I SHALL HAVE YOU TO NO ONE

" Then why are you still here?!"

" Because I love her! ", His sudden outburst came off at poor Adriana. " I love her." He said again more to himself, bringing his words close to a whisper.

This is the first time those words rolled off his tongue. He had been denying it for so long that the realization of it actually being true hit him hard to the core yet he couldn't help it. He had already fallen madly in love with her.

" So much that everything I do, everything I say, everywhere I go is just because of her." He confessed to himself and his sister.

Adriana stared at him unable to muster a word. She knew it. No body did but she was able to figure it all out. His eyes said it all. The way he looks at her across the table, the way he looks at her when she's dancing with another gentleman. It was all too obvious! But yet, no one, not even Simon noticed.

" Simon." She called softly. " Why haven't you told her?" An innocent smile creased her lips. " Surely she must know."

He chuckled. " What should I say?'

" That you love her? It's as easy as that."

" She hates me Adriana." He snapped. "I know it."

" No you do-"

" I'm done having this conversation." He rose his hand stopping her from saying anymore. His jaw tightened. " Go to your room."

" But Simon what if there's a way"

" Adriana!" He glared at her. " Go to your room." His voice softened. " Please."

She sighed in retreat. " Very well then brother."