Accidental fate

Unspoken Tears

A black Rolls Royce drove into a spacious compound with a flower vase decorating the sides, a large white mansion with a black roof and a fountain of water centered at it middle of its compound with a stone lion on its hind leg with its mouth raised in a roar. Water spilled out from the mouth of the lion.

The car drove into the car park and a maid in a red and white uniform came out of the building to welcome him as he stepped out of the car.

“Good evening sir, you are welcome, your parents have been expecting you” Lucian just nodded and walked past.

Lucian opened the door walked through the hallway, and turned left into a wide spacious living room, painted with cream and curtains of cream and brown embroidery on the windows with brown expensive leather chairs around a transparent glass table.

"Good evening Mum" he replied as his dad walked down the staircase into the living room.

"Lucian, how are you, it's been a long time, how is work? He said with a smile on his face.

“Evening dad, work is stressful as always” he replied softly.

I know you must be hungry and tired, let's head into the dining and have dinner. The maids have your favorite food prepared already his mom said happily, beaming with a smile on her face.

They all headed to the dining, during the meal his mother asked stylishly "Lucian, have you seen Natasha recently"

He sighed. Here we go again No, Mother I haven't. reluctantly replied Lucian.

“How is she doing?” his mom asked with a hint of mischief in her eyes as his father chuckled lightly.

“what with all these questions mum, go straight to the point 'cause, I know where you are heading Lucian replied coldly.

You guys have been friends since childhood, so what exactly is the problem?

I don't have romantic feelings for her mum, she is just like a sister to me.

Her family and ours have been friends for a long time, and I am sure you would make a good match.

Cassandra is old enough to make decisions for himself, there is no need to pressure him, and perhaps he is too young.

Thanks, Dad.

I need a grandchild, Lucian, all my friends are showing off with theirs whereas mine has not even gotten married. What else are you looking for in a woman that you can't find in Natasha? She is beautiful, has good character…..

“Mom!!! Lucian cut his mother off in a loud and irritated voice.

She will help in our family business and boost our reputation.

Lucian slammed the cutleries on the table and stood up angrily saying have lost my appetite and made his way out of the dining room. His mother became furious and she shouted “ Lucian are you walking out on me, Lucian!!!, Richard are you sitting here and watching your son walk out on me, without saying a word” she said in a dejected manner.

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Kathryn woke up feeling lightheaded and a little dizzy, “ Kathryn Kathryn, can you hear me? A voice said in her head. She opened her eyes and saw the face of the murderer staring intently at her. She screamed and kicked. "Kathryn stop stop it's me" she heard a voice saying again in her head. After Kathryn adjusted to her surroundings she realized it was Lily that was with her in the room. Immediately, Kathryn burst into tears. “ Kathryn what is wrong, why are you crying" Kathryn kept on crying as Lily looked at her with concern written all over her face. "Kathryn, please! You're scaring me. Just tell me what happened!

You know you can always confide in me, right?

It’s nothing am fine, Kathryn said wiping her tears.

No! It can't be nothing, there must be a reason for your tears” Lily said anxiously.

I said it's fine, you don't have to worry about me Lily, I am fine" she said to Lily as she wiped her tears, but they kept coming. "I….I don’t know..."

Lily’s expression softened. "You don’t have to tell me now, but please, let me help you."

Kathryn did not reply again as she walked weakly to the room.

Lily looked worriedly at the closed door, with thousands of thoughts running through her mind, and headed towards the balcony to get some fresh air.

Lucian's mother walked in hurried steps towards the sitting room after one of the maids came to inform her of Nathasha's mother's arrival.

Oh, Cassie, Linda exclaimed as she stood up to embrace Cassandra in a heartwarming hug.

“oh Linda, you look so gorgeous” Cassandra complemented her with a beaming smile.

Linda smiled sheepishly as she thanked Cassandra for the compliment.

They walked to a couch to take a seat. A maid walked in with a bottle of red wine and two glasses.

I never knew the smiths could hold such a glamorous wedding Linda said starting up a conversation.

"Oh, come on they are rich, what were you expecting, they are even one of the richest families in society. Cassandra replied.

"but they are so boring and they don't even show off their wealth. Can you imagine, she didn't even show up at our last get-together at the spa Linda said with a mocking expression.

“oh come on Linda, she is their only daughter so they have to make it memorable and extravagant, don’t worry our children’s wedding going to be more elaborate and fascinating she said with a grin. Cassandra noticed Linda's odd countenance. Linda, Linda are you here she said snapping.

Ohh! I'm sorry, did you say something Linda said waking up from her daze.

“what’s bothering you”

Linda smiled faintly as she looked at Cassie hesitantly.

“what’s wrong talk to me”

"I heard very disturbing news about your son"

Linda leaned in, her voice dropping to a whisper. "Cassandra... something happened at the masked party."

Cassandra’s smile faded. "What do you mean?"