I Won't Leave You, This Time
An Unordered Joy 1
A silent morning at the mansion filled only with the sound of birds chirping
Inside the master bedroom, Lucian's hand moves with calm precision to shut the alarm
Lucian Vance(ML)
*Stretches his body slowly, eyes half-lidded*
He stands up and walks toward the floor-to-ceiling glass. The curtains glide open automatically as he nears the window
Lucian Vance(ML)
*Glance at the birds outside, expression unreadable*
(Even they don't hesitate.)
The door opens quietly. Emma, the head servant, enters with a coffee trolley and a white silk robe. She holds the robe open for him
Lucian Vance(ML)
*Slides his arm into the robe and
takes coffee cup* Thank you
Lucian Vance(ML)
*Makes a call*(with deep morning tone) The load has to be delivered by to night
Lucian ends the call and freshens up before heading down the through staircase
Lucian walks downstairs. He stops midway by hearing voices from below.
Lucian Vance(ML)
*Goes up and bring his pistol with him*
Lucian slowly moves down checking every step and making sure everything is clear.
Lucian Vance(ML)
*Reaches downstairs, points his pistol from which he hears voices*
A person comes out of nowhere towards him. He stood struck by seeing him.
unknown
Surprise Lucs!
*Sees pistol, moves back*
Hey it's me. Calm down.
It is Xavier his best friend and partner in his business.
Lucian Vance(ML)
*Put his pistol down.**Commanding tone *
Why you didn't inform you before.
You know I don't like surprises.
Xavier Knight(ML's Closed friend)
It's Jade idea. She wanted to do.
Jade comes from behind of Xavier. She is wife of Xavier.
Jade Knight(ML friend's wife)
*Tilt her face down as a guilt.*
Sorry! I want to see your reaction and did this.
Lucian Vance(ML)
*Feels sad for being arrogant, but expressionless*
(Why I reacted in that way...)
Lucian Vance(ML)
*Puts the pistol in his pocket*
You don't have to. I'm being conscious since my cousins came for festival.
Xavier Knight(ML's Closed friend)
*Places his hand on Lucian's shoulder*
I know Lucs! They are the main reason to visit you.
Xavier Knight(ML's Closed friend)
Actually, where are they?
Lucian Vance(ML)
*Relived*
They are having breakfast.
Xavier Knight(ML's Closed friend)
*Rubs his palms together*
Let's surprise them J(his wife). At least they feel surprised and happy by seeing you.
Everyone gets into the dining area.
An Unordered Joy 2
They walk into dining area. Lucian's cousins jump up the moment they see Jade.
Cousins(ML's)
*Excitedly pointing and calling out* Jade! Jade is finally here!
Jade Knight(ML friend's wife)
*Her face lights up with pure excitement as she waves back to them* Oh, look at you all.
Lucian takes his seat at the head of the long table. The room finally feels like festival.
Lucian Vance(ML)
*Lucian takes small bite while looking at Xavier* When exactly do the containers move?
Xavier Knight(ML's Closed friend)
*Eating calmly while looking back at Lucian*Twelve o'clock. The team is ready
Lucian Vance(ML)
*Gives a single, sharp nod of approval*
Lucian looks up and notices Emma standing behind Jade looking to serve who ever needs
Lucian Vance(ML)
*His gaze softens as he looks at the servant* Emma, did you have your breakfast yet?
Emma(ML's Main maid)
*Quickly looks down at the floor, her voice is low* I will have it later, sir.
Lucian Vance(ML)
*His voice is firm, leaving no room for argument* No. Eat now. Sit with us.
Emma(ML's Main maid)
*She hesitates* Sir....
Jade Knight(ML friend's wife)
*Gently pulls Emma's hand toward a chair* Come Emma give me company. I am exhausted with their business talks even while eating. *Smiles warmly*
Lucian Vance(ML)
*Watches silently as Emma finally takes a seat*
After breakfast is finished, Jade spends time playing with Lucian's cousins, while Lucian and Xavier are busy with their calls and meetings
At night while cousins and Jade are playing at the pool Lucian and Xavier sits at lounge near the pool while having juice
Lucian Vance(ML)
*While seeing his cousins and Jade playing with them and takes a sip*
When are you planning to have kids?
Lucian Vance(ML)
I am bored with my cousins as they are growning up fast. I want a daughter running around this estate.
Xavier Knight(ML's Closed friend)
*Leans his head down, with low voice*You know what happened in her past and I don't want to trigger it.
Echoes of a cold night 1
Two years ago. Winter's night.
Lucian walks along the footpath covering fully to avoid coldness and his face with beanie and drape around his neck. Listening to music with heavy sound
He stops. A pregnant woman shivering so violently that her teeth chattering, and it is jade who looks pale, her eyes wide with a hollow, haunting fear.
Lucian Vance(ML)
*He unwrap drape from his neck and wraps around her thin shoulder*
*Jade first flinch but, the warmth by the drape makes her to wrap it around tightly by herself*
Lucian Vance(ML)
I know a place. The people there will take a good care.
Jade Knight(ML friend's wife)
*Her eyes filled with fear and starts moving away from Lucian *
Lucian Vance(ML)
*He understands her fear*Ok. I don't take you anywhere you can stay here
Lucian steps back and gets her some food from the nearest store he places it in front of her
Lucian Vance(ML)
*He takes a piece from the food he brought and eats it for her to trust him*
Jade Knight(ML friend's wife)
*She quickly grabs it starts eating vigorously*
Lucian Vance(ML)
What is your name?
Jade Knight(ML friend's wife)
*Stops for a split second, her eyes vacant and lost. She barely whispers before returning to the food*I don't know anyone to call me with a name.
Lucian realizes that she is orphan, and he takes out some cash along with a card places near her
Lucian Vance(ML)
Use this to find a place and for your living
Lucian Vance(ML)
If you need anything just call this number and tell them "it's Jade".
Then, he turns to walk away with his earphones on, reaching a signal at the end of the block. As he waits to cross. he glances back to Jade. His heart turns to lead.
A car has pulled up. Men jump out and starts beating Jade with their heavy boots
Jade Knight(ML friend's wife)
*Curls into a ball and tears are shredding**Screams due to pain*
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