When we get to Roman's house, he parks in the garage. From what I can see from the tinted car window, the garage like the last time I was here is filled with dozens of luxurious cars. Roman steps down from the car and goes around from the driver side to the passenger side to open my door for me. He's so gentlemanly sometimes it's like he is a whole different person when he is not being his usual annoying smirking self. I climb down from the car and I am lost for some seconds staring at the exotic vehicles. Roman who doesn't notice my bewildered state places his hand on the small of my back and leads me on to the main house. As we enter the largely intimidating sitting room, I hesitate and Roman notices. "What's wrong, Cookie?" He asks me, calmly. "Uh..." I mumble, unsure of how to explain my reluctance. Roman, who is impatient standing awkwardly beside me in his own home, rolls his eyes at me and pulls me inside regardless. I drag my feet behind him. "Roman, is anyone el

"Yes, we already had the cookie, yes I knew we had it stocked and yes I still fought with you over it at the grocery store" Roman says. My breath leaves me and I blink rapidly, confused. "Why?" I ask. I don't sound angry because I'm not angry but I am in wonderment. This boy is unpredictable and the way he stares at me at this very moment, from beneath his long lashes like he sees through me while I think, I think I barely know him. His ways and actions are unfamiliar from what I'm used to. My brows are furrowed with confusion and my brain is spinning. He explains, "When we met- no when I saw you..." He paused with a deep inhale. I inhale too but somehow I can't let it out, I'm holding my breath as he continues. "I just wanted to talk to you. I first wanted to walk up to you and start a conversation but another guy did, I saw how you politely declined him and I knew I had to be different" He laughs but there's no amusement attached, it's dry and actually lacks humor as his stare

Wait, no, not Roman. He can't speak because our lips are still infused together as we make out. This realization which Roman must have also come to, reveals that we are no longer alone in his room. I pull way even as Roman attempts to hold me still as if he couldn't care less about our audience but I'm already back in my senses and i pull away completely while Roman lets out a frustrated growl under his breath but also let's go of me. I look over Roman's shoulder just as he turns to his bedroom door as well. Our interrupter is Robyn, Roman's cousin. She looks at us with wide surprised eyes, her hand still clenching the door handle. "Can't you knock?" Roman questions her rudely. I pull down my top quickly and with embarrassment when I notice Robyn's gaze is fixed on my bare stomach. I blush shyly at what she must think of me, I'm sure I'm not the only girl Roman has brought to his home and I don't want to be put in the same category as every girl in his past. "I did knock, you d

Not expecting my response, Roman and our onlookers all turn to gaze at me with surprise. What? Is he the newly crowned king that no one can say no to and I'm somehow unaware of this fact or what? Roman narrows his eyes at me, "Sit down, Cookie. The food is getting cold" "You are not allowed to order me around, Roman Masters" I tell him, while remaining standing. Roman glares at me now. The others are barely withholding their laughter now as Roman practically starts fuming in anger at my refusal and stubbornness. "Looks like mommy and daddy are fighting" Damon quips annoyingly, referring to Roman and I whilst still chuckling and not even trying to hide it. I start to fidget under the heavy stares and Roman's glare. My eyes catches on the delicacies of meals spread out over the dining table and my stomach releases a loud, obnoxious and embarrassing growl. Oh come on. Roman laughs this time, his glare melting away and losing its heat. "Please sit down, Cookie and let's eat. Y

I remain silent seated at the back while case and Cassie banter with each other in the front.Cassie shifts backwards to stare at me a moment later, "Will you be okay to attend school tomorrow? It would be understandable if you took at least a day off. Your mom is still away on her trip so you won't have to worry about convincing her" Cassie says.Hmm, I have given a thought about school tomorrow. Although a lot has happened today, lots of good things, and although it might seem like the rumors that was spread about me just this morning was weeks away being so far off my mind after the day I've had, it still just occurred this morning.I'm sure everyone will still be thinking and talking about it. I doubt something more interesting would've happened with the couple hours of the day.Like Cassie has mentioned, it would be a good idea to skip another day of school to let it all die down but I've never been one to let my enemies have the last laugh. If I run, if I hide, then they'll know