Frenemies
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Aeon
Milk girl rushed out of the room, fighting back tears and I couldn't help laughing. She is so gullible and easy to deceive. Making her frustrated really lifted my mood. I turn back to see someone standing behind me.
" And what are you doing here?" I growl, feeling displeased.
" I- sir..."
" Get lost!" I snap, watching the maid scurry out of the room.
This morning didn't start very pleasantly for me. Asides from the fact that I had a hellish night because of my ribs, Ronald called for me early. Way too early.
What he had to say didn't really make sense to me,but from the grim look on his face, I know it is very serious.
I touch my wrapped side and sigh. I need to go ask him something. The one thing we haven't talked about for years. The topic we've always avoided...
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Mira
Tears blur my vision as I run, feeling miserable. I have to leave this place. I want to be anywhere but here.
" And where are you going?"
A voice halted me in my tracks, making the hair on my back stand in defense. It's that devil.
"Go away!" I spit turning to face him but then freeze, my anger dissipating into a giddy feeling in my guts. Standing before me, is one of the most handsome men I've ever laid eyes on.
I know my face is probably flushed and it is considered rude to stare like this, but I am helpless about it. There's this force around him that keeps drawing me in.
" I was asking where you're headed. We could go together."
Gosh I can't bring myself to speak. His voice is like a siren song. He chuckled softly, reaching out to hold my hand. When his hand touches mine,a shock of electricity goes up my spine and I can barely stand.
What is this magic?
" Come. Let's go get some fresh air in my personal garden." He leans in closer, his warm breath on my neck, his hair tickling the tips of my ears. " We both know you're not allowed to go-"
The words were barely out of his mouth when something dragged him back forcefully, almost dragging me along. I stifle a scream, panic surging through me.
" Get away from my wife!" Rude guy appears from nowhere, burning with rage.
Why can't he just leave me alone? How can I possibly stay married to someone like him?
" Hah, it's you. It's been ages since we saw... Friend." The sweet guy dusted his shirt,shooting ice spears at Rude guy.
" Why didn't your brother tell me you'd be here?" Rude guy sneers back.
Wait. This two know each other? And it's obvious they're not best of friends.
" Hmph! I can go and come whenever I want. It is my home anyway,but you are just an intruder and traitor. That is what you'll always be!" The sweet guy ended his sentence growling, intense hatred in his eyes.
I can feel the tension building in the air and I'm about to sneak past when Rude guy grabs my arm.
" Come wifey, let's go."
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Aeon
I was on my way out my part of the villa, going to see Ronald when I saw Milk girl holding hands with a tall guy.
He had his back to me so I could not see his face but he moved closer to milk girl, their faces almost colliding.
I was immediately filled with rage. How dare she hold another guy's hand? She even wanted to kiss him!
I charged forward, yanking the guy by the collar away from her, ignoring the pain my sudden movements caused. I didn't know it was him until he faced me.
" Hah, it's you. It's been ages since we saw... Friend." He spoke, dusting his white shirt.
I could feel a glint of recognition flash through my eyes but I'm sure nobody else noticed.
The tall guy was Kendrick Heist, Ronald's younger brother. I have never liked him. He makes me feel just like the Elrods paint me to be. Reckless, careless, unworthy. He is perfect.
" Why didn't your brother tell me you'd be here?" I sneered, feeling angrier by the second.
" Hmph! I can go and come whenever I want. It is my home anyway,but you are just an intruder and traitor. That is what you'll always be!" Kendrick barked. I could see intense hatred in his eyes, something that has not changed through the years.
I was too angry to speak. Too vexed.
I grabbed Mira's arm, pulling her along with me.
" Come wifey, let's go."
" I'll see you around princess." Kendrick called after her and I glanced at her swiftly.
She was as red as beet, her eyes full of adoration for him.
My anger reached it's peak. My wife was crushing madly on the one guy who is just like my twin brother!
I had managed to make it to my room, burning with so much rage that my breath is hot. That punk! How dare he show up with such attitude after so many years?
I smash things randomly in my room, trying to quell my anger. I look up to see milk girl looking on with frightful eyes. My anger took another turn.
" You!" I grab her by the neck, pinning her firmly to the wall but at the same time,not strangling her.
" You're my wife, yet you dare harbour feelings for another man?" Her eyes fill up with tears as my face inches closer to hers.
" Stop please, I really didn't do anything." She whimpers, making futile struggles.
Damn! I could be a bully of sorts but I never bully girls. I've never had to. You see, before this Darken's saga, girls worshipped me.
Even now, they see me as a demigod and I enjoy it when they fling themselves at me, coming like flies to a mango but she? She behaves like the world would be better without me. And she's my wife!
I want her to grovel and beg for me just like other girls do. Not under the effects of drugs,but genuinely. I want her to need me, want me very badly but what is she doing? She's here crushing on a guy that's the exact opposite of everything I stand for!
Without thinking, I crush my lips against hers, ignoring the pain coming from my jaw, probing until I she lets me in. I find her tongue and taste the sweet nectar of her lips,my body pinning her into place. I kiss milk girl until the world dissolves around me and my anger dissipates.
When I let go of her,she is out of breath and tears have stained her cheeks.
"That's the punishment you get for flirting with another man." I say, striding to the door.
I had heard persistent knocking when we were kissing. I yank it open, my eyes growing cold when I see the person there.
" What do you want?"