Seraphina stepped out of the house in a knee-length Off-shoulder black Ruffled Dress.
It was one of the easiest outfits that had been able to fit into the small-sized bag she carried along with her.
Sebastian was sitting idly in the car, behind the wheels.
He seemed lost in thoughts, his eyes stared into space.
He felt a shiver run down his spine as he heard the sudden gentle patter coming his way.
He abruptly turned his gaze and it fell on Seraphina.
'oh my'
His eyes lit up as he took in the sight of Seraphina.
Her long black hair gracefully fell down her back like a waterfall.
He squinted his eyes slightly as it rested on her lips.
In that moment they looked like petals to him, soft and inviting, with a natural rosy hue that added a touch of allure to her face.
'Her eyes, oh, her eyes!'
They sparkled like stars, with a depth that drew him in.
Sebastian shook his head continuously to drive the thoughts away.
He slightly cleared his throat as Seraphina got closer to the car.
"Hi," Seraphina uttered as she got into the car.
Sebastian responded with a tight-lipped smile.
He immediately started the car and turned on the AC as he felt his forehead getting sweaty.
Seraphina's heart sank at his response.
Was this how it was going to be for both of them from now on?
Awkward interactions and silent treatments?
She did this!
She ruined the friendship they had with that stupid kiss!
'stupid you'
She squeezed her eyes shut and let out a sigh as the car began to move.
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Ethan sat in the living room.
His face was buried in his palms.
His sun-kissed hair was in an utter mess and he was still on the clothes he had on yesterday.
He rubbed his face continuously and brushed a hand through his hair as he sat upright with a deep sigh.
Under his eyes were pesky dark circles and visible bags.
His face wore a heavy look like that of someone who was deeply frightened by life.
But life wasn't at fault for the decisions he made,
He was.
He did all of this on his own.
His father died because of him,
His mom is in the hospital because of him,
Seraphina, Dorcas, Serena, Gabriela!
That wasn't even all!
Was he really a monster?!
"uh," he let out a loud frustrated groan, with his hands roughly brushing through his hair.
'Joshua Sullivan, your son'
He abruptly flung up to his feet at the thought,
"Just stop thinking, you idiot!" He cursed at himself as he struggled to keep his balance,
A wave of dizziness flushed over him causing him to collapse back on the couch.
He buried his face on his palms as he felt his eyes welled up with tears.
"Are you okay?"
The tears ran down his cheeks as he looked up at Seraphina standing a few meters away from him.
The tears made his eyes blurry and it weakened his ego.
He swiftly cleaned the tears with his hands and struggled up to his feet.
He was not about to look like a helpless monster before her
"I asked if you are okay?" Seraphina asked again. She took a step forward to Ethan who was about walking out with his back turned to her.
Ethan let out a loud sigh as he slowly turned back to face her,
His appearance was agonizing.
"You look like a mess" She commented
"I am a mess"
"But then why do you care?" he fumed
Seraphina smirked as she walked closer to him,
"I don't," She uttered.
Ethan felt his legs involuntarily take a step back as Seraphina got closer to him.
He glanced at them, a look of shock on his face.
Seraphina clenched her hands into tight fists as she stood right in front of him and stared at him directly in the eyes,
"I don't give a fuck about you Ethan" she sneered
"But I would really love to see you behind bars so don't quit being a monster and a maniac just yet. Besides, it suits you.'' She added, her heart and her eyes burned with rage,
With that, she walked away.
She had only one goal, to get the marriage contract documents and leave at once.
There was no need to be stalked with him at this place anymore,
She would deal with him even from a distance,
As the daughter-in-law of the Sullivans, she had the same power as them now, especially with Edward gone.
Ethan gritted his teeth in rage as he watched her go.
...
"Gabriela?" Seraphina called slowly, with a distant look of shock on her face at the sight of Gabriela packing her stuff into a big green leather bag.
Gabriela rolled her eyes slightly as she turned to face Seraphina.
Seraphina's mouth slightly dropped open as she gazed at Gabriela.
Gabriela looked like a completely different person. She wasn't in her maid's suit or her usual casual outfit.
Gabriela wore a brown silk spaghetti strap floor-length dress and her hair tied with a big scrunchie. Her lips were painted with bright red lipstick.
"Are you going somewhere?" Seraphina queried, confused
"yea. I'm leaving" Gabriela breathed
Seraphina's eyes widened
"leaving? wha...what do you mean?"
"I'm leaving this place. I've had enough" Gabriela blurted
"What?!" Seraphina gasped out.
She glanced around, finding it hard to comprehend what was happening.
She let out a deep sigh as she brushed a hand through her hair.
'ok,' this was not something to be worked up on.
"Did something happen while I was gone?" She asked
Gabriela turned all her attention on her with her forehead creased.
"yes." she began flatly
"while you were having a good time with Sebastian at his place, I was here getting choked by your husband, it caused me to spill the secrets about my son while trying to play hero and hide your filthy secrets" She ranted,
Seraphina's eyes widened and her mouth dropped open.
"Oh my God" She gasped, with her hands akimbo, she bent her head towards the ground and squeezed her eyes shut.
Ethan!
Ethan!
Ethan!
"I'm. I'm so sorry, Gabriela" She pleaded in a wobbly tone
"save the apologises" Gabriela hissed
"I'm out"
"But what..what about fighting for you and your son and…and your brother"
"I will do that myself. I do not need your help anymore" With that, Gabriela zipped the bag and zoomed out of the room leaving a stunned Seraphina who didn't know what else to say.
why did it feel like she was losing the only two people who had her back,
It felt like a nightmare.
She snapped back to her senses and rushed out after Gabriela.
But it seemed kind of late and the scenario before her only made her heart burn with sadness and her head fuzzy with confusion.
It was Sebastian.
He held the car door open as Gabriela got in.
And there was Ethan, standing at a corner, who had his eyes fixed on them too,
Seraphina felt her legs get feeble, she swallowed hard, trying to recollect herself.
She looked up and her eyes met Ethan, he gave her a dead stare with his brows arched together,
She abruptly turned to Sebastian's car but it was gone, with just him and Gabriela in it.