity…

FLASHBACK BEGINS

I get a call from him. He is inviting me to a club.

I drive as fast as I can because he doesn’t seem alright.

On reaching the club, I see him chugging down a bottle of vodka.

I calmly walk towards him and sit beside him.

“ You’re one friend that I will always call because you seem to understand Lucas. “ He states, his words a little slurry.

“ Why does she love me? I gave her so much pain. Anyone with a sane mind would hate me but she doesn’t. “

“ This relation puts her in pain, I see it bringing her down. And I can’t leave her either because she’s the only one I felt loved around. I’ve been selfish for way too long Lucas, I’ve wanted to let her go to put her out of this misery this toxic relationship but I just can’t do it. I’ve been really selfish and I don’t want to be selfish anymore. You aren’t selfish in love…no that’s not how it works. “

“ I remember how I hurt her, how I called her names, humiliated her in front of everyone. The first time she had sex with me, it was awful for her. I was a monster. But she loved me even after that. “

“ She shouldn’t have thought, she shouldn’t have loved me. This love is toxic for her. But I was greedy and we continued this game despite it tearing her apart. “

“ When in love, you forget your own existence and I wanna forget mine. “ He murmurs.

All senses leaving his mind. I am about to talk some sense into his brain but I stop before words can come out.

I love Emma, and Emma loves Noah, but what if there is no Noah?

“ What is the worst thing you’ve done to her till now? “ I ask, beginning my manipulation.

“ I made her have sex with me for money. She didn’t want to, but I left her with no choice. How can that not haunt her for the rest of her life? “ He asks, looking at me. His eyes losing the color of life. Hollow and empty.

“ Do you think that can be forgiven, or she can be freed from that nightmare? “ I ask, playing with his mind.

He looks at me and ponders for a second then shakes his head in negative.

“ Then free her, free her from this nightmare, and end it. Let her be happy. “ I state, giving him the hint.

And then I leave him on his own. Vulnerable and broken. His death was inevitable, I just helped him catalyze it.

The next thing I know, Noah is dead. He drove his car into deep waters.

FLASHBACK ENDS

One thing that remains a mystery to this day is, his body was never found. I got a fake body so that Emma’s heart could be at ease. So she could feel a little assurance when she would visit his grave.

The fact leaves a deep fear in my heart, let’s just hope Noah doesn’t have the ability to come back from the dead.

A knock interrupts me from my train of thought.

“ Would you like anything special for today’s dinner? “ The maid asks.

“ Yes, do make sure there is cheesecake for dinner. “ I instruct. Emma likes that very much and I care about what she likes very much.

Like I said, If Noah loved her truly he wouldn’t have abandoned her.

You don’t give up on people you love. I won’t ever desert Emma like that because I have loved her, truly and the time we spend together is proof of that blooming love.

The End.

You can expect a sequel by the end of the year.

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