The Deal Is Off

Chapter 7

The Deal Is Off

Lyla Atelo

The next time I was free was during lunch and one thing bothered me the most— speaking to Sage to stop him from firing my male colleague.

I sought him out in the cafeteria, and it wasn't really hard to find him. Every table that surrounded him and his friends were empty, like people were scared to disturb him while they were eating. Though the cafeteria was somewhat loud, it wasn't as bad as I expected, and somehow I knew it was because of Sage.

Sage was sitting with his friend from class and a blonde haired girl who was hooked on to his friend's arm. But none of that mattered to me. My eyes were dead set on the wickedly handsome teenager that sat a few feet away from where I stood. I took a deep breath, holding the false confidence that I wasn't about to antagonize him as the golden boy of the school. It wasn't long before my legs reached their table, and I became painfully aware when all the noise in the cafeteria died down. All eyes were on me. And I could imagine what they were thinking right about now.

Who gave me the audacity to approach Sage Dominic?

Sage raised his head after he saw my shadow approaching him. I couldn't read the expression on his face, but it was always the intensity of his gaze that threw me off balance... like he was looking past my exterior and going deep into the depths of my soul.

"Sage?" I cleared my throat before talking to him. "Can I talk to you for a moment?"

Sage cocked his head to the side, there was no humour in his eyes. Just the coldness that he seemed to be born with. But that made him even more strikingly handsome, especially the way the afternoon sun filtered through the windows and hit his face. He looked so unrealistically handsome.

"Talk." He lowered his gaze back to the apple he had been nibbling on for the last few minutes.

"Alone?" I felt my heart shake but I knew I had to steady myself. I was the teacher here! It didn't matter that—

The sound of a chair scraping against the tiled floors hit my ears. Sage was getting up from his seat, grabbing his backpack as well.

"Dude?" His friend said beside him in surprise. "Are you just going to talk to her after everything she did to you in class today? She should be punished like the rest of the staff. Kick her out as usual."

Sage's face darkened, but it wasn't the look of anger. His lips curved wickedly as his eyebrows drew together. The way he looked at me made me all hot and bothered. I felt... I couldn't explain how I felt at that moment.

"Sure... I will make sure she gets punished." He kicked the chair backwards. "Thank you for the suggestion, Elijah." He lagged his friend on the back before gesturing me to follow him with a finger.

Whispers rose the moment we were out of the Cafeteria. Once we were a good distance from the students, I stopped him in his tracks.

"I know you're not going to make the school fire me." I began immediately.

He paused in front of me and turned around. I took two steps backwards, realising just how tall he was. His eyes had softened as they stared at me.

"Now, why will I do that?" There was a small frown on his face.

"Because... I antagonized you in class? I did what no other teachers do... And if they ever did the same thing I did, they would be out of this school within seconds. I've heard a lot about you, golden boy." I said the last part as a form of mockery, but it only seemed to get him amused.

"Lyla," The way his voice caressed my name made me shiver. "I will not let the school fire you. Is that all you want to hear? Then, bye." He turned on his heels and walked away, seemingly tired of talking to me, but I wasn't done talking to him.

"Hey!" I called out to him, stretching my hand to stop him from leaving. "I'm not done talking to you. And... it's Mrs. Lyla to you! I am a married woman!"

When he turned, his eyebrows quirked and he mused. "Is that so? It didn't feel that way when you were pushing your ass against my dick last night."

Embarrassment flushed my face. I could feel my cheeks reddening in mortification.

"That's not what I'm here to talk about, Sage!"

"Then get straight to the point, Lyla!" His tone has hardened this time, which shocked me. Why was he cold in one second, and hot in another.

I gulped at the deadly aura he gave up. But I wasn't going to back down nonetheless.

"I'm talking about my male colleague. I know he'll be the one you'll fire."

"And why do you think that? Because of the rumors?" His jaw clenched as he held his bag tighter.

"Because... you saw him touch me." I breathed out. "I could see it in your eyes, Sage. You were jealous. You were angry. And I can explain what happened. He was trying to help me from a panic attack—"

"Save it, Lyla." He continued, "You sound like a girlfriend who is trying to explain why she cheated on her boyfriend."

I could swear my face turned beet red in anger at what he had just said.

"Say whatever it is you want to say...But..."

"Why don't we do it this way?" His expression softened as fast as it had hardened. "We make a deal. You keep yourself for me, and I do everything you say." He inched closer to me. "And yes, you're right. I want your little man-friend gone from this school. I don't like my possessions being touched by others. Do you think he will only be fired? He would be lucky if his hands don't get broken by the end of the day!"

"Keep... keep myself... for you?" I stuttered.

"Yes, Lyla." He lowered his voice and reached out a hand to smoothen my hair, tucking a stray strand behind my ears. The tip of his fingers grazed my ears, sending shivers down my entire body. My treacherous body yearned for more of this sweet torture.

"I can see it in your eyes that you want this too." He continued, a slight smile caressing his already handsome features. "You just have to say the word Lyla. I'll bend you everywhere and anywhere... Make you cum on my fingers and face. Make you wish you surrendered your entire being to me..."

"Huh..." I was too stunned to speak, and my exclamation came out more like a moan.

My throat dried up instantly. The mental picture he painted in my head was all too much to handle. I could see it on the back of my mind. The more I imagined it, the more I felt my body humming in response. He was right... my body wanted him. My body yearned for his fingers burying themselves into my tightness, just like last night.

"You... You can't be talking... Saying such things to your teacher! I could report you to the school authorities and you would be suspended!" I felt stupid even as I had said that. I knew he could see that I was struggling.

He was about to scoff and walk away when something from behind me seemed to make him stop.

"Then..." He lowered his lips until they were beside my ears. "Kiss me, Lyla. If you really care about your colleague that much to save his job, kiss me." He taunted.

But his taunting was more like a temptation because I wanted to kiss him. My rationality had flown out of the window. I didn't care if my colleague lost his job or not, I just wanted those soft lips on mine again. I wanted to feel his tongue fighting for control against my mouth...the fierce passion that came with it. Hot... Fiery—

"Lyla, there you are!" The haughty male voice came from behind, and I could feel my heart sinking. "I've been looking all over for you. I see you've found our top student, Sage Dominic." He was beside me in an instant.

Sage was quiet. His eyes darted between the teacher and me, finally landing on the teacher.

"Hello, Sage." He started with a solemn smile. "I'm Teddy, one of your teachers. I've taught your class a few times."

I knew he was about to 'plead' my case, but he did something that made him lose before he even started. He put an arm around my shoulders.

"Lyla, here, is a new teacher. I'm sure she came to ask for your forgiveness after her uncouth actions towards you this morning in class. I'd like to plead with her... plead for your forgiveness..." His hands went further down my waist.

The temperature got even colder. The more Teddy spoke, the more the corridor seemed like it was about to freeze.

"Get. Your. Hands. Off. Her!" Sage's entire body seemed to be shaking in anger. His fists tightened beside him.

But Teddy didn't get the hint. I threw his hand off my waist, trying to signal him with my eyes so he could stop, but he was totally oblivious. He carried his hand towards me again, and I didn't expect what happened next.

His hands were snatched midair. A crack and a scream was heard immediately after that happened. I stared in horror as Teddy wriggled in pain, screaming at the top of his lungs with a dislocated shoulder and elbow. I almost threw up at the scene.

My eyes shot forward, meeting Sage's cold ones.

"The deal is off, Lyla."