IT'S NOT JUST THE BILLIONS [COMPLETED]

45

Anna's P. O. V.
"I'm gonna take this in"Lincoln said, heading to the guest room, leaving both of us.

"You must be surprised to see me here"She said, taking off her sunglasses, with a little smile on her face.

"And a little shocked"I said with a little laugh.

"Lincoln told me about your friend. My condolences"she said.

Her words sound sarcastic when they're not.

"Thank you"

"How close were you both?"

"We weren't so close but we had a good friendship"

"Life is funny though"she said.

"Yeah"I said, waiting for her to say what she wants only to realize she was still standing. "Please"I said, gesturing for her to take a seat.

"Oh no. I came to talk to you"she said.

Oh boy.

"With all due respect... I really don't mean any harm but I won't tolerate you disrespecting again. That is, if you're here to do so. Telling me to leave Lincoln and insulting me. I just lost a friend and... it's really not the right time. I respect you so much. I won't want Lincoln to be mad at me... that is if you disrespect me..."

"I'm sorry for how I treated you"she cut me off, clearing her throat and looking away.

Did I hear that correctly?

"I'm s-sorry?"I stuttered, shocked at what I heard.

"You never deserved that. I thought you were a street thief"she said, looking at me.

"I'm offended?"

"I'm sorry for judging you before getting to know who you are"

"Before getting to know who I am?"I asked, confused.

"You're pretty much huge in the industry. I care nothing about that..."

Of course.

"But..."she paused. "You're a survivor"

"I'm really confused"

"I was sexually abused also. Raped. Once" she said, taking me aback. "I watched what you said on Moon's show..."

"I didn't want anyone to know that"I interrupted.

"I know"she said. "I've never told anyone also. Except Lincoln... few hours ago"she paused.

"I'm a little confused. You heard my story, you feel bad for me and now you like me because I've been sexually abused just like you... just that... mine took years?"

"I know your intentions and love towards Lincoln is genuine but I've never really liked you. I know Lincoln's in love with you and you always seem to help him and be there for him and that's the kind of woman I want for my son. He loves you and I've seen that you love him too. I saw your genuineness on T. V... I've always seen how genuine you are but I always close my eyes from looking at that because..."she paused.

"I'm not exactly like you"I completed.

"My bad"she looked away.

She really is proud.

"I'm not against you and I will never be"she paused. "I'm happy you're with my grandchild inside you and I'm happy you always make Lincoln happy. It's been rough for both you"she paused, putting on her sunglasses.

"I like you"she said. "You can come over to the mansion to talk about you and what you do next week. What do you say?"

"It's a lot to process you saying this"I breathed out. "You've never liked me"

"I'm doing this for Lincoln. He's a stubborn head and I know he has the right person for him"she gave a wry smile. "Let me know when you're gonna be free so we can have a proper conversation"she said, heading out, closing the door.

I got the door opened, watching her get in the car. She looked at me with a small smile before slamming the door.

I think I'm dreaming.

"Well that went well"I heard Lincoln say, coming out of the guest room. I closed the door watching him walk to the couch.

"She was kind of nice to me?"

"It's not her thing so you're special"he said, taking the remote.

"Is my rape story a blessing or a curse?"I sarcastically asked, sitting beside him. "I hate that everyone knows. Everyone's gonna be like oh she was raped by her dad. She was depressed..."

"And yet she's the strongest, most beautiful and down to earth woman I know"He interrupted, looking at me. "I love her and I'd do anything for her"he said.

I smiled a little, watching him cup my cheeks.

"I wanna eat you"he said, planting a kiss on my lips. I pulled away with a small smile, "I know I know"He said, knowing what I was gonna say.

We're in Courtney's house. Her boyfriend just died. It's wrong.

Courtney's P. O. V.
"It's gonna be okay" Isabelle said, sitting on the chair in front of my window.

"You say that like you don't even believe it"I said with a sniff.

I was surprised to see her in my house. She hugged me so tight while I cried. She didn't even shed tears. She was trying to be strong.

"But eventually it will be okay"She said. "Leo loved you"she paused, looking out the window. "So much"she looked at me. I felt terrible after hearing those words. "He said you both were having issues. He was going to explain why he was distant"she paused. "He wanted to surprise you"

"What surprise?"I sniffed, sitting upright.

"He got a promotion. He was ready to move to a better place with you. That's if you wanted to go. I've never seen my brother talk about a girl the way he spoke about you. He didn't even talk about his ex that way. He's been busy at work, they promoted him, he was going to tell you but he said you flared up thinking he doesn't love you anymore"

"Why didn't he just tell me anyway?!"I cried.

"Because he had a surprise"she said, a tear slipping down her left eye.

"He was going to tell you but you pushed him away. You didn't wanna listen to what he wanted to say. He told me"she paused. "I won't blame you for your actions. I'd be mad at my man too but... now my brother's gone because a truck hit him while driving"she chuckled, sadly.

"I keep remembering the last time I saw his face"I sniffed, looking at her. "And it hurts even more"I cried.

"Hey"she said, walking towards me, getting on my bed and pulling me in for a hug.

"I want him back"I whispered, crying,

"I want him back too"I cried. "My brother didn't deserve death"

"I loved him so much"

"I know"she said, crying too.

I love him.

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