DARK LOVE {The Obsessed Stalker}

CHAPTER 17 THE PARTY CRISIS PART 2

  {INSIDE THE COCKTAIL PARTY}
    Lily Rose left the scene with anger reflecting on her face without minding the looks from the people. As she walked quickly, she accidentally bump into someone who she didn't expect to meet.

Lily Rose's night was already off to a bad start, her anxiety spiking as she scanned the crowded party room. That's when she saw her, her step-sister, Adrianna, smirking at her from across the room.

Their eyes locked in a tense stare-down, the tension between them palpable. Lily Rose's father, Jasper, appeared, his expression stern.

"Lily Rose, I want you to meet your little sister," he said, his voice dripping with expectation. "Adrianna, this is your your sister that I told you that came from abroad."immediately Lily Rose frowned as a thought appeared "how did he knew that I travel, when I did not tell anyone else except mother dearest"

Adrianna's eyes narrowed, her gaze raking over Lily Rose's dress. "So, you're the one who thinks she can take our family's property."

Lily Rose's heart raced as Jasper's grip on her arm tightened. "Lily Rose, I expect you to marry well and secure our family's legacy. It's your duty."

But Lily Rose was having none of it. "I won't be forced into a marriage I don't want, Father. And I certainly won't be dictated to by you or Adrianna because of a property I don't want"

How could her father do this to her? And why did Adrianna seem so determined to ruin her life?

Lily Rose stood her ground as her father and stepsister, Adrianna, lashed out at her. But her stepmom, Rachel, intervened, defending Lily Rose and putting an end to the argument.
"Will you two stop this,at once, what is the gain of doing all of that if she doesn't want any of these things"

Her father sneered scornfully and left, but Adrianna warned her before leaving"Don't even think about it, having this property will be mine"

The tension was palpable as the father and stepsister packed up to leave for the day With that, she pulled free and made a hasty exit, the bathroom her only refuge from the suffocating drama. She locked herself in a stall, her mind reeling with the pressure and manipulation.

Lily Rose's tears of frustration and anger were interrupted by a gentle knock on the bathroom door. "Lily Rose, sweetie, it's me, Linda. Your mother dearest."

Lily Rose hesitated, unsure if she was ready to face anyone, even her kind stepmother. But linda's soothing voice and gentle demeanor put her at ease.

Linda entered the bathroom, concern etched on her face. "Hey, kiddo, what's going on? You look like you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders."

Lily Rose broke down, tears streaming down her face as she poured out her heart to Linda. Her father's pressure, Adrianna's cruelty, and her own feelings of suffocation.

Linda listened attentively, offering words of comfort and support. "You don't have to do anything you don't want to, Lily Rose. Your father may think he can control everything, but he can't dictate your happiness. You deserve to make your own choices and live your own life."

Lily Rose felt a weight lift off her shoulders as Linda's kindness and understanding enveloped her. For the first time in a long time, she felt like she had an ally in her corner.

With renewed strength and determination, Lily Rose faced the party again, ready to stand up for herself and her future. Mother dearest by her side, she was no longer alone in her fight against her father's manipulation.

  Lily Rose's relief at finding an ally in her mother dearest was short-lived. As soon as linda left the bathroom, Lily Rose was alone again, her reflection in the mirror staring back at her with a mix of fear and anxiety.

And then, she saw him. A masked figure, lurking in the shadows, his eyes fixed on her with an unnerving intensity.

Lily Rose's heart raced as she froze, her mind paralyzed with fear. The figure didn't move or speak, but its presence seemed to fill the room, suffocating her.

She tried to scream, but her voice was trapped in her throat. Her legs trembled beneath her, refusing to move. The figure's gaze was like a vice, holding her captive.

Suddenly, the lights flickered, and the figure vanished into thin air. Lily Rose collapsed against the sink, gasping for breath, her mind reeling with terror.

Who was this masked stalker? And  was he haunting her every step? And could he be the one who called and sent that message to me?

  "What is happening today?!" She thought as she dashed out of the bathroom with running thoughts on her head.

As she departed , Lily Rose couldn't shake off the feeling of unease. Little did she know, another challenge awaited her. Raymond, who had been obsessively pursuing her, appeared out of nowhere, begging for her attention "Hello there lovely, care for a short dance" with a seducing wink, But Lily Rose was resolute, and with a firm tone, telling him to leave her alone and left leaving Raymond angry.

Next, she encountered Sue Ellen, her high school bully, as she wore a red dress with some gold jewelries with wine high heels who began taunting her with some female celebrities as well."what's wrong lily, are you trying to play hard to get on my finance, because if you do,I will make should that you will never be the same way again." suddenly they burst into laughter.

But Lily Rose had had enough. With a surge of confidence, she stood up to Sue Ellen" I am warning you to stop spreading rumors, you may have trouble me in the past, but not now." As Sue Ellen continued to provoke her, Lily Rose saw a bowl of juice on the table and calmly poured it over her head and walked away, leaving Sue Ellen stunned and speechless with the other celebrities, lucky for her red dress otherwise she will be ruined.

During at moment,Lily Rose felt a sense of empowerment wash over her. She realized that she didn't have to tolerate toxic behavior from anyone. With little of her mother dearest's support and her own inner strength, she was ready to face whatever came her way not even the stalker.