CELESTE“Why did you do that?” I asked in a calm tone as I equaled his pace.He turned to me. “Do what?”“Don’t play dumb, Eli. Why do you have to—”“Kiss you?” he interrupted and formed a sly smirk on his lips. “Is it your first time—”“Don’t ever mention it. And it’s not my first time. Don’t be so boastful.”“Oh, I see, Noah, the lusty jerk, claimed it already?”Hearing that name made my heart thump fast, feeling anxious.I hate to hear his name. It will only pull me back on those memories they did to me. I don’t want to think about them anymore. I tried to bury those struggles that I had on their side.I was in deep thoughts that I didn’t even know. I had already stopped walking and felt a cold fluid drip on my cheeks.Elias was calling my name, but my vision became cloudy, my chest moved rapidly, and the next thing I knew, he was already hugging me. He’s caressing my back, calming me.“I am sorry,” he keeps on changing that.I don’t know what’s gotten into me, but I su
Chapter 20: The Confusion CELESTE Soon as we get back to his penthouse. I asked him the same question about my father, but all he replied was crashing his lips into mine. And I cursed myself because my strength faded, giving me in. His kisses deepened; I didn’t even join his pace. I don’t know a thing. I had never kissed someone like this before. It was just Noah who dared and forced me to kiss him, but he always ended up with wounded lips if I bit them. But why can’t I do it with Elias? Why can’t I push him away? Why does he have this effect on me? His kisses made me surrender to him, and the next thing I knew, my feet were lifted, and he was carrying me towards the house's second floor. He let go of my lips, and with rushed steps, he stopped in front of his room. When our eyes met, it seemed I knew what he commanded, making me twist the knob and open it. The room was dim, and I couldn’t see anything. Then suddenly, I felt my back being dipped into his comfy bed. I
CELESTE After he has done to me, he will shout at me? What the hell is wrong with him? And what the hell is wrong with me? Why am I feeling furious at him? Why did I let him touch me? There are so many what's and why’s that are lingering inside my head. Way back then, when my stepbrother was touching me, I always felt disgusted and scared. But when Elias touches me, I enjoy it and don’t want him to stop. Am I getting crazy? Everything is going so swiftly… even his movement. I am sure that there was no one inside his room earlier. Not even inside the bathroom. Or am I just mistaken? And why would he stand near the door as I called his name? What was his thing? Geez, this Elias is really killing me in confusion. He’s even more enigmatic than those creatures present in my favorite book. What is he? A vampire? Demon? Werewolf? Yeah… yeah, as if they exist. Well, in the movie, basically. But in real life? Oh, I would love to meet ones like Edward Cullen or Jacob Bla
CELESTE “My voice?” I saw the puzzle in Elias’ eyes. “I can’t be mistaken… it was your voice that I heard inside my….” I paused as I shook my head. No, I know what he’s thinking. “Never mind. Just go back to your room,” I said and walked towards my bed, but soon as I stepped twice, he grabbed me by the hand and pulled me closer to him. I met his gaze when I looked up and frowned. “I’m sleepy—” I didn’t finish my words when he suddenly claimed my lips. A shiver ran down my spine when he pressed his lips into mine. My heart thumped fast as his lips moved. He nibbles my lower lip as his hands gently press my back, caressing it. A moan slipped out of my mouth when he deepened it, making me join his pace. My body is feeling warm and afraid it will burst and result in a fire. This time, the intensity of his kiss is filled with hunger and lust, and what’s this…? Why am I feeling a shade of longing? I can push him away if I want him to stop, but my body tells me it’s OK. M
CELESTE The following day, I woke up at three in the dawn, and I couldn’t get back to sleep. I am leaning at the headboard as I read the book that Dad gave me. However, no matter how hard I tried to focus on reading it, my thoughts traveled to Elias’s words last night. My father’s lawyer fakes it? But why? What is his reason? Does he know something? Does he figure out that Jade and Noah have a lousy scheme? I close my eyes and try to remember that lawyer’s face. It’s been years. Right after my father’s first death anniversary, Jade brought me to my dad’s old office inside the house and forced me to sign. As a weakling, I scribbled my signatures above my name. As I remember the lawyer, he was already in his mid-sixties at that time. A decade past means to say he’s already old. If he plans to rob my father’s riches, he will be the owner by now. But no, he faked the document and ran away. The big question is… WHY? I shook my head as I closed the book and exited the bed.
CELESTE After he left, I went to the bathroom and took a warm shower before I got down and prepared his breakfast. Since he loves soup, I searched for recipes besides the common stews he let me cook. But the thing is, some ingredients are fresh from the market. I don’t know where did he go after he left. Maybe he went to his office inside the house or back to his room. Also, I am curious about what his office looks like. Oh, girl, here we go again about the curiosity. I shook my head as I continued to stir. I brewed some soya beans for myself and then prepared the table. When I lifted my head, I saw him walking towards the table. “Morning,” I greeted, and I didn’t expect he would respond. “Morning,” he replied as he pulled the chair and sat down. “Do you want to come to the company to do it?” I frowned. “Hmm… what will I do there? Also, I need to do the laundry,” I replied as I placed the soup bowl before him. “It’s just across the street. Maybe it’s time for you to le
CELESTEI gritted my teeth and exited my room. I rushed towards the kitchen, and I cursed under my breath when I didn’t see him.I am sure that it was him—that was his voice.Damn, is he a magician?Or am I just hallucinating because I have been thinking of him these past few days?“Elias?” I called his name as I climbed back upstairs. I tried to knock at his door while calling his name, but no one answered.Where the hell did he go?Damn that man.I went back downstairs and looked for him in the living room, back to the kitchen, the restroom… but there’s no Elias.I heaved a deep sigh as I leaned on the wall near the bathroom in the kitchen.I closed my eyes and frowned when I felt a strong and cold wind touches my skin. I abruptly opened them and screamed when I saw Elias in front of me.“What the hell?!”I saw him smirk and grabbed my hand.“Where are we going?”“Just follow me,” he said without looking at his back.I arched my brow and slapped his arm, but it had no
CELESTEHere I am again, feeling strange because of his kiss and touch. It seems like I have known him for so long, but I don’t know when.I’m afraid to ask him again about it. I’m not too fond of his cold aura every time I am asked about it.I held into his shoulder to support my body, and he put his left hand on my waist.A soft moan slipped out of my mouth then suddenly, he pulled away, making me open my eyes… confused.I saw his chest move up and down rapidly; seems he was catching his breath. I met his gaze, and I bit my lower lip.I bowed my head as I averted my eyes from him.“I will not apologize,” he said. And it seems like a Deja Vu since he also told that the last time.I pressed my lips together as I nodded my head. I lifted my head to meet his gaze once again. “I don’t want to ask. I’m already tired of asking and not getting any answers. All I’m sure of was that I’m happy and safe every time you’re near me.” I shook my head as I clutched my blouse. “It’s strange t