His Lethal Love by Monika Singh (short story to read txt) 📗

Chapter 28

Past

Camille

“What?!” Rika shouted angrily as she was watching me with wide eyes. “You’ve got to be kidding me?” She let out an empty laugh while clenching her jaw tightly like it was about to break. “Camille, tell me you’re lying. Please, dear, tell me…” she shook me by the shoulders and her expression seemed like she was about to cry. 

I lowered my eyes, looking at my fidgeting fingers as anxiety was gripping me deep inside. I didn’t understand what to say and how to explain it to her. She had always seen me as strong and feisty, but that day I was breaking apart. Samuel was doing a good job of tearing my soul limb from limb.  

"Speak out, bitch!" Rika yelled, making me stare at her thunderous expression. She was furious at me. 

“I don’t know… it just happened. I never thought that he would make my intimate videos.” I mumbled, my throat constricted due to heaviness in my chest. 

“How could that motherfucker do this?” She roared, her face turned completely red. “I’ll kill that fucker.” 

“I’m here for your help, Rika. I don’t want you to mess this situation up even more.” 

“Well, I’m gonna give that bastard a taste of his own medicine.” 

“Rika, please try to understand I don’t want you to get into the mess I’m in today.” 

“So you think you’ll endure all these shits all alone without even letting me know? How could you do this, Cami?” She rushed out an exasperated breath before speaking out, “get rid of his bastard.” 

“His bastard?” I whispered.

“The baby in your womb. Get rid of this fucking shit!” 

Without thinking twice, I smacked her face, causing her to pause in shock as she placed her hand on her red cheek. Her jaw dropped and her eyes grew wide, focusing on me. “Don’t you dare to call it shit?” My voice broke as tears gathered in my eyes. “I thought you would help me and get me out of this situation, but..." I shook my head in frustration and grabbed my bag before storming out of the room. 

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I was sitting alone next to the pool when I heard the footsteps of someone. Twisting my head, I found Scott standing behind me, watching me with a soft expression. 

“You’ll catch a cold if you sit like that the entire night,” he said while walking toward me 

“Leave me alone.” I snapped, without looking at him. “I want to be alone for a while.” 

“For heaven’s sake, you’ve been alone almost the entire week, Cam. What’s the matter with you? Rika asked me about you and she talked about fighting between you and Samuel.” 

I shot my eyes at him as I blurted, “what exactly did she tell you?” 

“Nothing, just want to see you. You’ve missed school the whole week.” 

“I’ve been handling my father’s business for a week,” I said roughly. 

“Yeah, I know, but still you need to focus on your studies first.” 

“Don’t be my daddy and get the hell out of here.” 

“I have a shoulder.” He grinned while sitting next to me, despite my warning. “Lash out at me all you want, but I won’t leave you alone because you have been alone enough.” 

Defeated, I looked at the pool, ignoring his sweet words. I knew this all was temporary and would come to an end one day. Scott was not made for me, but all girls were made for him. No matter how angry I was, I couldn’t hate him. Sometimes I felt like I should confess to him how much I love him, but I was scared it would destroy our relationship. 

Whatever was between us, I wanted it to continue. I didn’t want it to end. 

“Scott, don’t be good now when you have never been,” I mumbled, pressing my knees against my chest. 

“You’ve never given me a chance to show my best.” He whispered while dipping his legs into the water. “You have never been good to me either; you have always been cruel." 

I didn't respond to his statement because he was right. I did what my mother wanted me to do with him. I was regretting every moment of that. The silence between us made me feel uncomfortable, so I said, "I don't know what to do!".! My life is devastating in front of my eyes and I’m helpless.” 

“What are you talking about?” he asked me with confusion.  

I sighed heavily, looking at him. “I’m confused whether I should keep this baby or not. I haven’t told my father about my pregnancy yet, nor have I intended to. It will only cause more damage to our lives. I don’t want to lose what my dad and I have. Anyway, dad hasn’t liked me since the day I was born. He resents me because mom chose me over him.”  

“Maybe this small human will return your family's happiness.” He smiled. “I know my brother doesn’t want this baby because he hates children, unlike me. I won’t suggest you get rid of this innocent life, but the decision is yours, Cam. You are gonna do what is right for you and you’re old enough to make your own decisions.” 

“I’m missing her badly.” I broke into tears. “If she were there, I would not have to endure all this.” 

Scott pulled me into a bear hug before soothing my back gently. “I wish I could bear this baby.” 

I broke into laughter. “Men can’t get pregnant, idiot.” 

He chuckled and said nothing. 

We stayed like this for a few minutes before my phone rang out. Terror gripped my chest when I saw Samuel’s number on the screen. Standing upright, I quickly shut the phone and put it away.  

“Who is this?” Scott asked, frowning at my odd behavior. 

“Dad’s client.” I lied with a swallow. 

“Why didn’t you pick up his call?” 

“I don’t feel like it.” 

“Okay. Let him know you are busy, then.” 

“Hmm…” I mumbled before grabbing the phone and texting Samuel. 

“You take me in if you want.” 

“That’s so sweet of you, but first you need to learn how to talk properly.” 

“You mean I don’t know how to talk?” His brows snapped together as he was scowling at me, which made me laugh. 

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