The Dark Side of Fate

The Dark Side Of Fate By Karima Sa’ad Usman Chapter 73

73 In A Trance

~Tamia~

Planning the ball for the games became a bit challenging after what Sylvester told me.

As time drew near, I became a nervous wreck. I tried to hide it, but I couldn’t.

Sylvester would often figure it out, and I will pretend to snap out of it.

I was afraid that Susan would take him from me. She was his first, and he never had closure; what if his heart remembers her? I tried to be calm, but I couldn’t.

Stephanie was a bit worried; she somehow knew Sylvester had told me about the guests coming.

Four days before the event, I couldn’t hide my fear anymore. I sat on the chair in the hall, going through the table arrangement, and I looked like a wreck.

The eastern alphas and Devin had turned down the ball for reasons best known to them. 1

Linda wasn’t happy about it, but since they were going to play polo too, she would still have her day. My heart was so troubled that I felt sick and had to vomit.

I returned to sit down, and Stephanie came to speak to me.

“My dear, you need to have faith in him,” She said, knowing what troubled my soul.

I did not share the news with Avery and Linda, so they did not worry for me, but I was dying inside.

“What if he wants her back?” I said, tears almost streaming down my face, and Stephane pulled me in and held me.

“I won’t allow it,” she said, and I knew she had no power in that regard. Sylvester was lord. Was he going to make me share? What would I do? I was a mess.

“Have some tea and retire to bed. Lacy and I will handle the rest. Please try and sleep,” Stephanie said, and I was too much of a mess to argue with her. I got up and left the hall.

I returned to my room, and Sylvester was there on his computer.

I did not speak to him. I just walked to the bathroom to freshen up.

I stood under the shower for minutes, deep in thought.

“We should be strong, Tamia. We should be ready,” Kaira said, and I did not know how to feel about it. I never imagined that Susan would return, and I did not know what to do now that it was in four days.

“What if she decided to see him before the ball? Most of the participants are already arriving, Tamia. It can happen anytime,” Kaira said, and I covered my mouth to cry. 1

I heard Sylvester enter the bathroom, and I shook from the sound of his entrance which snapped me out of my thoughts. I stopped crying immediately.

He got into the shower with me and held me from behind.

He kissed my shoulder, turned me around, and then turned off the water.

did not want to look up because he would

at me,” He said, lifting my chin

This should not bother you. She isn’t even my fated, Tamia, and you are a wreck. I want to believe it is the hormones, but you need to keep it under control. I regret telling you, but I did not want you to be taken by surprise. Please, Tamia. I know your time with Leo scarred you, but I am nothing like him. I am a one–woman man, and you are my woman. Susan is my past; you are my present and future. Yes, she will want to see me and talk to me, but I promise I will not disappoint you. I won’t do anything that would make you a laughing stock. I won’t break your heart. I need you to cheer up. We have all been looking forward to this ball. Do not let Susan take away your joy, our joy. We have a lot to look forward to. Please do not let this hurt you. If you are worried about an ex–girlfriend, then I should be paranoid

placed my head against his chest, and he wrapped

beauty back,” he said, and I dug my nail

sexy way, and I looked

his lips on mine and kissed me hungrily. His kiss said it all; he was mine and

around him, eager for him to pound

the shower to

expected behaviour that he would ravage my

could feel his heart and intention with

into me, but his dark eyes let me

ball finally came, and I dressed in a cream dress to fit

their

could only imagine Linda and Avery making an effort to

couldn’t blame them. The men deserved the shock. I was counting on Leo to be civil. Devin was still not coming, so

when

to come in, and

looked young and

wondered how Maurice could treat

a jewellery box, smiled, and walked to

look beautiful, Tamia. You look like a goddess,” She said, and I thanked

put a lot of effort into the dress and make–up. The lace cream dress hugged my body and

with a halter neck and

legs, and the beautiful golden high-heeled slipper I was wearing complemented

my hair down straight and

subtle but beautiful. I was still

at me and

sure you are alright,” She said, and I nodded

intentions, but I know Sylvester will not betray you,” She said, and I

at me, so I prompted her to tell me what she had

doesn’t have good intentions?” I

orders at the entrance that no one is let in, especially her, only on the day of the

my son. I blocked her twice, and yesterday I went

She shouldn’t think she can. just walk away and come back and find him waiting for her. I did not say it nicely, either.

my daughter, Tamia, and the only woman I want with my son. I will protect you and

had a golden bracelet with diamonds and looked

yesterday,” She said, showing me hers, an exact replica,

turned to

the closet, smiling. It was clear

in his official attire. His uniform rank and adornment made him look exquisite. He packed his hair in a ponytail, and I somehow knew

was fixing the cufflinks of his

He said and kissed the tip of my nose. I

beautiful, green eyes,” he said, and I smiled