Chapter 4 True Colours

Lisa's POV

Lucian's gaze into my eyes sends my heart throbbing. I remember his attitude to me back at the boutique and I'm shook. I've not fully recovered from the moment's effect and here we are again, interlocked in each other's arms.

"Um... I.. "

I stutter as his lips face mine. In a moment's breath, I know we'll be kissing.

Suddenly he pushes me away, and I stagger backwards, nearly falling.

I can see the look of regret in his eyes and I'm just so confused.

"Uh..I just...I wanted to say that you should..join me for a meeting downstairs. Right now!" He says.

"But you could have just sent one of the servants to tell me that. " I respond.

"Well, I was already walking down so.. decided to just do it myself. Any problems??" He's getting rude again and I recoil.

"There's not. Pardon me. I'll be out in a minute." I say.

"Why? What else are you going in to do??"

He rudely asks.

"Well, I wanted to change. I didn't get the chance to try out the clothes at the store. So I've been trying them out in my room " I respond.

He gazes at me from up to down, and I can tell my look entices him. I make it obvious that I'm uncomfortable by pulling wrapping my arms around myself and looking down.

He snaps out of his gaze.

"Uh..well, just.. whatever. Meet me downstairs."

He says and forges ahead, downstairs.

I stare at him a little and go back into my room.

I go to the human-sized mirror and admire the emerald evening gown adorned on me.

"It is beautiful... I look beautiful.."

I sigh, remembering how my mum always calls me beautiful. I realize I haven't spoken to her since the fateful day. I decide I'd visit her the following day. I remove the gown and put on a casual top and skirt.

I head out of my room, a little anxious about what Lucian wants to say to me.

Lucian's POV

"Damn it. Damn it all!"

I'm enraged by my actions so far.

"Who is she??! Who is she to make me feel this way?! "

I'm raising my voice already.

"What the hell??!"

I don't notice when Franca enters the living room.

I'm still in my fit of rage as I feel a hand on my shoulder.

I gasp and place my hand on the hand but realize I feel no sensation. Already, Lisa's presence makes me feel a sensation. A deep longing and wanting for her. I turn around.

"What do you want, Franca?"

She walks around the couch I'm sitting on and takes a seat on my leg.

"Aww, sweetie.. don't sound so coarse. I heard you screaming and wondered if my baby was throwing tantrums." She responds, rubbing my chest.

"I'm... I'm just...tired.." I say reluctantly.

"I bet it's because of that stupid lady upstairs eh?" Franca says, defiantly.

This annoys me a little, that I grab Franca by her seducing hand.

"Run your mouth a little less and secure your safety with me. Otherwise..."

I stare at her gravely.

I notice her wince in embarrassment.

"Well...sorry.." she rolls her eyes.

I release her hand as she continues rubbing my chest. She lowers her head and kisses me. We begin caressing each other as Lisa's voice breaks the moment.

"What... what are you doing?"

Her teary voice rings in my ears and I quickly push Franca away.

I get up quickly to meet Lisa but she speeds off into her room in tears. Franca laughs maniacally.

"You crazy Harpie. Get outta my sight!" I scream at her.

"Oh? Sure. But I can promise you, that this relationship will end shorter than you anticipated. Later, Teddy bear." She walks away majestically. I sink back into my chair, wondering why I've done such a silly thing.

But an idea starts to creep into my head.

The following day...

Lisa's POV

I'm still shaken over Lucian's drama.

"First he acts like a hero, then he acts like he's into me. All to go back to being a total bastard. Gosh! I can't wait till all this is over. "

I say, getting up from my bed. I go into the restroom and wash my face. I come back out to my bedroom and open the curtains. It's a beautiful day outside. The sun is cool and the clouds are silver. The view improves my mood that morning.

Suddenly a knock is heard on my door and I'm perplexed. I'm scared to face Lucian or Franca.

"Who is it?" I ask quietly.

"It's Laura, ma'am."

Laura? I think of how massive the house is and realize that it can't have only one servant.

"Oh, thank heavens!"

I move to the door and unlock it. As I open it, a new face meets my eyes but behind the person is Franca. I curse under my breath.

"Well, come on in." I try so hard to hide my annoyance and bitterness. Laura moves to make my bed while Franca goes into my restroom.

"Franca, maybe you should step out of there," I say, hiding my frustration.

"Oh ma'am, I'm only trying to prepare your bath. " She answers with a fake, polite tone.

I bite my lower lip.

"Um Laura, shouldn't it be while I'm gone that you lot come in to do this? "

"Oh no, ma'am. We have to do it in your presence. It's against the rules to come into your chambers in your absence."

Laura seems genuinely polite and I like it. But I decide to be cautious so she didn't surprise me like Franca's done.

"And who made these rules?"

"Why, Mr. Lucian, of course. He's brilliant isn't he?" Franca says, stepping out of the restroom. She has a haughty look and I'm sure I dislike her.

"Will that be all for now, ma'am?" Franca is still talking to me and I wonder what gives her the authority.

"Yes. Yes. You may leave now."

Laura leaves first and as Franca follows behind her she stops and looks at me.

"You're cramping my style. Big time."

She leaves and jams the door behind her.

"That insufferable wench!"

I'm disgusted and embarrassed. I know Franca is older than me but I deserve some respect. At least as a fellow woman. I go in to freshen up.

"Ouch!!" I scream as my leg touches the really hot water.

"Is that woman trying to kill me???"

I scoff as I dilute the water to a warmer temperature.

I can't think of anyone else but my mum.

Mrs Young's POV

"Oh, I wonder how my darling child is doing. I miss her so much. She hasn't even spoken to me in a while."

My phone rings and I look to see who is calling. I'm glad it's Lisa.

"Baby?...baby!"

Lisa is sobbing over the phone and I'm worried sick.

"My love, what is it? What?"

"Mum, I want out of this marriage. I want out, now"

She says with so much pain I'm hurt.

"Why, what is the matter? Did he hit you??"

I ask with so much concern.

"No but.. he's having affairs...even with his maid!"

I'm shocked. I'm filled with terror and regret.

I see that I have pushed my daughter into the hands of a callous person. Thankfully, Lucian walks into the company and I know I have to talk to him.

"Baby, I'll call you back okay?"

With that, I march straight to Lucian and pull him by the hand.

"How dare you?! How dare you hurt my daughter like that?!"

Everyone stops what they're doing to watch the scenario. I hear some whispering ' How dare she, a mere janitor, touch and drag the CEO like that?'