Chapter 4

PHOEBE

"Phoebe, where are you going?". Mom immediately asked me to come out of my room.

I want to visit a friend, I will be back before you know it". I said walking to the stairs.

"A friend???, dressed like this". She questioned. I wore an off shoulder red short gown, with a black belt and bag.

"Yes, a friend". I rushed downstairs before any further questioning. I went into the car, igniting the engine, it started.

I trailed the address given to me, I found the house, it does not look like a student house. It is a small mansion, I know he is rich but not to this extent. I checked the address again. It is the same address, I packed properly, I came down locking it. I walked towards the door, I pressed down the bell, no response, I pressed it again. "Who is there?". Someone asked from inside. I kept mute, the door was opened.

"Phoebe it's you". Seth said

"Yes it is me".  I said, rolling my eyes.

"Is this your house?".

"No, it is for Brian"

"Can you at least let me in, my legs are hurting".

"I am so sorry". He said paving the way for me. I walked in, admiring the arrangements of the sitting room. I saw paintings hanging on the wall. Wow, so beautiful. Indeed this is more than a student's house.

"Is his father that wealthy?". I asked.

"Yes his father is very wealthy, he is" ... "Hey babe you are here".  Brian said from behind, cutting off Seth.

"Yes I am". I said with a wide smile. We hugged.

"How long have you been here".

"Not quite long".

"Let's go to my room". He took my hand and we walked in together, there are also paintings on the wall. I saw my paintings. "Do you paint". I asked, still staring at it. He trailed my eyes.

"Yes I do, do you want to see more of my paintings". He fell on the bed dragging me with him, I landed on his chest.

"How many of my paintings have you done?". I asked.

"Numerous, I lost count already". He said and I smiled.

"I know I am dating a rich guy, but I wasn't thinking it will be this much". I said looking around.

"Yes I know you won't believe me this is my house".

"I believe you, silly". I said using one of my fingers on his nose.

"Dad got it for me. That man cares so much about me, I can't do without him". He said.

"What about me?". I said pouting and looking away. That makes him laugh.

"No love, I can't do with him like you, if Dad cares about me then I care about you".  He said kissing my neck, sucking it harder.

"Can I ask you for something". He said sitting up.

I nodded.

He looked at me, he spoke up. "Can we have s*x". I was shocked and dumbfounded, so I stood up immediately. 

"Babe it's okay if you don't want to". He hugged me

"Can I take my leave?". I said looking at his hands.

"I am sorry, I was just asking for fun, I will wait till whenever you are ready and you are not taking your leave". He said pulling me down.

"I do not mean to offend you but you have to understand me, I am a lady, I respect my dignity so much. I don't want anything that will ruin my future". I finally said.

"I understand your plight, I will wait until you are ready". He said, we hugged, I pushed him off, he touched me, I threw off his hand immediately.

Do you even trust me at all?. He asked, I picked up my bag and left.

WALTER'S MANSION

"Finally you are here, we have been waiting for you". Mom said immediately I entered.

"Come sit here, choose between these two designs, I am confused". Abigail said, presenting it to me.

"I am not in the mood for all this right now please". I said walking up stairs they exchange glares.

"What's up with her?". Mom asked her.

"I will check on her". She said, ``Mom pull her down, let her take her time". She said and they continued what they were doing.

I entered my room, I jumped on the bed, burying my face on it. "Do you trust me at all?" the question kept ringing in my head.

"Do I really trust him?".  I asked myself. 

"Yes you do". I answered.  "No you did not". My subconscious answered.

I really need someone to talk to, just then Sean's call came through. No he is not the right person for me to talk to now, he doesn't like Brian a bit. I silenced my phone. I scattered my hair making me look pale, I started crying my eyes out. "I will die if he ever leaves me, I don't want to lose him to anybody". I cried.

"Do I have to do what he wants to prove my trust?". 

"Is he going to break up with me, if I don't do what he wants?".

"Phoebe, Phoebe". Someone called, I jolted off my thoughts.

"Mom, you are here''. I asked if she sat down by the side of the bed.

"What are you thinking about". She asked and I shook my head... "Nothing". I said putting up a fake smile.

"Now I know something is wrong, just tell me right away".

"Okay Mom I give up, something is wrong but I am not telling you". I half yelled, laid on the bed covering myself with a duvet and I closed my eyes.

"Okay, remember to come out for dinner". She said leaving, I heard a noise from the door. I flinched up immediately. I laid down again, covering myself with a duvet, I was about to sleep when my phone rang. It was Brian. I doubted whether to pick it up or not, luckily it went off before I could decide. I picked up the phone and added his number to the blacklist. I sighed, tossing the phone on the other side of the bed.