Chapter 57: It's Too Late - Part 2

Jeremy's POV

"Would you take me back, knowing I am carrying Alpha Damien's child?" Ariana asked me, and I stared at her, wondering what she took me for.

This girl must think I am stupid. She wants me to take her back. I thought. But come to think of it, why would she say Alpha Damien is responsible? I thought, but it quickly hit me. There was no way I could confirm her story. Wow! Ariana, you are smart with your lies. I thought, but I kept a straight face. I will play along till I get her in my bed.

"You are my woman, and I still love you," I said. "My only problem is, it's Alpha Damien we are talking about. How do I hide you from him?" I asked, trying to see if she had already planned a way to escape, whoever the father of the child she is carrying is. 

She went silent. I patiently waited, believing she was thinking of something.

"Jeremy, I think, it's too late for us. I had thought we could get back together. But he always finds me. It doesn't matter where I am. He finds me. I don't want him to harm you because of me. Jeremy, please move on and live your life," she said to my surprise.

That wasn't the answer I was expecting, but also, if what Melody said about her was right, she would not offer herself to me on a silver platter.

"I have to get coffee for my boss," she added, walked past me, and headed for the door.

"Ariana, do you love me?" I asked her before she could open the door, and she stopped, her back facing me. "Do you still love me?" I repeated my question. 

"Not any more," She replied, but her answer was weak. 

Yeah right. Playing hard to get. I thought and laughed inwardly. 

Another thing Melody said about her was, she sleeps with men to get what she wants and pulls off the innocent act. If she is giving that fine body to other men, why shouldn't I get a taste? I would find a way to get her to submit to me. After all, I am rich now.

"Can we be friends?" I asked. "Just friends," I added.

"I will think about it," she said and exited the room.

As soon as she did, I dropped my act and my lips curled up into a smile. I can see it in her eyes, she still has a soft spot for me. She will soon be in my bed. I thought and imagined myself thrusting myself into her so hard, and hearing moans escaping her lips. 

My phone rang, interrupting my imagination. I pulled it out of my pocket and checked for the caller. It was Melody. I answered and brought the phone to my ear.

"Hello," I greeted. 

"Jeremy, I just called to let you know that Alpha Damien would be going for a meeting this weekend. In that meeting, which is a quarterly meeting for all the Alphas, there is going to be a discussion of a new project. It's for Green City. You must do everything you can to get the project. I will help you, but you must prove you can handle a project that big as a newbie," Melody said.

"Where did you get that info?" I asked, sounding like I was not excited. 

"My father works for Alpha Roland," she replied.

"Oh yeah! Forgive me, I almost forgot. I would do my best," I replied. "Thank you, my darling, you are the best," I added, just to make her feel I appreciate her hard work. 

"Get the project first, we can celebrate and you can thank me better," I heard Melody say, and I knew her idea of thanking her better was sex. 

"Okay, my love," I said, and smiled sarcastically before ending the call.

The smile vanished from my face. Melody is a pretty girl, but I have never desired her as a woman. That night at the club, I was horny and she brought herself, but I wouldn't go for her. It's Ariana, I want. 

I exited the storage room and found Ariana standing behind the door. My heart skipped multiple beats.

"A A Ariana, you are still here?" I stammered, wondering if she heard my conversation on the phone just now. 

Well, there is not much, but I did address someone as my love. Did she hear that? I thought.

"Yes," she replied, looking very worried. "I am just scared," she said, and I pulled her into my arms, hugging her.

I scanned the place for the camera. I positioned myself very well. If anything, the camera would capture Ariana, but it would only capture my back. It also means I need to change the clothes I am wearing. 

I realised Ariana was getting emotional, she started crying. I hugged her tightly and rubbed her back gently. I took advantage of the moment and extended my touch to her lower waist. I pressed her to myself, feeling her chest pressed against my chest. Gosh, I wanted to feel her chest under my hand, but that would be too obvious. I slowly drew my hand closer to her behind. I gently squeeze her butt and she withdrew from the hug with a frown.

"Jeremy," she called out to me, but I didn't let go immediately.

"I still love you, Ariana," I said, sounding like a confession. "Holding you in my arms is so comforting," I added and slowly drew closer, holding her gaze with mine. 

I aimed for her lips, but before my lips could touch hers, she turned her face away, and I ended up with her hair in my mouth.

"I am sorry. I was carried away. Please forgive me," I apologised. 

"It's okay. I drag you into it. I would leave," Ariana said and freed herself from me.

I watched her walk away. Every step she took, the movement of her hair, and the little air around made her dress dance seductively. She vanished at the end of the wall, and I kept my head lowered as I left the place, avoiding the cameras. 

I will have that body. She would surrender that body to me. I do know how to get it. I respected her before, and that is the reason why I never used my schemes on her, but now that I know she has no respect for herself, I don't see the need to respect her again. Ariana, you will end up in my bed. I thought.

I checked my time, and I still had some time, so I headed for the exit. I needed to go change the suit I was wearing.