Jackson was a controlling kind. I mean, didn’t one ask if the girl wanted to come one a date or not? Yeah, I liked him and he knew. That didn’t mean he'd take advantage of that.
Ok, Eleanor.
Calm your horses and stop over thinking this?
I was really becoming nervous about it all. I had a date with Jackson and I needed Chloe’s help with my outfit. And, she was not in the best of moods right now. Her breakup had made her a shadow of herself.
So, I pondered on what to do exactly. As an idea sprung into my head, which made me stand up abruptly. I grabbed my purse, sunshades and scarf to disguise before I stepped out of the house.
I had personally called the chauffeur the company had assigned to me. After he arrived, he drove me to Chloe’s house after I had directed him to the way. I thanked him before walking to her doorstep. I pressed the door bell but no one had replied so I had no option than to enter her apartment.
“Chloe?” I called out
Chloe’s PovWaking up in the night, I expected to see Eleanor beside me but she wasn’t. I know what you’re thinking…that I’m selfish. Yeah, I know. You couldn’t blame me, could you? With this breakup, I was experiencing one of the bad moments of my life and I needed some company. Being with people was better than be alone right now.When I was lonely, my mind drifted to the entire break-up and I went back to square one once again. I could cry so much for lots of minutes, even though it wouldn’t change anything between myself and Matt. Remembering the entire scene between himself and Mia made me want to puke. It fucking hurt and even threatened to rip me all apart.I needed a break. I needed a getaway. Something that’d make me forget about all this.Alcohol.I thought, standing up. I went to the fridge, opening it that instant. I looked around only to discover there was nothi
I could swear I didn’t just hear my ears. In fact, I didn’t hear right. Me and Liam? On a trip? This was nearly impossible. Gosh, this couldn’t be happening! I had to do something about it.“No, just no!” I yelled, with a reluctant and appalling expression on my face. This caused all attention to be directed to me that instant. The announcer, Mariam, who was the head of the directing department, focused her towards me too, with an alarmed expression on her face.“Is everything ok, Miss Nikki?” She asked me gently. My gaze moved to notice Liam’s. For some weird reason, there was a slightly amused expression on his face. Knowing he was definitely enjoying this; I gave a frown before speaking.“I can’t be paired with boss Liam.” I seethed. I watched the look of horror of everyone face. I knew that look. It was a look of ‘no one should double-cross the boss’ but that wasn’t the point was it?I would do anything not to go on a trip with hi
I got to the hospital afterwards to pick up mum. I was like practically the happiest person on earth right now. I mean, mum didn’t have to stay in the hospital again. Her surgery has also been successful. This made my feelings go beyond words.“Mum!” I exclaimed the moment I had seen her. She had dropped in weight from her usual self. But, at least, her mental health was no more a threat as before.“Eleanor,” Mum constructed with a warm expression written all over her features. I went to hug her immediately. She shook a little from the impact since her belongings were in her hands. “Oh… sorry let me get that!” I told her with an apologetic expression. My hands moved to get the bag she was holding. Mum looked at me with an appreciative smile. There was something about different about her face.Urrgh! I missed her.I signed some documents and she got discharged, since Liam had paid all the bills from our agreements
“A-A room?” Furrowing my brows, I asked her. She smiled before replying me back.“Yes, a room.” With assertiveness, she replied this time. I didn’t even know when I banged my hands on the table, fisting them in anger.The female eyed the both of us as she waited for a response. When none of us spoke, she cleared her voice.“We'll pay double if you look for another room at all costs.” Liam uttered. His business man skills was indeed highlighting here, I guess. I didn’t even know how things ran here, but what I was sure of was that I was certainly not going to share a room with him.He made certain hormones rise in me and I couldn’t risk it.“I’m sorry but that’s not possible right now. The room occupants are the blood relations of the owner of this place, that’s why,” she calmly explained. A pained expression ran through the face the instant she said that.The female leaned in with his exposed cleavage, directly in front of him. Liam’s h
Curious.Those two syllable words were in tune with my thoughts right now. I was curious about the entire sight. That alone made me wonder so much, for that I didn’t even know when I started drooling.As my heart stopped, my hands became so sweaty, even if I had just bathed. It startled me to see this much of a male's skin, who turned out to be Liam. He was someone I wanted to despise badly. But with his body, I couldn’t help myself.Why did all bad guys have to be good looking?Urrgh…I might as well need help tonight if I wanted to sleep without certain desires lurking in me.My hands were on my chest as I admired the entire sight. His towel, ridden dangerously low beneath his bottom line. As he moved, I could see his toned arbs. His hair over his face made the scenario more dangerous. Why did he have those abs…My hands weakly held my towel as I made weak steps towards him. I needed him to excuse me. I nee
“Your spot? Don’t see how this could be your spot. I mean, it doesn’t have your name written on it.” she responded, asking me with a savage look. A scowl was on her face and there was a hint of boldness running through. I couldn’t help but wonder what gave her the balls. My fists tightened and I clenched my teeth in anger.But I didn’t just want to give her the satisfaction she wanted. Thus, I folded my arms, averting my face to Liam’s direction. I could not stand the sight of the both of them together, for some reason.A part of me wanted to disfigure this doll and break her. But I didn’t know how things ran here. Getting into trouble with cops and law wasn’t what I wanted. This was why I was going to ignore her bitchy attitude.“Clearly, you can see the man next to you is my man. If you had any humanity left, your sixth sense would tell you to stay away.” I let out, after a sigh, folding my arms. This was the politest response my mouth could ever give
Liam’s PovI shouldn’t have done that.Pushing red to the extreme. These were not my intentions. I only wanted to her to discover what she actually felt for me. This was because she denied her body reacted to mine, claiming otherwise. She always went on, claiming to be playing the role of my fake girlfriend.But it was something more than that.I just knew it was something more than that.Earlier, I couldn’t have her showing that much amount of skin to the outsiders. This was why I opted to leave instead, during the argument. My other kiss with that slutty receptionist was to pull her strings. I wanted red to realize what she felt for me. To realize that her jealousy only existed because she was beginning to fall for me.Guess I tugged too hard.Because red had disappeared into the thin air, with me left to discover her whereabout.She had already missed her rehearsals. Tomorrow was the ma
“I understand now, Liam. I get it all. Don’t come looking for me when things go bad.”These were the words I had uttered to Liam before I left the local hotel.When things go bad.Oh Eleanor, who did make things go bad now?In just a few hours away from Liam, I managed to put myself in this amount of trouble. My mind encrypted this as I sized up Liam, who stood directly in front of me, with a cool expression, overriding his features.“Li- “I called out, but didn’t finish up, bracing myself before speaking again.“Err…Boss Liam...” I corrected, trailing out.He grinned widely at the correction I made, giving a terrific expression. Walking up to me, he took my hands in his, holding it like it was something he adored most in his world.“What happened, red? How did you end up here?” he grimaced.“I-It’s not what you think. I-I would never commit something against the law—”“Shh,” he interrupted, with his index finger