Chapter 4: YOU'RE NOT SAFE WITH US
Hello Andrew?
Boss?
I want you to find out everything about Landon Evans.
On it boss! He responded as Beryl disconnected the call.
Mr Brooks? Scarlett's father called from behind.
Lockwood! He responded with a passive gaze.
Can we talk?
Sure! Follow me to my car.
Okay, he responded and followed him to his car.
"Why didn't you follow our agreement?" he asked the second they were seated inside the car.
"I would have loved to, but things are getting out of hand, the Delucas are after me," he explained hesitantly. "If it were just money, I would gladly spend my savings paying, but they want Scarlett."
I cursed, exhausted. So many things were happening right now and Scarlett looked too innocent to get involved. But it's not even her graduation yet! I cursed exhausted. "Do they know she's mine?" he questioned.
"They don't, everything has been kept private as you demanded," I replied.
"So you want her to move into my place?" he inquired.
"Yes, please," he pleaded.
"We'll have a wedding tomorrow morning, and from there, she'll move into my house," I said after pondering for a while.
"How are we going to pull it off on such short notice?" he asked with a worried frown plastered on my face.
"Just make sure she's set by morning, I'll send her gown very early," I responded.
"Oh, thank you very much! Thank you so much," I exclaimed, with a look of relief.
"It's fine," I replied, shortly.
"Are you coming?" he asked, stepping out of the car.
"No, I'll call it a night. Don't worry, some of my men will stay back, and some will be at your house when you get there," I assured him.
Okay, good night then.
Good night! Came my short response.
BERYL'S POV
I know I'm not perfect, as a matter of fact, I'm far from it, but marriage is a whole new level, I may be cruel but I don't want Scarlett to experience sadness, she's too innocent. Her eyes show it, her words say it and even her actions too. Fortunately, she's graduating from the University that way I'll think of something secure for her, knowing she's in school and not safe would be very unhealthy. I just hope this works out because the world I live in is as dark as hell.
Remembering something I dial Luke's number. And after a few rings, he picks it up.
What's up, dude?
Are you free tomorrow morning?
Seriously?? Question for question? Well, I'm not surprised. He cursed openly.
Give me an answer, will you? He barked impatiently.
Slow down devil, I'm free. So what's happening?
I need a best man, get a suit I'm getting married tomorrow morning. He said and disconnected the call.
LUKE'S POV
What the hell?!! He's getting married tomorrow morning? What in heaven's name is happening to his friend? He suddenly went from player to ruthless conservative and now marriage?? I don't get Mav anymore, it's like his demons doubled overnight. Who gets married like that? I thought with a worried frown. I just hope things don't go South when he loses his patience.
BACK AT THE HOSPITAL
SCARLET'S POV
I've been staring at the door for a while now but I haven't seen even a shadow of his where did he go? I know I just met him, but there's this attraction I have towards him, it's like a feeling I can't explain, I'm drawn to him. And he makes no effort to catch my attention. God is this even normal?? I ask myself as weird emotions stir up. As I turned away I heard the doorknob creak and I turned hoping to see him but it was just my Dad. Looking like my Dad. How funny!
Noticing my disappointed look. He asked. Are you looking for Beryl?
No! I denied lying through my teeth and looked away shyly.
Hahaha, gotcha!! He exclaimed. I knew you'd like him if you saw him. But I'm sorry to disappoint you sweetheart he already left.
Oh... Came my short reply.
Yes. He had a long day and he needed to retire.
Okay.
Sweetie? ... He called but his voice held something more.
Yes, Dad,
Can we talk?
Yes, what's wrong?
Well... He started, and my mom squeezed his shoulder to encourage him. This was a strange sight to see, my parents had never acted this way.
You'll be getting married tomorrow morning.
It felt like they dropped a bomb at it exploded. All of a sudden I felt sick... but fortunately, I didn't pass out.
Getting married? ... Tomorrow morning? Mom... Dad... What's going on? I asked feeling confused.
Sweetheart, please calm down, you know we love you right? And we'll always want the best for you. My mom coerced me.
Do you both want me gone that bad? If so why don't you just tell me why use marriage to do so? I asked tearing up. I just couldn't understand anymore, First of all, it was a husband I had never met and now the actual deal, marriage! What do they really want?
No baby, that's not true, We love you so much, and we want you around every time We wish it wasn't so soon but our hands are tied. You're not safe with us anymore, I have enemies and they are not playing fair anymore, You'll be more secure in your husband's house. Trust me, my Dad explained.
But I want to spend more time with you all. I exclaimed.
We know, ... But now isn't the time sweetheart. My mom added.
Does Dave know? I asked.
Yes, he does, and he also agrees with us.
So I was the only one left in the dark? How could you do this to me? Not even once did you try to tell me, NOT EVEN ONCE!! I said feeling left out.
It's not like that sweetheart they tried to explain but she wasn't listening.
We love you...
You don't!! I yelled in anger.
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