Chapter 20 NOTHING LEFT BETWEEN US
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ADELINE
I sat under the shower, still with clothes, letting the water soak me. My hairs wet and stuck to my body. The water was cold maybe too cold for my body but the pain in my heart did not let me feel anything.
I stared at my hands and saw how pale they had turned. I slowly blinked and laid my head against the wall before hot water steamed down my cheeks.
I was crying. Why?
Because I could not bear the pain. How could he such a bastard for doing the least thing I expected from him.
“ why, Luciano why?
I whispered painfully before screaming loudly. My heart ached realizing I was not the woman he loved. No matter how much I tried, he would never love me so there was no point.
“ Adeline “
There was a sudden bang on the door. I gasped and looked at the direction of the door but did not bother answering. I did not want to see anyone and explain my state.
I was on numb and too tired.
“ open the door Adeline- “
I recognized the voice and of course who else could it be. Aurora. In this whole family, she was the first to know I was not fine. My mother? Well,she was too busy to give me attention or ask me about my whereabouts which was the reason we never really connected.
The door slammed open and I watched as aurora rushed to me. She without caring pulled my body up with my shoulders and looked at me tensed.
“ baby “
I watched as tears threatened to fall from her eyes. She shook her head And I smiled.
“ he don’t love me “
I painfully spoke. It felt difficult to breath and felt like rocks in my throat refusing for me to swallow nor let out. It was stuck and I wanted to be free from all the problems.
“ I am sorry “
She pulled me in her arms and hugged me as I finally feeling the touch of someone mine, broke down. I held her arm, crying out loudly with my face buried in her forearms.
“ shhh. I am here “
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I sat on the bed after changing my clothes as aurora kneeled down in front of me. She held my hands in hers and squeezed them tightly.
“ Adeline “
She called my name making me look at her. I let out a deep sigh feeling my heart clenching at the thoughts but I pushed them back. Well, tried to.
“ Nothing is left between us “
I smiled at my own words, knowing it was truth.
“ well, we never had anything in the first place. I-it was all in my mind “
She quickly pulled me in a hug and I hugged back. I never thought I would be going through this. I thought this was all………… gonna be so perfect just like in those fairy tales.
A happy ending.
Well, my happy ending was stabbed with a knife and left in the darkness where no Prince Charming was gonna come.
“ what are you gonna do now? “
She looked at aurora and forced a smile.
“ live my life like I don’t exist anymore “
“ don’t do this to yourself, Adeline. Even if he was not in your fate doesn’t mean no one is. There might be someone who’d love you truly and passionately “
I shook my head. I could not even consider anyone being my man. It was al Luciano-but not anymore. No one.
“ maybe Asher. He’s a good guy and I can see how much he adores you “
“ no aurora “
“ you no Adeline. I’m not gonna let you ruin your life. I am gonna give hints to Asher and if he’s suitable, I am with him “
Asher? Asher could not be Luciano. He could not be my man because It had always been Luciano- but not anymore.
I don’t need anyone.
I will do what I need to and no one gets to interfere in my life ever again.
NEXT MORNING
I sat on the table with everyone having breakfast. The men were busy talking about their usual business while all the women listened and somewhere giving ideas too but I did not bother much.
Aurora sat next to me munching on her croissant while I stared at my coffee.
“ so are you going to the farewell party ? “
Rose threw a question at me and aurora making aurora to roll her eyes and smile shyly.
“ of course. I mean its our last party “
“ whom are you going with? “
Kiara wiggled her eyebrows, teasing us but I kept my gaze down. I wanted to avoid talking to any of them. If I opened my mouth, I was gonna come out so rude and I did not want them to get hurt by my words because words are a type of a weapon that give deep wounds.
Some wounds that don’t heal ever.
“ well, we have no thought but of course were not gonna miss “
“ you’re gonna go with boys? “
Braxton’s voice took everyone’s attention as I slowly looked up and my eyes met his merely for a second before I looked away.
“ I mean, its a party and you do need a date “
“ you’re not going to”
Aaron simply made it clear making aurora to widen her eyes in disbelief while I remained unbothered. Parties and boys? They were never my interest.
“ whyyyy? “
Aurora’s face fell as she dropped her croissant and looked at me in disbelief wanting me to say something but I stayed quiet.
“ we don’t know whom you’ll be going with and its not safe “
“ but we go to university. There are hundred of boys and- “
Aurora tried to fight and give explanation but was cut off by …… Luciano this time.
“ the background of those boys in school is checked severally for any suspicious act. The security is tight too and guards go with you but the party, I wont allow it “
Aurora clenched her fists and rolled her eyes.
“ men- “
I quickly held her hand to stop her from saying anything that could get us both in trouble. She stopped and gave me a ‘ are you serious ‘ look making me look away.
“ that’s enough and tomorrow, there is a special party hosted by me. So everyone should be prepared “
As soon as he completed his words, aurora stood up and held my hand.
“ then we will leave “
“ I will take you both “
Luciano spoke, standing up while wearing his blazer when aurora said something which literally stunned everyone with her answer.
“ No need. There’s no security with you. The guards are more safe as they keep us safe all the time “
“ aurora. Is that how you talk ? “
Her father, Francesco looked at her sternly making her push the chair back with her legs and held my hand pulling me with her.
“ there is nothing left to talk so We’re going “
As soon as we both walked out of the mansion, I looked at aurora.
“ you should not have talked like that “
“ what? Are you saying that to me!? Don’t even think I will talk nicely to him just because he’s my uncle. Adeline. You’re my best friend and he’s wrong. He doesn’t deserve the respect if he can’t earn it and for me, he lost all the respect. “
“ but aurora- “
“ and I was angry at him for not letting us go to the party. So, it was about me too. “
I looked at her and somewhere was envy of her boldness. I smiled slightly thinking if my dad had been here, this all would have been too easy for me to endure.
“ now lets go, asher wants to see you “
She winked at me making my cheeks to burn up in shame.
“ aurora ! “
“ lets party. Let’s celebrate like bad bitches. “
“ lets celebrate your heartbreak “