The Orphan's Goddess

Confrontation

-Conner’s POV-

I walked down the hall trying to suppress all the feelings I have inside my heart. Seeing Lucy again opened so many emotions in me making me feel so confused. SHE IS WITH NICK, PERIOD. That’s how it should be. I instilled that in my mind and heart after I saw them kiss a year ago, but somehow what I saw in Lucy’s eyes made me wonder. The way she looked at me and asked me “What happened to you, Mr. Wise Man?” It made me feel like she longed for me. Maybe it’s just all in my mind. I had to put on a straight face in front of her even though I truly wish to go run and hug her for I truly have missed her. I walked towards my room exhausted. I took a shower before heading bed. Even though I am really tired I couldn’t sleep because every time I close my eyes I can only see Lucy’s face. I opened my eyes and stared at the ceiling and placed hand on my chest. “Calm yourself” I uttered. “You are going to be with her tomorrow. You better behave, Conner!”

-Lucy’s POV-

I woke up early in the morning. Today I will be choosing my wedding dress. I can’t help, but feel excited. Well, it is every woman’s dream to get married, but I felt sad all of sudden knowing that the man that I am to get married to is not the same man that I used to love. I mean he is the same man, but…different. I shrugged the thought out of my mind and started to prepare myself. I showered, but took extra time to really freshen myself. Now, I am trying to choose the most appropriate dress to wear. First, I tried on a black long-sleeved sheath dress, “hmmm..I look like I’m going to my funeral. “ I tried on my red halter dress, “Damn, am I  trying to seduce him?” I tried on a yellow baby doll dress, “Am I going to a party? Geez! Lucy, you need to stop over thinking! This is not a date. You are going out with him to choose a wedding dress and that’s it! Nothing more to it, alright?! So just pick a dress and get going!” I decided to wear a baby pink mini layered dress which complimented my fair skin. I put a natural shade of make-up on. I don’t really like to wear heavy make-up. I tied my hair to a waterfall braids which I think suits best for the dress. “I’m all set.” Just in time the doorbell rang. I looked at myself in the mirror one last time and inhaled deeply. “He’s here.” I nervously placed my hand on the door knob and slowly opened the door. To my surprise it was Nick standing outside. “What are you doing here?” Now, I feel nervous and scared at the same time. Remembering what happened last night made me sense that trouble is coming. “You shouldn’t be here.” Nick looked at me straight in the eyes and said, “Just because you found your Mr. Wise Man you won’t allow me to come visit you anymore?! So, does this mean that I meant nothing to you?!” I was dumbfounded. “I-I..I don’t mean it that way.” Nick threw his hands up in frustration. “Then, what do you mean?” I started pleading “Please, Nick. I just don’t want any trouble. Y-you know what happened last night….” A voice then interrupted from behind. “I guess I have to remind you of what I said last night.” I didn’t notice Conner’s arrival until he butted in. “C-Conner..” my heart is beating so fast that I can barely breath. Nick turned his head to face Conner. “Well, here he is; the powerful Conner. Should I give you a round of applause for your arrival?” I can see Conner’s eyes darkened again. “What are you doing at my wife’s doorstep?” Nick chuckled “Your wife? You are not married yet. Besides, I want to visit MY LUCY.” Nick placed his arm around my shoulder. Upon seeing this Conner’s breathing became heavy like he is about to launch an attack.  “I told you last night that you are not to touch MY WIFE!” Nick gave a crazy smile “You are so fond of calling MY LUCY, your wife. Is that what you called her before you left her? You also sound so protective of her, is that also one of your reasons why you left her?” Conner went silent. “Now, you’re silent. You wanna know why you are silent? You are silent because you are guilty. You are guilty because you left her heart broken. You left without a single word and now you come barging into our lives like nothing happened?! Come on! Talk!” Conner’s head is down, his eyes covered by his hair and said calmly, “I have nothing to explain to you.” Nick roared in anger “Nothing to explain!? After everything Lucy did for you, you still don’t dare say a single word about your departure a year ago!” Conner still head down, “I don’t care.” Nick couldn’t control himself anymore and punched Conner right on the face. “That’s for last night and for the sorrow you gave to MY LUCY.” Conner wiped away the blood that smeared at the corner of his lip and finally put his head high and said to Nick straight to his face “I don’t have to explain anything to somebody whom I thought was my friend and in the end takes away something precious to me. I am here for my wife and nobody else. Now, excuse us we need to get going to choose her wedding dress. Lucy?” Conner extended his hand to me. I just really want this day over wit. I took Conner’s hand without hesitation. Conner led me to his car and left Nick astonished by how easy it was for me to grab Conner’s hand and leave him behind. I’m sorry Nick. I have to do this for my family. But there is a part of me that says that I am also doing this for my heart.