Chapter 14
As Walter approached, Ayrton quickly stubbed out his cigarette.
“You made it! I got us the next flight to Axelvale City. We need to find her. The more, the merrier, right?”|||
Walter didn’t have time to overthink it. He nodded in agreement without hesitation.
Jumping into the car, Walter drove like a bat out of hell, pushing the sports car to its limits like he was in an actual race.
They sped towards the airport, leaving everything behind, with only one thought in their minds; they had to get to Axelvale City and find Lucille!!
They feared that if they took even a moment longer, something irreversible might happen.!!
The plane was just about to take off, the sky barely lightening with the dawn. Both Ayrton and Walter were filled with an urgent restlessness they couldn’t shake..
Meanwhile, in Axelvale City, Lucille hadn’t gotten a wink of sleep all night. She’d been up early, putting on her makeup and changing into her dress.
Today was the day she was supposed to marry Stephen Grant. Yet, she could count on one hand the number of times she’d actually met Stephen.
Even Lucille was surprised that her fiancé turned out to be Stephen13
His name was a constant murmur among the elders of the
Simpson family. He was one of the shining stars of Lucille’s generation. Her father, Martin Simpson, and her mother, Chloe, always spoke highly of him during their phone calls with her. The only memories Lucille had of him were of a little boy who seemed aloof but liked to pinch her cheeks.”
Still, even if she were marrying someone else today, the nerves would be hitting her just the same. After all, it was her first time walking down this path.
Lucille checked her reflection in the mirror once more, ensuring everything was in place.!!
As the clock struck nine, she quickly linked arms with Stephen and got into the car headed for the courthouse.!!
Sensing her nervousness, Stephen conjured a few pieces of candy from nowhere and placed them in her hand
“If you’re feeling anxious, a bit of sugar might help,” he said with a kind, steady gaze.
Lucille found herself lost in his gentle eyes, feeling slightly dazed.
Her mind a blur, her hands automatically unwrapped the candy and popped it into her mouth. The sweetness melted instantly, seeping
into her heart.
This arranged marriage seemed unexpectedly promising, Lucille thought to herself.
Everything that followed felt like a dream. Her body felt light, as if she were walking on clouds.!!
Lucille let Stephen lead her through the courthouse, guiding her through the process of signing papers and taking photos.
As he looked at the stiff Lucille beside him, Stephen couldn’t help but smile.
The final stamp sealed the deal, and two marriage certificates were handed over, making Lucille almost believe she was dreaming.S But the next moment, two voices rang out in unison, calling her name.
“Lucille!”
“Lucille
Ayrton and Walter stopped in front of Lucille, both panting heavily, their chests heaving with exertion. The sight of their marriage certificates felt like a punch to their guts.
Ayrton’s voice was hoarse, his face a mixture of disbelief and shock.
“Lucille, you… you got married?”)
As much as they didn’t want to believe it, Lucille’s arm was entwined with Stephen’s,
s, the wedding bands on their ring fingers said it all
