Rules about Lily by Angelina Fayrene

pieces hung or lay where they always had and the decorations that were installed for the guests were absent. You couldn’t tell that only hours ago that place looked more like a hotel than a home.
    “Everyone is gone or they will be soon.  Young Mr. Jared he said it is all over, that he has found his bride and there is to be no more looking. Lily felt her cheeks burn with embarrassment.
    “Did he happen to mention who this bride was?” He really wouldn’t do this while she slept, would he? Bella chuckled and winked at her.
    “As if you didn’t know. I am so happy for you my darling. Ms Ava said too that there was a baby on the way, this ranch been too long without a baby running around. I hope its twins.”
    Lily’s voice quivered with embarrassment and anger. “There is no baby Bella, at least I don’t think so and Jared did ask me to marry him but I haven’t told him yes and it’s looking like I never will.” She softened her voice at the confused look in Bella’s eyes.
    “Where is he Bella, I need to talk to him now.”  She pointed in the direction of Jared’s office.
    “Thank you Bella and don’t worry, everything will be ok.” Lily headed off in the direction Bella had pointed and took deep cleansing breaths. She would need to be in control of herself or things would get broken, possibly Jared’s head.  Jared was on the phone with his back to the door as Lily entered; he swung around to stare at her and his eyes lit up as she approached him. Even though she was angry she was happy to see him and his obvious pleasure in seeing her all about evaporated her anger. Almost.
    He disconnected the call about a minute later and came around the desk to wrap her in his arms. She sidestepped at the last moment and his hands dropped to his sides. It didn’t take him long to realize that she was angry.
    “Talk to me honey, what’s wrong?” His voice was cautiously patient.
    “Where are all the women that were here last night?”
    “I sent them home”
    “Why”
    “What do you mean why; there wasn’t any reason for them to be here any longer. We’re getting married, remember?” It was a statement with no real question to it.
    “I remember you asking but I don’t remember saying yes.”
    “What the hell is going on here Lily? Why wouldn’t we get married?” He was getting mad as well.
    “What don’t you tell me why we should get married?” She had stepped towards him and was poking him in the chest with her newly manicured fingertip.
    “I can’t believe you even have to ask that after last night.” He said incredulously.
    “That was sex Jared, great sex but you have had women before and I don’t think there has ever been a proposal, so why now.” By now Jared had captured her hand and held it to his chest.
    “You could be pregnant.”
    “I might not be.”
    “Everybody at the ranch knows about last night.”
    “I had planned on moving”
    “I took your virginity”
    “I gave it to”
    “You belong to me damnit, why are you doing this?” His voice dropped to a confused whisper. Jared’s chest squeezed painfully, he was afraid he was going to lose her and nothing he was saying was making a lick of difference. Something very much like panic was setting in.
    “I’m not a part of the ranch Jared, I’m a woman and I want what every woman wants. I think that marrying me is the most convenient thing for you to do and neither one of us should ever settle, not in this.” Tears slid down her hot cheeks and Lily pulled at the hand that Jared held captive. Jared just held on tighter.
    “I can’t l et you go Lily” He whispered. “I need you too much. I didn’t think of you as a bride because I saw getting married as a life-changing event, something to endure. You are as natural to me as breathing and the thought of my life without you is unbearable. Stay and help me breath Lily. I don’t think I can do it without you. To say I love you seems so insubstantial compared to how I feel