Ch. 16..20: Until I Met You Chapter 16-20
Chapter 16
GRAY’S POV
“Please…” I whisper placing her hand on my chest.
She’s nervous again and that seems to turn me on. She’s always so innocent and breath taking. She swallow an unknown lump and lean closer. She clasp her lips on mine and wrap her right hand on my neck. Her lips were perfect just like the first time.
I pull her close to me and kiss her deeply. My hand wrap tightly around her waist as we kiss. I’m glad she ain’t stopping cause I won’t let her. Teasing her bottom lip , I suck gently on it and bite it. She moans in my mouth and trail her fingers down my chest. We stop to catch our breath and I lean my forehead on hers. She breathe in and out and open her eyes slowly to look at me.
“That was good..” I mutter and kiss her forehead.
She giggle and blush.
“I’m really sorry if I didn’t.. you know…”
“Shh.. Snow White that was great. You made my birthday.” I smile and rub circles on her lower back.
She absently squirm on my touch and fiddle her fingers. I chuckle to her childish behavior and trail my fingers on her perfect thighs.
“You’re beautiful.” I tell her and continue trailing my fingers on her thighs. My fingers went under my dress shirt that fits perfectly to her skin. I caress her skin as she let out a quiet moan but swallow it back. she’s shy.
I kissed her neck and that made her whimper. She touch my shoulders and melt to my kisses on her neck. I suck softly on her skin making sure I leave a mark on her neck. I grab her soft thighs as she moan loudly. I yank out one of the top buttons on my shirt as she whimpers. My eyes lock with hers asking her if I should continue , but she said nothing. I remove another button exposing her cleavages.
You would look at her all day and you would never get tired.
“I’m .. I..” she stutter again.
“Lemme look at you Ariel.” I remove her hands that were already covering her breast.
She sigh and let me remove another button. I remove another button and push the shirt down her shoulders smiling at her model like body. Why would she be ashamed of this ?
“I’m not hurting you.” I whisper trying to calm her nerves. She gulp again.
I kiss her neck and rub her smooth skin. She moan silently as I kiss her neck to her collarbones. My hand brush past her panties and all I wanted to do was to take it out. I kiss the top of her breast and look at her eyes that were already filled with emotions. I clasp my lips on hers and kissed her. It didn’t take her a second to kiss back. She taste so good. I grab her waist and pull her to me feeling every of her skin. She’s already wet and it’s so fuckin obvious. I pinch her nipple as she gasp a moan in my mouth. Her eyes abruptly opens as she watch me pinch her nipple and twist it slowly. She looks seductive as fuck. She bites her bottom lip and breathe in sharply accompanied by her moans.
I kissed her shoulder blade and suck on her collarbone down to the top of her breast. My eyes move up to look at her and she looks nervous , shy, same time scared. I sigh and shut my eyes. She’s too naive for this. I open my eyes and smiled at her.
I run my fingers through her long hair and begin buttoning the shirt. I can’t continue with this or I’ll have her in my bed right away.
“Gray..” Reid’s voice made her jerk as i quickly pull the shirt to cover her body.
“Oh.. seriously man.” He smirks and return back to the living room.
“I’m sorry.” She shyly nodded as I quickly button everything.
I lift her off the counter and place her on the floor. I kiss her temple and rub her lower back to soothe her.
“Reid , what the fuck man.” I walk to the living room to find Reid grinning. I fuckin hate that grin.
“Seriously man. Who’s she ? Another one ?” I glare at him as he throws his hand in the air to surrender.
I turn to look at Ariel who isn’t comfortable.
“Go to the room.” I wink at her. She smile and look at Reid before walking away.
“What ?”
“Chill. I’m here to talk business. Vladimir.” He rolls his eyes and walk to my bar to collect a drink.
“He sent some stupid men to stalk you at Armani’s. You already left the club then..” he shrug and gulp a bountiful amount of my wine.
“Gray , Vladimir is after something that we’re not aware of. The guys are in custody and i angrily shot one. The other one is a pussy and he’s not really talking what on mars Vladimir wants.”
“Where’s Meghan ?”
“Investigating on the Chinese endorsement.”
“Any improvement ?”
He nods and smile to nothing.” We’re setting a date between Mr Brown and Megan. I trust her seducing tactics , she’s gonna steal a lot of informations.”
I sigh and and punch the wall. I don’t wanna kill someone. But some Russian prick is getting on my nerves. Stalking me like I’m some crazy stripper.
“We’ll talk when I’m back. How did you even find me ?” I ask Reid who already consumed half of my wine. That cost a lot of money.
“I called Manny , you werent at the house so I was sure you’d be hanging here with someone. Horny fuck face. So who’s this unlucky one ?” I groan internally and glare at him.
“Don’t call her that.”
“Ohh. So who’s she ?”
“You saw her.” I reply blankly.
“I saw nothing. Just some random ass. I don’t remember seeing her on any magazine covers. What’s up with your get laid get paid shit. Is she a whore ?”
I don’t wanna break my close friend’s nose , it won’t be good.
“Later Reid.”
He licks his bottom lip and nod before turning to the door.
“And get my code outta your head. Don’t want you sneaking around.” I joke as he Chuckles.
“Shut up dick.” He scoffs and walk out of the apartment.
I sigh and dart my head to the door that leads to the other rooms. I walk to the door and twist the doorknob. I notice Ariel standing there all this while eavesdropping behind that door.
“Tinkerbell , will you stop eavesdropping at my conversations ?”
She smile innocently and wrap her hands behind her back.
“I’m.. I , look I’m sorry. I.. was…” I chuckle to her attempt of lying.
“You were curious , it’s okay. Come here.” I take her hand and lead her back to the living room. I sit on the couch opposite the TV and pat the spot next to me for her to sit.
” How much did you hear ?” I ask her once she was sitting next to me.
“Not much. I was only curious , I’m sorry.” She sigh and look down at her laps.
“Are you still cold ?”
“Thanks , I’m fine. You’re shirtless, I should be the one concern.”
I nod and look at her. She’s avoiding my eyes and i really don’t know why. Am I intimidating her ?
“I wanna go home.”
“You’re spending the night.”
“What ? Gray it’s almost midnight. I should be at home. It’s really not healthy for a woman to sleep out.”
“Yeah ? Spend the night.”
Her head snap to look at me. I pout and look deep into her dark brown eyes.
“Please. We’re not sharing same room. I just want you to spend the night.”
“Why ?”
“It’s my birthday and I want you to stay..” she’s too dramatic and stubborn.
“On one condition.”
“Seriously ? Do I have to bribe you ?”
“You’re just gonna answer few questions from me. I’m dying from answers.” She replies rather too seductive.
“Deal.”
She grin and mentally squeal. I could imagine her doing a victory dance too.
“But you’re gonna answer my questions too. Deal ?”
She smiles shyly and suck her bottom lip. That’s really cute.
“Deal.”
Without expecting it , I carry her off the couch and sit her on my lap. She jolts in shock and try to escape but I didn’t let her.
“Breathe. You’re not dying right ?” I raise my brows and smirk at her nerdiness on her face.
She absently play with the buttons on the dress shirt and avoid my eyes. Her eyes glue to her laps and my hands that were rubbing little circles on her lap. So smooth.
“Your question.”
She nod to reality and try to sit properly on my lap. I hold her waist to make her still as she looks at me questionably. Just a wrong move and i will go hard underneath her.
“Becareful with that ass of yours. You’re trying to see the effect you have on me.” I smile at her and she blush.
“I’m sorry.. I..”
“Ask your question , I’m fine.”
She nod again and tap her chin like who’s thinking.
“I have a lot of questions but let’s go with who’s that weird guy that barge into your house. How many houses do you have ?”
“His name is Reid. We’re close friends right from highschool. And about how many houses I have , i don’t really know. This is one of my temporary base , I come here when I wanna be alone. Second question.”
“How many girls have you brought here ?”
I chuckle to her choice of question.
“Just you. I don’t bring girls here.”
“Why me ?”
“That’s your third question. You’re cheating cause I’m next.”
“Fiinnee…” She roll her eyes and turn to look at me.
“So what’s your question Jamal ?” She smirks and wink. Did she just wink ? And even called me Jamal again.
“Stop calling me Jamal.”
“I’m sorry Jamal , I really can’t stop. My mouth won’t just oblige.” She shrug and chuckle.
“Fuck me.. I hate you.”
“You wish.” Is that a seductive tone ? She’s filled with surprises.
“What’s your question ?”
“Why were you against kissing me at first ?”
Her eyes widen to my question. She blink her eyes and begin to fiddle her fingers again. I swat her hands to stop her and she blush.
“Stop doing that. You’re not ten.” I tell her.
“Yeah…” She huffs. ” I have never kissed someone before. I was shy and maybe scared that i will messed things up.”
“You don’t kiss like novice ? Your body languages are always different from your physical attitude. I like kissing you and you were perfect.” She dart her head to look at me but look down quickly.
I trail my fingers on her skin making her squirm unintentionally. I smirk at the way her body reacts to my touch.
“Second question. When I touched you, you acted weirdly like someone who’s never been touched. Really ?” I say to her and I feel her heartbeat skip.
“I’m.. it’s complicated. I can’t explain that.” I read the expression on her face and she’s trying by all means to avoid eye contact.
“Sure…”
“So who’s Vladimir that’s stalking you ?” She asks , this time meeting my gaze. Can’t believe she heard that.
“A Russian asshole who’s stalking me for his fuckin reasons.”
“And why ?”
“Don’t really know. Still asking this same questions every single time. He’s a dick.”
She chuckle.” Maybe he’s jealous of you and wants something you have and he doesn’t.” Jealous ? He fuckin stole my Chinese deal that I’m definitely gonna get back.
“Maybe true. I don’t give a fuck.” Of course I do give a fuck. He’s crossing my beast territory and I hate being tempered. Fuckin Russians.
She rest her head lazily on my chest and I’m grateful she’s learning to relax around.
“Are you the only child ?”
For some reasons I was bewildered. Of course I’m not the only child. I have an older brother who joined the army for some stupid reasons. To fight organized crime like it’s easy. They went on a fight and he went MIA. No corpse, no words. Nothing and this is the fifth year since he left and never came back. I hate thinking about it. Deep down I don’t wanna care.
“No. I have an older brother.” I rub her lower back and I could feel her relax to my body.
“Hmm. Is he cuter than you ?” She asks in a sleepy tone.
I chuckle quietly.”I think yes.”
“Hmm..” she absently trail her fingers on my chest to my arm.
“Do all your tattoos have meaning ?” She ask me with her soft voice.
“Not all. A lot has meaning.”
“Wow. I wish to discover them someday.” She mutter and then quietness occupy the living room.
She slowly move her fingers on my torso and my body tenses to every touch. That’s weird and unexpected. I rest my head on the couch and let her touch me however she wants. I stroke her thighs and legs. She’s delicate and every single guy would love to lick her up.
“Gray..” she mutters quietly.
“Yeah.” I reply, head still resting on the couch and my eyes are shut.
“What do you want from me ? Why me ?”
And that’s the one billion dollar question that I have no answer for.
What do I want from her ?
“You make me happy Gray.” She murmurs and I could hear her gentle breathing. She’s asleep.
” Please don’t hurt me like him….”
~ARIEL~
“So where were you through out last night ? You didn’t sleep at home Ariel.” Mom says glaring at me while holding her cup of tea.
It’s Saturday and my parents request to see us. I was certain this was because Leslie must have called them and told them I slapped her. I sigh and look at my parents who were glaring daggers at me. I hate to be here.
“I went out with Alexa.”
“You went out with Alexa ? And you spend the night in a man’s house again, right ?” Dad asks.
I suck in a deep breath and turn to look at Leslie who wouldn’t stop smirking since we got here. Ugly witch.
“Dad I was with Alex and not with a man.”
“Did Alexa gave you those hickeys ?” Mom sneer. My heart beat drop to my feet and I realized this won’t go well.
How come I didn’t notice Gray gave me hickeys ? I absently touch my neck like I could obviously feel them.
“How many times have we told you to stop associating yourself with that stupid whore cousin of yours ? You’re just adamant and a dirty lying whore.” Mom spit out.
“Mom , I’m twenty, stop treating me like five.” I snap at both my parents.
“Twenty ? And you’re not even a virgin. What happened to all the teachings in morning mass ? You learned nothing. You went ahead and commit fornication after our teachings of marriage before sex. Why can’t you be like Leslie ?” Mom yell.
Be like Leslie ? Wait, What ? I shake my head and absently play with my fork.
“Ariel , who gave you those hickeys ?” Dad asks , glaring back at me.
What am i supposed to tell them ? His name’s Gray and I spent the night in his house and he obviously touched me and gave me love bites. How pathetic ?
Their eyes settled on me as my family eye me up with taunting eyes.
“Ariel , if you don’t start speaking , I’m definitely gonna get angry at you and you know what that means. Who gave you hickeys ?” She yell , slamming her palm on the dinning table. I flinch and whimper quitely.
“Ariel talk now. Or get ready to pick your things and move in with your mystery man. Also you should be prepared to pay your tuition fee for the rest three years of your stay in college.”
“Why don’t you open your mouth and start talking. Now-“
Chapter 17
” I don’t know.” I shrug.
“You don’t know ?” Mom asks quite mesmerized with my sudden confession.
” Seriously Ariel. So a ghost gave you love bites ?” Leslie chip in and I which I could chop out her gossip mouth. Of course I can’t do that.
“I’m not lying..” of course you’re. My conscience taunts me.”I went out with Alexa and she decides we go party. I got drunk and maybe some random person touched me.” I lie. I almost puke to my lies. A random man seriously.
At least it’s better than saying it’s Gray. My mom’s gonna embarrass me and I don’t want it.
“You were drunk again ? And a random man gave you hickeys ? So you’re now a random whore ?” Mom asks. My heart squeeze to her claims . I’m always hurt when being called whore.
“Ariel, what do you want ?” Dad asks calmly for once.
“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to. I was bored at home and I decide to go with Alex. .”
“You know , the first time you got drunk was because of Alexa. And you woke up with a hangover in a stranger’s bed. And now you went out with her again , clearly you got drunk and fairly touched by a random man. What type of daughter are you ?”
I was quiet for a moment before answering. I just wanna go back to college and hang out with Piper and Brandon.
“I’m sorry mom and dad. I mean it’s weird you guys care about who I hang out with after you both took it out on me after my incident with Freddie. Why don’t you bother asking if Leslie sleeps around or not or even if she has a boyfriend.” I utter as Leslie scoff.
” Really ? You wanna compare yourself to Leslie ? Ariel , for Christ sake Leslie doesn’t mess around. You had a best friend no one knew about. And you’ve been sneaking around to visit him. How are we supposed to trust you ? You’re trying to ruin our family by letting your hormones control you to sleep with Freddie when you’re supposed to be taking your vows. What type of daughter are you ?” Mom cautions.
“I don’t want you to think we hate you but, whatever thing you’re doing you’re stopping it with whoever you’re doing it with. We expect good morals from you that’s why we chose to send you to college to get a degree not to have sex.” Dad says.
“Just a little warning. If you ever mess around in college you’re going to millitary school.” Mom adds with her usual unattractive glares.
Millitary school ? I’m tripping.
“Why did you slap Leslie ?” Dad ask the question I’ve been waiting for.
I blink my eyes and look at Leslie who’s scowling at me.” She insulted me and I got angry so I had to slap her.”
“She insulted you huh ? She tried to caution you with your slutty outfit and you called that insult ?” Mom yell not taking her eyes off me.
“Ariel, apologize now. Apologize to your sister.” My head snap to Leslie who’s now leaning her cheek on her fisted elbow.
She smirks and roll her eyes.
“I’m sorry Leslie.” I tell her with sarcasm. I regret it whole time.
“Good. Get ready, you’re confessing to the priest tomorrow about your sins.” Mom declares standing up with her already emptied mug.
“I thought confession comes from the heart ? I can’t even think of a sin that I’ve committed.” I protest.
“You want me to remind you of your sins ? You’re pathetic.” With that said , she walks to the kitchen.
Dad shake his head slowly and walk to the direction of the stairs. Mom walk back and follow her husband upstairs.
“Won a medal yet ?” I ask Leslie as she smirks.
“I will soon.”
“Yeah and I hope you get into some ugly shit soon. You’re just jealous of me. Why can’t you admit it you coward.”
“I’d rather drink urine than be jealous of your ugly ass.” She scoffs. ” How can you be so careless ? Letting a random guy give you hickeys in the first place. You are tripping.” She hisses and stand up, taking her plates off the table as she head to the kitchen.
“Yeah better than your ugly ass, witch.” I grit my teeth and get up with my plates.
After church service the following morning , mom forced me to make a confession. I was angry and hopeless. Most times I wish I can make my own decisions like every normal adult. But I’m not normal , infact my family is not normal. My mom acts like she’s dad almost every time. Making the decisions. If she’s allowed she would choose our own major for us at school. I can’t wait till the day Leslie would be caught with her sneaky attitude.
I left the confession booth without making any confessions and go back to meet mom and dad. Dad’s fighting hard to be made deacon again in this new parish. I just hope he doesn’t get it or maybe he should get it so that they would leave my life alone. Mom made me ask for forgiveness from the statue of Jesus on the cross. I did as instructed and we left. Leslie drove us back to college. The tension between us was thick and you could almost feel it slit your throat.
Music blares from the radio and Leslie keep on nodding and absently dancing to the song.
“So Ariel , learnt your lessons yet ?” She asks not glancing at me. I can’t learn my lessons till I rip out her hair extensions.
I ignore her and watch the moving objects through the window. I remembered Gray again. Driving in his expensive tinted sport’s cars with expensive leather seats and wealthy mansions. Deep down I wanna stay away from Gray but my conscience won’t let me. Reminding me every single time, that he’s cool and I should play his game of cards. Hanging with Gray is like changing your perspectives.
He changes you without even knowing it. I thought about last night. Me sitting on his counter with him in between my legs touching me. Just the thought of him kissing my neck and trailing his fingers on my bare thighs surges heat to rise on my skin as it traveled to my sensitive part. Oh God ! What’s he doing to me ?
“…. But yet you. Ariel.” Leslie snap me out of my thoughts. Wait, what’s she speaking since ?
“What ?”
“Why are you sweating ? You look like someone who’s thinking. What are you thinking about ?” Since when did she care ?
I scoff and look back at the road blocking my mind from Gray and Leslie. They are all bad news. How could I easily fall for his flirty tone and arousing touch ? That wasn’t me. Maybe I was half drunk. “Liar” my inner self laughs at me. I groan absently trying to fight the annoying feeling down my core. This is wrong. Gray is wrong. He’s not good for you and you don’t want a man. They are all rapists.
“Yeah , whatever. Gray is a hot rapist.” My inner woman mocks. God , go away.
“Ariel ! Are you even listening to me ?” Leslie asks snapping her fingers in my face.
“No. I don’t wanna listen to you.”
“You remember what mom said right ? That if you keep on disgracing the family with your illegal attitude , you should probably get ready to fight her.” I glare at Leslie and ignore her.
Most times I feel Leslie is jealous of me ? And secondly she can’t be jealous of me. She’s better than me . In terms of looks and lucks. My phone vibrates as i shove it out from my bag. A message from Gray.
FROM GRAY: Thinking about me ?
I gulp and shamelessly let last night’s event crawl into my holy mind. Him snapping my panties against my skin. Wearing his dress shirt and I was bare in front of me. Great he saw my titties. How could I let him unbutton my-his shirt to reveal my body to him. That must be a voodoo magic.
Liar. You liked it.
“Woah , a message.” Leslie snap my phone out of my hand while handling the wheel with her left hand and her eyes partially staring at the road.
“Leslie give it back. You’re gonna get us killed.”
She snort out a laugh.” Thinking about me ?” She laughs and toss my phone on my laps. ” Who’s this fucked up Gray ? I’m sure he’s some ugly English teacher in kindergarten.” She laughs again.
Yeah ? Or he’s the annoying grey eyes temptation you’ve been crushing on. I wish I told her that.
“Why are you so proud ? What makes you think you’re always better ?”
“That’s because I’m always better. I can’t believe you dressed slutty to go to Armani’s in other to attract Gray Carter to look at you. Ariel, Gray Carter is way pass your league. He would never look at you no matter how hard you try to dress slutty.”
Idiot.. Crazy he begged me to kiss him , jealous witch. I groan internally and ignore her looking at the text. I have better things to do with my time and not replying failures like Leslie.
“You should focus on your silly old Gray teacher. I’m sure he’s gonna be really ugly. Maybe you should focus on going back to the convent , that’s where you belong. Not some bad girl romance circle. You don’t fit in sis.” She mocks and I didn’t notice we’re at the parking lot of our apartment.
“Asshole..” I mutter and unfasten my seatbelt.
I get out of the car with the strap of my bag hanging on my shoulders. I ignore Gray’s text message and Imagined i never saw it. I need to stay away from him if I wanna graduate from college.
“Hey Hazel. Yeah , I’m at home.. sure…” Leslie speaks on the phone as we step on the elevator.
My phone vibrates inside my bag again and I wish it isn’t Gray. Leslie continues talking on the phone till we reach our floor. I unlock the door and walk straight to my room. I check my phone and it’s four missed calls already. Alexa , Piper and Brandon. I dial Piper’s number and call her back.
“Arie. What’s up with you ? You disappeared at the club on Friday and today is fuckin Sunday. What happened to you ?” I chuckle and roll my eyes stepping out of my shoes.
“Nothing. I went home with my sister.” I reply and sit on my bed with my feet still on the floor.
“Is that Ariel ?” I hear Brandon’s voice in the background.”I need to talk with her.” I could hear rattling noises like they are fighting to take the phone.
“Guys…” I giggle at their childish behavior.
“Damn girl .” Brandon breath out and I could hear Piper wince on the phone.
“Brandon , what did you do to her ?”
“Nothing to worry about sweetheart. We’re coming over ASAP.” Just that , he cuts the call.
I roll my eyes and drop my phone on the bed to get undressed. I called Alexa and it went straight to voicemail. I put on my pajamas bottom with a loose t-shirt since it’s almost evening and I have no where to go. I walk out of my room to the kitchen to eat something. I prepare cereal with milk since it’s easier to make. My phone vibrates again and it’s a message from Gray. Another message.
FROM GRAY: Stop snubbing me. It makes me wanna drive to your apartment and press you against the wall to feel you again. I don’t mind giving you more hickeys .
Asshole , talking about hickeys.
TO GRAY: Talking about hickeys , why did you give me one ?
I place my phone on the counter to continue my cereal only to get distracted by a new message.
FROM GRAY: I know my hickeys look good on you , you’re welcome.
TO GRAY: Why are you always difficult ?
FROM GRAY: That attracted me to you , Tinkerbell. I have a party this weekend. You should come with me.
TO GRAY: No. I wanna stay away from you.
FROM GRAY: It’s funny you can’t. You wish you could rewind last night. You were pretty and seductive. You made my birthday.
I groan and mute my phone in other not to hear more messages from Gray. I face the screen of my phone on the counter and finish my meal. The doorbell chimers as I stand to get it.
“Wow.” Piper says as she walks inside and behind her was Brandon.
“You both look toast.” I shut the door and follow them behind to the living room.
Piper plump down on the floor while Brandon sit on the couch above Piper.
“She’s suffering from Fridays hangover. Where did you travel to on Friday night ? Mars ?” I chuckle and sit on the opposite couch.
” No. I…”
“Wait ! Is that a hickey ?” Piper asks as she sit up including Brandon.
“Oh my God. Buddy’s got a love bite.” She squeal and rush to sit close to me.
“Did you got laid ?” She ask batting her lashes.
“No , gross. I didn’t get laid.” I snort.
“Babe you got a hickey. Who gave you ? It’s so hot.” Brandon smirks.
“Jesus. It’s not a hickey. It’s a skin reaction.”
“Such a liar. Not just a hooker but also a terrible liar. You’re not even good at lying.” Leslie butt in sitting on the single couch with a bowl of cereal on her hand.
Piper’s face went pale as she stare at Leslie’s figure. She hate Leslie and that’s really cool.
“Ariel. Who’s this lucky guy ? Tell me ?” Piper chip in ignoring Leslie’s horrible existence.
“Some teacher called Gray.” Leslie laughs as she snorts at the end. How did she become my sister ?
“You really hate your sister.” Brandon says looking at Leslie.
“I don’t mister. I’m just trying to help , she would never tell you who gave her those hickeys.”
“You’re lucky you know..”Piper continues ignoring Leslie.”I can’t even remember when someone gave me a love bite. You must be special to him.” Piper smiles.
Should I tell them ? Hell no. I don’t wanna talk about Gray. We’re nothing and I’m not willing to risk it.
“There’s a frat party tonight. You should come.” Piper changes the subject.
“Frat night ?”
“Yeah. It will be fun. You don’t wanna get stuck with Goliath’s Bride all night.” Piper nudge me as I chuckle.
I can’t believe she called Leslie Goliath’s Bride.
“She’s not coming.” Leslie said at once.
“I’m sorry , who are you ?”
“I’m the one who’s gonna throw your ass out of my house if you dare me. She’s not coming to your slutty frat party and you won’t say shit about it.” Leslie says and i didn’t notice they are already up glaring at each other.
“I’m sorry mother , you don’t make decisions for her.” Piper scowl.
“You should get your ugly slutty face out of my house right now. Don’t let me push you.” Leslie sneers at Piper whose nose is already flaring.
“Okay. Guys.” Brandon chip in standing up.
“Leslie , Piper please.” I plea. I can’t stand watching my sister and my friend fight to death because of nothing useful.
“Get out. Both of you.” Leslie orders.
“Leslie they ain’t leaving..” I stand up and cross my arms.
Piper already clenched her fist and one wrong word from Leslie and that fist will collide with Leslie’s tan face. That won’t be good. Maybe it will be good.
“Leslie , enough.” I snap at her.
” Now you gonna shut up , you unfortunate idiot.” Woah. Really ? Unfortunate ? Idiot ?
Leslie glares at me and turn to face Piper.
“You should take your raggedy ass outta my house. You bitchy broke ass slut.” And that was all it takes for hell to break loose.
Chapter 18
Leslie sits on a chair as she wince continuously at her almost swollen cheek and broken nose. Piper did that and for some devilish reasons I applauded her. I didn’t plan to attend a frat party and also I don’t wanna argue with my parents again. I wanna go to college , graduate and work. Fighting and arguing with Leslie will never make me complete those dreams. And there’s no job around college. No one’s willing to hire because we’re way pass the semester and exams are also approaching. Plus this isn’t an ordinary college. It’s so expensive.
I sit opposite her and watch as she stare at nothing. She’s angry and any slight remark we will be fighting. I pleaded with Brandon to take Piper out and text them afterwards that i was sorry.
“You know you cause this right ?” She snarls.
“I can’t remember I did. You couldn’t control your temper because of a stupid frat party. I never wanted to go but you just freaked out.”
She snorts and bite her bottom lip.
“You should stop making decisions for me. The fact that our parents liked you more and they listen to every lie you tell them doesn’t mean you will tell me how to live my life Leslie. You’re not mom and I’ll be glad if you stop and act like an adult.” I told her and walk out of the kitchen.
I plump down on the couch opposite the TV and turn it on to watch my now favorite series.
“Where’s Leslie ?” I turn around at the sound of the noise only to see Hazel dressed like a hooker.
“Kitchen.” I reply and turn my head to watch the movie.
The sound of stilettos kiss the tiled floor as she makes her way to Leslie who look like a chicken who got bathed in hot water.
“How dare she do this to you ?” Hazel thunder from the kitchen.
“Who gives a fuck if she’s your sister’s ugly friend ? We are confronting her and she has to pay. What’s wrong with her cheap ass ?” I shake my head sideways to Hazel’s continuous ranting. Stupid friend. She doesn’t use her silly vulgar language around my mom. What a waste of man’s seed.
“You should forget about her. She’s as stupid as her name Piper. It hurts I only gave her a broken nose. How dare she ? But it’s passed though. What’s up with the outfit ?” Leslie asks. I pick up the remote control and decrease the volume a little. What snitch I am.
“We’re supposed to be partying tonight , you forgot.” Hazel whisper and I heard it.
“I can’t anymore. Take a look at me.”
“Yeah. Piper left a mark.”
“I hate her. She’s too sassy and thinks she rules the world.”
“That should go to your cousin Alexa. I just don’t like her either. Too annoying and she thinks she owns everything. Ugly dirty bitch.”
I scoff at how boring their conversation is as I increase the volume of my movie.
“Hayden asks about you.” I heard Hazel’s voice. Leslie snorts.
“I want something better. Not a stupid red head college dick. He sucks. This is New York , every new Yorkers needs to be stunting bitch. Alexa’s got a super rich model fuck mate. I’m stuck with an annoying college asshole. I’d kill to be in bed with someone hotter and richer.”
Hazel gasp.”Gray Carter ?”
She scoffs.”He might be hot and all dreamy , bitch I ain’t give a fuck. Stop wanting what every loose bitches want. Go for something better.”
” Gray is also better. Dude’s rich and only beds super models. Typically I’d like to try his boner and don’t get stuck in line with other weirdos.” They chuckle.
God , this is Gross. I groan and switch off the TV to complete the movie on my laptop. I can’t even think properly with just thinking about Leslie’s dirty wishes. I wanna puke. Gray can’t be that loose. Sleeping with everything on skirt , no way. I need to stay far away from him. A million miles if possible.
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***
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“I can’t believe your sister would fight Piper over such silly issues. That…” He sips his coffee.”was extremely childish.” Brandon said that day after class.
Monday has been terribly long and hard for me. Hard because I can’t stop thinking about Gray touching me again.
” You know the craziest ? I don’t get why she stopped you from attending a common frat party. That was stupid. I mean you’re not 16 and you’re in college. She acts like she doesn’t fuck a stupid redhead college asshole.” Piper groan.
“Sex you mean ? Why say the f word so loud ?” I shrug and grab my Coke.
Brandon turn to look at Piper as they both turn to look at me.
“Ariel seriously.” Piper snorts out a laugh. Seriously, what’s funny ?
“It doesn’t matter. We’re just worried about you. Did you guys fought ?” Brandon asks.
“No. We didn’t.” I sigh. I tap absently on the table as Brandon and Piper watch me.
“Did she always control you ?”
“Who ? Leslie ?”
“Yeah she. What’s going on ? You could talk to us Ariel. We’re your close friends and it’s gonna be nice if we know what’s going on.”
“Alright. It’s not what you think. My father was once a deacon in my Catholic parish in Georgia. I wanted to be a nun but things didn’t go as planned. My best friend Freddie , stole my virginity and I got kicked out of the convent. My dad lost his position and we had to move to New York. It’s silly.” I shut my eyes and breathe in deeply. I shouldn’t have let this out. I hate pity and I hate being judged too.
“So where the fuck is that fucker called Freddie ?” Piper ask like she’s willing to shove a knife into Freddie’s throat.
“I don’t know. Maybe in Georgia. Look I don’t care and I don’t want to think about it. My parents are strict. They believe in sex before marriage. So I lost my innocence and I think no one listens to my decisions anymore because they think I slept with Freddie.”
“What ? They didn’t believe you ?”
” Just the truth.”
“Are they your biological parents ?”
“That’s silly Brandon. They are my biological parents. I think they are being paranoid because I made them loose their positions in church. Especially my father.”
“But that wasn’t your fault.” Piper points out. “Just the fault of that dildo you called best friend. I’m truly sorry about that. But I envy you though. You act like everything’s cool.”
“I have to, else I’m just gonna die of depression.” I sigh and drink from my Coke.
“The world is cruel sometimes. My mom kicked me out because she thought I was some bad luck on her new marriage with her new husband. He wanted to abuse me but I didn’t let that happen. I kneeled his ugly balls.” Piper sniffles and laugh sarcastically.
“What happened to him ?” I ask Piper after settling from my laughter.
“He lied to my mom that i seduced him and begged him for sex. She threw me out and I don’t know what happened to my life. My dad got back from jail and I’m right here. Breathing like that type of shit never happened. I hate my mom.” She cackles taking a slice of her already cold pizza.
“That’s deep.” I mutter.
“You’re stronger than I expected.” I chuckle.
“Thanks to Brandon.” She fist bump Brandon.
“Did you miss the convent ?” Brandon ask out of the blue.
“Maybe I do. Sometimes I don’t. I don’t really know what to say.”
“Look I might not be religious and all that stuff but I’m certain God never wanted you to be a sister. He wants you to have fun. When i mean fun, I mean boyfriends , parties , sex…” Piper trails off. I spit out the coke and i almost choke at her word.
“Piper that’s not really cool….” I laugh.
“She might be obviously right you know. It’s just, most times it’s not what we want that we end up having. It’s just the tactics of this fucked up world.” Brandon adds while I nod.
” Oh shit , Jamie..” Piper hisses clearly frustrated. She picked up Brandon’s magazine from the table and pretends to read it.
I look around the restaurant to see any Jamie. Brandon chuckles quietly as we watch Piper.
“Here he comes.” Brandon whisper counts.
A guy walks into the restaurant as he walk to the counter. He has blonde hair and really cute. That boyish type of cute. Obviously he’s a nerd with his perfect green eyes that’s hidden under his glasses.
“Piper , seriously..” I whisper but she didn’t reply or made attempt of removing the magazine from her face.
Jamie taps his hand on the counter as he scan the booths. His eyes settles on our booth as a boyish smile creep into his lips. Great ! He caught her. Without collecting his orders , Jamie walk to our booth.
“Hi Brandon. Hi Piper and to you.” He directs the ‘you’ to me.
Piper drops the magazine like she wasn’t hiding from him.
“Hi Jamie.” Piper says to the guy.
“Hi Jamie. Sup dude.” Brandon said to the guy.
“I’m sorry to disturb. Piper you’re not picking my calls. Did I offend you ?” Jamie asks seating close to me.
” No Jamie. I’m really sorry. My mom caught the flu and I’ve been hanging around her preoccupied. I’m totally sorry.” She smiles at him rubbing his hand.
“I’m really sorry. I didn’t know. I thought you were avoiding me.”
“Why would I do that ?” She ask him seductively.
I raise my drink to my nose and meet eyes with Brandon who’s holding back his laughter. I shrug and giggle silently.
“Thanks. Can I stop by at your place tomorrow ?”
“Um.. I’ll call you Jamie. Okay ?” She pouts still rubbing hopes on the back of Jamie’s hands.
“Yeah sure. I’d be glad.” He stand to his feet and adjusts his backpack.
” I’m sorry i didn’t get your name.” He turns to look at me with an innocent smile.
“Ariel. I’m Ariel.”
“It’s nice to meet you Ariel.”
“My pleasure.” He smiled at Brandon and Piper and head back to the counter to collect his orders after which he left.
Piper groans loudly and fall back on her chair.
“Seriously I feel like drinking piss. Jamie is…”
“Too good for you. You’re this bad ass who is trying to hurt his feelings. Jesus , I have never seen someone as genuine as him.” I remark.
“He’s not my type.”
“Because he’s a nerd ? He’s so sweet and too good. I pity him. Why would he choose to be with you. There are thousands of nerds in college who would gladly be with him.”
“And he’s so damn intelligent. What a cute little guy.” Brandon said eating from Piper’s cold pizza.
She remain silent as she stare at me. Her mouth open to say something but nothing comes out.
“You should let him go and tell him you can never want him. Stop hurting his feelings. He’s a good guy though.”
“Whatever mother.”
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It’s Wednesday and class was better today. I’ve been avoiding Gray like a plague even if he wasn’t the easiest person to avoid. When ever I’m lonely, I see him creep into my thoughts and take over. All I could see is his birthday night. Some part of me wants that to happen again. And maybe the careful part of me just don’t wanna go near Gray. He’s like my unsolved mysteries.
Turning off the shower , I step out with my towel wrapped around my chest. I wring out water from my hair and walk into my room. Taking deep breaths , I stand in front of my mirror to take in my reflection. I flinch to the image behind me as I turn around. There he was, standing in all glory beside my door. His grey eyes watch me carefully as that all too familiar smirk find it’s way to his perfect lips that makes me want him each time they worship my neck. Breathe Ariel.
I shut my eyes and open it to be sure if i wasn’t seeing things. But it was him. I feel my feets go weak as he pulls his weight from my door. He walk to where I’m standing and I couldn’t breathe again.
“How did you get in ?” I ask once he was two feet away from me.
“Through the roof.” He says with so much sarcasm.
“And I knocked.” He takes one step and he’s a feet from me.
I totally forgot I’m with just my towel in front of him. I place my hand on the top of the towel as I try to look anywhere else but not him. He smirks and look at my already sweaty hands holding my towel.
“Gray i need to change.” I said quietly and I wasn’t even sure if he heard that. And then he takes his last step and we’re so close.
All the hairs in my back stand in unison as I feel the goosebumps he’s giving me.
“Why are you avoiding me ?” He asks, his eyes not leaving mine. They move slowly as they settle on my lips.
“Gray…”
“Tell me..” he whispers. His right hand wrap possessively around my waist as he pulls me to himself. Oh God.
I gulp to our closeness. He gently removes my hand that guards the up of my towel as my hands flatten on his chest automatically.
“I thought you wanted to stay away from him…” My inner woman mocks me.
He leans closer and kiss my neck softly. My eyes shut on it’s own as I lean to his touch.
“I missed you.” He whisper to my neck still trailing his kisses on my neck. I feel all the heat in my body made it’s way to my core.
Gray kisses my neck gently as he wrap both hands around my waist pulling me to his build. My mouth parted slightly as a quiet moan escape out of my mouth. I feel his index finger move smoothly on my bare thighs. He continues kissing my neck to my collarbone with his forefinger making it’s way underneath my towel. His finger stop right under my towel as he pull back to gaze at my face inches away away from his.
“Touch me Gray.” And that slip out of my mouth before I could even register what I just ask for.
His lips clasp against mine as he kisses me deeply. My hands loop around his neck and I kiss back. Our lips move in rhythm as we fought in dominance. I moan in his mouth kissing him with everything that I’ve got. I missed him or maybe my hormones are just playing with my mind. He nip gently on my bottom lip and suck on it. His right hand move beneath my towel as it caress my skin expertly. I moan to the effect he has on me which I quite didn’t expect. He stops touching me as he focus on the kiss. Sitting on the edge of my bed , I sit on his legs and straddle him. He grip to my butt and pull me closer to himself.
With swift movement I toss his Jacket on my bed and let my fingers graze his perfect tatted tone arms. I slowly trail my fingers on his arms to his bicep and wrap my little hand at the back of his neck to pull his lips to meet mine. I grind slowly on his laps and a quick groan escape his mouth to our hips connection.
” Don’t do that except you’re willing to take me in.” He whispers in my lips and I smirk. Glad I have an effect on him.
“You taste so good.” He says and kiss my neck down to my collarbone.
“We should take this off.” He motion to my towel hiding my nude self.
I chuckle and breathe in. Am i ready for this ? I want him like I haven’t wanted someone in my life before. What are these feelings ?
” I won’t go further if you don’t want me to. We should do whatever thing that makes you happy.” He kiss my chest to my neck with his fingers digging into my butt.
I moan as he continues kissing my neck.
“Ariel.” I hear Leslie’s voice as she made her way to my room.
Uh oh!
Chapter 19
I quickly hop out of Gray’s lap and he looks awkwardly okay. I get it , he doesn’t understand. But how did he pass through my front door if he didn’t come in contact with Leslie. God my head is spinning.
I rush to the door as Leslie knock on the door. If she sees Gray she’s gonna freak out and telling my parents is the worst idea ever. Imagine sending me to military school. Hell no !
“Ariel.”
“What do you want ?” I ask leaning against my door with my arms cross across my chest.
“I just wanna ask you something. Will you open up ?” Hell no! traitor.
“Wha….” I stutter as I feel Gray’s lips on my sensitive skin past my ear.
He stands behind me with his arms wrapped around my torso to pull my back against his front.
“Ariel…” Leslie snap me out of my mood. I blink my eyes and breathe in.
“Leslie , what you do you want ? You could just say it or go to bed.”
“Fine. Whatever fuck face. I just want to lend cash from you. I need to go out and I’ll give you tomorrow.”
“When did you turn a beggar ?” I ask feeling Gray’s seductive fingers graze my thighs with his lips perfectly adoring my skin. I’m certain he’s gonna leave a mark.
“Just give her and save yourself the stress.” Gray whispers kissing my temple.
“How much ?” I ask her and I could nearly feel her giggle.
“100 bucks.” I scoff and gasp a moan as Gray’s finger gently brush past the corners of my breast. He’s turning me on.
“I don’t have cash with me right now. I’ll give you tomorrow.”
“Seriously Ariel ? I need it today and I’m giving you back tomorrow.”
Gray groans behind me and take his hands off me. I feel alone at once. I turn to look at him and watch him shove out money from his pocket.
“Give it to her.” He says forcing the money on my palm.
“No..” I whisper. He roll his eyes and threatened to unlock my door.
“Why are you doing this ?”
“Ariel , who are you talking to ?” Leslie asks from the other side of the door. I scoff and look at Gray whose hand is still on my knob. He raises his eyebrows and tilts his head to the side daring me to refuse his money.
“Ariel.” Leslie knocks lightly on my door.
“Fine…” I mentally smack my head and open the door to peek outside. Leslie tried to step inside my room but I beat her to it. I press the money on her chest at once.
“Goodnight.” I said and shut the door.
“Woah. This is almost four hundred. Thanks psycho.”
“Keep it, don’t pay back.” I reply leaning against the door with my back.
“Have you started fucking a rich guy now ?”
“Will you please take your dirty mouth out of my door please and mind your business.”
” Is someone in there with you ?”
” Leslie , get out. You snitch too much. I’m busy and I need to be alone.”
She chuckles.” Is Gray in there with you ? Your kindergarten teacher..” She chuckles and scoff. Gray raises his brows clearly surprised. Yeah, kindergarten.
He smirks and lean me against the door. Before i could reply Leslie he’s already kissing me.
“Silly girl. You’re lucky you lend me some cash.” Leslie scoffs. I hear her footsteps down the hall and the sound of her door being open and shut.
“Seriously ?” I bite his bottom lip and wiggle from his hold but he’s not leaving me.
” Kindergarten teacher ?” He smirks and playfully smack my butt. Really ?
I breathe in and bite the inside of my cheek. Yeah, he just spank my butt and I liked it.
“Tinkerbell..” he smirks and pull me into him knowing fully well he’s making my stomach churn.
” She doesn’t think it’s you. Forget about her , she’s psychotic.”
He hums and nods. “Go get dressed. I’m taking you out.”
“Gray it’s almost night fall. I need to study.” I whine.
“Skip it for tomorrow. We won’t stay out late and you won’t spend the night. I’m gonna bring you back.” He smirks at his attempt of seduction as he tuck back my damp hair behind my ear.
“Fine. Go to the bathroom while I get dressed.” I walk past him and walk to the closet. I halt and turn around, Gray didn’t bother to move but he continue watching me.
“You’re not gonna watch me dress , right ?”
“I’ll sit right on your couch and shut my eyes , better ?”
“Gray it’s still the same.”
“I won’t peek. I’m not cheap.” He winks and walk to sit on my couch opposite the width of my bed. Truly he leans against the chair and stare blankly at the ceiling with his eyes shut.
I quickly slip on a black jeans under my towel and put on my bra. I search for a t-shirt and remembered it must be cold out there so I opted for a grey colored hoodie.
“Done..” I announce. Gray lowers his head as his eyes stay on my figure. Do I look that bad ?
“Why did you wear a grey colored hoodie ?” He asks calmly with his lower lip grazing his teeth.
“Um.. I totally forgot it’s one of your favorite colors. I can take it off.” I say about removing it.
“You’re pretty.” He says and that seems to halt my attempt.
“You’re ready ?” He asks standing on his feet.
“I think.”
He smiles and nod and we walk out of my room.
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•••••
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” Why are all your cars tinted ?” I ask letting the night breeze soothe my skin cause he opens the sunroof of his car.
“Privacy.” He replies as he speed up down the dark street.
My hair went in different directions because of the reckless air of the night.
“Don’t you have a hairband or something to hold your hair still ?” He asks with his left hand on my lap rubbing circles of warmth .
“Didn’t carry any.” I chuckle and gather my hair to hold together and weave it to it’s length.
“So you could do that all these while ?” Gray chuckles handling the wheel like the cute crackhead that he is.
I shrug enjoying the warmth of his hand as he speed through the dark streets. The street light illuminated the street and it is beautiful. I stay quiet just as Gray as both of us bury our thoughts to the song blaring on a normal rate from his stereo. He’s a freak when it comes to music. There’s always a hidden sexual message to every of his song. I’m just gonna get used to this and also his frequent cursing.
♪ Climb on board ♪
♪ We’ll go slow and high tempo ♪
♪ Light and dark ♪
♪ Hold me hard and mellow ♪
♪ I’m seeing the pain, seeing the pleasure ♪
♪ Nobody but you, ‘body but me
‘Body but us, bodies together ♪
♪ I love to hold you close, tonight and always ♪
♪ I love to wake up next to you ♪
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” So what’s with your usual playlists ?” I ask him listening to the song.
He chuckles and turn to look at me but look back at the road in no time. ” Don’t like it ?”
” I do. It’s just.. I don’t know..” I sigh and smile.
” It’s not always about sex. I guess the message is also about feelings and…”
“Love ?” I ask him and turn to look at him. He didn’t reply or look at me but I feel his shoulders tensed at the word ‘love’.
” You don’t believe in love right ?” I ask and chuckle and bite my bottom lip. His eyes snap to my figure on his passenger seat as a smirk curl up his lips.
” I didn’t say that Snow White.”
” What’s with the change of nicknames ?” I tuck back my loose strands of hair and cross my arms.
” I don’t know..” he sighs and smile at me before looking back at the road.
I nod and tap my fingers on the window sill and stare at nothing but the dark cold night.
“Are you always careful around your family including your sister ?” He asks out of the blue.
I sigh.”Yeah. For a lot of reasons. I can’t just say my family is not normal.”
” Are you abused or maybe yelled at ?”
I shake my head.” Not really. They are just over protective and strict. They don’t like boys slash boyfriends.” I chuckle nervously and bite my bottom lip.
Gray nods and for once he removes his hand from my laps and halts his car. This place looks like a rural area. The yellow lights brighten the outside as people chatter. Not people but quite a normal amount of people.
The distance has a fireplace with maybe couples who sits around it. The other side of the car park sits a guitarist who plays low and melodious music as he strums his guitar.
“Why do you like the countryside ?” I ask getting out of the car with Gray beside me.
“Maybe because I grew at this side of town in London. Mom likes it. When I was four I think, she suggests we move to the rural areas because of several reasons. It’s peaceful and free from shits.” He says as we lean against his car.
“Wow. To be true , I like it here. They seems to always mind their business.”
“Exactly. Not some crowded city with silly assholes.” He Chuckles.
“I thought you like the developed areas more. I mean with fancy and classy restaurants and clubs.”
” I think there’s a time for everything.”
“Did you just quote the Bible for me ?” I ask him and raise my brows.
“Fuck Tinkerbell. What did you see me as ? An unreligious devil who skip Catholic class ?” He snorts and shake his head.
“There are times for slutty clubs and hoes and time to get laid.” He smirks and smiles at me.
“And also there are times to just escape the world with someone as pretty as you. Someone who is different.”
And that’s it. ‘Different’. Guys and the word different. My heart just melts the more and it’s not really appreciative the more I get relaxed around him. He makes me happy , fact. Gray doesn’t judge me, another fact. And he’s never pushy , triple facts.
“What are you thinking about?” He whispers so his lips gently pecks my neck.
I smile and cross my arm as I watch the guitarist.
“Just nothing. I’m just glad I’m here.. with you..”
“Wanna drink something or maybe eat something ?” He asks as he lowers his head to look at me. Am I that short ?
“Yeah.”
“What should I get you ?”
” Maybe Cookies or fries also maybe Sprite.”
“Sprite ?”
“What ? I like non-alcoholic.” I laugh at his expression.
“Thank you.” I playfully blow kisses at him as I watch him walk to the store at the other side of the road.
I look around the park and smile at the guitarist. He concentrates on every string that he strims and sing along. About three couples stand close to the singer as most people drop coins and dollar bills on his bowl. Removing a note from my back pocket , I walk to the guitarist and drop the bill.
I walk back to my earlier position to lean on Gray’s car. He walk out of of the store and my eyes couldn’t peel off from his irresistible form. I think he was created on a Sunday morning when God might have decided to rest. His tattoos still crave out to their own perfections around his arms. His tone skin fits perfectly to his white T-shirt and his natural messy hair.
“Here.” He stretch a little paper bag at me.”Before you eye rape me.” I blush and take it.
“Thanks. A lot of cookies..” I murmur after opening the bag.
“Yeah. They are all yours.”
I smile and nod to nothing.
“You wanna sit ?” He asks after battling with one cookie.
“Where are we gonna sit ?” He takes my hand and lead me to the trunk of his car. He lifts me off the ground and sit me on the trunk.
“Better ?” He asks with his seductive smirk. I nod and appreciating his gesture.
“You care for some ?” I ask shaking the cookie in his face.
“I don’t eat cookies, Tinkerbell.”
“I’m stuck. Now i have two questions. Why don’t you like cookies and why do you like calling me Tinkerbell ?”
“Nothing. Both answers.”
“Such a jerk.” I mutter with cookies stuck to my mouth.
“A cute jerk…” He bites his bottom getting in between my legs. I squirm absently to the new found connection.
“I didn’t call you cute.”
He shrugs and rub circles absently on my lower back.
“You should taste this.” I motion to another piece of cookie in my mouth.
“I should taste it in your mouth.”
Wait ! What ? I bite the inside of my cheek to stop me from blushing so bad. My hands hang on the air still holding an already bitten cookie. He drops my hand to my side and tilts his head.
“Can I ?” I nod and swallow. He pinch a little amount and slide it inside my mouth. My lips wraps itself around his warm fingers and I can’t really believe what I’m doing.
His fingers slide out of my mouth and his mouth takes over. He kissed me gently caressing my thighs up to my lower back. I wrap my hand around his neck as we kiss each other desperately. His hands slides under my hoodie and caress my bare back.
“Damn…”he breathe out touching our foreheads together.
“Where did you learn to kiss like that ?” He asks still leaning his forehead on mine.
“Maybe you thought me.” I chuckle as a matter of fact. I haven’t kissed anyone before and it’s quite addicting. Gray’s my new addition and maybe my downfall that I can’t resist.
“Why do I want you so bad ?” He asks taking his forehead off mine to stare into my eyes. I don’t have an answer for that question.
” I don’t know.” He chuckle and nod looking at my hand.
“I have a party this weekend. You should come with me.”
“I..”
“Please. I want you to accompany me so I won’t feel lonely. I’ll get you a dress and everything you would need. Just say yes.” A party with Gray ? It won’t be cool.
“I thought you said you wanted to stay away from him ? Look at you , planning to run into exile with him.” My own conscience laugh at me. I wish I could seal her up.
“Will it be safe ?”
” I’m gonna be there right by your side.” He lace our fingers together and smile. ” And I will never pull away either.” He kiss my temple and that seems to reassure me that I’ll be fine.
….
” So what did you say your name is again ?” This lady whose name I’ve come to realize it’s Meghan ask for the hundredth time.
She’s too pushy and sometimes weird. Gray ask her to take me out and get a dress for the party.
“Ariel.” I reply and watch her snake through the dresses on each wardrobe of a boutique that I have never visited.
She’s the definition of class. Her shoes , hair and even her fake lashes. Fantasy sucks.
“So what did you give him ? Gray would never sleep with a girl like you .” Was that supposed to come out as an insult ? Yeah, it’s an insult.
“Are you a model ?” She asks sarcastically.
“No. I’m in college.”
“College…” She laughs.
God why can’t I be active and aggressive. She stops laughing and eyes me from head to toe.
“You don’t fit in his league. You know the funniest part , he’s gonna get tired of you after getting you on his bed. You should concentrate on school and stop running after things that you can’t handle. You don’t know Gray. And once you discover who he is, It might be too late buddy…”
And what’s that supposed to mean?
Chapter 20
I wish I could run back to my apartment and sleep with my face pressed against my pillow. She is kinda right. I mean look at me… And look at him. We’re like two different people who may never fit in. Maybe Gray’s too much and truth be told I don’t even know what I am to him. Maybe one of his few toys.
I couldn’t stop thinking about her words. They were hurtful and insulting.
“Why did he choose to take you to the party ?”
I cross my arms and let her go through every dress on each hanger and mannequins.
“You’re too cheap and not classy. Why don’t you date someone your class ?” She scoffs mockingly and pick out two dresses.
“Why do you care so much about who Gray sleeps with ? I mean you’re just his employee and also a snitch.” She pause on her track and turn to look at me.
“Maybe because I don’t like golddiggers like you.” She scowl, glaring at me.
“I’m not a golddigger.”
“Nobody cares. We’ll need a lot of expensive things to cover up your bad tracks. Broke ass..” she chuckle and continue walking.
I turn my back to the exit and walk out of the boutique. I might not be perfect but I won’t let anyone look down at me. I hail a taxi and hop in. I received a text from Gray asking me if I was okay but I ignored him. Maybe he should stay away from me but he won’t listen. I don’t even wanna be around him either but something in me is always pushing me to him.
Stopping right at my apartment , I get out and paid the driver before entering my apartment.
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~GRAY~
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” Why don’t you start talking. I don’t wanna hurt you and i don’t feel like hurting you either. Why did your fuckin boss ask you to trail my movements and stalk me ?” I ask this weirdo.
He whimpers and try to break out from the chains on the chair he was sitting. I have to cut out one of his fingers and he’s still not talking. One bitchy movement and he’s gonna get his blood littered.
“I ain’t gonna tell you shit , dickhead.” He groans.
“Manny..” I snap at Manny as he collides his fist on this asshole. His head snap to the side at the effect of the punch.
“Turn him upside down and let him gag for air after his blood must have leak to his brain.” I said to Manny as i walk out of the warehouse.
“Ready for the party ?” Reid ask as we walk to my car.
“I should be sincere , I don’t feel like going. But it’s Trent, I need to show up to please the fucker.”
“And you’re taking that nerdy girl as your date.”
“She’s not a nerd.” I scowl at Reid who’s totally taken off guard by my sudden out burst.
He chuckles.” What do you see in her Gray ?”
“A lot.”
“So, what’s that supposed to mean ?”
“It means you’re gonna take her out of your mouth and leave her alone. She’s not one of your slutty hookers.”
“You remember Sinclair right ?”
“I’m a busy man Reid, I can’t just recognize every douchebag.”
” Yeah ? Your father’s slash your rival. He’s gonna be there. Don’t scare your little Birdy cause anybody can pull any type of stunt. You don’t wanna risk her safety.” I sigh and stuck my hands in my front pocket.
“I’m gonna be there. She’ll be fine.” My chauffeur drove in with my car as I get in with Reid.
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” Meghan where’s she ?”
“I don’t know. She was with me at the boutique and i couldn’t find her anymore. She just disappeared and didn’t tell me where she was going.”
Reid exchange looks with me before picking up a cigar and a lighter.
“What’s that supposed to mean ?”
” Boss I don’t know her whereabouts. It’s like…. I don’t know what to say.”
I pick up my phone from the coffee table and dialed her number. She’s not picking my calls and I push back the urge to drive to her apartment and have a word with her.
“What did you tell her ?” I ask after calling her several times and it was abortive.
“Nothing ..” she lie and it’s just obvious.
“Meg, what did you tell her ?” I yell at Meghan who seems unfazed.
” Woah , woah, man take it easy on her. Meghan did you tell her anything on not ?”
“I told her nothing. I only did my job and she was being too nosy and rude.”
“Get out. If I find out you said shit to her , you’re loosing your job.”
She sighs and walk out.
“So you care so much about her ?”
“Dude, shut up.”
“Gray…” That all too familiar voice walks into the living. Good Lord what’s she doing here ?
“Look who decides to show up. Jhene.” Reid said dragging non-stop on his cigar.
“Hi Reid. Hey babe.” Babe ? Fuck me. How did I come to know her ?
“And I heard Trent’s hosting a party tonight. Still dealing with shit with him ?” She asks and drop her bag on the single couch.
” What are you doing here Jhene ?”
“That’s rude. I just got back from LA and I sort of missed you . Plus Kennedy is coming over. She missed you and I also need money for her child support.”
“Yeah , daddy.”
“Don’t call me dad.” I snap at Reid. I really don’t wanna imagine how I come to know Jhene. Kennedy is the one thing I care about since she’s family to me.
“I can’t babysit , you know that right.”
“Get a babysitter. School’s on vacation and I’ll be busy with my fashion line. I have business to run.”
“Seriously Jhene. I also have business to run. I can’t look out for her.”
“Business ? I don’t remember you run one. Just fill up the space in my bank account. I took her to Disneyland and that shitty place cost me a lot of money. And also mind your stupid language around my daughter. She’s been learning to much swearing from you. I can’t believe my 8 year old said the F-word because of you and you too Reid.”
She rolls her eyes and smirks.
“What do you want ?”
“I’m hungry and I’m horny.” She groan silently and climb upstairs.
“Most times I think I’m a dad.”
“Literally you are. I can’t keep up with her. It’s annoying you had an affair with her before your older brother went MIA.”
True. Jhene is my older brother’s baby mama. It was just a one night stand few years ago and she returned with a baby. He was choice less and had to play his fatherly role. And now he’s gone , I’m basically the kid’s second family aside her whore mother. She always wanna make me look like the dad and I hate it. I don’t like kids , but Kennedy is a girl you can’t avoid. I had to pay half of her bills and that includes taking care of her too. I literally feel like a dad.
My ringing phone distract me from my thoughts and it was who I’ve always wanted to talk to.
“Ariel , what happened ?” I ask her on the phone.
“I missed your call earlier.” Her voice sounds faint on the phone.
“Where are you ?”
“Home.”
I sigh and run my fingers through my hair. I can’t believe Meghan told her shit. If not for her expertise , she should be fired by now.
“What happened ? What did she say to you ?” The background went silent for few seconds.
“I’m sorry..” I say to her after waiting for her reply.
“I’m coming to pick you up.”
“Gray don’t. I’m fine just tired.”
“What about the party ?”
“I’m gonna puke just being around people. What if I mess up ? What if I’m not compatible for you ?” I knew it. Fuck Meghan. Why would she look down on herself every second. It’s crazy she’s the most beautiful girl I’ve ever seen.
“I’m sending my driver to come pick you up and someone better who’s gonna shop for your clothes. Look I’m sorry. You should come over and let’s talk this over with.”
She laughs on the phone.” You’re impossible Gray. I’ll be waiting.”
“Hope you’re okay with the press ?”
” Wait ? Really ?” She groan on the phone.
“I can’t handle the media. You’re popular and i don’t want to get myself involved.”
“So what do you suggest ?” I ask and she remains silent on the phone.
“I don’t know. Whatever that makes you happy.” She heaves a deep breath and I wish she was here. She drives me so fuckin Insane.
“Thanks. Get ready he’s coming to get you.”
“Gray..” she calls out after few seconds.
“Yeah ?”
She giggles on the phone.
“Nevermind..” she chuckles and hang up.
Fuck. Did she have to.
“You’re crushing on her ? Gray you have to stop.”
“My dude , seriously, give me ten feet. Stop acting like the fuck face you’re.”
“What ever thing you’re planning man, you should quit. You can’t run summit with some random girl.” I sigh and stare at my swimming pool through the transparent glass walls.
Random girl huh ?
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~ARIEL~
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Finally I agreed again. As long as I’m still breathing maybe I can’t really avoid Gray. A petite redhead dress me up for this mystery party with different types of makeup brush kissing my face every now and then. She decides on a light purple strap dress that drops mid thighs and a killer glass stilettos.
I feel different with diamond necklace and earrings. Now I feel fake. Yeah it’s a party for the rich, you have to dress rich to fit in. I wanna be me not this silly wears that’s gonna return to this closet after the party.
“They are all yours. You’re keeping them.” She said with her obvious Latin accent.
I watch her replace my black colored hair with a blonde wig. She slightly brush the wave and finish my makeup.
“All done.” She squeal turning my swivel chair to look at the mirror.
“No way.”
“Yes way babe. I’m a genius.” I watch the redhead through the mirror as she smiles.
I look different. Like some super model. Is this what you look like when a stylist dress you up ? Someone else stare right back at me and that someone was so beautiful. The blonde wig fits my almost tan olive skin and I look beautiful. I know I look beautiful but then this new Blondie that’s staring right back at me is different.
“Let’s go. Mr Carter is obviously waiting for you.” I stand up to my feet and almost trip on this heels but she hold me at once to keep me steady.
“Are you sure you can walk with this ?” She ask with a really stupid smirk.
“Yeah , thanks.” One wrong step and I’m on my face kissing the floor.
I follow her and she lead me to Gray. His eyes couldn’t peel off off me as I slowly walk to his figure avoiding falling and embarrassing myself.
“I’m just gonna leave.” The redhead mutters and walk away.
Reid, I assume bites his bottom lip before walking away. I look at the floor and absently fiddle my fingers.
“Someone is nervous ?” He asks.
I raise my head to look at him and his perfect grey orbs glue to mine. Oh God , I feel like peeing.
“Hi…” I said nervously.
Gray chuckles. ” Hey. Ready.”
I nod and take his.
“Be free to fall with those killer heels , I’ll catch you.” He whispers as we walk outside to his convoy. I giggle and step inside his car with the help of his driver or whatever thing he calls him.
The drive was quiet. Gray’s eyes were always staring at me.
“Nice blonde.” He hold back his chuckle as I turn to look at him.
“I just hope I don’t look bad.”
“You’re beautiful. As always.” I nervously nod my head and look at my feet like it’s the most interesting thing ever.
The car halts in front of a luxurious hotel. Wow. DYNASTIES read out in broad capital letters at the top.
“Don’t freak out.” He whispers giving my hand a gentle squeeze as the driver open up the door for us to step out.
Stepping out , my eyes snap to one of this crazy media assholes. One reason I choose not to study journalism. Stalkers. He guides me in with his hand not leaving my lower back. The cold air brush against my skin as we step inside including the eyes of who care to look at their new guest. It’s fairly occupied with rich people and their expensive clothes.
“Gray..” a man walks to us holding a glass of champagne I guess.
“Hi Trent.”
“I can’t help but admire your date.” He flirts with his seducing smirk.
“She’s out of the list. Look somewhere else Trent.”
Out of the list. What’s that supposed to mean ?
“I see. It’s nice you showed up. You mind I introduce you to New partners ?” He asks looking at me weirdly and then Gray. His brows were partially furrowed as Gray nods holding my hand.
We walk to a secluded spot with a reserved table with two occupants. All with suits. Gray draws out a seat and sit close to me after I’ve settled down. He whispered something to Trent as he Trent nodded still not taking his dark eyes off me. Why are parties boring to me ? I zoned out of their conversation and glue my attention to the dance floor. Couples dance slowly to the classic music while others chatter.
I excused Gray to use the restroom which he wanted to follow me but I refused. I wanted space because I wasn’t comfortable with obviously rich people and Reid’s unending dark stares. I stare at my reflection in the mirror and I’m a bit tipsy with the few glasses of champagne that I’ve consumed. After taking several breaths, i step out of the restroom only to stand face to face with Reid. I don’t like him , he’s too creepy.
“Hi…” I stutter. He lean against the wall with his hands in his front pocket smirking at me.
“You look cheaply different. What do you want with Gray ?” What type of question is that ? The last time i checked, Reid isn’t gay.
“I’m sorry , what ?”
“How much did he offer you to get you in bed ? I’m sure you’re easily manipulated.” He scowl.
“Please excuse me.” I proceed to walk past him but his hand raise up to smack my butt. Holy Christ.
I turn to look at him shamelessly dumbfounded.
“What’s wrong with you ?” I yell.
“Nice ass you’ve got. How much do I have to pay to feel that. Just tell me how much you charge for a night.” He smirks walking to my figure and forcefully pressing me against the wall.
“Leave me alone. Stay away from me.” I sob silently praying Gray should just walk in.
“When he’s done with your little pussy why don’t you be a good girl and come to my bed.”
I push him off me and something extremely stronger in me slapped him. I would never slap someone , maybe except Leslie who made me think less of myself.
” Bitch.” He grabs my neck and push me gently against the wall.
“You’ll regret this. If you know what’s good for you , take your cheap ass and run away from me. If you by any chance tell Gray anything about what happened.” He chuckles and leans close to my ear.
” Get ready to mourn your stupid family every week.”