" Why do you come here every single day?" She traced the eyeliner across her lower eye lid.
Louis watched from the wall he was leaning on. She had her back to him. She was before a dressing mirror. She was indeed beautiful.
" I come for you. "
She froze for a second. He'd been coming for the past two weeks. She knew he wasnt a bad person, he was a sweet guy. But she also knew that they had no possible future together.
" Please. Don't waste anymore time on me. I can't leave this hell. " It was her sad truth and she'd accepted it long before. " I belong here. "
" My parents brought me here. They said they'd come back for me. They never did. " Her voice broke. " They sold me. They ruined me...my life...I..."
She was choking back the emotion but she was failing. Her eyes wetted and she didn't dare to look in the mirror because she was sure Louis was looking at her with pity. She hated pity.
" Roop. " He hugged her from behind. His lips pressed her neck with gentle kisses.
" I don't deserve your care. Im filthy. I've done horrible things. I've been treated like trash. I...I'm repulsive. "
" No...you're not. You're beautiful. " He held her tighter.
" I am. I'm beautiful. That's why I'm here right? That's why you're here too , right ? " She began to sob. " That's all everyone wants. A taste of beauty. And I've been tasted countless times. "
Louis turned her seat so she could face him. He squatted so he couldn't look at her directly. " Don't say that. You didn't deserve what was done to you. It wasn't your fault and i promise , I'll get you out of here. "
He kissed the back of her hands. " I'll show you how beautiful the world can be. How much you deserve to love and be loved. "
" Louis , just leave me be. I'll only ruin your life as well. " She cupped his face and leaned in to kiss his forehead.
" Not there. " He lifted her chin and kissed her red lips . " Here. "
" Louis- "
" I spoke to Dwayne. He said he'd let you go. Just give me some time. I promise , I'll get you out. "
She bit her inner lip to stop the tears. Why was he doing so much for her? Was he just naive or did he really have feelings.
" Why are you helping me ?"
" Because your worth it. Because I..." He stopped himself. He didn't want to make her feel awkward by telling her that he'd started to feel for her. He liked her. He looked at those beautiful eyes. He was wrong , he loved her .
She could understand what he wanted to say. He didnt have to say anything else.
" Thank you. "
" Thank you for coming. " Ruth smiled at Derrick. They were in the hospital. She moved to place her hand on his but he moved it away.
" Im here because you're Alec's sister and because I'm a good person. " He smiled.
" Don't hold grudges, okay? I said I'm sorry. " She pleaded.
" If I hadn't forgiven you already, I wouldn't be here in the first place. "
" Ruth Reinster?" The doctor called for her and interrupted their mild argument.
" Do you want to come in with me? " She held his hand this time before he could pull away. " I'm scared. "
He didn't say anything. He just walked ahead of her.
" Please be seated. " Doctor Hoffman held some papers in his hands as he spoke. " Yes , we did some tests and came to the conclusion that you are pregnant. Congratulations! You are going to be parents!"
The room was dead quiet. Doctor Hoffman seemed to be more excited than the pair before him.
Derrick laughed and rose from his seat. He shook the doctor's hand before leaving. Ruth just sat there , shocked.
" Miss..."
She blinked a few times before running out. " Oh my...what the hell! This can't be real!" She rolled down a wall and folded in a fetal like position. She didn't care whether people were watching or not.
Derrick got out of the elevator. He was coming back for Ruth. He was stupid. He didn't want to be there but his heart wouldn't let him leave. He saw her on the floor and he came and sat next to her.
" I didn't mean for this to happen. " She breathed in between her sobs. " What am I going to do?"
Derrick didn't know what to say. He just patted her head. She cried even louder and he pulled her in and hugged her. She was trembling.
" I'm screwed..."
" It's his , right?" Derrick didn't know why he was asking . He already knew the answer. She only cried louder when he asked. " Let's call him . Now!"
" Don't! " She held him tight. " What if he doesn't accept it? What if-"
" He has to. It's his. " Derrick's fist clenched. " You're his. "