Chapter 2 Heartbreak.

'Over?' Sia asked herself, inwardly.

She just can't wrap her head around what Lucas means by

'it's over.'

Sia lifted her head again, looking into his handsome face.

Lucas is handsome that he was able to trap her with his

looks the first time they met in the coffee shop where she once worked.

His small red lips is what she likes the most. Whenever he

kisses her, she finds herself in a trance.

In a web of love she knitted specially for them both.

His eyes brightens her up whenever she's in a bad mood. His

deep coffee brown eyes.

His voice? It sends soft shivers of joy down her spine whenever he talks to

her. It's so deep and melodious, she can't help but fawn over it.

His big hands cakes her body with goosebumps whenever he

touches her.

His height? It's a tower. He shields her with his height

that she feels so safe in the cocoon of his arms.

Everything about him is irresistible. He's what you could

call a sculpture of perfection.

Sia never thought they would date for over a year

considering the fact they hail from different world.

"What...do you mean by it's over?" her voice muffled. "what do

you mean by it was a game?" she added.

Lucas stood erect, hands on his sweat pocket. "You heard me

right, Sia. It was all a game." He reiterated.

Sia shook her head. It's like she's hearing a different

thing all the together.

Wasn't it last night that he openly confessed his love for

her?

He openly told her he loves her with every fiber of his

being, so what's with the 'it was all a game thing?' she asked herself.

"Lucas please quit this play. I want to tell you something

important..."

"I'm fucking serious Sia Macallista!" His slightly

high-pitched voice made her flinch.

Sia's heart sank to her stomach. Her hands were beginning to

tremble 'Beginning to tremble' because she's yet to hear the full story.

"How? Why?" she asked. She can't hold the tears again, hence

she let it course down her acne brimmed face.

"Because I made a bet with my friends to date you. We made a

bet, Sia. Hope you understand now?" he said so freely without any obstruction.

No pause.

No considering of her feelings!

Could Lucas be this heartless?

Could he play her to such an extent?

Of all days... of all time, why did it have to be now she

needed him the most?

Now, she needs someone that will console her!

Now, she's just not herself and needs someone to assure her that things will eventually pan

out well?

Now, she needs him to help her find the one responsible for

her mothers death!

His words are like blade knifing her heart. Sia slumped in a

new world of sorrow.

A world of betrayal.

A world of disbelief.

So love could hurt her like this someday?

She should have known better when people say they don't

believe true love exist!

'Lucas used me for a bet!?' she mused, inwardly.

"No, this can't be. It can't. At all." She squeaked.

In the heat of the moment, she loaded herself in his arms,

tugging his collar.

"I know you love me, Lucas. I know you love me. I can see it

in your eyes it's evident. You told you love me. So much than I know."

"You told me you'd do anything for me, right? You said it.

Months ago you told me how you're

willing to fight for me. For us . You assured me that being from different

worlds can't put us apart. Yes, baby you said it." She said, kissing his cheeks,

his brows, his eyes , his ears, his lips.

Sia's tears painted every part of his face. Lucas tried to

pull her out. He tried to stop her but Sia is determined. She kept her hold on

him as strong as ever.

She doesn't want to relent because he's her man and she

needs him by her side now. She needs him so much.

"Sia stop. Stop acting so childish, you hear me?" he routed,

trying to push her off of him but she held him strong.

Crying.

Weeping.

"You're the one acting childish, Lucas!" She hissed, in a

high-pitched voice, making Lucas to stop pushing her away from him.

'Yes, maybe I am. But it's for the best.' Lucas whispered

inwardly, locking his eyes with hers.

"What do you mean, Sia?" he asked.

"you're acting childish Lucas! How could you open your mouth

and admit to me you wagered with your friends about me? How could you play with

my feelings knowing you never loved me?"

"I don't know, Sia. All you should know is that, it's over

and it was a game." He croaked.

"No...no...no baby, we love each other. We love each other. I

know you love me. You promised me you'll make me the happiest woman in the

whole world right? You promised me." She pleaded, tears welling her eyes.

"That was all a lie." He worded, voice deep.

"No, it can't be. What about the promise ring you gave

me?" she wriggled the ring in her ring

finger that's embellished with their names. She waved the ring in front of him

and asked.

Lucas stiffened at the sight of the ring.

Heck! That ring wants to bring back old memories but he

can't allow it. Therefore, he maintained his cold demeanor.

"That's a lie too." He said.

Sia shook her head, unsure of what to say next.

Meanwhile, as this was going on Danika pranced out. This

time she was in what seemed like a bikini but covered her hips with something

that looked like a shawl.

"hey, hun!" Danika called out to Lucas as she snaked her

arms around his waist from his backside. Lucas jerked, slightly.

"What's going on?" Danika asked when she saw how Lucas and

Sia stood transfixed.

The corner of Danika's lips raised in sheer mockery.

"I thought your security men have thrown her away? What's

she still doing here? And who is she?" Asked Danika as she locked eyes with

Sia.

"Nothing, she's just about to go." Lucas wheezed in lieu of

a response about who Sia is to him.

However, Sia sniffled, she looked into his eyes now,

demanding for the last answer.

"Tell me you don't love me." She drawled. She's too weak now

to talk. She gasped for air, looking him in the eye. "look me in the eye Lucas

and tell me it's over and it was a game!" she demanded.

Lucas stiffened hearing these words from her. He looked her

in the eyes and all he could see is their past.

Their moments together as lovers.

The nights they shared.

His confession of love for her.

His willingness to fight, love and protect her.

He could see it. It's all swirling in her eyes

He almost fidgeted. Almost refrained himself from doing this

any further but he has to for his own good.

Then, he flapped his eyes open again and locked it with

hers.

Slowly, he lifted his lips and spat, "it's over, Sia. It's

all game."

These words sounded in Sia's ears. Her world crashed down

this minute as her heart slumped to her stomach.

With misty eyes, she looked him back in the eyes and nodded.

"I'll make sure you regret ever playing with my feelings. Lucas Evangelista,

you'll regret ever doing this to me. " she threatened.

But how will she make someone like Lucas pay?

'Oh Sia, you can't do a thing because he's rich you're poor.

Look at the woman he has in his arms. She's a beauty and you are all covered in

blotches.' Her conscience told her.

Sia relented, and decided to accept the truth. To live with

the truth.

She can't do anything to him, at all.

Just then, Sia threw the promise ring at him, wheezing for air as the lump in her throat made it

hard for her to breathe.

The tears in her eyes made it hard for her to see clearly.

Everything is a blur.

"Security!!" Danika called. Up on hearing Danika's voice,

Mike and the rest appeared. "Throw her out!" said Danika.

The men rushed to push Sia out but she warned them not to

touch her.

"I'll leave on my own. Don't touch me." She mouthed in

between tears.

She didn't look back

and Lucas couldn't tear his eyes off of her retreating figure. He looked

down at the promise ring on his foot.

Slowly, he bent down and picked the ring, swirling it in his

fingertips.

"Let's go back in inside, hun." Danika purred, dragging him

inside.

Lucas held back the tears that wanted to drip from his eyes

and sheepishly walked inside as Danika dragged him.

"Who is she to you? Was she your girlfriend? I thought mummy

Hera said you've broken up? I thought your uncle said so too?" Danika pressed

with her question.

"Look Lucas I quit my boyfriend because of you and we're

supposed to know each and love each other. So tell me. Do you still love her?"

Danika asked, worried.

It's obvious she feels something for Lucas.

Lucas pinched the bridge of his nose and spat, "she's no one

Danika. I don't love her."

"Great. It's just you and I. Soon, we'll get married. Glad

she's out of your life." She smirked, tracing her hand up and down Lucas's

back.