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Chapter 18 - The Fallout

Sebastian got home, as he made his way to his room, Kim was on the bed, with her legs crossed sipping her red wine 

Kim: Sebastian the better you let her go the best. We are getting married in a month form now 

Sebastian: Why did you come 

Kim: ( she gave a cold laugh ) I found out on the news. I saw my fiancee holding another woman in his hand and the way he looked at her was that original, so I did a little investigation 

Sebastian's expression darkens as he listens to Kim's words, his anger rising at the mention of Sofia.

Sebastian: What investigation ( he snaps, his tone icy ).

Kim smirks, her eyes glittering with malice. 

Kim: I spoke to some people who were there that day. They told me all about the kiss, the way she looked at you. It's quite the scandal, isn't it?

Sebastian's jaw clenches, his fists balling at his sides. 

Sebastian: What do you want from me, Kim? I'm with you, aren't I?

Kim rises from the bed, her body silhouetted against the light filtering in through the window. She takes a step towards Sebastian, her movements slow and deliberate, like a predator circling its prey.

Kim: What I want, Sebastian, is for you to forget about her, ( she says, her voice low and dangerous ). I want you to make me your priority. I want to be the only woman in your life.

Sebastian looks away, his face a mask of conflict. 

Sebastian: You know I can't do that, Kim. I have a business to run, and a life to live.

Kim: ( she laughs ) Or a lover to reconcile with

Kim's words cut through Sebastian like a knife, her laughter a mocking echo in the silence that follows.

Sebastian: You're being unreasonable, ( he says, his voice tight with frustration ). This is my life, my decision.

Kim takes a step closer, her hand reaching out to touch his face, her fingers tracing the line of his jaw. 

Kim: Is it really your decision, Sebastian? ( she whispers, her voice a seductive purr ). Or are you just scared of what she'll do to you if you break her heart? Is this the reason you never wanted me to visit you in this country or move here 

Kim's words hang heavy in the air, the weight of her insinuations a palpable presence in the room.

Sebastian's eyes narrow, his anger spiking at her implications. 

Sebastian: Do you think I'm afraid of Sofia? You think I'm some kind of coward?

Kim smiles, the expression twisting her features into something cold and calculating. 

Kim: I think you're afraid of what she represents, Sebastian. You're afraid of the truth.

Sebastian's jaw clenches, his hands tightening into fists at his sides. 

Sebastian: What truth? That I love her?

Kim's smile widens, her eyes gleaming with satisfaction as she takes a step back. 

Kim: Precisely. You can pretend all you want, but you and I both know that your heart belongs to Sofia. You're just too weak to admit it.

Sebastian's chest heaves with each breath, his anger threatening to spill over. 

Sebastian: I'm not weak. I made a decision, and I'm sticking to it.

Kim's laugh is sharp and bitter. 

Kim: A decision made out of fear and obligation. How romantic

She continues 

Kim: you asked for my hand in marriage and my father agreed, now you don't want to go through with it

Sebastian: We had a fallout and I never thought I would get back with you then I met Sofia it happened so fast. Kim am sorry but this not going to work 

Kim: I don't care. My parents never had a lovely marriage, and neither do I think I will 

Sebastian's face contorted with anger, his hands clenched into fists at his sides. 

Sebastian: So that's it, then? You'll trap me in an unhappy marriage just to save face? Is that what you really want?

Kim's expression remains unreadable, her eyes fixed on Sebastian with a chilling intensity. 

Kim: What I want is irrelevant. My parents have a reputation to uphold, and you will not ruin that for me.

Sebastian takes a step forward, his voice low and dangerous. 

Sebastian: You can't force me into this, Kim. I won't be a part of it.

Kim: force, no ( she shakes her head ) No Sebastian you don't have a choice either you agree to it or your beloved sofia life will be on the line 

Sebastian's breath catches in his throat, his blood turning to ice as Kim's words sink in. He takes a step back, his eyes wide with horror as the truth dawns on him.

Sebastian: What do you mean, her life will be on the line? ( he demands, his voice a ragged whisper ).

Kim smiles, her expression cold and calculating. 

Kim: Let's just say that my family has ways of dealing with problems. Sofia would be wise to disappear before they find her.

Sebastian's hands tremble, his heart pounding in his chest.

Sebastian: You wouldn't dare...

Without warning, Sebastian lunges forward, his hands closing around Kim's throat as he presses her back against the wall.

Sebastian: You leave Sofia out of this, ( he growls, his voice harsh and threatening ). I won't let you hurt her.

Kim struggles in his grip, her face turning red as she gasps for air. 

Kim: Let go of me, you monster! ( she rasps, her eyes wide with fear ).

Sebastian tightens his grip, his face twisted in rage.

Sebastian: You're the monster, Kim.

Sebastian releases his grip, allowing Kim to crumple to the floor, gasping for breath. She coughs and sputters, her eyes darting from side to side as she tries to regain her composure.

Sebastian towers over her, his expression is hard and unforgiving. 

Sebastian: You're playing a dangerous game, Kim, ( he says, his voice icy ). And you will not win.

Kim glares up at him, her eyes flashing with anger. 

Kim: Don't you threaten me, Sebastian. You'll regret it.

Sebastian turned and left