Fallen Love

Chapter 2

Mason

She pulled back the curtain back giving me a full view of her bare stomach. I couldn’t help myself and let my eyes roam her body but when I looked into those beautiful gray eyes I could see the tears forming in them. I wanted to apologize but she ran before I could talk.

“Crystal! … damn it!”

Hitting the closest wall, running his hand through his hair. He ran out the door. I followed and headed in the opposite direction. After a minute of running around the school I saw her. She was rubbing her eyes and wasn’t looking ahead. She missed the step and started to fall. I caught her around the waist, her beautiful eyes looking up at me.

“You okay?”

She pushed away and began walking.

“Mason!”

“I was just seeing if she was okay”

“You’re not her prince Mason. Just forget about her again!”

“I never forgot her.” I whispered.

Lucas shoved me causing me to bump into Crystal. She screamed as she wrapped her arms around herself and fell to her knees. Lucas bent down next to her, placing his hand on her forehead.

“She’s burning up. I need to get her home”

“Annissa”

She barely whispered out as she began to close her eyes.

“S**t!”

“What’s going on? What does your mom have to do with this?”

Lucas began to look around almost like he was trying to find something when he looked at me like I was the last person he wanted to talk to.

“I need your help. I’ll explain it later, but right now she needs a place to stay for the weekend”

“Of course”

“I’ll follow you” he picked her up and placed her gently in the car and buckled her seatbelt.

I ran to my car. I made some calls to get things delivered to the house that she might need. My mom was out of the country for the next few months and dad only comes by if it’s necessary so we would be alone except for the servants and maids.

***

We arrived at the main gate in 35 minutes. I lived in the middle of town in a mansion with my mom. Dad lives with Chase and his mom Irene. My mom divorced my dad when she found out about Irene.

We parked right in front. I got out of the car, offering my help to Lucas.

“Just show me a comfortable spot to lay her down”

He got her out of the car. She looked so small against him. Walking inside we were greeted by our butler Benjamin.

“Master Mason” he bowed “I have set up the spare room as you requested”

“Thank you Benjamin”

“Master Lucas! My word, is that… Miss Crystal? Shall I send for the doctor?” cups for her cheek.

“No”

Lucas and I said at the same time.

“She just needs to rest”

“As you wish Master Mason. I’ll be ready to call if need be”

“Thanks Benjamin”

“Of course”

Bowing to us and taking one last look at Crystal before taking his leave.

“I’ll show you to the spare room. She can rest in there and you can explain what’s going on”

I led him upstairs to my private wing of the house. We were walking to the spare room when I turned to see Lucas next to the couch.

“What’s wrong?”

“Do you think she could lay here on the couch? She’ll have a panic attack if she wakes up in a strange room”

“That’s fine”

Placing her gently on the couch. I went to the room and grabbed the medical supplies I had the servants pick up. I sat on the coffee table in front of her and got the cold pack out and placed it on her forehead. Moving a stray hair behind her ear. She moved a bit and placed her hand on top of mine. I couldn’t help the smile that grew on my face. Lucas cleared his throat.

“I’m gonna wait till she wakes up before I leave”

Sitting on the chair next to us. I wanted him to leave, but after what I said and the pain I have already caused her, it was better if he was here when she woke up.

“You ready to tell me what’s going on?”

He let out a deep sigh rubbing his temples

“Get comfortable”

After 40 minutes of Lucas giving me the quick version, my blood was boiling after hearing about what she was going through. How could anyone treat her like this? Why should she have to hide from her own family? She was always so sweet and helpful. I was left with more questions than before. I grabbed the cold pack from her forehead and she grabbed my hand.

I couldn’t help but smile as she opened her eyes. She released my hand as fast as she could and sat up quickly. She scooted away from me and looked around the living room.

“Where am I? Lucas!”

Her eyes filled with tears as she jumped in his arms and began to sob.

“Hey, you’re okay”

He cooed at her while running his hand through her hair.

“What happened? Where are we?” She said after she calmed down.

“Do you remember this place?” I asked.

“No”

“Do you remember me?”

“I’m sorry, but I don’t know who you are”

It pained my heart when she said this.

“I’m Mason. Mason Ashton”

I stuck out my hand for her to shake. She stared at my hand before looking at Lucas to see if it was okay, nodding, she placed her hand in mine and shook it. Her hands were so small and delicate. She was ice cold.

“Crystal Monroe”

“Would you like a blanket? Your hands are cold”

She looked at Lucas again. I was getting annoyed by this.

“Yes please”

I handed her the blanket that was on the back of the couch, Lucas wrapping it around her.

“Crystal. My mom is already waiting at the house”

“It’s okay. I’ll figure something out.”

She smiled at him sweetly, but you could see the pain in her eyes.

“We better get going before she starts searching the town. You can drop me off at the library”

“I’ve been talking with Mason and he has offered to let you use the spare room if you’re okay with that”

Her grip tightened on the blanket as fear flashed in her eyes.

Crystal

I was starting to panic. Why can’t I just go to the library? I don’t like to burden people and I would just be getting in Mason’s way if I stayed. On the other hand it is the weekend, so he might not even be here. I looked up at Mason and saw him staring at me hopefully. What's he hoping for? I looked at my hands and got lost in my own thoughts when I felt Lucas’ hand tilt my chin-up to face him.

“Don’t work yourself up about anything. It’s just for the weekend and then you can come home”

He smiled at me. Sighing, I stood up and faced Mason.

“Thank you for letting me stay here for the weekend” I stuck out my hand for him to shake. He smiled so wide showing all of his perfect teeth and grabbed my hand and pulled me into a warm hug. I was shocked to say the least. I didn’t mind this hug. It was warm and he smelled nice. I felt like I was safe with him… like… I was home.

“I’ll give you a tour of the house and show you the room you’ll be staying in” he grabbed my hand and began walking when I felt the blanket snag on something. It was Lucas holding on to it.

“I have to get going. Mom has already called me 4 times. I had to send her a quick text telling her I was still at school”

“Okay”

I was nervous to be alone with Mason, but I knew he couldn’t let Annissa worry much longer. Lucas gave me a quick kiss on the forehead.

“I’ll be back Sunday night to take you home. Call me if you need anything” he smiled sweetly at me “and Mason”

He was looking at me the whole time till Lucas was talking to him.

“Call me if something comes up or if she needs anything”

“I won’t let anything happen to her” I felt his grip tighten on my hand.

They both nodded and Lucas took off.

“Ready for the tour?”

His home was absolutely amazing. In his wing alone he had a library, gym, private kitchen, office, theater room and 4 spare bedrooms. He wanted to take me outside but I was starting to feel the effects of today taking its toll on my body. He showed me the pool outside through the window of the library and it was massive. He told me that there was also another pool inside, but he’d show it to me later.

He opened the door to the room I was staying in. There was a king size bed against a bay window that overlooked the garden. A modern L shaped desk and computer set up in the corner. A love seat in the middle of the room facing a T.V that was mounted to the wall. I could see a door on each side of the room. I’m assuming the single door was a bathroom and the double door was a closet. I went to the double door on the right and it was a beautiful walk in closet. It was empty except for a small amount of clothes hanging up and some bags set on one dresser.

“I hope you don’t mind, but I had some of the maids pick up some things for you. I wasn’t sure of the situation you were in so they got the basics” he said looking down and rubbing the back of his neck.

I was at a loss for words. No one has ever done anything like this for me. I couldn’t help but feel like there was a catch. I looked in the bags and saw some bras and underwear. My cheeks began to heat up.

“If anything doesn’t fit or you don’t like it I can have someone take it back”

“Thank you”

I walked to the other door and sure enough it was just as gorgeous as the rest of the house. It had a big glass shower with benches in it, white marble his and hers sinks. A large clawfoot bathtub in the middle of the bathroom. There was a bag on the counter as well that had bathroom necessities in it.

“I’ll let you get comfortable. I’ll leave your door cracked so if you need me just call”

“Mason?”

“Yeah?”

“I’m sorry I pushed you… in the parking lot at the school”

“It’s okay. I didn’t mean to say those things in the nurse's office. I was being an a**”

“It’s okay”

He nodded and headed out of the room. I’m not sure how the day went from me getting ready to hide from Annissa to me staying in a luxurious mansion, but I’m going to take full advantage of it.