Arabella's Pov"Oh, you're still uncomfortable being touched by me, Sean?" asked Ellie with a chuckle. She touched her lips with one hand while her arm held the other. "Hm... you're looking increasingly handsome after we haven't seen each other for a while."I noticed how the woman spoke, smooth but precise. She also seemed to fulfill every criterion of a woman who spent the night with Sean. Plus, she looked elegant and not cheap with her glamorous way of dressing. I swallowed, confident that Ellie had slept with Sean and liked him too.Contrary to my judgment, Sean ignored her. The man was about to lead me to walk past the woman without speaking, but unfortunately, Ellie held my hand when we passed.I shuddered at her touch, but the woman's gaze was only directed at Sean, who was still staring intently at her. The woman wasn't bothered at all and returned with a smile."How have you been busy, Sean?" The woman asked, walking towards Sean so that she could face him, showing blatant in
Arabella's PovWe sat on one of the park benches not far from the shopping center. Some food bought through the drive-thru service was placed between us for lunch. Sean had already opened one of the eateries before asking me. "You're not eating? You must be starving since we wandered the mall for a while."I shook my head, still thinking about Sean's answer regarding his relationship with Ellie, which might be more than an acquaintance. My gaze shifted to the park, which was crowded with other visitors. The afternoon atmosphere made the air in the park not as scary as earlier in the day, as well as the wind blowing. Even with this peaceful atmosphere, I couldn't believe the man's words easily."Try, open your mouth, Bella," Sean called me, making me turn my head and immediately open my mouth, eating the meatball with a delicious bolognese sauce from his mouthful. He smiled. "How was it? Do you want to eat now?"I chewed slowly but finally nodded. Sean handed me my lunchbox that he had
Arabella's Pov"Come here, Bella." Sean patted his thigh at me while I was still hesitant to move to the back seat. I was so shocked that Sean went in the back door after we hurriedly left the park instead of beside me to quickly drive home.I tried to rationalize my thoughts when I saw him looking seductive with his legs folded and hands now stretched out towards me. His gaze seemed to be asking me to come to him immediately. "Sean... I don't think this is a good idea.""It's okay. We'll be here for a while, I promise." Sean said so earnestly that I finally followed his will.He kept my head from accidentally hitting the ceiling of the car, then switched to holding my thighs together so that I was closer to him. My face flushed when I felt something protruding between us, but Sean smiled when we locked eyes. When I opened my mouth, Sean immediately kissed me."Hmph... Sean, hah...." Sean didn't hold back at all. I moaned softly when he kissed me back more deeply, making me barely bre
Ellie's PovI watched Sean and his new toy leave, unable to stop them as the two guards from Dad held my hands tightly. I bit my lip, then quickly turned around by jerking both of my hands hard until they came apart."Miss-" They seemed to want to grab my hands back, but I quickly gave them a sharp look."Don't even try," I warned the guard who was carelessly talking and standing closest to me. "I won't go after them. Take me home, now!" I strode irritably towards the parking lot entrance, waiting for the two guards to return with my car.I bit my lip, feeling very upset that the man I liked had chosen to be with someone who didn't even deserve to be called a mature woman, except for her large breasts. The little boy didn't meet Sean's taste for the woman he slept with, but seeing their closeness earlier, I knew Sean allowed the boy to be with him all the time.A guard exited the car to open the door so I could get in immediately. I grabbed the bottle of wine near the seat I was sitti
Ellie's PovI stared at Nick momentarily before taking his hand and dragging him back into the elevator. "Come with me," I said firmly and tightened my grip on him so he couldn't think of running away. "Sean was so mean to me earlier."Nick, who had wanted to let go of my grip, now fell silent and looked at me. The elevator slowly descended after he pressed the close button. No one entered during that time other than the two of us. Although we didn't see eye to eye, I knew how his gaze looked when he watched me, yearning for me, who was hiding behind his many masks."What did Sean do to you?" asked Nick casually and mockingly. "You must have overreacted in front of him for him to get annoyed with you.""So what?" I asked defiantly, looking at Nick sharply as he found me guilty of little. Sean was worse for having a little boy on his arm before I could have him. "I was just trying to get Sean's attention because he never gives it to me, even in normal situations.""Why don't you look t
Ellie's Pov"Are you out of your mind?" I snapped at Nick, not caring about the surroundings as the two guards sent by my father had taken care of the problem. It was now just the two of us surrounded by the quiet garden and the man's hand still gripping mine tightly.Nick pulled me to sit back down, but I exerted my meager strength to stay standing. He finally let me. "I'm not crazy. I'm just expressing something I've been holding onto for a long time.""Something you've been holding back? What do you mean it's a love you want to prove?" I frowned, not understanding his strange attitude. "We've known each other for eight years, Nick. I just considered you a friend and never considered having a special relationship with you.""I know, but I wanted that to change after you wasted your time on a guy who didn't even like you," Nick spoke without a smile, staring at our intertwined hands as I tried to digest my situation. "You know that I'm always careful around you, right?"I looked at N
Arabella's PovI was in my room with one of the pages on my laptop open, holding a mug of steaming hot chocolate to blow on the top to make it warmer to drink. My cell phone had been ringing, showing Dallas' name on the screen, but I had no intention of picking it up."I won't pick up no matter how many times you call me Dallas," I mumbled to myself, mumbling a song I liked while flipping through the page I was on.I wanted to teach Dallas a lesson for bothering me whenever and wherever I was. There was no telling how often the man who was my only family had broken his promise. What is privacy? Dallas didn't recognize that word and always invaded my personal space. Be it my relationships with others and now the leisure time I rarely get.For a moment, my phone didn't ring, making me breathe a sigh of relief. "Finally, calmer... what else should I do to teach him a lesson? Ignoring his calls won't do much."I thought, knowing that Dallas would eventually call me back at some other time
Arabella POV"Can I sit here?" the man asked kindly.I stared at the man, trying to get to know his face because he was way too friendly for someone who just met me. I usually greet people I don't know first, not vice versa, so I felt wary of him. "Please. But, sorry in advance, do we know each other?"He smiled, looking happy as he seated herself next to me. He looked older than me but not much older than Sean or Dallas. "No, this is the first time I've met you."I felt confused by the man's answer. "Then... why do you want to sit with me?" I looked at the other tables that were still available. It was just me and the couple who were in this old cafe before the man's arrival. "Isn't it strange for someone who doesn't know each other to sit together?"The man chuckled, showing dimples and laughter wrinkles at both corners of his eyes. He then extended his hand to me, who was still confused. "My name is Jonas. I wanted to ask you out since we've crossed paths a few times while you were