Flashback
" Come somewhere with me " Liam said sternly.
" What? " Lucia asked surprised, she wondered what Liam was thinking.
" Services... You owe me " Liam replied in a little harsh tone.
Lucia wondered what was going on in this man's mind. Mesmerized by his beautiful sparkling blue eyes, Lucia stared deeply at him.
" Lucia Camden? " Liam Henderson shaked her lightly bringing her back to her senses.
" What type of services are you talking about? " Lucia popped at him once she found her tongue.
" You'll see... " Liam said in a tone which implied ' I'm done talking '
' These rich brats ' Lucia said in her thoughts.
" What's the guarantee that I'll return alive?" Lucia asked a little too seriously.
On hearing Lucia's question, Kyle who stayed far from them let out a suppressed snicker, clearly he could hear them from where he stood.
Liam glared at Kyle who turned away, he shifted his gaze to Lucia who cowered under his deadly stare.
" Is that the best you could come up with...
You have five minutes I'm in my car " Liam replied in a cold voice and walked past her.
Lucia walked into the event hall and tried to find Jada Skylar, she saw Jada sitting on an exquisite sofa alone with a long face.
" Did a man break your heart? Gimme a name..." Lucia teased an exasperated Jada.
" Hey! Where were you I've been searching all around for you " Jada yelled at her.
" Stop yelling you're voice is louder than the music beside I went out for fresh air " Lucia smiled.
" Do you know how scared I was ? " Jada sighed showing a little bit of weakness.
" I'm fine " Lucia said still smiling.
" Can I have my phone back... I just remembered I have somewhere to go " Lucia lied.
" Where? " Jada asked surprised.
" A friend's... nothing to worry yourself about " Lucia faked a smile.
" Let me come with— " Jada said but was interupted by Lucia.
" Don't worry about that... You still have a lot of associates to get along with more over I don't know any one here..." Lucia gave excuses.
" But I'm here also you're more important to me let me take you... " Jada offered.
" Don't bother— " Lucia was about say before someone interrupted her.
" Sorry to interrupt but Jada I just spoke about you to some brand owners and they'll love to see you... Plan out something for the future " Lee Stone said and pulled Jada away.
' Perfect timing Lee ' Lucia said in her thoughts.
" Let Parker drive you " Jada shouted as she was being taken away by Lee.
" Don't bother I'm fine " Lucia shouted after Jada.
She waited until she could no longer see Jada Skylar before proceeding outside.
Outside, Liam impatiently waited for Lucia.
" I wonder what is holding her... " Liam said impatiently.
" Maybe she has run away... I mean your attitude is quite the chaser " Kyle said sarcastically.
" Then maybe you should go and look for her... I mean you're quite the finder " Liam retorted.
" She's coming... " Kyle said as he saw Lucia coming from afar.
" I'm here " Lucia said when she got to the car.
" Took you long enough... " Liam muttered loud enough to be heard.
" You said five... It's only been three " Lucia replied and Liam glared at her
" Get in "
Lucia opened the door to the passenger seat.
" What are you doing ? " Liam asked a little surprised.
" Getting into your car... What does it look like " Lucia retorted.
' Troublesome ' Liam said in his thoughts.
" Get into the back seat " Liam ignored her rudeness.
Lucia dismissed the thought of asking why and entered the backseat.
" I guess you do like my company " Lucia smirked.
" Don't get ahead of yourself " Liam said as he closed his eyes.
" Punk " Lucia muttered but Liam did not hear her.
The drive to the Henderson Villa was too quiet for Lucia making her sleep off.
Liam scoffed as he turned to see Lucia hibernating deeply.
" How can you boldly sleep in a stranger's car? " Liam muttered out loudly.
Kyle chuckled
" Don't you think it is right to tell her what you plan? " Kyle asked.
" She'll find out anyway " Liam snorted.
" We're almost there " Kyle sighed.
" I should wake this sleeping beast now " Liam said in a question-like manner, he stared deeply at her face.
" Are you telling me or asking yourself? " Kyle sniffled trying to curtail his laughter seeing the way Liam was staring at Lucia like a hawk staring at a dead carcass.
" Shut up " Liam shot at Kyle.
Kyle stopped in front of the Henderson Villa, Liam contemplated on how to wake the hibernating bear beside him, but as he was about to shake her, she woke up.
Convenient
" Are we there yet? " Lucia said suppressing a yawn.
" Whatever happens today... " Liam said ignoring her question.
" ... Just act along "
" What? " Lucia asked unable to process what he was saying.
" Just behave yourself... " And with that Liam was out of the car and at the door holding it open for her to step out.
Lucia looked forward and saw a beautiful woman right in front of a big mansion.
' This... I have a bad feeling about this '
" W..what type of payment is t..this " Lucia stuttered but Liam did not reply instead he held her hand tightly making Lucia shiver.
End of flashback
***
' Lord... even if it is the hearts of an ocean or better still the middle of an isolated forest or even to the BC era... Take me anywhere...anywhere at all but not here '
Lucia prayed silently.
Right now Lucia was sitting right in front of Liam, while his Mom sat adjacent to them both, Kyle sat beside Liam.
" Are you saying something? " Yvette Henderson asked Lucia as she noticed a movement in her lips.
" No... I mean yes..yes I was saying to my self how beautiful this house really is " Lucia covered up.
She avoided the look in Liam's eyes as she took a sip of champagne.
" Well feel comfortable... This mansion might as well become yours... " Yvette Henderson laughed.
And with that the liquid in Lucia's mouth came splatting on Liam's face.
Lucia covered her mouth with her palm, surprised about the new turn out of events.
" I'm so sorry " Lucia apologized and tried to clean his face with a napkin.
" Don't worry " Liam snorted and disappeared with Kyle trailing behind him, leaving Yvette Henderson and Lucia in the room.
Lucia chuckled nervously and Yvette Henderson smiled at her.
" Feel comfortable " Yvette Henderson patted Lucia's back and Lucia nodded.
Comfortable? Lucia was far from that, right now she was feeling awkward.
So awkward!