CELESTEI am awestruck by the surroundings of Spain. I only saw them in movies way back in high school. I took a deep breath and sighed.I didn’t spend my teens like those teenagers because the West stole it from me.“Something’s bothering you?”I looked at Elias, whose gaze was fixed on the road while he drove his Range Rover.“It’s none of your business,” I replied and looked on the other side, passed through the window.My brows knitted when I heard him chuckle.“Bitchin’ around, are we?”“Excuse me?” I turned to face him, tilting my head slightly, confused.I waited for him to look at me, but he didn’t; instead, he stepped on the gas and drove fast.I composed myself and arched my brow. “Can you slow down?”However, he seemed deaf and even maneuvered his car to the right swiftly, and we almost got hit on the lamp post.“Eli!” I exclaimed in fear, with a tint of anger.One moment, I heard his laugh echo inside his car.I looked at him and frowned. “Next time, if you p
CELESTE“Where are the other customers?” I can’t help but ask this. When we get inside the mall, all shops are open, but we only see employees.And I started to feel a little bit angry because Elias had been ignoring me since we got out of his car. He was the one who was making fun of me, and how could he act as if it was my fault?I sighed and asked once more but still… I didn’t get an answer.“Elias, did you hear me?” I asked as I slightly tilted my head to see his reaction. However, he walked even swifter, making me stomp my feet in frustration.I know we’re strangers to each other, but the way I feel for him… it seems like we’ve known each other for a long time. I don’t know, but part of me gave me the courage to talk impolitely to him. And he was okay with it.I shook my head in disbelief and followed his pace.“Good day, Mr. Turner. How may I help—”“I’m fine,” Elias cut off the manager’s talk. I saw her name tag, and below it indicated her position.I approached Elias
CELESTE “Are you sure you know how to cook and won’t let poison me?” I close my eyes to calm myself. I didn’t know that Elias Turner could be this annoying. I still try to work on the art of ignoring and opening my eyes again to continue stirring the mushroom soup I have been cooking. I moved to the left and opened the lid of the pan to look for the fish that I had been frying and let it flip to the other side. I heard him chuckle. “Ignoring me—” “Can you please stay away for a while until I finish cooking? If you don’t trust my cooking ability and don’t want to get poisoned, then why don’t you order something outside? Besides, you’re the boss. You got money!” I uttered, and I know he could feel that I was slightly furious. I saw how his lips rosed, letting a sly smirk draw into his lips. “Sure. I’ll wait in the living room. Call me when you’re done,” he said and started to walk away, making me sigh in relief. However, my eyes widened when he turned to me. I arched my
CELESTEEarly morning, I woke up hearing the chirping of the bird on the outside, setting it as my alarm clock. I stretched my arms upward and let out a smile when I saw the beautiful morning sky through my window.I turned my gaze to the left, and my eyes widened when I glanced at the digital clock above the side table.“Damn,” I cursed under my breath and got up from my bed.I exited the room and rushed toward the kitchen, not minding my messy hair. I gasped in surprise when I saw Elias wearing an apron and cooking.“H-Hi.” I caught his attention, making him turn to my side… frowning.He arched his brow. And pierced his eyes on me.“I-I’m sorry. I’m late,” I said as I walked toward him, and suddenly, my gaze landed on his apron.I bit my lower lip and looked away.Why is he wearing one without a shirt? And why is he look hot with it?I could feel his gaze on me, making me turn around, and I was about to walk towards the fridge when he spoke.“You can continue this, and I’
CELESTE I was halfway down the stairs when the main door opened, and it showed the attractive feature of Elias. When our eyes met, he smiled at me and walked closer. Soon as I took the last step, he reached for my hand. And who am I to refuse? This is the first time that someone has shown care for me ever since my father died. Every time I’m with Elias, I feel protected. “You look stunning,” he complimented, making me blush and look away. I heard him let out a soft chuckle. “There’s no need to be ashamed of, baby.” His voice is deep yet so sweet, making my heart skip a beat. I’m afraid I will rush to kiss him if he keeps doing it. What the hell?! My eyes widened. Did I mention the word kiss? What’s wrong with you, Celeste? “Is there any problem?” Suddenly, he asked, putting us to a halt. I shook my head and bit my lower lip. Afterward, I pulled my hand when I felt blood won’t circulate normally. “What’s wrong? Tell me?” Concerns filled his voice. “N-Nothi
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