Chapter 2

I'm going to ignore whatever that was with Mr. Armsberg because that's all I could do. Get over it. 

I opened the door to the room and was greeted with a luxurious room that was already set up. This place looks more like a master bedroom set up for couples; it was so huge. The walls were painted in a Cosmic Latte color, giving me a relaxed feel, but my eyes immediately landed on the king-size bed in the middle of the room; it was spotless and free of any wrinkles, with no sign that someone was there. The room looked so clean that I was afraid to touch anything for fear that I would ruin it. But that bed. 

I wasn't even excited to look around right now, my eyes were droopy, and I was very sleepy. After that 17-hour car ride, I needed to lie down and rest my eyes for a few minutes— or hours.

I quickly took off my sweatpants and the oversized white t-shirt I had on, leaving me in my comfortable boyshorts underwear. I was about to pull off my sports bra when my stomach started growling. "Ughhhh" It's now that I realize that I haven't eaten for the last 5 hours.

Even though this isn't my house, I don't care; I'm gonna get something to eat. So I put my clothes back on, grabbed my phone, and exited the room. What can I say? I am a fat ass; when I need to eat, I gotta eat. I was planning on taking the elevator, but I wanted to familiarize myself with the floor, so I started jogging down the stairs. I made it down to the second floor panting and sweating.

Seriously, why am I so fat? All I did was climb down a few stairs and look at me, gasping as if I were running a marathon. I leaned on the stair railing catching my breath, my eyes scanned the area, and I froze when they landed on a set of green eyes. Her long brown hair flowing reached down to her waist. She wore a one-piece black leather spandex jumpsuit, showing off all her flawless curves. Her eyes were on me as she walked closer to me with a big smile on her face. 

"Hii," She said, waving at me excitedly. "You're Sierra, right? How are you? You probably don't recognize me, but it's me, Isabel." I honestly didn't hear a word she said as I zoned out, watching her stunning face. 

Isabel, the only girl I've ever had a crush on, How could I ever forget such a pretty face? I could never. I didn't notice that I was zoning out for that long until she started waving her hands in front of me. I must look like a floating lovesick puppy right now. Snap out of it, Sierra. You look so stupid, I screamed in my head.

"Huh, I'm sorry, what? I didn't hear you," I semi-yelled out. Ohmygod way to go, Sierra; you've made a complete fool out of yourself. She started giggling. "You're so adorable," she stated, and I couldn't help admiring her pretty smile.

"What are you doing out here?" she said, grabbing the railing and approaching me. My heart was beating so fast that I thought it would pop out of my chest from seeing her so close to me.

"Uh, I was hungry and came out for food." I managed to stay without stuttering... that much. "Yeah, come on, I'll show you the kitchen." She signaled her hand for me to follow her, and I did, no questions asked. At this point, I think I would literally follow her anywhere.

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"Yeah, looks like we're going to the same college," Isabel chirped in face happily. "Are you excited?"

"Not really; I mean, I'm excited that you're gonna be there but not excited for the school part. I get shy around strangers."

"Aww, don't worry, I'll be there with you; everyone is actually really friendly over there. That school has a very good reputation" Now that she said that, I feel a little bit at ease. I don't know why I get so scared when it comes to strangers.

For the rest of the evening, Isabel and I spent the whole time together, catching up and making plans for the school year. When I finally checked my phone, I was shocked to find out. It was about 9 pm.

"Why does time always pass by fast when we're having fun," Isabel said with a pout on her face. I chuckled at her cute yet sexy behavior.

"Come on, I'll walk you over to your room. But, wait, which floor are you staying on?" She asked, looking into my eyes. Her gaze was actually very intense; not being able to hold eye contact with her for too long, I looked down at her lips and responded, "A room on the third floor."

"Oh really, then I can't go anymore; I'm not allowed on the third floor," she said with a small smile on her face. That caught my attention, she lives here, yet she's not allowed to explore a floor in her own house? "Why not?" 

"Stone lives up there, and he doesn't really like me very much," she said as she scratched the back of her head. That Stone is mentioned again. Who is that? "So why am I staying up there?" I question her with my eyebrows raised. 

"I don't know; I'm wondering the same thing too. Come on, we'll take the elevator."

"It was really nice to meet you again, Sie, we just met again, but I feel like nothing has changed. Our connection is still here, and I feel like I can tell you anything." She said cheerfully with a big smile showing her white teeth. 

"I feel the same way," I feel way more things for you are what I should've said. I had the best time with Isabel; she's everything I thought she would be. So I'm gonna spend more time with her, and then I'll make my move and tell her how I feel. I know exactly how to do it, take things slow to not make her feel rushed, get to know her more, become friends, confess my feelings, and then ask her out.

As I made it back to the room, I started getting ready to lie down on the bed and go to sleep. I pulled off the clothes and my sports bra, leaving me with only my panties.

Bras are a nuisance; I don't know how girls can sleep or even wear them all day. For me, it's either I'm wearing no bra at all, or I wear a very comfortable sports bra. Sometimes they make me look flat-chested because my boobs aren't that big... yeah they're not too big at all.

I lay on the bed and pulled the covers up my neck. Then, as my body sunk into the mattress and sucked me in, I thought to myself that I was gonna enjoy this bed from how relaxed and comfortable it made. I never thought I would say this, but it truly felt like I was floating on clouds. 

I snapped my eyes open as the bathroom door slammed open. I got startled and quickly looked up to see a fully naked man walking out with a towel draped over his neck with wet hair. I screamed and brought the covers higher up to my chin to cover my own nakedness.

"What are you doing here?? Get out!"

"Stop yelling," he said casually and started walking toward the bed like he wasn't bothered by anything I had to say to him. "Stay away from me!" I yelled, pushing myself up more to the headboard. He didn't listen and continued walking towards the bed where I was curled up with my knees all the way up to my chest. 

Realizing that he wasn't going to stop, I quickly pushed myself off the bed, running towards the door to get out of the room with the blanket held tightly to cover my naked chest. Just as my hand touched the doorknob, two hands wrapped around my waist and lifted me until my feet were floating mid-air.

"Let me goo!" I screamed at the top of my lungs while kicking my legs and digging my nails into his arms that were so tight around me. I was tossed on the bed so roughly that my body bounced back into the air due to the force.

I didn't get a chance to recover from the throw nor retreat the bedsheets that were ripped from my hands as he was already on top of me, straddling my waist. I quickly moved my arms and wrapped my hands around my chest to avoid his gaze on my boobs. His eyebrows raised slightly, and he didn't miss a beat as he grabbed my hands, forced them at each side of my head, and started trailing his eyes down my body. "Please, let me go!" My voice came out strained, and I couldn't help but feel my eyes get teary as I realized my position and how weak I was compared to him. He could basically do anything to me right now. The man towered over me and was literally twice my size.

"Shhh, let me look at you, Liebling," he said in a deep husky voice, leaning down to kiss my neck. No way I was gonna let him do that with ease!

"Stop!" I yelled at him and started wiggling under his hold, shaking my head side to side to not let him put his face between my neck and trying to get out. All my movements seized when his big hands suddenly wrapped around my neck, squeezing it tightly, blocking my airway. My mouth slightly parted as I fought to take in more oxygen. 

"Listen here, Sierra, you're mine. Don't fucking try to disrespect me again; when I tell you to fucking do something, you'll do it without any complaints. Do I make myself clear!"

Who the fuck does this man think he is?? I lifted my left knee to kick him between his legs. But he had crazy good reflexes as his legs closed, crushing mines between them. He chuckled darkly, leaning down, and he dragged his nose along my cheeks. 

"Oh, Sierra, my baby, I will have fun with you. I'm going to have so much fun punishing you. I'll get you to behave" He suddenly tightened his hands, crushing my throat. My eyes finally snapped to meet his properly, and my heartbeat got erratic seeing the dark glint in his eyes. Something dark flashed in them as he stared back into my own that felt like they were about to roll to the back of my head as he continued adding pressure to my neck. My head felt like it was about to explode. 

His hands were completely wrapped around my throat as he opened and closed his fist again, crushing my neck. I raised my trembling hands, placing them on top of his, and attempted to get him to release me. Seeing that he was only adding more pressure from my small hold on his trying to remove him from me and the fact that I was close to losing consciousness, I settled down to look into his eyes, begging him to let me go.

He smirked down at me as if he was enjoying the life leaving my shallow eyes. "Have you learned your lesson?" His deep voice entered my eardrums. With great difficulty, I managed to nod my head, yes, and he let go. As soon as he did, I instantly tried taking deep greedy breaths, but I ended up choking on them, and I started coughing my head off. 

My eyes were no longer on him, but I could tell he was watching me, still struggling to breathe. I flinched hard, seeing his hands coming towards me, thinking that he was going to hit me again, but all he did was grab my chin and raise it up, allowing a better flow of air into my deprived trachea. 

Finally, after some time, I started breathing more smoothly, and he let go of my chin. "You made me hurt you on our first meeting, baby." I stared at him wide-eyed as he shook his head disapprovingly. "That's not good." He stated as if he was disciplining and talking to a child. My eyes were wide open as all I could think about was if this man was crazy. 

He chuckled amusingly, seeing my facial expression. "Looks like we started off on the wrong track; allow me to introduce myself," he said with a big smile on his face as if he was excited about what he had in store. Again is this man crazy?

"My name is Stone Armsberg. You probably remember me from when you were a little girl, and if you don't, that's ok; it doesn't matter. You are mine now, Sierra, and I am never letting you go. You're not going anywhere, I have so many things planned for us in the future, and it would be a shame if you attempted to leave me. I can promise you right now that things won't be pretty if you leave," he said things so casually, like something like this happens every day, like it was just another chapter written out for him to enunciation. He brought his face closer to mine.

Without realizing it, His hands reached out and gripped my throbbing throat, holding me in place. Then, he slowly reached down and smashed his lips on my trembling ones. His dark long, raven hair formed a curtain around us, trapping me in and making all my thoughts and focus clouded by only him.

God, what have I landed myself into?