The drive back was long and quiet Ham was curled up in the corner sleeping sleeping peacefully I took in his facial features as he slept his hair his lips how they looked like he was having a good dream,his chest too how it rose as he took in a deep breathe he looked very peaceful as he closed his eyes Elsa was sleeping too Jake who unfortunately was the designated driver he was humming to a song playing on the radio which I didn't really pay attention to All that was on my mind was the man I saw earlier. He looked very familiar even if I couldn't see his face because of the large hoodie that covered his face and the dark night, the man reminded me of someone I didn't want to remember at all. I was tempted to ask my mom but then I didn't want to be haunted by those memories again and i really didn't want to see her break down we moved on a long time ago and I'm not ready to walk down that path again. Princess was He's nickname for me when I was young and I used to love it then it was like motivational speech for me no one I mean no one made me feel lesser because I was his princess and he was always going to protect me so I thought but I was mistaken all along the car Finally stopped I didn't even notice we were close to my house So I checked the time as I dropped from the car and it was 3 AM in the morning Damn I hope my mom's not awake because right now I just needed peace and quiet as I got to my room I didn't have the energy to take a shower so I just got into bed with a lot of things running through my mind I tried to sleep which I finally did.
Today was not gonna be my day at all considering the fact that I woke up with cramps which usually f****d up my whole day even week. I went downstairs and heard voices in the living room I didn't even bother to check who was I just went to the dispenser to get hot water After drinking it I went to the freezer to check for leftovers and I saw fish casserole in the fridge So I microwaved it and helped myself I sat by the kitchen island eating my food and going through f*******:. After eating, I did the dishes and cleaned the kitchen till it was sparkling yeah my period makes me a workaholic on the grounds that it makes me feel less pain and have less mood swings. Listening to Doja, I was about to go to my room and sleep till 8pm when I'll go for my fight but my mum decided to ruin that plan for me.
"Lyna.."she called out my name from the living room as I was just about to walk up the stairs.
" what time did you get home yesterday I mean today" She said
" I think 3:00 am not sure" I said.
" Can you come here for a second I and Charles wants to talk to you" she said.
I didn't even notice someone was there I just walked to the couch and sat down waiting for them to talk about whatever they wanted to talk about my mum simply stared at me before she began to talk.
" Lyna dear" now I know she was about to say something either stupid or annoying just wait and see.
" i was wondering if you could be my chief brides maid"she said I wasn't even looking at her but I knew she had that puppy sad look on her face. I knew that if I said no she would tell,me some f****d up s**t and if I said yes I'll end up regretting it for the rest of the month or months since the wedding was November I don't know the date tho and I wasn't planning on asking.
" OK I'll do it anything else" I asked and I knew I was gonna regret this but oh well.
"Oh my thank you Lyna you don't know how much this means to me" well I don't wanna know.
" thanks " Charles simply said I just smiled and finally went to my room to sleep till my alarms wakes me.
I woke up more like my alarm woke me up and I was felling not good at all my cramps hit me like a f*****g hurricane and I noticed I was not stained thank God I quickly got in the shower when I was done I dressed up and went out I was gonna use my car today. I was going fifty mph in the Toyota I bought some years back which had no air conditioning so I had to keep my windows all the way down. I took in a deep breathe as I passed the almost empty road to the club the place was usually quiet and I loved hearing the sounds of the large oak trees and birds sometimes rain. Abruptly, my car jumped as if it ran over something.
"Oh my goodness" I whispered as I stopped the car. I dropped and hoped and prayed in my heart I didn't just run over an animal as I made my way to the thing laying on the ground motionless. As I got closer, I realized it was a bunch of newspapers what the... I quickly ran back to my car and drove off. As I got to the club, after spending 30 mins trying to find a good parking spot, I settled for a spot at the extreme end. As I proceeded out of the vehicle to the club, it was absolutely pitch black outside, the only lighting coming from the street lights which ice never paid attention to. I don't know why but I felt like I was being watched I looked over my shoulder like ten times before I got into the club.
"Oh my God girllll I thought you died or got kidn*pped or eloped with prince charming" Mark screamed as I sat at the bar pouring me a drink.
"Stop being dramatic" I laughed as I sat down well it actually felt like forever as I looked around the club. Music pounded bouncing off the walls in every direction and when i was done drinking,I had to shuffle my way through sweaty bodies dancing their lives away till I got to the changing room as I carried my mask, a note fell from it hmm... I was so lost as I was about to open it, my name was announced. I quickly put my things in place as I went out in a hurry. My opponent was already waiting for me.
"Kana versus Cain" the bell rang signalling that start of our fight I tend not to attack first but looks like this Cain dude was no one to mess with too. We kept walking round the ring, he seemed to get impatient as he ran towards me trying to tackle me I abruptly moved aside and he fell face down getting up quickly and I kicked him from behind which made him fall again he the referee began to count as the guy struggled to get up I was hoping that he would just give up but no the dude kept trying oh well looks like I'm gonna do this the hard way I smiled I kicked him again and he fell groaning in agony as he spat blood from his mouth the crowd began go chant my name and I scanned the area smiling victoriously immediately, my eyes caught something it was the same hood the man at the concert was wearing we made eye contact and something about those eyes seemed familiar as the man took off the hood, I went into complete shock I closed my eyes and opened it again hoping it wasn't real and the man was nowhere to be found just as I was about to turn and continue my fight, everything went pitch black.
I woke up groaning in agony as I tried to sit up my head hurt badly and I felt sore everywhere.
"You're awake" someone said as they entered the room.
"Where the f**k am I " I hissed touching my head which stung so bad.
"Well you're in my house and I know you're wondering how and why but you have to tone down the cursing"I looked up and saw it was Ham and I looked away immediately as a blush began to creep up my cheeks because ladies and gents my fake boyfriend was standing shirtless holding a glass of water and what ever was on the cover on his hand.
"How the f**k did I get here and your house oh my what if your parents get home and my stuff in the club" I began to panic.
"Chill okay I packed your stuff and my parents are not even in the country but they'll be here on Wednesday to meet my girlfriend and also you won't be fighting in the club for a very long time" he said it casually handing me the water and drugs I eyed it but still took it anyway I didn't even have time to argue right now I just needed sleep. I remember everything that happened but the only thing that stood oh was the man with the hood. I smiled s Ham as he took the glass from me and I laid back on the bed I tried my best not to ogle at his chest but trust it is not as simple as it seems he looked like a f*****g god.
"Can I ask you a question?" I said slowly not facing him at all.
"Shoot"
"Okay urmm this relationship stuff after I meet your parents it will end yeah?" was I hoping he'll say no?.
"Yes until they leave the country again tho" I felt the bed dip and I grew very hot underneath the blanket even tho it was so cold I wasn't really used to hot s*x gods sitting beside me especially the ones I liked and were my boyfriends well that didn't sound OK but I said what I said.
"Today I want to take you to the park will you like to come?" He said slowly just that turned me on in different ways.
"Yeah sure" was Ham asking me out ohhh my God well I mean we have to be seen for people to believe I don't want to have high hopes and end up disappointed.
"Since we are going out, I need to go home now" I said as I sat up looking around and taking in the scenery. The room was lights all over which made it white the room was luxurious and large. I stood up and went to the bathroom which was very large well damn this boy lived here all alone. After doing my business, he gave me my bag and led me downstairs my head still ached so i didn't really take in the house interior but i did notice pictures hanging on the wall.
"Won't you put on a shirt?" I had to ask I mean we were going outside.
"Does it bother you huh?"I didn't know what to say so I kept quiet and walked ahead he chuckled and fell in place beside me. I saw my baby immediately I stepped out.
"Yeah I drove here in your car your keys are in your bag" I quickly searched my bag for the key as I reached my car. As i took out the key, I noticed the note from yesterday I dropped it on the bag which was on the passenger's seat.
"Ill pick you up see ya" Ham said before shutting my door. I waved him bye as I started my car and drove off.
My eyes darted to the note on the passenger seat. I reached out and tore it open thinking of its contents. In front of it read in massive block letters which were cursive ‘Lyna’ I took in a deep breathe as I opened it and began to read it.
DEAR LYNA,
I know you're fighting tonight and I want to say...you will kick ass PRINCESS.
Yours
The black hooded guy.
Just to be clear, the princess was written in red and I knew who was behind those words the only person that called me princess and always told me to kick ass. Dad.