Chapter 4

Bella’s POV

“What did you just say?” I asked again, my heart beat punding so loud I could hear it in my ears.

Alex chuckled, taking an apple and spinning it in his hands, “IM beginning to think you have hearing problems, Bella.”

He took a bite of the apple and I tore my gaze away from the slow parting of his lip, an action more pornographic than innocent. What is wrong with me? Why can’t I just focus on the disaster happening right now?

Alex just announced to be my bodyguard.

“There is no way in hell that’s happening.” I said, walking up to him and snatching the apple from his lips, “You must be insane moving here and thinking you could be my body guard.” I pointed out the door, putting in as much gravel into my voice as I could muster, “Now, get out.”

Instead of showing a bit of anger, Alex simply laughed, the sound echoing in my ears and comforting me in a strange way. He straightened and with the same smile, took slow steps towards me and I could feel my back hit the edge of th