The Game I Was Destined To Lose

Chapter 1

The oceanic deep blue eyes stared at the empty side of the bed.

This wasn't how the first morning of his wedding should be. He had to wake up safe and comfortable in his husbands' arms.

Louis sat up on the bed and rubbed his eyes, which were partially swollen because he had cried himself to sleep. He glanced at the pillow, it didn't have the tear stains on it anymore. Then he looked around the room.

Letting out a deep sigh when the memories of the previous night came rushing in.

The wedding had been huge, it was a rich and lavish ceremony with huge chandeliers and a massive guest list, and not many had attended the wedding from Louis's side.

People interacted with Louis and Harry all night but he could still remember the strained expression on Harry's face. None of them were happy to get married to each other because they hadn't even spoken before.

Harry had faith in Anne's choice and for Louis, well he had no other option, his mother wanted him to be an idle son and support his family even though his entire childhood was filled with hatred and being discouraged. Never the less, even if the pretty boy didn't appreciate his beauty he stood up on his feet eventually and while he finished his graduation he picked up event managing and he had excelled in it. But unfortunately, it was not enough to suffice his families greed.

Grateful or not he accepted the inevitability of the situation he signed up for.

He wanted a new start away from all the hate and pain he had experienced. But that wasn't what he particularly got.

The thought of last night getting over making him sad.

He stripped himself naked and stepped into the shower, well the house was nothing less than a seven-star hotel. The fog condensed on the glass door separating the shower and the dry area.

The hot pelting water brought some relief to Louis's thoughts; he was okay if they remained unanswered.

He changed into a black full sleeve turtleneck T-shirt and denim jeans. The boy starring back at him from the mirror him had rosy lips and bright blue eyes; his wet hair fell perfectly on his forehead.

Louis had never felt this pretty.

It's over, Lou. The bad times are over.

He tried smiling at himself. It was difficult at first. It had become a rare event when he was around people he knew.

Especially when he was alone with himself, his thoughts had dominated his heart with sadness and he saw no end to it.

But today was not that day. Adjusting his bangs he took a deep breath and smiled.

It's going to be a lovely day, Lou. It's going to be a lovely one.

Exploring the place was the first idea that came to his head.

Harry's house was very big and took Louis a few rounds to figure the place out. The penthouse had six rooms and a very big living room with posh and expensive furniture, which connected, to the balcony with a garden and to the kitchen.

He could sit in the garden and stare at the sky all day, he thought.

Louis's stomach gurgled. He blushed and placed his hand on his stomach. He hadn't eaten anything post the reception party.

Stepping out of the balcony he walked to the kitchen. Harry was nowhere to be seen. He had left as soon as he showed Louis his room, where Louis would live....alone.