ucy is Lucas's

the car had jerked to a violent stop as the driver slammed on the brakes without warning. Lucas's body lurched forward, crashing into the back of the front seat. Pain s

he driver apologized, scratch

ractive, and yes, absolutely beautiful. He was proud to be beautiful twice over. Since fourth grade, Lucas had known in his heart that he was attracted to men. He wasn't

first. After all, their only son, the sole heir, turned out to be a daughter in spirit. Yet, eventually, his parents came to understand, simp

with women, knowing fully well that he had no interest in them. Recently, his grandfather went a step further and blackmailed him:

nd there was no way he'd let it all fall into someone else's hands. So, his only option was to find

heir parents had an obvious fondness for names that started with the letter L, a pattern that carried through the entire family. Luciana, at twenty-four, was already running her own business. Lucia, twent

ng. His precious face had almost met a te

reak down?" Lucas asked, watc

explained, sending a chill down Lucas' spine. He turned to look out the car window. The night was p

re this isn't some ghost story? I swear, if we're getting haunted, I

ts unless, of course, the ghost was han

an. I'll go check if we hit her," Mang

horror movie. He watched anxiously as the driver stepped out and peered ahead. When Mang

he called out, drumming his hand on the car door.

e, unconscious!" the driver

y. What a crazy woman, trying to

the ground. In fairness, she was quite pretty. She had a small, delicate face, fair and smooth skin like a Korean

we do with her?" Mang Tomas asked, stan

uring no one was watching, then sa

as shrieked, his

ing. With a face like mine, who would believe I'd actually kill someone?" he

e driver remained stif

t. The rain was getting heavier. He spotted some luggage nearby and quickly c

? Bring them to the trunk. I'll ha

man. She looked small, but she was surprisingly heavy. He was relieved he

he space was tight. So, he lay her down, resting her head on his

ow soaked they both were, he sighed and pulled out a handkerchief to dry himself,

s seat. He glanced at Lucas, then at the woman, and bac

? Spit it out," Lucas s

the hospital... or maybe... a ho

just say? Hotel? Are you kidding me? What wo

ously. "Just a joke, Ma'

ansion," Lucas ordered

o. They only returned to the mansion on weekends as part of a family rule. Since it was nearer than his condo, Lucas figured it was better to go

e quiet and perfect for the unexpected guest who ha