The Seductress

Melissa walks into Zoey’s room to find her sitting on the bed, her back to her. Melissa grips to the door knob shut her eyes briefly as tears flood her eyes.

Zoey has been this way since they got news of Stacey’s death. A week ago the cops had visited them with the heart shattering news that their dear friend was killed. Something had died inside of her… to know she wasn’t gonna see Stacey anymore, or listen to her as she argued with Zoey. Stacey who she had lived with since they got out of high school. The tears rolled down her cheeks and she sniffled and shut the door behind her.

“Zoey… c’mon not now!” She whispered sadly as she walks to her and lowers herself next to her. Zoey hung her head low, fisting her palms on her laps and sobbing quietly.

“I can’t believe she’s gone Melissa!, just like that, she left at night and never returned!” Zoey sniffles.

“You don’t have to keep hurting yourself Zoey. I know Stacey has become a sister to us but there was nothing we could do!” Melissa falters and she tries to fight the urge to sob. They’re dressed in black. The police had released Stacey’s body and days ago they had conducted a funeral. It was heartbreaking, only few people in attendance.

Zoey chuckles bitterly. “You know what’s funny!, the fact that she was murdered!, Stacey might have had flaws mel!, but she wasn’t involved in illegal business!… How. Could. She. Die. This. Way!” The words stumbled out, and she broke down completely, sobbing loudly and palming her temple continuously.

“Zoey!” Melissa heaved as she put an arm around her and pulled her close. Pain slashing her heart. She couldn’t hold back the tears and soon they were both crying. Pain over a sister, pain over a friend. The cops had informed them that from their investigation Stacey was involved in some kind of illegal business, and she could have possibly been the one who had killed the two men they found in an apartment not too far from where she had died. As they sobbed, she wondered if whatever the cops said was true, or if it was all a misunderstanding and there was something more to Stacey’s murder…

•

Tears floods Selene’s eyes as Wayne smiles warmly at her.

“Wayne!… I’m so g-lad y-ou made it!” Selene voice is barely a whisper as her whole body went taut with emotions. Wayne shuts his eyes briefly and when they open they stop on Susan’s.

“I knew you wouldn’t abandon your poor mom just yet” Susan smiles tearily. Even at his state, Selene watch a cocky small smile appear on his face.

“No mom, I can’t leave you just yet…. I still wanna taste…. your delicious meals remember” Wayne joked weakly. Susan chuckled and wiped off a tear.

“Really Wayne you never lost your sense of humor” Selene voiced out smiling through her tears. Wayne gaze softens as he stared at Selene. The joy he felt right now seeing Selene was okay was overwhelming.

“Alright love birds I’d leave you two for a few minutes while I go see the doctor, to tell him you’ve regained consciousness” Susan says and Selene chuckles lowly.

“Alright Ma’am, thanks” She voiced out.

With Susan gone, Selene bites down her lips and looked down at Wayne.

“I’m sorry Wayne!, I know you have all the reasons in the world to hate me now but I promise I’m sorry!… I never meant for you to be dragged into this!, I’d never wish to put you in harm’s way!… please Wayne forgive me!” Selene clasped his hand as she sobbed lowly.

“Hey… hey” He coos and raised his hand to cup her cheeks.

“Stop apologizing Selene!” He breathes in. “I’d never do that!… if I’ve not fallen for you Selene!, can’t you see, I didn’t want you to die…. Cos I love you… and I want to spend every moment of my life with you.” Wayne says. Selene blinks and run her hand down her hair. Oh God what did she do go deserve someone like him.

“Y-ou do?… Wayne?, you still w-anna be with me… despite all you k-now?” She stuttered, it’s too good to be true-just too good.

“The more reason I wanna be with you Selene!, I want to teach you how to love!, that you don’t deserve to live your life full of regrets… You made mistakes… but I love you despite all your flaws, so don’t you go about ranting and asking for my forgiveness” He glared playfully at her and Selene held his palm and kissed it affectionately.

“I love you so much Wayne!… thanks for loving me!… I thought I’d n-ever find someone who’d love me!… but you did!… thanks so much… ” She falters as tears rolled down her cheeks. He’s here with her now, and he promised he’s not leaving. She’s the most luckiest girl!, who didn’t deserve to be loved but got loved anyways. They stay that way for some moments before Wayne heaves.Please check at N/ôvel(D)rama.Org.

“Did Stacey make it?” He asks and she dropped his hand on her thighs. She sighed and shook her head. Wayne shut his eyes and groaned. The thought that Stacey is dead was one he couldn’t imagine.

“I… fell unconscious after trying to call for help Wayne, Bill saved us, he managed to trace us because the car had a tracking device on” She paused and brushed off hair from her eyes. “I never wanted for her to die! but I was overcome by fear, I didn’t want to spend my life in jail… or be separated for you… I was helpless Wayne I’m sorry!.” She plea.

“Shhhh… “Wayne coos “Everything is gonna be fine Selene… as long as I’m here” He tugged her downwards with his arm and she gently lay her head against his chest. Even though he’s been here for a week, she could still percieve his familiar scent and warmth. Wayne kissed her soft hair and ruffled it lightly.

“You ready don’t have to worry Selene… Daddy is here” He says and Selene giggles, shutting her eyes and basking in this perfect moment he’d created.

•

FOUR MONTHS LATER

“Happy birthday Mom!” Wayne grins as he walks down the spiral staircase of their mansion. The whole living room is full of guests. Bill, Miguel friends, Fiona college friends, and few of Selene’s clients.

Susan, clad in a long pretty gown and looking ravishing as ever, smiles as Wayne pulls her into a hug.

“Hmmn… so how old are you, thirty, twenty huh?” Wayne groans and Susan laughs, poking him playfully.

“Stop with the flattery Wayne will you!” She chuckles.

“I’m not bluffing, I can spot a few, good looking guys stealing glances at you mom… ” He winks playfully and she rolled her eyes.

“I’m not an easy catch Wayne… you should know that already” She whispered and he laughs.

Susan sighs and she looked around the living room filled with music, people and laughter.

“It’s what you’ve wished for right” Wayne says and she gave a small smile.

“Yeah!… it’s what I’ve always wanted son. A happy home once again, and it came on a platter of gold….” She mutters as her eyes stop on Fiona chattering with her friends.

“And by that… you also mean your strong headed daughter finally going to college huh?”

“That’s only a part of it Wayne…. I’m also happy that soon I’m gonna be a grand mom” She smirked and Wayne rolls his eyes.

“You could say that again mom… and it’s better I excuse you, cos that cute oldie called a godfather is coming over to meet you, probably to steal an hour of your time…” He nudged her and he could see a blush creep up her fair skin.

“Susan…” Miguel smiles as he stops in front of her, sending Wayne a glare.

“Do you mind I rescue you from your heck of a son?” He asks and held out his arm. Wayne raised his arm and stepped back.

“Sure thing oldie… she’s all yours”Wayne says. Susan laughs and shrugs.

“Not like I have a choice” She winked at him before taking his arm and they walked away.

Wayne smiles satisfactorily and turns, heading to the kitchen. He knows too well that’s where Selene would be, bundled up in apron and taking care of the meals to be served. They had the maids to do so… but she won’t hear of it. He steps into the kitchen and truly finds Selene handing a tray of food to a maid. He steps out of the way for the maid to leave and he fold his arms to watch her.

“Please Wayne… I don’t want your scoldings okay” Selene rolled her eyes as she takes off her apron.

“You really aren’t gonna listen to me are you…” He sighs and stalked to her, tucking away sweaty strands of hair.

“I want this night to be perfect Wayne… it’s your mom’s birthday remember!” She blew out tiredly and walks to the sink to rinse her hands.

“You should be greeting the guests instead belle” He groans.

“I wil, in a few minutes… I’m done anyways” She turned off the faucet and run her palm through her hair.

“Did I tell you… you’re looking sexy in that gown of yours?” Wayne smirks and her cheeks heats up.

“You did… thrice” She rolled her eyes and he cocked his brows.

“Oh!… my bad… too much for being so damn sexy” He says huskily as he stared her down. Though she’s heard him flirt with her countless times, she couldn’t stop the way her heart fluttered and the way her entire body always heat up at the intensity of his gaze.

“Mom wants a baby… she wants to be a grannie…” His arms goes around her waist and he pulls her close. She breathe out and giggled.

“So… we agreed on getting married first green orbs” She teased, splaying her palmss on his chest.

“Tch!…. what if we make a baby sooner… probably a little prince” He grazed his thumb pad against her lips and she sucked in her breath.

“I don’t mind….” She smirked and draped her arms around his neck, pressing her lips against his. Wayne spanks her ass playfully and she giggled against his mouth as she felt the familiar touch of his tongue against hers. Soon they were kissing intensely.

Selene sighed against his mouth. Maybe being an Enchantress wasn’t so bad afterall… cos it had led her to the man she loved with every ounce of her breath, and the man she’s gonna wake up to every morning… for the rest of her life….

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