Chapter 9.
Iris POV.
Why the hell is she gripping my hand so tightly, I smiled awkwardly but deep down I know how frightened I was.
Luke seems to have noticed and interfered.
She finally let go and the next seconds I felt something pierce into me .
Arrrgh' I screamed out" Luke got alarmed and looked at me worriedly.
What's wrong,are you okay..say something ' I don't want to see him like these. I covered the pain with a smile, I hope he buys it.
I'm fine..I ..I think it's cramps..I'll go use the restroom ' I declared. But he followed me.
Don't worry..I can go alone" but he bluntly refused.
I was no longer in a mood to stay at the party so we left.
Why did Rose have to come in and ruin everything., she's really frustrating my life, I wished I didn't go to the party , Luke must not hear that, I cautioned myself.
Luke POV.
Iris has been acting really weird since we met her sister, I think she's hiding something from me..but what could it be, what could she be hiding, I won't ask her, I know she'll tell me sooner or later, I trust her that much.
Would you like to have something to eat.
She said no.
By the way did something happen at the party , you were acting strange .
Um.. nothing.. nothing happened..it was cramps..I told you right. Yeah that was what happened.
She went to shower and lay down on the bed, I showered too and lie down
She fell asleep immediately after taking showering .
I brushed away the hair on her face.
I love you ' I said and hugged her.
Iris POV.
Luke has resumed working today, and I feel bored and lonely, I wish he was here but I just can't stop him from working, that will be too stingy of me , he has to work and now I gat the whole house to myself..all alone.
I decided to go out for a tour am not that familiar with the surrounding and area , I could go around the neighborhood .
I had to clean up the house first and by the time I was done it was past twelve.
I had a bathe ,put on a black jean and white striped crop top and flip flops, put on my ear pods and listened to music on my phone as I moved around, Luke bought it for me some weeks ago.
Then I sighted a puppy stuck in the gutter.
I freed it and my..it's so pretty
Well look at that.. so cute where do you live, whose your owner huh, I am sure they are busy looking for you.
A small girl about six or seven years came running towards me shouting Billy.
Is that the dog's name.
I dropped it down gently and it ran towards her.
She bend down hugged it.. awwwn that's so cute.
She look up at me with a smile.
Thank you for helping him..you are a life saver miss.
What's your name pretty ' I asked
Joey ' she replied cutely ' and I live down the next street '
Okay , well my name is Iris and I live some few blocks away from here.
Thank you for saving his life' she appreciates, what a nice little girl.
It's nothing ..but you should take care and watch him closely not to lose him again ' I replied.
Thank you.
You are welcome.
She waved and left .
I continued my tour and stopped by at a ice cream bar.
Good afternoon' I greeted
Afternoon ma'am, what would you like to have' he asked.
One vanilla ice cream please ' I requested.
One sec….here you go ma'am ' I collected it and paid my bills.
Thank you.
Yah welcome, have a nice day.
The ice cream barely lasted for five minutes and I was getting thirsty again.
I thought I should get Luke something.. what can I get him..oh a tie would do
I stopped by at the mall and brought a tie and a watch.
I'm sure he'll love it.
Whoa I'm so hungry
I stopped by the restaurant close by.
I entered took a seat and signalled a waiter.
What would you like to have ma'am.
Umm..I'll have one cheese burger and milkshake.
Okay ..enjoy your time here, I'll be right back.' I nodded .
This place is nice but not as nice as Luke own.
Hmm hmm" I heard someone say beside me, I glanced towards the person and…
It's not nice to see you again Iris ' she said, what the hell is she doing here , for fuck sakes, I tried to stand up but she pushed me back
What do you want Rose ' I asked.
Nice question..I want you to die ' she replied.
All of a sudden, she slapped me hard on the face, and a tear dropped from my eye.
Stay away from Luke, he is mine you have no right to be with him, if I knew he was the one mom married you off to , trust me I would have stopped her' she grabbed my hair tightly and said.
" You are busy enjoying what's mine..stay away if you know what's best for you, cause if you don't…I'll kill you " she said and pushed me down .
I sobbed silently and wiped my tears
I went back home in tears , entered my room and sat down on the bed crying, I'm tired of all these when is it finally gonna stop, the pain, the frustration, the grief, when is it all gonna stop…mom I miss you..so much, so so much
The door opens and Luke steps in.
I'm back love…I got you some..' he stopped his sentence.
Wait , when did he entered.
Gosh , I quickly wiped my tears and faked a smile.
What happened..why are you crying love, talk to me , I'm right here" he asked worriedly, he grabbed my face but I removed his hands and palmed it.
I'm fine..nothing is wrong' I said smiling awkwardly.
Are you sure about that" he asked again.
Yes..I promise '
No..no you are not..that is nothing but a lie , I know something is wrong and you won't tell me but..it's fine if you won't tell me , keep it to yourself ' he stood up abruptly and left slamming the door.
Luke.. Luke wait..I.. ' God he did not answer me , he is mad at me because he thinks I do not trust him but it's the other way round.
I got out of the room and ran towards him I blocked his way
Wait listen to me'.
What do you have to say huh.