What It Means To Love You

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...Skylar...

It has been a few days since I left Mr.Handsome’s house, I can’t seem to stop thinking about him. I left with my brother today to get my car and guess what?! The keys were on the console, I must have dropped them when reaching for my phone and clutch. I got my car home and then asked my brother to drive me to Mr. Handsome’s house. NEVER, I repeat NEVER, ask your brother to drive you to another man’s house, especially one he has NOT met!

Once he was through pouting, he lectured me the entire car ride about my recklessness, carelessness, and failure to inform anyone of my whereabouts. Let’s just say the ride was anything but fun and peaceful, it was tense and very uncomfortable.

“OK, OK, I understand and I assure you that it will never happen again.”

“I just don’t understand you sometimes, I really don’t. After you called Triple-A, I, me, your brother should have been the next person you called and informed of your condition and situation. You were alone and at night mind you, ANYTHING could have happened, not only that your location was turned off. If something were to happen to you or you went missing we would have been at a loss and there would have been absolutely NOTHING we could do. Are you wearing that necklace I brought you or the earrings Dad got?”

I solemnly shook my head no.

“We gave you those, Skylar, for your protection, to track you if anything was to ever happen.” He sighed when he glanced at me.

“Look, I don’t mean to be hard on you, it just scares me to think of what could have happened. I love you and I would feel lost without you. I need my pain in the rear end and constant headache.” He smiled at me.

I glared at him, then I offered a weak smile, I knew everything he said was true; I acted foolishly.

“I apologize, forgive me?” I genuinely asked and smiled at him.

“Always, Cupcake.” He smiled back. “I Love You.”

“I Love You, too.”

By this time we had made it to the front gates, my brother was stunned. I simply smiled at him, Mr. Handsome’s house was exquisite.

I got out of the car and walked up to the gate, there were new guards standing there.

“Excuse me, I was wondering if Christain A’Crista was home?”

“Who are you and why are you asking?”

“I am Skylar and I have something for him, I will only be a minute, I promise.”

“He is not home and I cannot allow you through, I ask that you please leave the premises.”

“OK, but may I ask a favor of you?”

“You can, but if involves Mr. A’Christa, I can assure you it won’t be granted.”

“I only ask that you give him this letter, I simply wanted to thank him.”

“Fine, then I will give him the letter once he returns home.”

“Thank-You.”

I was slightly disappointed that I couldn’t see him, but perhaps it was for the best.

...Christian...

Once again the maids had to come to clean my office. I had damaged anything and everything within my reach, yet nothing could sedate the anger building inside of me. Slowly, but surely I was losing control.

I honestly didn’t know what to do or where to begin, it has been five days since she left and I am no closer to finding her. Every day I have grown more agitated; I threw the guards in the dungeon, for I could not stand the sight of them without the desire to kill. Everything and everybody irritated me; I couldn’t even fully explain my feelings, I just KNEW that I needed her.

All of a sudden my phone began to ring.

“Hello” I answered gruffly.

“Hello, Big Brother!” Chastity spoke in excitement. “I would ask how you were, but from the tone of your voice, I am going to assume that you are NOT happy, pleased, rejoiceful, grateful, ecstatic, more than thankful, or any other great adjective that wouldn’t describe your current mood. What’s wrong?” I could hear her pouting.

“Chastity, I am in fact more than pleased to hear from you, why would you think otherwise? And, to answer your question; nothing that I would want you to concern yourself with. Now, to what do I owe the pleasure of your call?”

“Besides the fact that I missed you?” I knew she was smirking.

“Yes, smarta**!”

“Well, I want to see you, along with everyone else.”

I audibly sighed.

“Chas…”

“Wait and listen to all I have to say, please.” She pleaded.

I sat in silence, so she would know to continue.

“We miss you Bubbles-” The nickname she had once given me, because of my warm and bubbly personality, but that was a long time ago, before the death of my twin brother. Even now my heart still aches, but the man I once was left with him.

“I miss you…” She spoke in a soft voice and I hate that I was the cause of her pain. I heard soft sniffles and I knew she was crying.

“Buttercup, why the unhappy tears, we both know you are ALWAYS more than welcome here, my doors are NEVER closed to you.”

“And the others?” She asked.

My half-brothers were not the subject of my hate, but I did project it to them. I had not seen them in five years, since I walked away from my home and everything that I had known. Nothing, after that fateful night, ever meant anything to me. It seemed that everything good within me died with my brother and I had nothing left but darkness and rage. Could I set aside my anger and mistrust long enough to see them, could I willingly allow them into my home?

I relieved a heavy sigh; I had caused Chastity enough pain.

“They will also be welcomed.”

She blossomed with a child-like giddy and I was pleased that I could make her happy.

“Thank-You, Thank-You, Thank-You, a thousand times Thank-You.”

I laughed while shaking my head, something I had not done in a while.

“You, my dear Buttercup, are more than welcome. Now, when can I expect your arrival?”

“Within the next month, there are a few things I need to finish working out, like school and my body. Besides, I want you to finally meet my best friend, somehow the two of you continue to elude one another. Well, NO more.!” She spoke adamantly.

“Very Well, then, I shall see you all soon.”

“Bye, I Love You!”

“I Love You Too.” I chuckled.

Chastity has been talking about this ‘Best-Friend’ for the past two years. I was happy for her; she had never had anyone besides us (her brothers) and it was even harder for her after I left. The three of us, her, my twin brother, and I were very close, each other’s best friends, we didn’t need or want anyone else. Chastity had always had a hard time trusting others, even more so since she was royalty. Our lives seemed to always be at stake. She has often said that ‘Bee****** were witches.!’. So, I was pleasantly surprised when she came home one day eager to tell me about this girl she had just met.

**Two Years Ago…**

Quickly, I picked her up as she wrapped her legs around my waist. Without losing my temporary fascination, I finally made it to one of my second-floor rooms. Absolutely NO ONE was allowed on the third floor, except Chastity and certain maids, and I most assuredly was NOT about to take a quickie there. I was trying to keep my cool and composure in distracting her; she was desperately trying to kiss my lips and that was NOT happening. My lips and kissing, was something I have always felt, was strictly reserved for my Erasthai and NO girl was about to ruin or change that. Abruptly, there was pounding on the door and Chasity standing behind it shouting at me. When did she get home?!?!

‘Babbbby, I’m homeeee.’

‘Your Buttercup is here’

‘Tell the chick not to be scared, I promise not to hurt her.’

‘Christain bring your asshat out here before I kick down this door and I would rather not see you naked!’

Upon hearing my sister’s voice, I was tempted to throw the girl off of me, so I flipped us then she opened her mouth.

“Who’s the Bi….” I quickly wrapped my hands around her neck, cutting her off.

“I dare you to finish that sentence, I promise you I will ...F... kill you; now GET OUT!!

She quickly scampered away replacing her clothes just as my sister kicked open the door.

“Seriously Chastity.!” But, I was anything but upset.

She just SHRUGGED and said, “I told you I would.”

“Now come out here, because I’m not coming in there, that’s GROSS..!!!!”

“OK, OK, as soon as I shower.” “Oh, and you are paying for that door.!”

“I will burn the whole room if you keep playing with me, it could use some sanitizing!”

I got up and walked to the shower; that was most definitely NOT a scent I desired to keep on me.

Freshly showered, I went in search of my sister and asked a maid to clean the room.

“You should pay her extra for the sake of her health.”

I simply gave her a look and went to pick her up. I sat her on my lap and she began to talk.

“So, I met this girl today at the park in front of the waterfall by the garden center, and oh my goodness, she was sooo pretty. She was sweet but sarcastically sassy. She was simply amazing and her smile was beautiful.” She trailed off, lost in her mind with a soft smile upon her lips; my sister was entranced.

And every single time after that whenever she was home, face-timing, or texting she spoke of her friend, and highly might I add. My sister loved this girl and I knew she cared very deeply for her. I only hope that Chastity is NEVER hurt or disappointed by her, I would hate to have to kill her ‘Best Friend’ if she did.

A sudden knock at my door drew my mind away from my sister.

“Yes”

“Excuse me, Sir there was a young lady here earlier today while you were away and she left this letter for you.”

“Thank- You, You’re Dismissed.”

“Yes Sir.”

I opened the envelope and was surprised to see a check! I quickly opened the letter to read it.

’Dear Stranger, whom I have come to learn as Christain A’Crista. Thank you again for your kind generosity and warm hospitality. I am truly thankful for your concern and comfort. I know that what I have given can never repay you for all that you have done, but I thought it could help.’

Always Grateful,

Skylar

Skylar, what a beautiful name. Her name and letter brought a bright smile to my face. I sat at my desk and read the letter again just to see her name and writing and I wondered what my name would sound like coming off her lips. After a while, I called for my advisor while I did my own background check on her.

Name: Skylar Ocean Sinclair

Age: 20

Birthday: February 2

She is an American Model and writer and has been since the age of 17. I quickly began to look through her pictures, she was absolutely gorgeous. My eyes couldn’t take in enough of her, quickly becoming distracted I continued my explorations. When there was another knock at my office door.

“Come in.” I shouted.

“GoodEvening Sir, how can I help you?” My advisor questioned.

“I want full documentation on Skylar Sinclair within 24 hours and not a moment later. You’re Dismissed.”

“Yes Sir, right away.” And he quickly left, leaving me to my thoughts. I’m coming baby girl, I promise. And when I find you, you’ll be MINE forever.