SHADOW
SEDUCTION
WRITTEN BY : NOEL INNOCENT
CHAPTER FIVE: A Warning Given
As Lacey stepped out, the
door closed shut behind her, leaving me alone
with Edwin. Accusations filled the air, and his
rage was palpable.
“Did what?” I furrowed my brows. “What exactly
are you accusing me of?”
“ki||ing Gavin!” Edwin growled. “And then
sending those same thugs to ki|| me.”
“Hmm.” I moved closer, anger rising. “Edwin, if I
wanted you dead, trust me—you would be.”
“You’re unbelievable,” he snarled. “I am your
brother!”
“What’s your relationship with Lacey?” I
changed the topic, hands curled into fists. “Why
do her eyes light up when she sees you?”
He shrugged. “I have no idea. We haven’t talked
for years. I’m sure she still loves me, a needy
child always looking for me.”
“What do you mean?”
“Do not turn this on me!” he growled, and I
exhaled, growing tired of the situation. “Fine,” he
relented. “We dated.”
“Hmm.” I noticed how he seemed disgusted
talking about it.
“I didn’t even reply to any of her letters, and she
is still head over heels in love?” Watching him
lay back on the bed, my face remained
emotionless. “She’s stupid. It’s clear I don’t give
a flying f-__-k about what happens to her.”
“Are you sure?” My question made him sit right
back up.
“Of course.”
“From now on, stay away from her.”
“Don’t tell me you like her?” His voice filled with
shock. “Unbelievable.”
“Did you sleep with her?” I asked, holding the
door. Receiving no reply, I turned and looked at
him. “Did you f-__-k her?”
“Of course not,” he growled. “She kept saying
she wanted to wait until marriage, and then
Gavin did that to her. It was obviously her first
time.” Hearing that made me frown; regret filled
my heart. ki||ing Gavin was a simple
punishment; I should have dealt with him
myself.
“Diana has returned,” I mumbled. “Make sure
you call her.”
“Why would I do that?” he frowned.”I called you
here for a warning. If you try $h|t like this again,”
our eyes remained fixed on each other, “I will
make sure Lacey is mine. Trust me; she will
gladly run into these arms.”
“Try it, Edwin,” I smiled. “I dare you.”
After that, I walked out of the room, shut the
door, and Lacey immediately stood up, looking
worried.
“Is he okay?”
“Let’s go.” Holding her hand, I had to literally
drag her out of the hospital. Her words about
visiting Edwin fell on deaf ears. She wasn’t
meeting him again until I was sure she only
thought of me.
Putting her in the car, I shut the door and started
the engine. “You can’t do that!” she yelled. “I’m
not something you can push around.” I decided
not to reply, just listening to her words.
“Why won’t you let me see him?” I heard her
sniff, indicating she was crying. Still, I refused to
look at her. “Do you know how long I’ve waited
to see him? Do you have any idea how long I’ve.
..” Stopping the car, she fell silent in shock, and I
looked at her.
“This should be the last time you talk about him
right to my face.” My blood was boiling. “Are
you f-__-king blind? He doesn’t give a flying f-__-k
about you.”
“You’re lying.”
“What?” I muttered, turning around to face her
completely. “Why would I lie to you?”
She turned and groaned at my face. “Because
you want to marry me.” Staring at her, I could
see how madly in love she was with Edwin, but
why? What did he even do for her?
“Don’t be stupid.” I turned around when the
traffic light turned green. “If he cared for you, he
wouldn’t have believed Gavin over you.”
“How did you…?”
“How did I know?” I chuckled. “It’s all over the
internet.” Silence engulfed us throughout the
rest of the road, her steady breathing indicating
that she was no longer crying.
“Where are we going?” she asked.
“Restaurant.” My reply was short.
“I’m not hungry.”
“I am.” Parking the car, we went into the
restaurant. A reservation had been made in one
of the VIP rooms. Stepping in, I shut the door,
leaving just the two of us. I watched how she
moved closer and sat down.
Sitting down, I glared at
Arthur. He should be the one angry; he stole my
excitement about seeing Edwin. How could he?
“Your order.” Five waiters walked in with
different varieties of food, dropped it on the
table, and left.
“I had no idea what you like, so I ordered
everything.”
“That’s fine,” I mumbled. “This will be my treat. I
will pay.”
He furrowed his brows. “Are you sure?”
“Of course.” Looking at the food, I didn’t hesitate
to eat. If I ate a little more like a man, he might
lose interest. The truth be told, I was really
hungry. My gaze moved to him, and I noticed he
was just leaning on his chair, watching me.
“Are you okay?” I mumbled. “You aren’t eating.”
“I know.”
That made me frown. “You told me you were
hungry.”
“I am.”
“Then eat.” Stating the obvious, I watched a
smile creep into his face. Surprisingly, that
made me frown—not a pleasant surprise.
“Feed me if you’re so worried.”
“Don’t eat then. It’s not like I will feel better
whether you eat or not.” Forgetting about him, I
continued to eat: shrimp, chicken, pork, noodles,
rice—everything was there.
“Live with me.” His words made me choke on
the food; he hurriedly handed me a bottle of
water while I slowly drank it. “I mean it.”
“What are you saying?”
“Pack your load and move in with me.”
“Why would I do that?” Looking at him
confused, he just smiled.
“I want you to.”
“You have to be joking.”
He shook his head. “I’m not. I want you to be the
first person I wake up and see every day.”
Looking at him, I couldn’t tell if he was serious
or not.
“Do you perhaps…” I leaned close. “Love me?”
“No.” He stated, not even looking bothered.
“Everything about you keeps seducing me.”
“Excuse me?”
“I don’t love you, Lacey.” He grinned. “More like
lust.”
“Wow.” Folding my hands, he furrowed his
brows.
“I thought girls love honest men.”
“They do.”
“Then be grateful I’m one.” He finally took a
spoonful of his rice. “So what’s your answer?
Will you live with me?”
“No.” I stood to my feet. “I won’t be sleeping with
you either.”
“I doubt that.” He replied when I moved close to
the door. Turning around, I gasped when he
pinned me to the door. “I’m not a patient man,
Lacey. I do know I will have you in my bed one
of these days. They did say the patient dog eats
the fattest bone.” He leaned close and
whispered, “But you see, I’m not a dog, nor am I
patient. Prepare yourself; you will be coming to
my apartment tomorrow.” After that, he stepped
back, and I looked at him.
No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn’t catch
my breath. “I thought you were leaving?” He
furrowed his brows, and I cleared my throat.
“What about the bill? You said you would pay.”
“I will when I get out.” After that, I rushed out of
the VIP room, towards the cashier. “The bill.”
Collecting it, I gasped at the moment. “Five
million?” I looked at him. “For food?” Everyone
in the restaurant turned to look at me. I had to
apologize, then my gaze back to the cashier.
“He will be paying.” I pointed to the room where
Arthur was. “Excuse me.” Successfully leaving
that place, I called a taxi. Picking up my phone, I
texted him. *I WILL PAY FOR OUR NEXT MEAL*.
The message was short, and before two
minutes, I happened to get a reply.
*TOMORROW BY SIX, HAVE BREAKFAST WITH
ME.*
*NO.*
*FEISTY, I LOVE IT.*
I smiled at his last message before looking
outside the window at the hospital building. I
had no intention of going home. I needed to see
Edwin. I just had to.
Getting off it, I moved into the hospital, straight
to Edwin’s room, knocked twice. “Come in.” After
that, I try to catch my breath stepped in, shut the
door, and looked at the shocked expression on
his face.
“Lacey?” He muttered, looking surprised.
TBC
Is lacey doing the right thing?
What do you think Arthur will do to get her into
living with him?
Do Edwin really h@ťě lacey, if he did…why date
her?
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