All Chapters of Loving The Man I Wanted To Hate: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Phillip's POV I left Rebecca standing there and walked to my car. I knew I was being unnecessarily harsh and unfriendly, but that was the only way I could stop my feelings from showing on my face. Since the night I kissed her when we returned from the ball party, I have not been myself.I find it very difficult to let go of the taste of her sweet lips from my memory. I still find it surprising how I let loose of my gaurds and kissed her. Very funny. Although I claimed I was drunk, I know very well that it was all a lie. Get a grip man! I kept telling myself.Going with her was a mistake I shouldn’t have made. I should have gone alone. But deep down I know I enjoyed her company. What was wrong with me? No woman had ever had a hold on me this way, so why were thoughts of Rebecca filling my head, day and night? I shook my head to clear it and drove to work.The news blogs were filled with pictures of Rebecca and me at the ball. I knew Celine would see them, and it would piss her off.F

Becky’s POV I opened my eyes and found myself looking straight into the emerald green eyes of Phillip Dale, his lips locked on mine. He moved back suddenly, as if I had bitten him.“Miss. Richards…it is not what you think…..I …I was trying to… I mean… I tripped… you were…” He kept stammering, not making any sense.I sat up and looked around, wondering where I was. I remembered I had read to Anna till she fell asleep, then I decided to have a cup of tea before bed. After that, I couldn’t remember anything else. This is not my room. I mean, how did I get here? And what's Philip doing in the same room as me, on the bed? Did he bring me here? Why? Had he been kissing me? Yes he had. So many questions and thoughts were running through my mind.I thought he said what happened the other day was a mistake? I asked myself.He continued stammering, red-faced, and I tried not to laugh.“It is okay Mr. Dale, I understand. You fell on top of me. I get clumsy too.” I smiled, trying to help him out

Becky’s POV “Like I said, he doesn’t scare me,” I said.“Well, be careful of the guy,” Frank warned.“Why do you think he wants to get me away from Anna?” I asked.“I don’t know, did he say much to you at the ball?”“No. Phillip didn’t really introduce us.”“He saw you with Phillip?” Frank frowned.I nodded.“Maybe he is worried you are trying to take Celine’s place.” I laughed at how silly the idea was.“Are you?” Frank asked, looking at me.“What? That is silly. I wouldn’t have even gone if Anna hadn’t insisted on it.” I protested.“I know. I’m only joking. Just ignore the guy.”We drove in silence for a while. I thought about what Frank said. Me trying to take Celine’s place? It wasn’t possible, or was it? Phillip kept acting like he didn’t care about me, but what about all those kisses? I blushed remembering them. They must mean something.I noticed Frank was staring at me.“Phillip is going to marry Celine. So, no room for another woman,” he said suddenly, as if reading my mind

Becky’s POV I lay on my bed, fully clothed and cried myself to sleep. I couldn’t believe Phillip would really go through with his decision to fire me. Although I should have guessed from the look on his face, and tone of his voice this morning.I woke up just before dawn and was embarrassed by my reflection when I glanced in my vanity mirror.I looked a mess with my wild hair and red, swollen eyes. I took a warm bath and forced myself to accept I would no longer be working for the Dales. I don’t care, I told myself as I combed my hair, I would survive. I will definitely get another job. It is just that I will really miss Anna, and it hurts that I won't be able to bid her goodbye. I began to arrange my things into my bag, then there was a knock on the door.As I made to answer the door, I was surprised to see Phillip standing there.“Good morning, Miss Richards. I need to talk to you,” he said.I stared at him, my eyebrows slightly raised in wonder.“Due to some unforeseen issues, yo

Becky’s POV “Oh my goodness! Rebecca! What happened to your face?” Anna asked in alarm.“Nothing Anna, I am okay, really.”“Is it true Brenda was attacked?” She asked.“How did you know that, Gran?” Phillip asked.“One of the neighbors was here just now. She told me Brenda was taken away in an ambulance. It is true, isn’t it?” She began crying.“No Gran, it isn’t. Brenda is fine, thanks to Rebecca,” Phillip told her.“Yes Anna. I was there. Brenda is fine,” I repeated.“I need to see her for myself,” Anna insisted.“Not now, Gran, tomorrow,” Frank said.“We will go see her tomorrow, Gran, I promise,” Phillip agreed.“What happened to you, Rebecca? Is it to do with Brenda?” She asked.“Calm down Gran, let’s go inside and I will explain everything,” Phillip said, then turned to me. “I will look after her, you get some rest.”“I will walk you to your place,” Frank offered.I followed him, happy I wouldn’t have to explain to Anna. My face was swollen up where Chris had hit me and talking