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Chapter Forty-One

“Seriously? It’s a lame event. I’ve got better things to do here. It’s not about her, man. I’m totally over it. And I wish her well… Nope… Actually, I don’t care… I’m done…” It was Nick, speaking to somebody on the phone. “You can’t blackmail me into agreeing to this! That’s not fair, man! Come on!” He sounded frustrated this time. Like the person on the other line said something he could not say no to, even if he didn’t like it.I turned around and found him sitting on his reclining chair. His hair was in total dishevel and he was wearing a pair of dark blue pajama pants and a white shirt.I heard him take a deep breath. Then he said, “I’ll think about it. But trust me, if you’re cooking something in your head, it’s not going to work, man. That ship has sailed. Talk to you later.”Nick stared in space for half a minute. He looked as if he was remembering something, as if a part of his history just came back to punch him on the face. He took a deep breath and then he turned to me. Whe

Chapter Forty-Two

Nicholas was standing between my legs, with both hands resting on top of the counter, only two inches away from my thighs. In a way, he was caging me, blocking my way so there was no way for me to escape him. His face was less than a foot away from mine. I could feel heat emanating from his skin. I could smell his faint, fresh, masculine aftershave.“N-Nick,” I said again, my heart pounding wildly. I was sure he could hear it hammering against my chest.He inched his face closer, testing what I was going to do, seeing if I would push him away. But my hands were frozen into fists resting above my thighs.“You owe me a kiss, kitten,” he said.My eyes widened. “W-what?”He raised a brow. “Remember our deal? One hit, one kiss.”“When did we… when?” I asked incoherently.He smirked and then he replied, “When did we agree to that? Last week. I suggested it. I remember you saying being kissed by a guy is gross. But I do not remember you saying no to my suggestion. When did you hit me? This m

Chapter Forty-Three

I knew what he was going to do. But I didn’t find the courage and strength to stop him from doing it.I’ve kissed some guys for fun before and I’ve felt nothing. It would be over soon, I knew. Kisses are overrated, remember? Just close your eyes, wait for those rough lips to land on yours and count one to ten. Imagine playing drums in front of a huge crowd. You feel nervous, you don’t know what to expect, but it will be over soon enough. You’ll make it through without throwing up in front of your audience.I heard Nick’s deep sigh. I smelled his fresh aftershave, and I felt heat radiating from his skin. I smelled his minty breath and then I felt his lips on mine. His lips weren’t rough; they felt like velvet. And then suddenly…Fireworks!My nerves felt like exploding as his lips gently brushed against mine. I felt the spark that started from my veins, shooting electricity throughout my whole body. It charged me, sending me to depths I have never been in before and keeping me on fire.

Chapter Forty-Four

Shit! Did he regret asking me out? Was he just making fun of me? Did he get scared and decided to leave instead?Suddenly, the doorbell rang. I waited for Nick to appear from his study to get it. By the second ring and he still didn’t show up, I decided to get the door.When I opened it, I was surprised to see Nick standing in the doorway, wearing jeans, a white shirt, and a leather jacket. His hair looked wet and the scent of his aftershave filled my nostrils. He looked like he just stepped out of the covers of a magazine. He was absolutely hot I could feel my throat drying up.He looked at me from head to toe and then he grinned. “Wow,” he whispered. “You look great.”I smiled at him. “You’re… you’re not bad yourself,” I said. “By the way, why did you ring the bell?”He shrugged. “I asked you out on a date. Usually, the guy picks the girl up.”I raised a brow at him. “Seriously? Even if the girl lived in the guy’s house?”He smiled sheepishly. “Corny, I know. But I told you I want

Chapter Forty-Five

Did he really mean that? Did he mean for us to go beyond this date? Did that mean he has feelings for me? The way that I knew I have feelings for him? Our thoughts were interrupted by the arrival of the dessert, and I was glad for a little distraction. The heavy thoughts in my head were breaking my heart and giving me a headache. “Where’s your family?” I asked, breaking the silence. “My mother is in England. Along with my stepsister, who’s the same age as you, and my stepbrother, who’s a year younger than me.” “You get along well?” He nodded instantly. “They’ve been my family for years now. Didn’t feel like we’re not related by blood at all. Even though I was devastated that my parents divorced, I was happy I gained siblings. My sister wanted to be a fashion designer and my brother is playing in a band. They’re both very passionate artists. And I do whatever I can to support them.” I smiled at him sadly. “I wonder how my life would have been like if I had siblings. The closest I

Chapter Forty-Six

I didn’t argue. Soon he was entering the city. I have no idea where we were going. I thought, what if he decided to show up in the city center and we run into people we know—people who know me as a confused androgynous girl. But then again, why should I care? I realized that it was far more liberating to never have to worry about what other people would say. They do not put a roof over my head, they do not feed me. Why should what they say or think matter so much?Nick stopped in front of the open beach. It was already nine in the evening and the shoreline was almost deserted. Nick went out of the car and opened the door for me.“Isn’t the beach closed?” I asked.“Did it stop me when I got my juvie record?” he asked back, laughing.“I suppose not. But I hope you weren’t planning on getting me involved in a crime.”“Why, you’re scared to tarnish your spotless reputation?” he asked teasingly.“If it means my father’s reputation will also be put on the line, then let’s get it on!”We wa

Chapter Forty-Seven

“I-is this for us?” I asked. “Because I don’t want to be crashing in on somebody else’s date.”Nicholas laughed. “Of course it’s ours, silly.”“But how?”He grinned. “I have my own ways. And people who wouldn’t mind paying back a few small favors.” He held out his hand to mine. I took it and stepped over the lanterns and onto the mat.We sat down facing the beach. Nick shrugged out of his jacket, and then gently, he put it over my shoulders. Only then did I realize that I was feeling rather cold. I hugged Nick’s jacket to myself.Nick turned to one side of the mat. There was a basket there and I watched him pull out two wine glasses and a bottle of Merlot.“Oh my God.” I took a deep breath. “Is it even legal to drink here?”He shrugged innocently. “Let’s give them three hours to get on to us. That was how long the law enforcement took the last time before they caught us vandalizing the walls.” There was a twinkle in his eyes, and a mischievous look on his face. I could really tell he

Chapter Forty-Eight

I almost jumped, surprised that he was awake.“Done with what?”“Figuring out what’s wrong with my face.” He had a cocky look on his face, his voice full of amusement.No, there was absolutely nothing wrong with that face! I got attracted with that face in the first place. But I knew, it was more than just Nick’s looks. If he wasn’t too charming, wasn’t the exact opposite of everything that ever made me hate and distrust the entire male specie, then I’d probably still be thinking that I was incapable of feeling deep emotions for another human being.I’d probably still be fooling around thinking relationships and physical contact didn’t give you a high, drive you crazy, or make you feel safe and comforted because it was not in my nature to feel those emotions. I would probably be at the giving end of a relationship, because I thought it wasn’t in my nature to be at the receiving end. I wouldn’t allow myself to breathe and be weak once in a while, because I would always think I’m all al

Chapter Forty-Nine

“I’m sorry,” he whispered. There was a trace of desperation and plea in his voice.I took a deep breath but didn’t say anything.“I’m not supposed to say this, because a gentleman is not supposed to say anything to make any girl look bad. But if it will save what we have then to hell with being a gentleman.”I turned around to face him, raising a brow, urging him to go on.He took a deep breath. “When I first saw Jen at the bar that night, after I watched your gig, I asked her if she knew you. She said you were good friends. I asked her if she could introduce us. She asked why. I told her that I thought you were cute.”What the hell?Nick took another deep breath. “She then asked me if I wanted to hang out with the two of you the next night. She’d introduce us. I took her up for it and showed up at the bar the following night. From the beginning, I thought I made it clear to her that I was interested in you. But she didn’t pick up quickly. When she was calling me, I would always ask a

Chapter Fifty

“I’m sorry,” he said. “That was too much, right?”No! Couldn’t he tell I was ready now?! But I couldn’t say it. What the hell would I say?It’s okay, Nick! I’m ready to be ravished by you now!? OrStop being a damn gentleman and just stick it in!?How does a girl tell a guy she wants to have sex with him without sounding like a complete slut? I’m sure as a couple, men would appreciate their girlfriends initiating the sexual moves once in a while, but maybe not on their first time. I refused to be the one to ask for sex the first time we’re going to do it.Nick was taking deep breaths again; he was trying to calm himself down. I could see something in his eyes, as if he was scared he would hurt me. As if he was being careful not to trigger something bad inside me.That was when I realized why he wasn’t in a hurry to get me to bed. He was afraid he would bring back memories of that night he took off my clothes. He was slowly leading me in. Each time we get close like this, we become c

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