I watched Mercy stuff her face with food, this girl can be a handful sometimes, I looked at her intensely, remembering our heated kiss session earlier.
No scratch that, her confession meant everything to me, at least she is not shutting me out like before, I can see that her walls are slowly but surely falling, I just want to protect and love her, she deserves to be loved, there's nothing not to love about her she's just so easy to love.
She said she loves me and always will, I know she's trying that's better than nothing, she is so adorable with her cheeks full of food if it was another normal time and day I would have laughed but now I am trying to be stern she has a habit of skipping breakfast.
I asked her to slow down before the food choke her, she rolled her eyes, even a blind person can smell the smoke emitting from her nose and ears, no matter how late she wakes up she's always punctual at school, something about avoiding being the center of attention but I know there's more to that story.
" if you are done gawking me, let's go" o heard her say, she caught me red-handed staring at her, I smiled sheepishly.
She walked to the door, I race to get there first, we'll I'm crazy in love and I'm a gentleman, I have to open the door for her " my lady" I bowed before her, she just clicked her tongue and went out.
" where's your car" Here goes nothing, I began to stammer " we are using that Porsche babe, I am using my boss's car today I forgot to tell you".
Please don't cause a scene and don't catch up on my lies was my only prayer, " hell no I would rather be late for my presentation than ride in that car"
God must hate me or he hates my lies, " babe we are late, I'm late for work you late for your class, come on, the time is ticking while we standing here, time is money"
She just stared at me before she walked to the car, I followed her we got in, she was silent throughout the whole drive, I did not like the tension but I can't drive her to school with that old thing we usually drive, hell no she Is my woman, and my woman gets only the best.
instead of focusing on the road, I kept on stealing glances of her, her face looks like it was carved by Engels, her full pink lips, brown skin, I swear this girl is an Engel in a human's form.
"If you do not stop gawking at me, you might as well drive under that truck and end our misery"
Shoot I was so close to driving us under the truck in front, I do not know if it is me who drove recklessly or the truck driver us just slow as if he owns the road.
" you should stop thinking that death is the only way out" she knows how much I despise the way she casually talks about death, I mean is her life not with living without him? Have I not tried enough, why can't I be him? I tighten my grip on the steering wheel.
She sighed " sorry " that's all she said, did she not say that she loves me earlier today?
We reached her school, I watch her alight from the car, my heart broke, I know I said I would wait and I do not mind being a second option, maybe I am asking for too much, I thought that maybe would consider me hers as much as I consider her mine.
She walked away from the car without a word, I closed my eyes taking in deep breaths and breathing out, mumbling "it will work out" a couple of times, and when I opened my eyes the door on my side was opened, I looked up to be welcomed by the most spellbinding brown eyes.
She leaned closer and kissed my lips light and unhurriedly, " I love you" she whispered in my ears before leaving without turning back, the campus was bustling with students.
I stared at my girl walking away, not caring about the weird looks she got from the other students each step she took, exude confidence, I felt proud, like a father whose daughter has comprehended the formula of surviving planet earth.
My phone rang, it was a reminder for the board meeting that I was an hour late for, the things we do for love.
I accelerated the car straight to the Matthews Pty(Ltd).
Mercy's pov
I knew that my words hurt him, I am not used to be cared for, except for my parents, sometimes I want to let go of the past yet my fear will not let me, I want to hold on to the past as a reminder to guard my heart.
I walked out of the car without bidding him goodbye, I just wanted to go as far as I can from the tension, I strolled towards the school gate but my conscience kept on bugging me, I looked back at the car, Tom has closed his eyes muttering something, he usually does that when he is trying to calm himself down.
I walked back to the car, opened the car door at his side, funny he didn't notice if I was there to harm him, let me not think about it, I stood there waiting for him to feel my presence, I guess his mind was too occupied he would not be able to even recognize his shadow right now.
He abruptly opened his eyes, I mentally rolled my eyes, finally, you back to planet earth, his eyes were full of questions and misery, I hated that I am the reason for that, I lost my words, the only thing that was on my mind that time was 'I DO NOT DESERVE THIS MAN' we both know that an empty soul like me, the only I am capable of it to such the life out if hin, I told him that I am no good to be with, but he insisted that I give him a chance, I bet he regrets it now.
He quickly concealed his emotions which I think it's useless I have witnessed this for some time now, I did not know if I should confront him or pretend like we are okay like he does.
I decided on the latter, I leaned in closer to his, I brushed my lips lightly to his, I was tasting the water, he could be fuming for my behavior, lucky me he did not push me off him instead he captured my lips to his.
I whispered "I love you" in his ears
I don't want him to ever doubt that, I do love him I have learned to love and care for him even though sometimes I act like a bitch
Mercy's povMy day was going well until some girl decided to sit beside me in my last class, she was so babbling as if she knows me, I did I'm what good at, avoided her, gave her the silent treatment, she did not seem to mind though, the more I gave her a cold shoulder the more chatty she was.I ended up losing my temper " don't you know how to interpret gestures?" I yelled at her which invited attention to us, she looked at me and smirked a little before mouthing " nice one dragon keep the fire coming".The lecturer asked if have a problem, I wanted to scream damn yes, please move the chatterbox next to me, but come to think of it the lecturer would not, I saw a slight smile playing on his lips when I lost my temper instead of being vexed he smiled, that didn't make sense to me.I rolled my eyes" he likes you" the Barbie doll next to me disturbed my peace once again, I breathe in slowly" do you ever get tired of talking " she chuckled.
Grace's POVI watched Stella's face turn green with anger, I Laughed like a maniac, she got served, she left with tears in her eyes, such a cry baby." Barbie what is your name?" I abruptly stopped laughing, did she just initiate a conversation with me?" Grace my name is Grace and you are Mercy do you see what I see" I gave her my best smile.She hit her head with her palm " what have I gotten myself into" I heard her muttering I beamed " you have gotten yourself in a friendship with the best"She rolled her eyes I chuckled, i heard her voice "Barbie I will call you Barbie, it suits you well""For you anything my lady" i hate being called Barbie I sure do look like her but I am not her I am me , some how hearing her lazy voice call me Barbie makes me happy. I smirked, finally she accepted me as her friend, even though I can tell she is still reluctant, " by the way why did you call her corpse?"" because she lo
Tom' PovThe last few weeks I have been busy to an extent where I could not leave the office early, but I made it a point that I went home every night and leave for work early, that way I will not go crazy not knowing how Mercy was holding up, I knew it was not enough but that is the least I could do.The office was in chaos now things have gone back to normal, it is time I focus on my relation, this little woman has been eating her life away, she did not even bother to cook herself a decent meal, this is how troublesome can be.I watched her in my arms, she fell asleep in the middle of our second movie, I was do into the movie my entire concentrating eas on the movie I did not see her fall asleep but her soft snores notified me, she is so beautiful even in her sleep, her lips are slightly opened.She is the one for me, she was specially designed for me, I do not doubt that, I kissed her parted lips a part of me wanted to deepen the kiss but I coul
4 years laterTom's povI have been pacing around my office, he is back in town, I stand no chance, she loves him, will I be able to let her go? I love her she means the world to me.A knock interrupted my thoughts " if you love your life you will leave my door at this moment" I roared at whoever was at the door."Sir your sister is downstairs waiting for you" my assistant replied, I have to say he is a good assistant, he understands me better and can stand my rude behavior.I pulled my chair aside and stood up, she better be here for a good reason if not she is good as dead to me, I muttered under my breath.I opened the door and followed my assistant who was walking as if the world is on fire. " finally he decided to grace us with his presence " my mother sarcastically mumbled."Mother I think the situation has worsened I'm not in the mood for jokes I'm so close to losing her" for the first time
I was busy watching some fashion show with a glass of red wine to unwind, I had a long day at work today.My phone rang it was Mercy's unique ringtone, I have personally set the ringtone in my phone, and in hers too, it is our best friend song kind of thing.I glanced at the wall clock the time was 23:47 " strange " I muttered to myself, Mercy has never called me this late, something must have happened, I quickly swipe the green button to receive her call."You calling me this....." I did not finish my sentence because all I heard were sobs from the other end of the phone, "Mercy are you okay?" That's what came out of my mouth first yet my feet had already taken me to the door, I grabbed my car keys still listening to Mercy's sobs.She whispered some incoherent words which sent me to my momma bear mood, I did not switch off the TV or changed my clothes I ran to my car as if my butt was on fire, I stepped on the gas it usually takes me plus or minus 45 minutes
I told Grace to go home, she was reluctant to leave me alone, she wanted to wait for Tom to come back before leaving, I assured her that I will be alright, I needed some time to prepare for our night, she was convinced and left.I ate the leftovers of pizza while watching tv around 10 p.m Tom still was not back I smiled bitterly, he has finally seen the light, he finally got tired of staying in the darkness with me, I should be happy that he is living his life for himself, for once and not living like his heart and feelings slave.I wore the dress I bought with Grace and red stilettos with a red handbag, I did my make up, usually, I do not put on makeup but I just had to this time around, I checked myself in the mirror I smiled at the girl I see in the mirror.I was partially made at Tom that is the reason I over spent his money, I was made that he could not face me, he cowardly left me here instead of ending things.I phoned a cab, I do not have
Tom's POVShe said something that terrified me in the car I had to know what she meant "What did you mean when you said the first cut is the deepest?" I asked her in a whisper, eagerly waiting for her reply." I can't love you the way you deserve to be loved, I am broken, you have tried your best to make us work, we should not fight it, I think we should end our misery let me go Tom you deserve to be happy".Her words broke something inside me, I felt like she sentenced me to a death penalty, how do I tell her that she revives my soul, that she is the one for me, I do not want to lose her, even when she thinks that she is trouble." Mercy look at me" I begged her to look at me, I know that men should be strong and not cry but what do I do when the only person who brings life and light to my life thinks that she is not good enough.She tried to look into my eyes but averted her gaze I bet she saw my tears, "look at me please" I repeated
Tom's povI can not explain the happiness I felt when Mercy gave herself to me completely, I can't compare the happiness that came with the waves of pleasure her body's reaction had towards me.She's mine I am hers, I will never let her go the moment we made love we became one, spiritually and emotionally, I thought she would break last night, I lost control could not control my strong desire to consume her, if possible I would have merged my body with hers, I have been suppressing my thirst for years and when I finally got a taste of her I failed to control myself I tormented her, she took me by surprise, she did not surrender instead she begged for more.I smiled in content looking at the love of my life sleeping peacefully next to me, I know I should be tired after working the whole night but I am no energized I can even carry get in my shoulders and run around the yard 100 times.I looked at her pouting swollen lips, her brown neck