Unexpected Love to a Lifetime of Happiness

The Million Dollar Question

Rose

I woke up this morning still feeling shocked about Liam and Luke's confessions. I would have never thought they would be interested in me especially how they teased me for many years.

The reason for teasing me was because I was their stepsister's friend and that didn't make sense to me.

However, I couldn't think clearly as Luke gave me the sweetest kiss I had ever had. As for Liam, his hands were all over me while he claimed my neck.

I'm still feeling flustered and I could still feel their touch. The problem is I don't trust them. I've gone through so much because of Karen that I can't believe anything that the Markson family says.

Not to mention them being my tormentors for so many years. I don't know what to think or what to do anymore.

The other question is which of the brothers want me but their actions show they both want to be with me.

How can I be with two men at the same time which is nerve-racking and not to mention taboo? My parents would go crazy knowing two men were deflowering their daughter.

I don't know why I'm thinking about this so hard when I'm not interested and I never will be. It's best that they just leave me alone and go on with their lives.

After I finally got out of bed from thinking too much; I did my morning routine in the bathroom then a nice breakfast with my family.

Afterward, I went back into my room to relax and read a book from one of my favorite authors. Bella Forrest, her book series is amazing and I could read them for hours on end.

As I was deep into a book there was a light knock on my bedroom door. "Ms. Franklin sorry to disturb you but you have a visitor," the butler informed me.

I was curious to know who was visiting me on a Sunday. "Who is my visitor? I asked the butler. "Mr. Markson is here to see you, ma'am," he replied.

So which Markson brothers are here to see me? I know the butler might not be able to tell the difference between both brothers but I could.

Luke and Liam might be twins but they are completely different in personality and appearance.

Luke is more of the playboy type with a very toned body and dark hair with deep ocean-blue eyes. He can also be very flirtatious and handsy.

Liam on the other hand is the more romantic opposite of the two. He is quiet, charming and he can be a jackass. Liam is also very muscular with light brown hair and light blue eyes.

Just thinking about them in that way was getting me hot. I need to stop it; like I said I'm not interested, I can't be interested in either one of them.

I had to descend the stairs to the waiting room to see who was my visitor. Taking a deep breath before I enter the room. Once I walked inside the room it was Luke sitting comfortably in a chair.

Luke looks so perfect like a Greek god and his lips just remind me of how he kissed me last night. I began to get hot all over again. I wasn't sure how long I was staring at him but I finally regained my composure.

All Luke could do was stare up and down. I could no longer take his staring because it was making me blush so I greeted him rudely so he could stop staring so hard.

I wondered why he was here to see me of all people. Luke stated that he had something important to talk to me about but in private.

Luke wanting to be alone with me was frightening but exciting at the same time. I'm trying so hard not to be pulled under by his playboy spell.

Since he preferred to speak in privacy I led him to my favorite spot on our estate; our gazebo location in our two-acre backyard that oversees our small pond.

Once there I made myself comfortable on my favorite swing and he sat next to me but gave me space.

Luke went straight to the point; wanting to know the million-dollar question that my family has been asking me but I just haven't had the heart to answer.

He wants to know if at any point I knew what Karen was planning against Sophia. I was too afraid to answer this question to my family because I was too embarrassed to tell them the truth.

Karen had made me look like a fool and I was gullible to everything she told me. She had me doing many things that hurt people without me knowing what she was up to.

I was feeling nervous however I could no longer keep this secret anymore, I could no longer stand the weight on my chest.

Looking into Luke's eyes for the first time without feeling hatred for me; I took a deep breath. "Everything that Karen had done including having Sophia abducted; I was unaware of her plans," I spoke softly to Luke.

Luke had a questionable look on his face but he just continued to ask me more questions. "Did Karen ever hint to you what things she was about to do to people," he replied.

"That's the thing, Karen would always keep me in the dark about certain things. For instance, the times that she wanted to get back at a woman for being interested in Eric. She didn't tell me what she was going to do or when she was going to do it. The only thing Karen would say is I'm going to ruin that person's life," I confess to Luke.

"What about Sophia's a*******n; did Karen tell you anything then? He asked. "That day of the fashion show I wasn't going to go. However, Karen texted me to hang out so I went over to the house. Instead of hanging out like I thought, she wanted to go to the fashion show. She also told me that when the time was right she wanted me to go backstage and make sure no one saw me and let her know if I saw anybody coming," I had stated as I played with my fingers.

There was silence between us and it felt very awkward. I took this time to take out my phone and search for the text that Karen sent me and show them to Luke.

"Do you mind if I use these text messages in court against Karen," Luke asked. I told him that was afraid to not only tell my side of the story but also the show text because I didn't want anybody to judge me for being gullible or foolish.

Luke then handed me back my phone; as I placed it back in my pocket Luke lifted his hand to tuck away a stray hair from my face to behind my ear.

"Rose you are not foolish, maybe gullible but you are also loyal and supportive. Karen took advantage of your kindness and used you for her benefit," Luke expressed to me.

I thanked Luke for his kind words but I still felt embarrassed about Karen using me and I didn't even realize.

Being wrapped up in my thoughts and Luke's kind words I didn't realize I close we were. Luke began to caress my cheek and I absent-mindedly leaned into his touch.

"Can I kiss you, sweetheart? Luke asked me with lust in his eyes. "Yes," I answered him too quickly before my brain could respond.

Luke crushed his lips to mine in a deep hungry kiss. He slides his tongue into my mouth tasting his sweetness.

He pulled me closer to him and I wrapped my arms around his neck to deepen the kiss even more.

I started to moan in his mouth which encouraged Luke to lift me to place me on his lap. I loved every minute of our kiss and I didn't want to stop.

Luke snaked his hand underneath my shirt to cup my breast and I had to push away from him. I was completely out of breath and so was he.

He then rested his forehead on mine. "You don't know how long Liam and I wanted to kiss all these years.

"If you both liked me then why would you both constantly taunt me," I truly asked him.

Luke lifted me from his lap to place me on my feet and he stood up after me. He walked over to leave the gazebo but then he passed.

"When you and Karen first met Liam I thought you would be a great influence on her behavior which attracted us to you. But it was the complete opposite then what we expected," he replied.

I didn't know what to say. The fact that my personality changed for the worse because of Karen is why both Liam and Luke would tease me

They had high hopes that I could change Kare's personality and behavior for the better but she is the one that corrupted me.

Luke began to step down from the gazebo but I didn't want him to leave just yet. I called out his name and he immediately walked back tovering over me.

Luke asked me what I needed and I couldn't think clearly with him being so close. All I wanted was for Luke to kiss me again but I can't, this can't happen.

I took in a deep breath and looked him in the eyes. "Thank you Luke for not judging me," I said. Luke kissed me sweetly on my forehead. "I have to go but enjoy the rest of your day sweetheart; we will talk later.