Hello all! I hope that those who read my "Prologue" enjoyed it, and seeing as I definitely have at least two readers, I shall most definitely be continuing! So, without further ado, here is the very first chapter, where we shall be formally introduced to Lucien, Ella and… someone else- a character whom I already dislike! I wonder if you can guess who my characters are "inspired" by… Anyways, whether you love it or hate it, I would greatly appreciate it if you review- I wanna know what you think! xoxox
Lucien's POV
I saw her again today.
She looked as beautiful as I remembered: long chocolate curls framing her pale, delicately-featured face; her big brown eyes simply radiating with innocence; and her petite body accentuated by a simple, attractively fitted white dress.
She was effortlessly stunning; waltzing down the street with a slightly dream-like and dazed expression on her face.
And when she smiled!
Oh, she has the most charming, uplifting smile!
Just thinking of the upward turn of her lips makes my own lips twitch with a sudden rush of happiness.
I do not even know her name, but names are not important.
After all, what's in a name?
Although I can't help being inquisitive, I do often wonder what her name is.
I think of what a joy it would be to say her name, and then see her turn and reward me with that beautiful smile.
I stood there, sub-consciously gazing at her, thinking of what pretty name may suit her…
"Ella!" a boyish voice called out.
I focused on my girl, yet she remained absorbed in the contents of a shop window, her expression still dreamy.
"Ella! It's me, Raif!" the slightly irritating voice continued.
She suddenly snapped out of her trance-like state, and turned around. And then, she smiled.
I automatically smiled in response, only to see a young man appear, also smiling… at my Ella!
Ella, Ella, Ella… indeed such a pretty name- perfect for my girl.
Only she was not smiling at her name coming from my lips, no, it was the call of that infuriating young boy!
My smile faded as I studied him: average height and build, shoulder-length golden hair, and fairly pretty features that were contorted in a nauseatingly bright, charming grin.
In return, I grimaced.
I imagined that some females would find him "attractive", yet personally I felt that he appeared to be both feminine and foppish.
Ella did not seem to share these thoughts however, for her smile only grew when he strolled towards her.
They embraced.
Such a sight truly sickened me; I should be the man holding her in my arms!Not this pretty-boy fool!
I tried to calm my rising anger; perhaps they embraced simply as friends?
Yes, of course. Friends, merely friends…
I took deep calming breaths, only to notice how he spoke and she laughed.
Tossing back her pretty little head and laughing. Laughing is such a foreign concept to me. Why, I haven't laughed since…
Well, for a number of years. I may only be twenty-eight, yet you could say that it has been decades since I truly laughed.
But now I am watching her laugh continuously. What could he have said that was so damn funny?
But I still told myself that they must only be friends… only friends…
Yet, as they slowly walked together, I noticed how she constantly played with a strand of her long russet curls, and repeatedly fluttered her dark eyelashes.
She was practically swooning and simpering at the fool!
All the while, he held her hand and flashed that all-too dazzling smile.
I instantly felt sick.
With purpose, I began striding away from my hiding place.
As my face met the strangely sudden rush of sunlight, I turned on my heel and walked the opposite way down the street.
I didn't notice that I was walking at an outlandishly fast pace.
Nor did I notice that in a vague attempt to gain composure, I was muttering to myself.
Perhaps that was why passing people were staring at me as if I was mad.
Maybe I really am mad!
Crazy, deluded, a raving lunatic… After all, I am seemingly obsessed with a girl whom I do not even know!
Yet, I cannot be mad, for I can recall my thoughts perfectly well.
In fact, this may not even be an obsession- perhaps I simply knew that she and I are destined to be together!
This could be the hand of fate possessing my mind, urging me to find Ella!
She would bring such light and happiness into my world of darkness; she would be my saviour, my sanity, my love!
And no-one shall prevent our destiny; not even that insolent fop of a boy who dared make her smile!
I shall be the man to bring out her pretty smile; I shall be the man to make her laugh until she is close to tears; I shall make her simper and swoon at my feet.
At this present moment in time, it may seem like I am obsessed with a stranger.
But I can guarantee that she will not be a stranger for long!
Hehehe, I wonder if you can guess who Lucien, Ella and Raif are based on? ;-) If you are kind enough to leave me with a review expressing your feedback, please also tell me who you think are the inspiration of each of my individual characters! I should hope that it is clear so far! xD Anyways, I hope you enjoyed this chapter, and I shall update soon! And please reviewreviewreview my lovelys! xoxox