What It Means To Love You

Deflecting Deeds

...Christian...

After, I finished taking care of some important matters I made my way home, eager to see my baby girl. All morning thoughts of her ran through my mind and the effects she had on me. Who was she??

I know she is human, though I must admit getting a scent on her is difficult, either my smell or her scent is distorted, for reasons I can’t explain. I would know immediately if she was my Erasthai, the ONLY girl destined for me. My Erasthai...The LOVE of my Life.

The one I’m meant to love, provide for, cherish, and lavish. The owner of my heart, mind, body, and soul. The girl I would kill and give my life for, the ONE, no sacrifice would be too great for. The ONLY person who could heal and help change me. The ONE, I wouldn’t be afraid to see the real me; all my flaws, weaknesses, hidden thoughts, and secrets or the darkness that threatens to consume me.

My Erasthai, a phrase so simple, yet uncannily, complex; I smiled and I immediately thought of my twin brother. Unwanted tears brim my eyes and I quickly brush all thoughts of him aside.

I pulled up to my front door and immediately felt that something was VERY wrong.!

...Skylar...

I made my way back upstairs with the assistance of another gentleman, who I learned was Thomas. I noticed the previous bedding was replaced and the bed made. I quickly searched for my phone, which was placed on top of the vanity. I accessed my location, noticing I was an hour from home. I soon hear screaming outside the bedroom door. By the voice, I knew it was the same girl I encountered downstairs. I grabbed my shoes and made my way to the door.

“What the firecrackers are you doing in Christian’s personal room, he never allows anyone- WHAT. ARE. YOU. DOING.? She asked menacingly while cutting herself off.”

If this was her home, I didn’t want to be rude. I tried my best to be understanding, if I was in her place, I would desire answers too, but she was asking the wrong person. So, I shook my head and walked past her. She tried to grab me but was immediately stopped. What is wrong with this girl?

“I asked you a FIRECRACKING question?” She screamed. “And, I demand an answer.!”

Again before I could answer she was screaming at the man posted by the bedroom door.

“And, as for you, I am going to ensure that Christian fires your asshat for putting your hands on me!”

I turned back around to leave hoping the Uber was here.

“Where the ...F... are you going, I did NOT dismiss you?”

She was seriously starting to upset me so, I turned to her for the last time and simply replied.

“To mind my business.” And, I walked away as she continued to scream.

I received a call from my Uber informing me that he was outside the gate and that the guards would not allow him through. I reassured him that I would be out shortly before I was stopped at the front door by yet another man.

“Excuse Ma’am, but I cannot allow you to leave.”

“Oh, and why not?” I raised my eyebrow.

“I was given very strict instructions that no one was to leave this house besides the workers and Miss. Cavalier.”

“By whom, may I ask, were these instructions given?” Though I knew who. I was starting not to feel well and I seriously needed to get home.

“Mr. A’Crista, Miss.” I sighed.

“What is your name?”

“Philip, Ma’am.”

“Mr.Philip, there is someone waiting on me and it would be very rude of me to make them wait much longer, so if you could get in contact with Mr. A’Crista, I would be very grateful. I don’t desire to deter you from your duties, but this is very important and is not something that can wait.”

He looked unsure, so I begged.

“Please.”

He huffed but left in search of another guard, I’m sure to contact the Handsome Stranger. And, I quietly, but quickly made my exit. It was not until I got past the gates that I released the unsteady breaths that I was holding, got in the car, and told the driver my address. Suddenly, I remembered something and asked the driver to stop. I quickly approached the guard standing outside the gates and asked, who was the owner of the home in which I just left.

“Christian A’Crista.”

“Thank- You.” I smiled and replied.

Getting home, I quickly drew myself a bubble bath with scented candles and bath salts. After a very refreshing bath, I drained the tub, hoping also to drain my worries, frustrations, and cares. I soon dressed and messaged my friends to assure them that I was now home and safe. Of course, I then received numerous calls and threads, to which, I couldn’t be bothered with, well, not at this very moment. My thoughts suddenly began to drift to Mr. Handsome Stranger, I got my checkbook, wrote him a two-thousand dollar check, and then proceeded to write him a letter. Now when will I have time to take it to him and what about my car? I’ll concern myself with that later, right now I need to study. I have exams coming up in a month and they are a pain. After studying I climbed into bed and allowed sleep to overtake me.

Ahhhh...Seriously, can I not sleep in peace?! Arggg, whoever is disturbing my sleep is about to feel my wrath.

NEVER again will I answer my phone without looking at the screen properly.

“Hello”

“Hey, Baby”

“Corbin, seriously, not now; I am tired and you are upsetting me.”

“Baby, I just want to talk, but you have been ignoring me. I came by the house and you weren’t there. Speaking of which, where were you?”

“Corbin, please, not now; I need time and space. Quite frankly, there is no more of me that I even desire to give to you.”

“Sweetheart, allow me to make this better; you need me just as I need you, don’t push me away.”

“Corbin, NO, just no. Please I don’t want to argue. I am tired and I want to go back to sleep.”

“OK, but we will be continuing this conversation, Skylar. I am through waiting for you to forgive me, I have apologized over a thousand times, just take it and let us be OK. Now, sweet dreams baby girl.”

Is he SERIOUS right now? NOT NOW Sky, NOT NOW.!

“OK...Thank-You, Bye.!”

So much for "feeling my wrath", and I turn over and go back to sleep, dreaming of the grey-eyed Prince who rescued me.

...Christian...

I am furiously pissed, how ...F... hard is it to follow instructions? Why is it so difficult just to listen and obey; I gave TWO ...F... commands, TWO!! The more I think about the situation, the more heated I am becoming and I am thinking of doing something deadly.

I walked into the house and immediately Hannah ran to me crying; I really wish she would just go home. I wanted to see my baby girl without any disturbances or interruptions. I sigh heavily.

“Hannah, what is wrong, and why are you crying?”

“Baby, I...I..I, she...”

Now she is sobbing, what is the problem? She, who?

“Hannah” I call out to her. She is now hugging me as if her life depended on it. I remove myself from her embrace and try to calm her.

“Hannah” I called again, exasperated.

“Baby,...there was...was... a girl here causing trouble and disrespecting me. I tried to question her and then the guard...he..he..put his hands on me. I didn’t know what to do, she...she just-”

I didn’t listen anymore and quickly ran up the stairs to my bedroom. Josh was still there guarding the door; I quickly opened the bedroom door to find her GONE.

I let out the fiercest growl I have ever emitted.

I demanded attention, I wanted answers and I BETTER get the right ones.

“EVERYBODY to the west wing hallway NOW.!” I was absolutely fuming.

Soon maids, guards, and others were standing before me, backs straight and head bowed. Anna perched herself on the chaise on the right side of the wall with a despondent look, yet prideful grin. I took several deep, calming breaths before I began.

“Before I left I gave very detailed instructions. Those instructions failed to be carried out, WHY???”

No one answered, they all looked around confused like they didn’t have a clue as to what I was talking about. This only angered me more.

“Did I or did I NOT say to watch over her and ensure that she did NOT leave this HOUSE?!!”

Again, no ONE said a thing.

“I want those who were guarding her bedroom door, the front door, and the main entrance gates, to remain while everyone else is dismissed.”

The others quickly left in fear of my wrath.

“Listen and listen and well; for if I do NOT find her or she is hurt in any way when I do find her, I promise you this, ALL four of you will die a very slow and torturous death.”

They were scared and they had every right to be because I meant EVERY single word.

I was shaking and I could feel the DARKNESS quickly trying to take control of my form and I feared if I did not find her soon, it would be the death of many people.