Take Me Away novel Chapter 50

"Fiona..."

There was hesitation in Spencer's voice as all three of them froze on the spot.

Fiona couldn't decide whether to enter the room or leave. She couldn't believe what she just saw—Spencer and his sister were kissing each other.

Celine quickly wiped off her tears and turned to Fiona. Walking up to her, she said, "You must be Fiona."

Fiona's eyes instantly moved to Celine's slightly faded lipstick. With a blush, she turned her head away. Recalling how she saw the two of them bent over in a kiss made her terribly uncomfortable and upset.

"I'll get to the point. I like Spencer. Will you give him to me?" Celine blurted completely unabashed. Although what she said was in the form of a question, Fiona was certain she wasn't really asking.

Her words stunned not just Fiona but Spencer as well.

"Celine!" Spencer roared. "Are you crazy? What are you talking about? Leave now!"

But Celine remained where she stood. She kept her gaze fixed on Fiona and repeated, "Give him to me!"

Fiona wasn't taking any of her attitude. Raising her head and straightening her back, she turned to Spencer who was standing by the window. Looking back at Celine, she said casually, "Why are you asking me? He's not mine to give."

Spencer's wide eyes and gaping mouth betrayed his shock as he looked at Fiona. He clenched his hands in anger, but there was a trace of pain in his expression.

"I see." Celine gave Spencer a tepid smile before leaving the room.

As soon as she left them alone, Fiona headed straight to the bathroom, completely ignoring her husband. If only it were not their wedding night, she would've rushed out of there.

She locked herself in the bathroom and ran water over the tub. Her mind was still replaying the shocking scene she had just witnessed.

Just then, the loud slamming of the door disturbed her thoughts.

Fiona looked up to check what had happened.

Spencer had kicked the door open and was staring at her with angry eyes. He didn't say anything but Fiona felt as if his presence had filled the small bathroom.

She returned his gaze with equal boldness and said indifferently, "I'll be taking a bath. Please get out!"

Enraged, Spencer grabbed her by the chin. He forced her to look at him as he said, "And where do you want me to go? Hmm?"

Fiona struggled to break free from his hold. "Just stay away from me..."

"Ha-ha!" Spencer laughed. "Have you forgotten that it's our wedding night? Why are you pushing me away? Do you want to take the whole room for yourself?"

"Wedding night?" Fiona mocked Spencer. "Then why was the groom kissing another woman?"

"Are you jealous?" Spencer said with a cruel smile.

"You make me sick!" Fiona spat. "What a shameless man you are! How dare you touch me after what you've done!"

The smile on Spencer's face quickly faded. He clenched his fists as if trying to stop himself from hurting her. "It's all thanks to you, Fiona! If it weren't for that car accident, she wouldn't have become my sister!"

Fiona blinked in confusion. 'What did he mean?'

"Do you have any idea just how cruel it felt to see her become a member of my family?" There was pain in his eyes as he spoke. Memories rekindled by the sudden appearance of Celine stirred old feelings in his heart. "She was right there, just within my reach, and yet I had to contain myself. Do you have any idea how that felt?"

"But how does this have to be with the car accident?" Fiona asked.

"My mother wouldn't have died were it not for that accident! My father wouldn't have remarried. He wouldn't have taken Celine's mother as his new wife!" Spencer yelled in a cathartic confession.

There was silence in the room before Fiona burst into laughter. "I didn't realize that's why you hate me so much. You think I'm your enemy? Do you have to ruin my life just to be satisfied?"

"You think that's not enough?" Spencer asked sarcastically. It was Celine who offered him comfort during those dark days after losing his mother. And just when he was about to move on and let go of the pain, he learned that Celine was going to be his step-sister! It was the succession of misfortunes that dealt the heaviest blow.

"You are hopelessly stupid, Spencer!" Fiona's laughing fit made her eyes tear up. "Even if the car accident never happened, do you think you'd end up spending the rest of your life with Celine?" Do you think your love is strong enough to endure all the hardships that come with a relationship? You might have gotten together, but Celine would've probably broken up with you!"

"You..." Spencer raised a hand and was about to slap her in the face.

Seeing this, Fiona frowned but kept her head steady to meet the hit.

"I don't beat women," Spencer said as he struggled to control his emotions. He clenched his fist and let his hand drop to his side. "But I know what will hurt you!" All of a sudden, he lifted her up and carried her to the bedroom.

"Let me go! Put me down! You bastard!" Fiona struggled to break free despite knowing that going against Spencer's strength was a battle she wouldn't win.

Spencer threw her on the bed. She tried to punch and kick him but he was able to block her every move. With the sharpest of eyes, he looked at her and said, "This reaction of yours is just turning me on."

"Spencer!" Embarrassed and indignant, she grabbed him by the arm and bit him on the shoulder.

Spencer snorted. He could barely feel Fiona's bite through his clothes.

Fiona bit him with all of her strength and didn't let go until she thought she tasted blood in her mouth.

When she withdrew, her teeth had left a noticeable print on Spencer's shirt. Fiona gave him a mocking laugh but he warned, "Since you're done being violent, it's now my turn!"

"You're touching me again after you've just touched another woman? Don't you feel ashamed of yourself?" Fiona stared at the man who towered over her.

Spencer stiffened but eventually managed to sneer. "You don't deserve to be compared to her. Yes, I will touch you. And you should feel honored!"

Fiona flushed and tried once again to fight off her husband. But at that point, Spencer only thought her struggles ridiculous. There was no escaping him.

Outside, red lanterns illuminated the courtyard, as if wishing the newlyweds a romantic night. But inside their bedroom, the scene was like a battlefield riddled with crossfires of the sharpest words. Who could say who was hurting the most?

Fiona was up bright and early the next morning. In a foul mood since Celine's sudden appearance, Wayne kept to his bedroom and didn't bother to go downstairs. 'Does Grandpa dislike Celine because he knew about the relationship between her and Spencer?' Fiona wondered.

In the large dining room, the family sat down to eat the breakfast Fiona prepared.

It was Ethan who spoke first. "The food is really good, Fiona. Spencer's a lucky man."

"Yes," Anna said with a smile. "I'm sure you'll be a good wife and mother, Fiona."

Fiona smiled back in response but it didn't quite reach her eyes.

"So what brings you back all of a sudden, Celine?" Ethan asked, trying his best to act casual. It was Wayne who had sent Celine abroad for studies. She was allowed to return once she'd finished college. She could've come back anytime in the last two years, but she chose to come home on the very day of Spencer's wedding.

"I have a job offer from a company here," Celine smiled. "I've been away for many years. I missed my home so I thought I'd settle down here in M City."

"I see." Ethan nodded. "Will you be staying here then?"

"Oh, no. The company I'll be working for is quite far from here. I rented an apartment."

"It's not safe to live by yourself," Spencer blurted, but kept his eyes on Fiona. "Give me another bowl of porridge."

Fiona took Spencer's bowl and turned away, seemingly unaffected by his words. Her indifference only made his blood boil.

Hearing him, Celine kept her head down but smiled.

"Yeah, it's not safe for you to live alone," Ethan agreed with Spencer. "You're at the right age, Celine. Maybe it's time you get a boyfriend to keep you company." Turning to Anna, he added, "Maybe there's someone in the neighborhood who would be a good match for Celine. You should introduce her."

"Okay," Anna replied timidly.

Celine cast a glance at Spencer as she said, "But it's not easy to find someone I truly love."

At that moment, Fiona returned with Spencer's food. Hearing everything Celine had just said, she put the bowl in front of Spencer and said with a casual smile, "Uncle... I mean, Dad, it's getting late. I have to go back to school."

"Isn't it too early?" Anna asked.

"I have early classes and I don't think it's a good idea to run late." Fiona smiled as she turned to her father-in-law. "I'm leaving, Dad."

She was about to head out when someone grabbed her wrist. Turning around, Fiona was surprised to meet Spencer's cold stare.

"You seem to have forgotten to say goodbye to me." Spencer stood up. "I'll walk you out."

Before Fiona could refuse, he had dragged her by the arm. Celine frowned as she watched the two of them leave. She seemed to have lost her appetite.

"I'll be going back to the base," Spencer said as he walked with Fiona. "I'll be very busy so I don't know when I'll get back."

There was a long pause before Fiona replied, "Hmm." This angered Spencer who shook her hand off.

"I think I better drag you to the base with me."

"I think the person you should be dragging is in the dining room," Fiona said with a mocking smile. "Go back to the base. Do what you want."

Spencer was full of rage. Squinting, he shouted, "Fuck off!"

Fiona turned around and left without sparing a glance at him.

Spencer merely kicked the air in anger.