Forsaken

Chapter 7

"Lucas you better make sure Melanie enjoys".Mrs.William placed a kiss on his forehead.

"Yes mother".He replied plainly."And Melanie you make sure he doesn't bring you home early".

Melanie placed a hand over her mouth and giggled."I will make sure he doesn't".She assured.

"Take her to as many places as possible".Mrs.William said,turning to Lucas.He rolled his eyes and walked outside.

"You go as well honey or he might leave you".Melanie hugged her and followed her fiance out.

He was standing by the passenger's door.When she got closer he opened it for her."Thank you".She blushed at his gentlemen gesture.He frowned when she didn't sit inside amd kept glancing at him.

"What?".He asked."I..um..need help".She felt her face heating due to embarassment.At first she didn't like taking people's help.

She hated the fact that she had to rely on people when she had to move or use the toilet.As time passed by,she understood it was her fate and she has to accept it.

"Ofcourse".He wrapped his arm around her waist so she won't fall and grabbed her crutches,leaning them against the car.

Melanie inhaled the cinnamon scent of his cologne as her body was pressed against his.She looked down at his hand around her waist and she felt her heart pound against her chest.

She has never been this close to someone.Everyone avoided her in school even before her accident since she had a poor background.This feeling was new and she was enjoying it very much.

He took her hand and carefully made her sit inside.He placed them in the backseat then went to sit in the driver's.

Melanie shifted uncomfotably as she fixed her dress."Buckle up".He suddenly spoke.

"Huh?".

"I said buckle up".He repeated a little annoyed.

She immediately pulled the belt but it won't reach to the lock.She tried again but it went back in.She noticed the car had not started yet and Lucas was staring at her.

"He probably thinks I am weird".She always had her Uncle put on her seatbelt.She thought it would be embarassing to ask Lucas to do it.He already helped her sit inside.

"Tch".He reached across her,taking the belt from her and and buckling her up."Sorry".She began fidgeting with her fingers.She felt like a baby being take cared of everything.

The ride was silent.No one daring to say anything.Melanie wanted to say something but when she opened her mouth to say,they would get caught up in her throat.

Melanie mentally thanked that she was saved from this awkwardness when they soon arrived.He helped her out and walked in as she trailed behind him.

"May I help you?".A red-headed guy came as soon as they entered."Lucas Williams".

"Yes sir.You have reservation".Red-head said."This way".He motioned with his arm to follow.

"He reserved a table for us?".She smiled at the thought.She felt kind of special but soon her smile faded when she realised it's probably what they always do when they come to eat."They are billionaires afterall".She shook her head to get rid of the thoughts and walked towards the table.

"Need help?".Lucas asked sitting down."No.I am good".She held the table and sat down as well and then placed the crutches beside her.

"What do you want?".He handed her the menu."I will have what you are having".She blurted.He raised an eyebrow at her."I have not been here so I don't know".She added,mumbling.

Now they both sat across each other in uncomfortable silence as they waited for their food to arrive.

Melanie glanced at him who was immersed in his cell phone."Just ask".She opened her mouth but closed it right after.She wanted to ask him what he likes."He is going to be your husband soon".She mentally scolded herself and took a deep breathe

"Would you like to-".Her breathe hitched when he looked up from his phone."Like to what?".He asked with a confused face.

Her mind suddenly felt blank and she lost all her courage to speak.

When she didn't reply,he placed his phone down and placed his hand on the table."Would I like to what?".He asked again.

"I.I was thinking if you would like to ask twenty questions".He kept quiet just looking at her like he was trying study her."To get to know each other".She added.

He nodded and looked to see if their food was coming."You go first".He said.

"He agreed".She smiled."What is your favorite color?"

"Red".He replied quickly.

"Mine too".She chimed but he ignored her.

"My turn".He said at which she nodded.

"Are you stupid?".Her eyes shot up to his.

"What?".

"You heard me".He sat back and gave her a blank look.

"I..I am not stupid".She replied angrily.How could he call her stupid when he doesn't even know her? She was trying to be nice and he just took advantage of it.

"Ofcourse not".He sighed."You are naive or an idiot".

"What do you mean?".Her voice cracked as she swallowed the lump forming in her throat.She wasn't going to cry infront of him.

"Did you really think I would want to know you? No! I am being forced in this stupid marriage.I have no interest in you.I am only doing this for my Parents.You should be grateful I took you to this dinner".He let out a bitter laugh.

"Let me get one thing straight Melanie".He leaned closer."Never fall for me because I will never fall for you.

I will never love someone like you".

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