The Loveless Romance

Chapter two: My crush

Adrianna's POV:

Liam Hunter, my sister's ex-husband while my ex-brother-in-law. This is what all know but there is a secret that I'm keeping from the entire world. I was in love with him since high school. He was my crush.

His beautiful eyes, serious face, tall height, strong veiny arms, and those well-built muscles. He was breathtakingly handsome. He was a bright student and every time I saw him was with his books. He usually found in libraries and he never talked to anyone if it didn't relate to study.

I never dared to talk to him just because he never used to give an answer if you talk about something that wasn't of his interest.

The high school ended for me after my mom's death and I never became able to talk to him let alone the friendship of something. Our paths which were already different were now at a far distance. Our destiny threw us away. I never saw him after that.

But then again, one day when I was busy playing with my cat in the garden, I saw a black Ashton stopping in the driveway. The door opened and a handsome guy came out. He wore his sunglasses but I saw his eyes already. Those same brown eyes which I can never forget.

Liam Hunter

My world stopped at that time. He adjusted his suit and my eyes roamed over his biceps which tightened to look more prominent. He was looking perfect from head to toe. Calm and decent as usual.

I couldn't believe my eyes that day. He was at our house!

My entire excitement vanished away when I came to know the purpose of their arrival. He came to meet my sister as his father and my father wanted to get them married.

It explodes like a bomb on me. As I was a new unwanted member of the family so nobody cared to tell me about that.

My parents separated when I was 10 and Serena was 14. Serena chose to stay with dad while I chose to go with my mother. My dad forced me to stay with him just because he wanted to see my mother crying for her daughters. I didn't hear him because he had already failed to give us enough love and time. He just knows how to distract peoples with money.

My mom died when I was nineteen after suffering from cancer. That time was the toughest period of my life. I was alone with my mom. No contact with my father, no friends, just I and my mom. I saw her dying in front of my eyes. Her last breathes, her whispers, her caressing hands, everything is still fresh in my mind. She worked day and night so that I could get admission in a high standard school.

After her death, I had to leave the apartment because I wasn't able to pay rent. I was a student and jobless. Now I became homeless too.

I worked as a waitress but as mom had never let me do anything, I couldn't do this job and broke about five glasses on the first day. They fired me and made me pay for their broken glasses.

I was now empty with not a single penny in my pocket. I was hungry but couldn't get myself food. My energy drained and I fell on the road, embracing the darkness.

The next day, when I opened my eyes. My father was standing beside me. He didn't look happy to see me or that was all that I could decipher from his expression. He took me home, gave me clothes, food, and money. I started college again and life was again on the track but I was still empty.

I was missing a Family.

Dad ignored me as if I wasn't his daughter but he gave me enough money and luxuries. Serena never thinks of me as her sister because she thought I act like some middle-class girl. She never ever looked at me smilingly.

I had no friends to share my feelings with. I was alone and it was eating me.

When I saw Liam in our house, I felt blooming again. I smiled after so long but it didn't last for long. He got engaged with Serana. He never used to visit our house neither Serana forced him to. They barely used to see each other but she was happy because she was going to be the wife of a billionaire and most handsome guy.

It heightened her swag in her friend's circle.

One day while jogging in the park, I met a guy. His name was Antonio. He was a very nice guy and we became friends very soon. Later, he told me that he is Liam's cousin but they both are like rivals to each other.

Life passed like this for some time. Serena and Liam got married. I cried all night that day. Liam wasn't seemed interested in Serena at first but then their bonding started to become strong. They started living happily. They started visiting us more often and I saw the new side of Liam. He was very sweet and funny.

Serena got pregnant. Liam was over the moon. I chose to move on with my life too. Antonio seemed the best choice at that time but my heart was still beating for Liam though I had seen him kissing Serena and telling everyone how much he loves her.

I couldn't erase his love from my heart.

One day, Antonio and I were sitting in the park, watching the sunset. We were silent but then Antonio confessed his love for me out of nowhere. I was shocked.

Tears came out of my eyes and he thought they were of happiness but no. Those tears were of pain because my heart was aching. I loved Liam only but I knew he can't be mine. Antonio asked me to be his girlfriend. I chose to hear to my mind and said yes. He leaned in and kissed me.

It was my first ever kiss and I wasn't happy at all.

I was broken and to add more my misery, Liam and Serana saw us. I didn't know they were there until I heard Liam's voice. Liam and Serena didn't look happy to see us together like that.

I never let Antonio touch me after that because I was not really interested in this relationship but I just wanted to push myself in this relationship so I could have moved on.

Serena gave birth to Oliver. My life took a new turn after that. Serena was never interested in Oliver so she always left him in our house for the maids to take care of him. When I carried him in my arms for the first time, he was four months old. He smiled and his baby blue eyes shone. I smiled mirroring his beautiful smile.

From then he was what I have something in my life about which I am excited. I took care of him as if he was my own baby. He started liking me too and one day, I was surprised when he said his first word.

He said mama or to be precise, he called me Mama.

His small innocent eyes were looking at me and then his small pink lips called me Mama. I was so happy.

I spent money on bringing his stuff and I built a whole new world for him in my huge bedroom.

He was happy with me and me with him but then Serena did something which brought a massive change in our lives. She left Liam and Oliver for her ex-boyfriend.

It was really unexpected.

Liam changed to old-self. Oliver's life was still the same. Serena never gave her time so poor little baby doesn't know much about his real mother. Liam's father came to our home after that and the next day, dad told me that I'm going to get married to Liam after there days.

That's how the most important decision of my life was taken. I wasn't happy with it. Yes, I loved Liam but I wasn't ready for all this. I was happy with Oliver and now I had started distracting myself from Liam's thoughts successfully but then dad imposed a decision on me.

And this time, I did this for Oliver and not for Liam or for my own self.

"Adrianna!" A shout brought me in the present. I flinched when I heard Liam's shrill voice.

The bottle of milk fell down on the floor. My heartbeat escalated when Oliver's cried reached my ears. He was in pain. I ran out of the kitchen and saw an angry red Liam was rocking Oliver in his arms.

"What happened to him?" I asked him, caressing Oliver's back when Liam yanked my hand away.

"If you are not interested in taking care of my son then say it and leave!" He spat, glaring me. His eyes turned red and the anger could be noticed prominently.

"I- I just went to make-.."

"I don't need your excuses, Adrianna! Just get lost from here! I don't want to see your face right now." He seethed.

Oliver was crying loudly and his cries were making me restless. I tried to took Oliver from his arms but he pushed me and strode to his room. I sank down on the sofa but I can still hear Oliver's cries.

I was habitual of hearing to harsh words and bitter behavior but it hurts most when it comes from Liam.

After a few moments, there was all silence. Oliver was quiet now and so I went to my room which maid showed me earlier. I came out of my bridal dress and wore jeans and a top. I was exhausted after all this so I decided to take a nap.

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Waking up, it was all dark spread in the sky. I washed my face and now Oliver was on my mind.

Exiting out of the room, I thought to have a glimpse of Oliver. I gently knocked on the door but no response came. I knocked again but again the same. I opened the door and took a deep breath before peeking inside.

Both Son and Dad were sleeping. Oliver was lying on his arm while Liam's arm and wrapped around his little waist. Oliver was hungry earlier and he needs to feed something. I slowly took steps to them. As it was the fresh hour of night and darkness was covering everything, the only moonlight coming out from the window was aiding me to see around.

I reached the bed and bend down to carry Oliver without waking Liam up.

When I tried to slide Oliver from his strong arms, he caught my wrist. I stilled. My limbs turned cold. His eyes were still closed and he wrapped his arm around my waist and pulled me on his chest. He nuzzled his face in my neck and caressed my hair with his fingers.

Sweat began to appear on my forehead and I was trembling. I tried to escape from his arms but his grip was right.

"Where were you, Serena?" He whispered and it jolted my entire body.

He is thinking about Serena?