TRUTH

I WAS SUDDENLY startled when someone stands next to me. My eyes instantly turned to my side,

which made me gasped.

“Are you done eating?” he asked me softly.

“I lost my appetite,” I mumbled, looking back at sea.

My heart violently raised as he bowed to the railings where I was holding. He leaned closer into my

side and looked intently to my eyes.

I was stunned from standing. I thought I could meet his stares, but my eyes remained on the strong

waves.

He let out a heavy sighed that sent a shiver down my bones. I tightened my grip on the railings

because any moment now, I might fall off the curb.

“Maybe Elliesse is looking for you,” I said to Lawrence after a long moment of silence.

“She’s taking some rest at her cabin.”

I smiled bitterly. “That’s why you are here,” I sarcastically said.

He did not answer, but I heard his violent sigh next to me.

“Margaux,” he started in a softer voice.

But I chose not to answered back and remained my gaze at the deep blue sea.

“Please, look at me,” he commanded.

I have nothing to lose by gently touching one of my cheeks to look away from it, but I choose to fixed

my glance at my feet.

“Please, Margaux, look at me,” he softly begging.

“No, I won’t,” I said firmly.

I want it all over. My breathing is no longer normal. I feel so weak and vulnerable. I only have a little

rope left, and I will be given forever.

So, I filled my chest with air and bravely stepped on my feet to leave, but he quickly grabbed my arm to

stop me.

“Just stay a little more minute, please,” he muttered. I could feel his warm breath under my skin, and

the scorching heat from his hand intensified my feelings.

However, I chose to strengthened my posture. I bravery turned my head to face him.

“What do you want?” I said with no emotion. I wanted to raise the tone of my voice, but I couldn’t. Now

I’m melting into how he’d stare at me.

Our eyes are locked in an unblinking stare. My heart was beating fast, and I can’t breathe properly.

He reaches up to his fingers on my cheek and stares down at me, searching my face with such

intensity.

“I missed you,” he utterly said.

I’m no longer rebelling against his gentle touch, and I am no longer fighting. I just tremble weakly in my

knees.

He opened his mouth to speak, but a voice at my back interrupted us.

“Lawrence, your fiancée is looking for you.”

I did violently look around at that voice of Peter.

I froze at my feet. Lawrence had not released me. I would not have been able to speak.

“Fiancée?” I asked him furiously.

He shook his head. “There are more important things that you need to know.”

I chuckled. “Well, congrats to both of you. Isn’t this what you want?” I smiled bitterly and stepped back.

“No, please don’t . . .” He caressed my wrist, but I took more steps backward.

“Lawrence, I don’t think it’s not right to mingle with another woman when Elliesse is set to marry you,”

Peter enunciate.

“Why don’t you mind your own business instead?!” Lawrence throws him a devilish look.

“Really? Let me tell you this. I will never let you hurt her again,” Peter said before pointing to Lawrence.

“Do you think you can make her happy?” Lawrence has a satire on his words.

“Of course, I can!” Peter confidently said.

“You’re kidding me, Peter.” His lips settled into a mocking smirked.

Peter clenched his jaw tight. I could feel his annoyance at what Lawrence said, so I decided to

intervene.

“Will you please stop?!” I scolded.

“Stupidity is knowing the truth, seeing the truth, but still believing the lies; and that’s what you are,”

Lawrence said and pulled a tigger into Peter’s head enough to explode.

“Fuck you!” Peter pushed Lawrence with all his might.

“I said stop it!” I sighed at the two of them and finally turned to Lawrence.

“Get away from me!” I pushed him violently, then turned to Peter.

“Let’s go, Peter.” I pulled his hand to leave, but I was shocked when Lawrence stopped my other arm.

But this time, Peter was the one I chose to accompany, so I let go of his hand that he was free to let go.

“You know the answer now?” Peter sarcastically said to Lawrence and give a mocking smirk.

I was shocked when he punched him, and Peter fell to the floor. I screamed at the speed of events. I

wanted to stop them, but Peter quickly got up from his seat and retaliated with a punch. Lawrence hurt

his jaw.

He also retaliated quickly, and I could do nothing but shout. My tears began to fall, and my eyes

clouded with the intensity of my emotions. This belongs to .

I screamed so loud and panicking. My eyes get blurred. I can no longer breathe properly, especially

when I see the two are bloody, as if no one wants to lose.

Until my screaming became blurred in my hearing, I heard voices coming, but it was too late because

my vision darkened.

***

WHEN I WOKE up, I was in a room, and Cindy approached me immediately.

“Margaux! Thank God you’re fine.” Her voice sounded relieved and relaxed.

“Are you okay?” Julia asked. The concern was still in her tone.

“I’m fine, Julia, thank you.” I tried to paint a smile.

“I’m glad to hear that,” she utters.

I got up, but they help me.

“Are you sure you’re okay?” Samantha sounded more concerned about me.

“What just happened?” she asked as she sits on the chair beside me.

She waited for my answer, but I chose to change the topic.

“Uh, when will the yacht land?”

“Maybe after a few minutes. We called the medic so that when you get there, you can be check

immediately,” Cindy told me.

“I’m sorry, I even bothered you.” I lowered my head down, embarrassed at what happened.

“Oh, that’s not a problem for us. The important thing now is that you are okay,” Julia assured me.

I feel sorry for what happened. Although I want to apologize to Peter, shame has led me, so I decided

not to.

“It’s better if we leave Margaux alone to take some rest,” Cindy told Julia before nodding her head to

me.

“Rest first. We’ll just come back when the yacht lands,” she said and stroked my hair.

“Thank you.” I smiled at her but not reaching my ears.

She let out a sigh. “We will talk about what happened when we get back to the resort. Just take some

rest, okay?”

But I haven’t slept since Cindy left the room. I am worried about what happened. I am also worried for

Peter, who was affected by the trouble.

I adjusted to my sit after hearing a faint knock.

“Come in,” I said weakly.

When the door opened, Elliesse walked straight towards me.

“How are you?!” she asked bluntly with brows twitched a little.

“I’m okay,” I replied.

Her eyes wandered around and lastly to my face. “You’re really a good actress, aren’t you?!” she

angrily said with eyes squinted.