Chapter 4 ~ Not taking the Fall
ATHENA
The cool wall presses into my back, but it's nothing compared to the icy words Alex hurls at me.
We arrived too early and more people are yet to come. We always do this
because it gives us enough time to catch up as a family.
I used to love it but tonight, I wish I didn't have to come.
"You should enjoy playing the part while you still can," he says, his voice devoid of warmth. His green eyes gleam with something cruel, something calculated. Something cold. This man must not be human.
"Because the title was never yours to begin with." He goes on.
My heart clenches.
I should be used to it by now.
The sharp edges of his words, the way he wields them like knives, cutting me down without hesitation. But somehow, each one still manages to pierce deeper than the last.
I swallow past the lump in my throat, refusing to let him see how much it hurts. How much it breaks me to pieces with every word he says.
"I never wanted your damn title," I whisper the lie, my voice tight.
Alex chuckles darkly, stepping closer, his presence suffocating.
"Didn't you?" He tilts his head, mock curiosity in his expression. "Is that why you cling so desperately to this charade? Because deep down, you love pretending to be my wife?"
My nails dig into my palms. "You don't—"
But before I can finish, his lips crash against mine.
My breath falters, my mind blanking as warmth floods through me. His hands grip my waist, pulling me flush against him, and for a brief, foolish moment, I let myself believe it's real.
Tears slip down my cheeks, hot and traitorous, but I don't pull away.
I melt into him.
Because I love him. Because no matter how much he tries to break me, I'm still his.
I tilt my head, about to kiss him back-
And then, he rips himself away.
His gaze burns with disgust as he wipes his lips with the back of his hand as if my touch was something vile.
"Fix yourself," he mutters coldly, straightening his jacket.
face-my tear-streaked cheeks, my trembling
on his heel and walks
he leaves behind
stand there, my body trembling, my heart splitting
Of course.
course, it was
remaining tears, I lift my chin and smooth
Ariana catches sight of
teases. "Couldn't wait
to disturb them, Ariana!" Granny says
after seeing them in such a.... position. Let's
a blade to
that's what it
have
ever the flawless businessman, covered it
kiss to play the role of a doting
Using me. Again.
tight-lipped smile, nodding as if my world
wasn't like that," I murmur, swallowing the bitter
my words literally but I know to them, my response probably sounds like I'm just shy and that makes me want
my arm before turning
your love my baby. Love is a beautiful thing and if not for my
"Mum!" Alex, complains.
you think you came from?" She
in annoyance meanwhile my heart is still bleeding
time to steady my breathing before
air.
my God," Ariana's voice drips with fury. "Why the hell
her?" Nana questions, her voice clipped showing how displeased she
stomach knots as I
Leah.
breathtaking as always delicate features, soft
golden hair falling over her shoulders, her eyes brimming with that perfect innocence
Everyone except Alex's family.
me if that
I know what
what she
before I cause a scene," Ariana seethes, her
anger.
Let her cause
see the mess
into my skin, waiting for him to do something.
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