Chapter Five

Lorna forgot how to breathe for a second. She should have walked away–ignore whatever strange feelings she was having. But, she stayed, glued to the ground.

Her lips parted, the words were about to be spilled when the sound of the door opening jolted them back into reality. Lorna quickly moved away from Arrow's grasp before Lauren walked in.

Lauren stared at the both of them wondering why the atmosphere was tensed all of a sudden. She had only left for few minutes and they were both in an awkward position.

“Did you…find your phone?” Arrow asked, trying to make the situation less awkward. Distracted, Lauren nodded, waving it.

“Turns out that I left it inside my closet, i always be missing things at just any random spot. Last time I misplaced my laptop, I had to replace it again.” She complained with a tired sigh.

Lorna smiled to herself remembering how they searched through the whole house only to find out that the had left it at the airport few days after arriving at the mansion.

“You should stop being careless. Who knows, you might even forget your kids at school when you've become a mother.” Arrow rolled his eyes mockingly at her. Lauren gasped placing her hand on her chest.

“Not true, I'm just a girl you know.”

“Yeah, right. Take the luggage with you, I've got an important meeting in fifteen minutes, have to start prepping,” Arrow said walking towards his work table at the other side of the room.

He needed a way to be alone with Lorna, but with Lauren standing on the way, his plan wasn't going as planned. Lauren motioned for Lorna to grab the luggage so they could leave, casting a doubtful look his way.

Arrow stared at Lorna, storming for an excuse, any excuse to make her stay.

Just then, a knock sounded at the door. Lorna turned to open it, revealing another maid standing nervously, without a move.

“Sir Arrow,” she said, bowing slightly, “Lady Stella requests Miss Lauren's presence in the ranch. She said it was important.”

Lauren frowned. “Now?”

“Yes Miss.”

Arrow didn't even try to hide the relief he felt in his voice. “You’d better go, Lauren. Mom doesn't like to be kept waiting.”

Lauren hesitated, wondering why her was calling for her this early.

“She can help carry the luggage to your quarters to save time.” Arrow added smoothly, pointing towards the maid who stood still at the door.

“Fine, I'll be back soon.” Lauren hesitantly left with the maid dragging the luggage along.

Arrow waited until the door closed firmly behind her before turning to Lorna who was already on the track to leave.

“Do not move an inch, Lorna. I did all that just to be alone with you.” He said, watching her shift uncomfortablely from one foot to the other.

“Miss Lauren's going to suspect us both, and you'll get us into trouble, at this point. “ Lorna frowned, looking away from his direction.

It was just so impossible to not stare at the fine specimen in front of her.

“Then give me your answer–so no one would suspect a thing.”

“My answer is no, sir.” she blurted out, without thinking twice.

Arrow scoffed, folding his arms with a low chuckle.

“ You cannot say no to me, Lorna. Nobody tells me no.” He replied.

His voice sounded like a growl, sending a cold shivers racing down her spine.

How dare he try to intimidate her?

“You rich people think you can bully someone into doing whatever you want.” she snapped, fuming with anger. Like mother, like son, huh?

“I want you, and I'll have you. If it has to do with me being rich, then so be it, mama.” Arrow replied, lifting his chin with pride.

“I..I have every right to choose whoever I want to be with–and you're not the one!”

“Well you don't have a choice in this one, princess. It's either we do this the easy way…or the hard way.”

He walked towards her as she stumbled backwards until her back hit the wall. He inches away now, towering over her. His presence swallowing the space between them.

“And trust me–you don't want to do this the hard way.” His smirk widened as her body trembled. He was satisfied to see he had an effect on her.

Lorna stared at him, stunned. She couldn't believe she thought he was different.

Turns out, he's just another arrogant selfish country jerk.

“If it's money you want, I'll give it to you, mama. Anything at all.” Arrow offered.

Lorna let out a sarcastic laugh, did he really just say that? Money?

“I'm not just some cheap slut you can buy with money, Arrow. Know this–and know peace.” She whisper-yelled, seething fire in her eyes.

Arrow only smiled at the sound of his name coming from her.

“At least we're making progress with the name issue.” he pointed out.

Her lips parted to fire back another word only to be silenced by Arrow smashing his lips against hers, hungry and impatient.

Lorna, after a failed attempt to push him away, weakened. Heat surged through her and she melted into his arms. Their lips moved in sync, the kiss deepened with fiery, burning passion.

A soft moan escaped her lips filling the room as he trailed kisses against her neck, his hands moved with growing confidence, caressing her waist, slipping underneath the fabric to find her breast.

“A….Arrow.” Lorna murmured barely managing to speak as she patted his arm lightly.

He hummed in response, unwilling to take his lips off her skin.

“T-The door.” she breathed, pointing at it's direction. He let go of her, wondering why she had said that.

“What?” Arrow asked, confused by her gesture.

“It's not locked.” she mumbled shyly, flustered.

Arrow paused, then smirked. Now understanding what she had meant.

With a low chuckle, he stepped away from her, stepped over to the door. Locking the door, he pulled the key free and flunged it carelessly across the room.

*Now, where were we?”