"Roman!" I squeal out his name. His hands lands on my waist and goes over my belly. Oh God, he is tickling me. No, no, no. "Roman stop!" I yell out in-between bouts of laughter. Oh God, I am a ticklish person. How did he know? Roman doesn't relent even when I start begging and pleading in a barely audible tone. He continues to tickle me in my belly, my neck regions and when his fingers reach my armpits, I lose it completely. I laugh and jerk so hard and simultaneously like a convulsing person that we roll over the chairs and fall on the floor on our sides. He stops tickling me at this point and as I calm down, I notice he is laughing too. "I can't believe you just did that to me" I complain wiping tears from my eyes. I had been laughing so hard that I even cried. "How did you know I'm ticklish?" I ask him. We are both still on the floor and he rises up and extends his palm to me which he uses to pull me up as well. "I didn't know. But I guessed and I was right" He smirks at
"Yes, we already had the cookie, yes I knew we had it stocked and yes I still fought with you over it at the grocery store" Roman says. My breath leaves me and I blink rapidly, confused. "Why?" I ask. I don't sound angry because I'm not angry but I am in wonderment. This boy is unpredictable and the way he stares at me at this very moment, from beneath his long lashes like he sees through me while I think, I think I barely know him. His ways and actions are unfamiliar from what I'm used to. My brows are furrowed with confusion and my brain is spinning. He explains, "When we met- no when I saw you..." He paused with a deep inhale. I inhale too but somehow I can't let it out, I'm holding my breath as he continues. "I just wanted to talk to you. I first wanted to walk up to you and start a conversation but another guy did, I saw how you politely declined him and I knew I had to be different" He laughs but there's no amusement attached, it's dry and actually lacks humor as his stare
I wake up to sundown. I try to stretch my arms but can't. My hands feel held down. I would fear I've been kidnapped but the bed I'm lying down on is so soft, too soft to be given to a captive. It feels like the sheets are made of Egyptian cotton or something along the same lines. As I attempt to rise, my body rubs on the bed and I let out a soft moan. I pull up my legs but feel something hard beside me. Where am I? This doesn't feel like my bed. Okay, I should probably open my eyes. I do. And then I blink a dozen times from confusion because I can't recognize my surroundings. I try to pull myself up again but once more something stops my attempt. I look beside me at the restricting object and scream. "Ah!" I let out the yell and dislodge myself from the person, not an object after all, that has been tightly holding me hostage. The force of my movement causes him to release me with a speed I wasn't ready for. His sudden release plus my actions throws me out and off the side of t
Wait, no, not Roman. He can't speak because our lips are still infused together as we make out. This realization which Roman must have also come to, reveals that we are no longer alone in his room. I pull way even as Roman attempts to hold me still as if he couldn't care less about our audience but I'm already back in my senses and i pull away completely while Roman lets out a frustrated growl under his breath but also let's go of me. I look over Roman's shoulder just as he turns to his bedroom door as well. Our interrupter is Robyn, Roman's cousin. She looks at us with wide surprised eyes, her hand still clenching the door handle. "Can't you knock?" Roman questions her rudely. I pull down my top quickly and with embarrassment when I notice Robyn's gaze is fixed on my bare stomach. I blush shyly at what she must think of me, I'm sure I'm not the only girl Roman has brought to his home and I don't want to be put in the same category as every girl in his past. "I did knock, you d
Cassie however remains silent when I expect her to hit me with multiple questions. When she still stays silent for a few more seconds I glance at my phone screen to confirm she is still on the call. When I confirm she is, I speak. "I'm shocked you are quiet and not interrogating me about Roman" "That is because I'm waiting for you to tell me yourself, hopefully it'll be the truth this time" She says with a silent accusation. I think I'm in trouble... "I-" I start to speak but Cassie cuts me off, what happened to letting me speak? "I hope all the words out of the mouth will be truthful honest words?" Cassie cuts me off with the warning question. Okay, I'm definitely in trouble. "Of course, I'm offended you would think I'd lie in such a serious conversation with my best friend" I complain, aghast. "Really?" Cassie asks, disbelief and sarcasm evident in her voice "Yeah.." I answer, unsure now. "But why do I remember you lying to me multiple times this morning. I know
Not expecting my response, Roman and our onlookers all turn to gaze at me with surprise. What? Is he the newly crowned king that no one can say no to and I'm somehow unaware of this fact or what? Roman narrows his eyes at me, "Sit down, Cookie. The food is getting cold" "You are not allowed to order me around, Roman Masters" I tell him, while remaining standing. Roman glares at me now. The others are barely withholding their laughter now as Roman practically starts fuming in anger at my refusal and stubbornness. "Looks like mommy and daddy are fighting" Damon quips annoyingly, referring to Roman and I whilst still chuckling and not even trying to hide it. I start to fidget under the heavy stares and Roman's glare. My eyes catches on the delicacies of meals spread out over the dining table and my stomach releases a loud, obnoxious and embarrassing growl. Oh come on. Roman laughs this time, his glare melting away and losing its heat. "Please sit down, Cookie and let's eat. Y
Roman who was in a conversation with the guys turns to us after hearing his name."No, you don't need to take me there. Robyn" I say her name in warning to let it go.Unfortunately Roman is now interested in our conversation."Take you where?" He asks.Robyn must have no fear because she continues with the annoying subject "The week is just starting but it's already been stressful for Lin, you should take her to The Lux to relax and be pampered like the princess she is" Robyn says."Okay" Roman agrees simply like we are talking about taking me to MacDonald's. How can he just easily agree to spending thousands of dollars?"You don't need to bother yourself, Roman. It's fine" I try to convince him otherwise, still uncomfortable about him spending his money on me. The gold digging slut rumor is still too fresh in my memories, would agreeing to this would be proving them right?"Why don't you want to go? It's an amazing place according to what I've heard" Roman asks me."Yeah, it definite
I remain silent seated at the back while case and Cassie banter with each other in the front.Cassie shifts backwards to stare at me a moment later, "Will you be okay to attend school tomorrow? It would be understandable if you took at least a day off. Your mom is still away on her trip so you won't have to worry about convincing her" Cassie says.Hmm, I have given a thought about school tomorrow. Although a lot has happened today, lots of good things, and although it might seem like the rumors that was spread about me just this morning was weeks away being so far off my mind after the day I've had, it still just occurred this morning.I'm sure everyone will still be thinking and talking about it. I doubt something more interesting would've happened with the couple hours of the day.Like Cassie has mentioned, it would be a good idea to skip another day of school to let it all die down but I've never been one to let my enemies have the last laugh. If I run, if I hide, then they'll know
Roman’s POVI have decided to have the talk with my father today. No more postponing, no more hesitating. I’m damn tired of not being able to bring my girl over to my house because she is afraid of my father.I walk over to my father’s office and knock once, then twice. I’ll knock a million times until he lets me in, I know he is inside.“Come in, son” I hear him call out.I chuckle as I twist the handle and step in. He knows it was me just because no one else would ever interrupt him in his office. No one but me.My father sits behind his expensive mahogany desk in his huge as hell office. I hardly come here unless when absolutely necessary, like today. It reminds me of my future, that one day I will likely become a workaholic like him, spending nearly every hour, alone and working.“Father” I say in greeting. I always call him father, never dad for many years and we’re both used to it now.He points at the chair in front of his desk for me to take a seat and I do.I don’t waste a mom
Roman’s POVI search for Lindsey all around and everywhere on school grounds but I can’t find her. I ask our friends and her brother but none has seen her since classes before lunch and because I don’t want anyone being privy to our private business and I know how private Lindsey is, I don’t tell them what’s happened.I want to go straight to her house and console her and fix this problem but there is still one last thing for me to settle.It is time for Rixon High athletes to train so I know where he must be at, being captain of the basketball team. I walk straight to the basketball court and when I open the double doors and enter inside, I see him. Going about his life like he didn’t just play a major role in a pathetic plan to ruin my relationship. Like hell if I’ll let him get away with it.I walk over to Collins who doesn’t see me but is focused bouncing a basketball on the courts smooth floor while going over plays with our teammates.I ignore our coach calling my name.“Roman,
CHAPTERRoman’s POVI’m on my way to the cafeteria after class to meet up with Lindsey when one of the janitors walks up to me and tells me that my girlfriend instructed him to find me and tell me to come help her out in the library because she is not feeling well.I give him a look of suspicion but consider his words, although I texted Lindsey to meet me at the cafeteria after her test she never responded. While I had concluded it was because she was in class it could be something else.Maybe something went wrong and she went to the library instead.I’m filled with worry that I don’t interrogate the janitor further but instead take a different turn to lead me to the library.When I get to the library, I realize I don’t even know exactly where Lindsey is at because the library is so huge. I consider calling her to ask but decide to check the literature section first, she is likely to be there because it is her favorite section in the library.I get there and in fact there is a girl th
Lindsey’s POVI am walking to the cafeteria alone after writing one of the most difficult tests I’ve ever written when Collins approaches me.“Hey pretty” He greets with his signature boyish smile.I smile back but my smile is a bit restrained. I know how Roman feels about Collins and I together, even though I don’t know why as I consider Collins a good friend, but I don’t want to do anything that’ll annoy Roman so I keep my distance.“Hey Collins” I respond and he comes and stands in front of me.“I need your help with something” He tells me.I’m confused as I don’t know what I could possibly help him with but I nod, urging him to go ahead and ask.He does, “I’ve been searching for an important textbook in the library for a while now and I’ve not been able to find it, can you come and help me check?”What? I give him a look of confusion. Is he joking? He must be. I laugh a bit just in case then reply, “There are librarians in the library, Collins” I mention the obvious.He grins but
On Monday after Christmas break, I drive my new new car to school. For the first time in months, I’m alone in a car. I’m driving myself rather than getting driven around like an invalid and it’s all thanks to Roman.Just like he had told me, he spoke to my mom and yesterday she even took me to shop for car accessories for my new car. Since I no longer have to worry about her feeling some type of way about Roman buying me a car, I enjoy the feeling of driving the sleekest car I have ever been in, except for Roman’s cars.When I get to school, I park my car and from the tinted glass of the windshield and windows, I can already see the students of Rixon High surrounding me, wondering who is in the car. Nearly everyone knows what everyone drives and so, a brand new expensive car such as this is bound to draw some attention.I should’ve made Roman come with me for the first day but I’m a big girl and I thought I could handle all the looks and whispers on my own.When I open my door and exi
My hand holding my phone shakes as I find Roman’s contact to call him. As my finger rests about an inch away from dialing Roman, I hesitate.I don’t know how to do it, not call him but tell him I’m refusing his gift. Even though I told mom that I’m not rejecting the gift because of her, I think I was lying. A brand new Mercedes Benz car that looks like that must cost a lot, too much. But, the thought of finally owning my own car after always having to beg Leo and ask Cassie for rides all the time feels so good. Sadly I can’t keep it. I harden my mind and call Roman. He answers on the first ring as if he has been waiting for me to call. “Do you like your car?” Is the first thing he says to me. He sounds so anxious like he can’t wait for my answer and hopes I say yes. “I… I do” I answer after a moment of hesitation. I hear Roman breath out with relief. “Thank God. I was getting worried that you didn’t like it, babe” My throat hurts as I force out the words I know he wouldn’t li
Lindsey’s POVOn the morning of my birthday, I wake up feeling all sorts of special. The night before, I had gotten both Christmas and birthday gifts from my mom, Leo and my friends. Leo had gotten his as well but I’m already used to sharing my birthdays with him. I gave him his gift as well. Last night, after I had unwrapped all my gifts, Roman had taken me out to dinner and while he didn’t say specifically that he was taking me out because of my birthday, I assume it was my birthday present. I loved it because the food was awesome and the company, his presence, was even better. I rise from my bed and do a little twirling on the floor, I’m just so happy. My mom yells my name from downstairs and when I quickly rush down, I see mine and Leo’s birthday cake ready with candles on the dinning table.I smile at the sight. It has always been a tradition for as long as I can remember. Mom always bakes a blue and a pink cake for Leo and I for our birthdays, the pink one for me and the blu
I turn to my cousin with a frustrated and doubt filled look. Damon raises an eyebrow at my facial expression. “Do you want my help or not?” I grunt, “Yeah I do. What type of car do you think I should get for her?” I ask him hopelessly. Damon shrugs, “A lambo or something” He replies. My jaw drops in shock, “A Lamborghini? Are you insane!?” My cousin snorts, “Don’t tell me you think it’s too expensive, she is your girlfriend whom I know you love so don’t tell me you’re deciding to be stingy with her gift” I ignore him saying I’m in love with Lindsey, I am but I’ve never told him or anyone, I haven’t even said the word to Lindsey and I should, I plan to tell her on her birthday, but that is not the point of my conversation with Damon right now. A lambo? I’m groan out, “Please where is Cassie and Robyn? I need them back.” I shake my head in exhaustion. Damon gives me a glare for doubting the reasonability of his idea which is an absolutely ridiculous idea. “Call Cassie and ask h
Roman’s POVIt is a few days to Christmas and even fewer to Lindsey’s eighteenth birthday. I have been in a bind all week contemplating a birthday gift for her. I have even brought in Damon, Robyn and Cassie to help me out with ideas and while they have tried by presenting me with numerous options, I’m not satisfied. I’m not very good at gift giving. Having so much money usually means I buy the most expensive things for my friends and family as gifts, but with Lindsey I can not exercise the same level of indifference or carefree attitude. I want to get her a birthday gift that… has meaning. Being with Lindsey Jordan has changed me. She has shown me that money isn’t everything, I mean I always knew that but now I have lived it. The picnic date she had organized for me the night before my birthday as my birthday gift sure didn’t cost anything close to a thousand dollars if I were to wager a guess, but I wasn’t lying when I told her it was the best birthday gift I’ve ever gotten. The