“Where do you want to go now, Ella ?”his deep rich accent accented the sentence seductively. I immaturely rolled my eyes at his flirtatious laced statement “ cut the flirtacious bullshit it might work on most girls but not on me!”I snapped his shocked face was priceless. I want to freeze this exact moment for all eturninty. I pulled out my phone and swiftly took the picture . “Why you take my picture?” He asked. “ no one will believe me that the golden tongued Clayton Stone .could be shocked into silence.” I said cheekily as he smirked proudly at my response . “ your a formidably adversary Ms.Gabriella Santiago.” Clayton proudly stated . Knowing from only a few Hours knowing Clayton. That He is never speechless with that venomous tongue he has. He gripped the wheel til his knuckles held a white tense hue. “If I ever ...I mean ever ....have the notion to flirt with you . I guarantee you would know because your panties would be on my floor. Plus ,your not my type..”,he retorted back staring directly at me in a blantantant challenge.
“your not my type either I like refined, educated, and nobly handsome me; something your not!” I cheekily stated totally forgetting for a moment what had just happened moments before.
“Sheesh woman,I was trying to be nice since you just got your heart just ripped out and all. Stop busting my balls “he snapped “I’m glad I’m not your type because your far from mine. Just tell me where to drop you ?!!”
“I don’t want to go home right now .there is too many memories and i can’t go to the hospital like this” running my hand over my attire emphasizing my filth stained clothes. “I’m not ready to handle the realization yet...” I said more to myself as I wrapped my around my midsection . He pulled over to the shoulder of the road. Taking off his dress jacket and gentlemanly placing it around me. “Queen bee since you don’t want to go to your penthouse and I can’t just leave you in a hotel. Stay at my place for the night I will sleep on the couch. He genuinely offered.
I snuggled into the lingering warmth of the jacket “ I’m not going to sleep with you” I stubbornly said his smile widened . He had the most adorable dimples. If he wasn’t they enemy I would be in deep trouble at this moment in time.
This man is dangerous..I thought as he preceeded. To joke “. good cause I dont sleep with moody emotionally unstable women.” He sweetly stated I gritted my teeth as he laughed.
”i will show you. Emotionally unstable ”I shrieked taking off my shoe and threading him with it.only made him laugh harder” wow ,your dangerous queen bee, kill me with prada”he held up his hands in mock surrender.I felt my face reddened and heat with every breath “ ok let’s just go!” I snapped
you sure you don’t want to finish the job .. he once again roared with laughter. For some odd reason I wanted to laugh also til I seen my reflection within the window. I resembled a craze lunatic hair sticking out in every direction. Dirt smeared face and clutching my trusty weapon a shoe. I groaned which made him laugh harder hello don’t worry hunny you still look beautiful” he said as I muttered in response”liar.”
Finally after, an awkward car ride we arrived at his apartment building. It suited him it held a rugged flair from the ancient cargo elevator to the oriental wooden shutters. We finally arrived to the top floor. The elevator jolted as we hit the top Level the clumsy nerd I am lost my balance. I inadvertantly tumbled forward towards the hard elevator floor. I mentally and physically braced for the hard impact that would soon come. The impact never came . To find a strong arm grasp me around the waist in the nick of time. “ you have great reflexes” I complimented him .he pulled me against him steadying me upon my feet. “When we get to the initial floor there always tends to be a slight jolt .” He explains that deep accent accompies the explination . Thank god he wasn’t looking at me in the eyes . “thank “is all I could horsefully croak out he rubbed the back of his neck “Your welcome” His nearness and cologne was intoxicating yet he still held firmly .
I listened as he spoke in perfect manderian to the restaraunt around the corner. “Is there anything you can’t do “I said cheekily as he frowned at my quirky comment. It was suppose to lighten up the mood . It sorely missed its proper mark it only made more tenision. He went into the kitchen and grabbed extra silver ware. Instead of grabbing more silverware his shoulders were slumped over the kitchen sink. His head bowed as he tried to reign in his temper. His muscle in arms renewed as he gripped the counter. He spoke through gritted teeth . “Can we call it a truce on our verbal battles just for tonight . Gabby I don’t have the strength...I cant do this anymore .”. he honestly said.even though I didn’t care for physical contact often . I had a great urge to hold him he looked as volunerable as I felt . “I don’t want to fight either”i said soothingly but my words didn’t help. My phone rang loudly ...I pressed the red decline button.. “What ?!” I asked as he
Instead of devouring the sweet and sour pork or calling Oliver back . I went to the window and just stood there . Watching happy couples walk hand in hand doe below.jealousy and envy welled up within me. That could have been me like that I sigh..I heard his footsteps approached before I actually seen him. Gabreilla ...I mean Ella...erghh! I know I didn’t get permission to call you by your real name.but I’m sorry for being an ass ..his voice helda pure sincerity. you ment asshole. I corrected him he laughed “yes that but seriously you deserve better than this for a guy to treat you like a queen. So precious he would never let you go.”I felt tears stream down my face I never heard anyone say that to me before. That I am precious and should be treasured.I didn’t have a chance to thank him for his kind words. Then he did the most surprising gesture ever he wrapped his arms around me in a warm embrace. I wish I could bask in his arms forever but that’s not me an
After soaking for what seemed like hours . The powereful jetstreams Of the jacuzzi stream rejuvinated my body and spirit.I toweled off and put on one of Clayton’s clean button up shirts. I didn’t even want to try to find pants. I cringed at all the women clothing in his closet .. damn player’s are just as bad as cheaters I categorized them together. on the fact they play with emotions and have no remorse in doing so . I muttered as I thumbed through anything remotely wearable in my size.my only choices were his boxers, bathing suit and or a shirt ; then shirt it is. OkI thought After a hot bath and intense scrubbing. I didn't feel disgusting or vile for the whole Oliver thing. I didn’t even want to put a label on that mistake. I can’t believe I almost married him .. wait he could never marry me . That’s when the tears started to flow freely. I dramatically threw myself onto the bed not caring who seen me. For the first time in years I let myself finally cry
I had the best sleep I have had in months. “Mmm. Baby you finally slept over for once..” I muttered as I snuggled closer to his chest. This didn’t feel like oliver it’s more defined .what did I do last night ?! I screamed causing Clayton shoot up to a sitting position . He instictively grabbed his loaded gun from under the pillow aiming at the dark nothiness with in the room. After he dubbed the area was secure he put the loaded gun back in it original place. I cupped his face “good morning sunshine “and lightly kissed him his eyes widened in shock . Then a wicked smile spread across his face his held a glint up naughtiness.We probably would have deepened the kiss if the bedroom blinds hadn’t flew open.the sudden light assaulted our eyes. The shock was like being douced with frigid Water .“ wake up clay !” A feminine voice screamed. We both looked at her We both jumped apart in shock . She looked at each other in our half dressed state then at the now
I stared in the mirror my one dull eyes were bright with mischief and my sling held the. Honey glow as they call it glowing cheeks after a mind blowing kiss. I bite my bottom lips I had to get away from what ever this was becoming. I gathered all my abandoned clothing from yesterday and tried to sneak out. After the most embarrassing wake up call in my life . This semi walk of shame was nothing.I reached the door knob I heard “ Ella where do you think your going like that.?” I turned to see Clayton admiring the view “ pervert” I snapped as he stared at my bare legs from the door way.“I’m going anywhere your not going to be!”I snapped . He must be a gambler,because all emotions drained away til he stare at you with an unreadable glare. “Queen bee ,you wound me with that venomous tongue of yours. Please,Come inthe kitchen and sign this paper please.”“ if you insist on calling me that
“Clayton whatever your middle name Stone bring me home this instant “! I screeched. “I have had my limit with you for the moment . It is in both of our best interests that you give me my space”.I furiously barked through gritted teeth.”For the love for everything holy if I don’t get away from you this instant.I will Make sure you never have the chance to ever procreate and I will drive myself.”he took a big gulp at the mental imagine I was painting. “Ella, stop being a drama queen” he playfully scolded “it’s not the end of the world . Your just legally married to me it could be worst...”he looked as if he just shoved his foot in his mouth with that sentence .Instantly regretting ever said the harsh words. “Worse!!! How can it be worse? I screamed dramatically flailing my arms in a furious fit. “you mr.Stone is the devil himself !” I screeched as I poked his chest . He winced at my Frantic Poking and advancement towards him. I slowly back him i
What is this” Asshole day !” I screamed “both of you leave now!”they both stared at me in shock as I scolded both of them” Oliver go home it’s over!” And “ Clayton leave me alone!” I slammed the door with more force than necessary in both of their shocked faces. I felt both mentally and physically exhausted . Exhaustion seeping into my weary bones as I slide down the hard wood door .towards the cold floor hitting it hard with my bottom. I heard them furiously arguing and screams in the hall . Before finally silence decended within the hall behind my door.I sat there what felt like an eturnity caught up in my chaotic thoughts. I looked around there actually not a lot of things that were actually mine in the apartment. Oliver bought majority of my furniture and clothes. I wearily trudged towards the bathroom and walked into the shower fully clothed. Not caring that my clothes were still on asthe cold spray pelted my numb skin. This is