"Love and loyalty run deeper than blood."
Season 1: Royally Matched
Season 2: Royally Claimed
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Raine ' the Neit ' Simmons and Darius Blackwood's lives get entangled in a way that no one could ever...
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Raine Simmons- Blackwood
Klaus pressed Isla against the counter. Her back pressed to his chest. Her head angled sidewards resting on his well-built shoulder while he started to lower his head. I looked around for any sight of Harp but she was nowhere to be found.
At least they were not getting cozy in front of a little girl! She would have been traumatized.
" Um.. guys? " I cleared my throat. They quickly scrambled off in either direction, creating a super safe distance between them.
" Hey, Rainy!! " Klaus said awkwardly.
" Don't you Hey me !! How long has it been going on? " I said dashing towards them. " And you didn't even tell me? " I pouted.
" I — " Isla started but was instantly cut off by Klaus.
" No !! It's nothing. " He smiled. I looked at Isla for approval, but hurt flashed her eyes. She immediately turned around, busying herself.
Then started our enjoyment, of which Isla wasn't a part of. Isla seemed dozed off the entire time. I knew something was bothering her.
" Isla, you know you can talk to me. Right?" I said, as I found her alone in her room, after our cooking and stomach filling sessions.
" I know," she said wiping off her unshed tears.
" Do you like him ? "
" Does it matter? "
" Why does it not? " I asked in disbelief.
" Because... he doesn't feel the same. " she sighed.
" You don't know that unless you tell him. "
" I don't think I should. Maybe I should just move on. After so long, I felt so connected to him only to get rejected and I don't want Harp to get her hopes high. I have seen her happy after so long."
Since that stupid ex-boyfriend of hers left her, she stood up for herself. Not only for herself but for Harp too. She never let the emptiness of not having a father, consume Harp in any way.
" At least think about it. Because you need a fresh start, you both do. He has been through a lot but doesn't show it." I looked at her expectantly.
" You are right. I will think about it. " she enveloped my hand in hers. " Are you sure you have known him for a month? Because it doesn't seem like it. The way you talk about him, the way your eyes show a sense of sadness accompanied by warmth made me feel that you both share a special bond."
Was I that obvious? Maybe.
Should I tell her everything? No !! It will only bring her in danger and I couldn't afford that.
