“-I’ll be very rough if I force you.”
Upon hearing it, my every tranquility broke. The inexplicable apprehension and the appall of his words broke me.
“You don’t know me yet. What can I do just to open your mouth.” He snarled.
I was powerless before him, my legs became weak. My mind was numb, my soul wanted to give up on me.
“T-Tyler…” Overwhelmed by emotions, I managed to produce a vague sound.
“Please… respect my secrets like I respect yours.”
“Hmm? Mine? What are my secrets huh?” He murmured.
He pressed his chest against my back, snuggling to my neck, brushing his lips over my skin as goosebumps formed all over my skin.
I let out a shallow breath when he scowled in a husky voice, “Tell me!”
“What is your relation with the Dark Lord?” I asked quickly, breathlessly, frightened to know something unbearable.
“With him? He let out a suppressed laugh which is beyond my ability to withstand.
“Why do you have any bond with him in the first place?”
I lowered my gaze, my heart was beating rapidly, I was submerged in dread and his pernicious presence.
“He is my friend. Now, it's your turn.” He said in a low tone.
I closed my eyes, letting a tear of defeat roll down my cheek, knowing there’s no escape, he’ll force it out.
“Speak.” He ordered in a dire voice.
I shut my eyes and shouted, “ELMER TOLD ME TO DO THIS!”
His eyes widened for a second when he heard it.
He let go of me and took a step back, looking at me with a mystifying gaze. I broke into loud sobs, turning to him.
“My father made me do this…” I cried, looking down. Afraid what he will think.
He narrowed his eyes on me. The only sentence escaped his lips was.
“You are so.. disgusting, Candice.”
I looked at him in disbelief.
“You are putting blame on your father for your deeds.”
He said, looking at me with utter revolt which is beyond my understanding.
‘Why is he not believing me when I am speaking the truth?’
“It’s the truth.” I whispered.
“No. It’s not.”
“Believe me..” I took a step closer but he put his hand in the middle and stopped me.
“Don’t you dare, Candice.”
“Why are you not believing me?” I asked, disheartened.
”Because your father told me about this and said you’ll blame him.”
“What the-
“He told me not to ask you anything and you did exactly what he told me… You lied and lied.” He said, disappointed.
I couldn’t believe what my ears were hearing, Elmer cleared himself all this time.
He played on the safe side and brought the ravage upon me.
“How could you, Candice?”
I couldn’t speak, I lost my ability to think. How could he do this to me..?
Before I could say something in my defense he gave me a look of repugnance and shook his head.
“You broke my pride, Candice.” He said sadly and left.
…I left the world and came to your streets, knowing it has nothing but misery for me.
But I never knew you were the same as the world…
Tyler POV:-
“I can’t believe what Mr Whale said was true. She actually put blame on him. She did exactly what he told me.” I mutter, telling Christian who couldn’t believe it.
“How could this happen? I trusted Candice, who can break my trust?” I asked, finishing my drink in one go.
“She must have a reason.” He shrugged.
“Why did she lie to me? What was such a crisis that she couldn’t tell me what happened and lied to me?” I asked, pulling my hair in frustration.
The more I think about it, the more I am submerged in despair.
“My heart hurts to think I was betrayed again. Why does this happen to me?” I hissed, tightening my grip on the glass.
If I am trying to change and give myself a chance then why is everything in this world trying to push me away from my tranquility and take me to the depth of devastation?
“Talk to her first, Man. What if it’s not what you think?”
Why am I losing what I have gained after so much struggle?
“I know Candice is faithful with me and can never cheat on me then why could be the possible reason for her to do this?” I breathed out.
Turning to him, “Why are things becoming so complicated?” I asked.
“Maybe you should open up to her so she will as well.”
“She will leave me to know I am not Dark Lord’s friend but Dark Lord himself!” I raised my voice, cursing under my breath.
“Just give yourself some time and control your rage. This anger of yours will ravage your bond.” Christian said, trying to make me understand.
Utterly frustrated by the dilemma I am struck between.
“I don’t know what I should do, Man..” I breathed out, lowering my head in dejection.
“Whether I should trust Candice who lied or Mr Whale who told me about everything beforehand and exactly what he said happened.”
“But if I think about it, why would Mr Whale blackmail her own daughter for money? I know he is bad but can’t be this bad.” Christian mumbled, holding his chin.
“ It’s ridiculous, I know Mr Whale is not her biological Father but that doesn’t mean he’ll do this to his daughter.” I reasoned, rubbing my temples.
The more I tried to divert my mind the more I failed to do so.
My anger always overcomes me and I lose my ability to think straight. I am trying to control my fury but to no avail, it always gets the best of me.
And after reaching no result after talking with Christian, I returned home.
At midnight, I came back to our room and saw Candice leaning on the wall, her face covered in her knees.
There was no sound in the room.
I bent to her level and stroked the top of her head to see if she was awake or not but fortunately she was sleeping.
“Candice..?” I called but no response came.
I don’t think I have enough courage to talk to her anymore. I wrapped my arms around her and picked her up as I placed her on the bed.
“I wish I could know the truth…” I whispered and kissed her forehead and spent my night in another room.
The next day I woke up, I had my flight in the morning for Paris.
I took a deep breath, went to our room. Candice was still sleeping.
I got my bag and threw some clothes in it but then Candice woke up.
She sat up and saw me as she asked innocently, “Tyler… Where are you going?”
“Paris. I have got some work to do. I’ll be back in a few days.” I said coldly.
She held my hand weakly and looked at me in great dejection, “Tyler please… give me some time-”
“Listen Candice. We talked about it last night. It will be better if you stop doing whatever you are trying before I find your secrets myself.”
I warned her in a calm tone, yanking my hand away from her.