Reckless CEO One Night Stand のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 31 - チャプター 40

Mary's POV The night air was crisp as Reid pulled his bike to a smooth stop in front of Danny's compound. The hum of the engine faded into silence, and the distant rustling of leaves and the rhythmic sound of my breath became audible. He had just brought me back after going out with him. I got off the bike and wrapped my arms around myself as I turned to face him. “Thanks for tonight,” I said softly while blowing out air to keep myself warm. “This is what I actually need. Thanks for always being there for me.” Reid leaned against the bike and rested his gaze on me the same way he rested his weight on the bike. “As your best friend, I can't bear it seeing that you are sad. You should always smile and I will make sure there's always a smile on your face.” I let out a small but tired laugh. “Easier said than done. Let's see how you will do that.” Reid shrugged and chuckled. “It's easy, I’ll just keep reminding you to smile every time you are not smiling. And I won't stop until yo

Mary's POV After some months had passed and the exams were already coming to an end, I made a decision that had been forming in my mind for a while. Living in the villa with Danny had become unbearable for me. Starting from Donna's constant taunts and the disdainful glances from her family that were always visiting, I was fed up, overfed up. Danny's emotional overtures that kept coming occasionally were also putting my emotions in turmoil. They were all too much for me. I needed peace and the best way to get that was to leave Danny's villa. Relocating to the college hostel was going to be the best option for now. Though it wasn't ideal, at least I would be free from the suffocating toxicity of the house. At the hostel, I wouldn't have to listen to Donna's mocking remarks. I wouldn't have to endure her mother's cold glances and verbal jabs. Most importantly, I wouldn't have to see Danny anymore. I would be free of the constant reminding of things that I was desperately tryin

Mary's POV My fingers hovered over the phone in hesitation. Reid watched me carefully. “Do you want to answer?” I swallowed hard as I was torn between the familiar ache in my chest and the silent question in Reid’s eyes. I hesitated for a long moment before I finally pressed the answer button. “Hello?” My voice was cautious and guarded. There was a pause before Danny’s voice came through. It was slurred and heavy with alcohol. “You know I can't come over into your hostel. Come down here, I need to talk to you.” My grip on the phone tightened. “Why are you calling me at this hour?” I asked with a cold voice. “What do you want to say to me?” Danny let out a bitter laugh. “Just come out here. Please!” I closed my eyes and exhaled sharply. I knew I shouldn’t go. I knew this was not right. But a part of me still wanted to hear him out. Maybe it would give me the closure that I had always wanted. I glanced at Reid who was silently watching me the entire time. He didn’t stop me.

Mary's POV Oh, how wrong I had been. The cold, distant Reid, who was indifferent to the world, had fallen in love with me. Tears slipped down my cheeks as I looked at him with sorrow in my eyes. “Reid, I can’t love anyone else except Danny. I have experienced unrequited love and I know how hard it is. Why did you do this to yourself? Why would you ruin yourself for a love that will never be returned? It’s not worth it. I can’t love you, Reid. I'm sorry.” Reid took my trembling hands in his. His touch was gentle but still firm. As he smiled, his face revealed a bittersweet expression. “You don’t have to love me, Mary. Loving you is enough for me. I'm not forcing you to love me back.” My breath was caught as his words settled deep within my heart. “I just can’t stand to see you in pain,” Reid continued softly. “And if you later end up with Danny, I will be happy for you. Because your happiness is what matters to me the most.” Reid gently wiped away a tear from my cheek. “And di

Mary's POV After dinner had ended, Reid got up to leave, but Danny stopped him. “Join me in my office for a moment.” I felt a knot forming in my stomach as I knew exactly what Danny was going to do. Reid simply nodded and followed him inside. A couple of minutes after they had left, I sneaked to Danny's office doorway Danny poured himself a drink and then turned to face Reid. “Let’s get to the point, Reid. How much do you need to leave Mary?” Reid leaned against the desk with a slightly frowning face. He started chuckling all of a sudden. “How much?” His quiet chuckle turned into laughter. “I want billions. Can you even afford what I want? Can you give me your entire company?” Danny's expression darkened and he smiled bitterly. “That means you do have a price, right?” Reid’s chuckle didn’t waver. “No, I don't. I’m just saying that Mary is priceless. No amount of money can make me walk away.” Danny scoffed and shook his head. “You talk big but I know a lot of people like you