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ELLIE's POV

I stared at the wall clock and I couldn't help but to wonder if Rex already came back or not. It's already passed 7 pm. I heaved a sigh and stood up. I went to the kitchen to get a glass of milk hoping that it would help me fall sleep later.

After I drank the milk, I went back to the living room and continued watching the movie I was watching. I tried to concentrate watching it but I couldn't understand whatever the characters were saying because my mind was still occupied by something else.

I groaned inwardly. Why does it so hard to just forget about it and act like everything's okay?

"You look bothered, chérie. Mind telling me about it?" I lifted gaze to my grandfather who was now standing in front of me. I didn't even notice that he already arrived. I forced a smile.

"I'm fine, papy. What about you? How's your day? Did you have fun?" He sat beside me.

"I enjoyed it and managed to relax. I temporarily forgot all the problems here at the ranch" I leaned my head on his shoulder and then hugged him from the side.

"I know something's bothering you, chérie. You're not yourself since this morning. Now, you're making me worried" I chuckled humorlessly.

"I am confused too, papy and don't know what to do" I heaved a sigh and couldn't help but to check the time again.

"You keep on glancing at the clock. Are you waiting for someone?"

"N-No. I'm just checking what time is it" It was his turn to chuckle.

"Anyway, I happened to run into Rex at the commercial centre this afternoon and he was with your friend, Serena"

"Papy, Serena and I aren't friends anymore and you know that" I informed him before that Serena did something terrible to me but didn't specify about it.

"Ah, I forgot about it. Anyway, they look good together. I think Serena likes Rex" The familiar clenching of my chest happened again because of what I've heard but I suddenly realized something. Knowing Serena, she might be doing this again in order to hurt me.

I knew her for being manipulative just to achieve her goal. I didn't think about it before but now, her sudden interest of Rex suddenly bothered me. I didn't want to assume things but I'm just afraid that she might just using Rex for her hidden agenda, if she really is into something...

"Is Rex already home, papy?" I asked him, trying to divert the topic because I didn't want to hear anything of what Serena and Rex were doing.

"I'm not sure, chérie. Maybe they went to somewhere else and he won't come home until morning. You---"

"That's enough, papy. Rex and Serena aren't in a relationship" I contradicted without thinking. He stared at me intently.

"Why do I have this feeling that you're getting affected of the topic about them?" I faked a laugh.

"Papy, you're being ridiculous. I-I just know that they're not into that kind of r-relationship" I even stuttered and I wanted to slap myself because of it. He was about to answer when I stood up abruptly.

"I'm going to my room now, papy. Goodnight" I said and then kissed his cheek. I quickly strode my way to my room. When I reached my room, I took my clothes off and then went to the bathroom to shower. I wanted to take a bath and maybe, just maybe, these strange feelings within me would be washed away by the water too.

After about 30 minutes of spending time under the shower, I dried myself up and then put on my nighties. I blow dried my hair and then laid on my bed. I wanted to sleep as soon as I could in order to relax my mind but it wasn't that easy.

I kept on tossing and turning on my bed and I wanted to shout of frustration. I heaved a sigh and then got up. I went to the terrace and sat on the chair while gazing at the stars. I didn't know how long I was in that position until I heard a sweet melody coming from a distance. It was that sound again. I wasn't familiar with the song but it sounded so good in my ears. I suddenly felt relax. I closed my eyes and then listened to the music.

I didn't know what's with this melody that it always manages to make me feel calm everytime I hear of it. This was the second time that I heard it and I wanted to know who's playing it. I was curious but then it's already late for me to go out and find out who was it.

Just like the first time I heard it, I went back to my bed as I left the door of the terrace slightly ajar for me to hear the music more. Then just like the last time, I fell asleep in no time. But I also had a dream about Rex again. In my dream, he was with me and we were in a very intimate scene again...

Seriously? Why do I keep on dreaming about him like that?

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It's been almost a week after that and I haven't had the chance to talk to Rex again. He was always busy with his work and the thing that made me irritated more was Serena was always coming to his place after his work. Everyday, they would always go out together when he finishes his work and I couldn't accept the fact that he has his attention towards Serena instead of me.

Contrast to what I've said before, it wasn't true that I don't care if he would shift his attention to other girls because I am f*cking hurting just by seeing him with her!

I'm tired of denying that I'm affected because no matter how hard I tried to hide it, the jealousy was still there, taunting me; especially that I almost see them together everyday. I could see that Serena was enjoying his company and so was he.

I will be going home tomorrow to Paris. I didn't want to go home like this. I felt like I need to talk to him and explain why I said those words before I go insane. These past few days, he was the only one who's been occupying my mind and I couldn't even concentrate on anything.

I looked at the clock and it was already 5 pm. Rex surely has finished working by now and already in his place. I heaved a sigh and decided to go talk to him for once and for all.

I ran into him yesterday and we greeted each other but then one of his colleagues suddenly called him to ask for his help that's why we didn't have time to talk and after his work, I intentionally went to him with the purpose of talking to him but Serena arrived and snatched him away from me again.

Now, I should go there before she arrives again and ruin the moment. I went directly to his place and knocked at the door. After a couple of seconds, he opened the door. I almost gasped in surprise when the first thing I saw was his topless hot body. He really has a body to die for and that made my throat went dry instantly. I swallowed hard and shifted my gaze to his handsome face.

"Yes?" His voice was serious. Damn, I suddenly felt uneasy.

"C-Can we talk?" He stared at me for a couple of seconds before he opened the door wider to let me in. I bit my lower lip and followed him to his mini living room.

He motioned for me to sit down as he did the same across me.

"What do you want to talk about, Ms. Novell?" I didn't know why him calling me that, hurt me. He doesn't look mad but he was emotionless which made me more uneasy in front of him. I clasped my hands together as I tried my best to sort my thoughts out before talking. I was about to start talking when he spoke.

"If you don't mind, make it quick because I'm going somewhere" Damn! I could feel my heart tightening in pain again.

"With Serena again?" I asked with a hint of jealousy before I could even stop myself.

"Why are you asking me that? I thought you don't care?" There was a hint of bitterness in his voice. I gulped inaudibly.

"About that...I'm sorr---" Whatever I wanted to say was interrupted by a knock at the door. I groaned inwardly.

"I'll just open the door" He stood up and strode his way towards the door. He opened it and the smiling face of Serena came into view.

"You're not ready yet?" She asked as she entered inside. When she noticed me sitting on the couch, she smirked at me.

"Look who's here. If you don't mind, Rex is going to accompany me somewhere again" Even though I wanted to wipe that smug smirk on her face, my attention went to Rex. He was staring at me like he was waiting for me to repeat what I wanted to say a while ago.

"Serena, would you mind waiting for me outside? I'll just talk to Ms. Novell first" Serena rolled her eyes at me and when she faced Rex, her sweet smile was back.

"Sure. Make it quick, lover boy" She went out of the house after giving me a taunting grin.

"What were you saying a while ago?" He asked me as he took his shirt and put it on. I couldn't answer. I wanted to apologize but the courage I had a while ago disappeared. I looked down. My eyes started to water because of the thought of him going out with Serena again.

He heaved a sigh.

"Let's talk when I get back. Serena is waiting for me" He said and started walking away from me. Panic rose within me and before I could stop myself, I voiced out my thought.

"D-Don't go" I said with a voice above whisper. He looked back at me with a surprise expression on his face. His expression was indicating me that he wasn't expecting that.

"Give me a reason not to. Tell me the reason why you don't want me to go" Our eyes met and I saw mixed emotions in his eyes. His expression mellowed too.

I bit my lower lip.

"Because I don't want you to be with other girls"

"I thought you don't care even if I do that?" He approached me and cupped my face.

"I didn't m-mean what I've said the other day" At last, I finally said it out loud. He was about to answer me when we heard Serena's voice, calling for him. He closed his eyes for good two seconds in frustration before he heaved a sigh.

"I need to go"

"B-But—" He silenced me by putting a finger on my lips.

"Let's talk when I get back. I just need to do this first" He caressed my cheek before he let go and then went out. I was left alone while staring at the door. He left. He chose to be with her instead of being here with me. It hurt.

I felt something wet that feel from my eyes, wetting my cheeks, and when I touched it, I realized that it was my tears. I chuckled humorlessly. I'm crying because of a guy! This was the first time that I felt this miserable and I couldn't help but to cry.

I went out of Rex's place and ran towards our house. I quickly went to my room and cried myself out. When I finally calmed down, I took my phone and dialed Céline's number. When she answered, I told her to come over and pick me up.

My papy wasn't home because he's on a business trip and he would be coming home tomorrow.

"Are you sure about this, Ellie? This is your first time sneaking out like this" Céline said worriedly. I already told her everything that happened and she's pissed off at her cousin Serena.

"Don't worry about it, Céline. I really need to out now or else I would go insane" She shook her head but didn't say anything more. When we arrived at the club, we danced and got wasted with alcohol to our hearts content.

Céline brought her new driver/bodyguard, Spencer, who was obviously mad because of what Céline and I were doing. He tried to stop Céline from drinking alcohol but she refused to listen to him. His jaw was flexing the entire time.

"Ellie, I love this song! C'mon, let's go to the dance floor!" Céline's was almost shouting because of the loud music inside the club.

"I put my drink down and went along with her. Spencer stayed at our table while watching us with his serious demeanor.

We were dancing at the dance floor when a man approached me and then asked me to dance with him. I was so drunk that I said yes without thinking. I just wanted to get wild and forget about Rex and Serena even just for tonight.

I felt his hand snaked around my waist and was about to pull me even closer towards him when someone gripped my wrist and pulled me away from him.

"What the-----" I looked at the one who pulled me and my eyes widened in shock. I felt like the effect of the alcohol I consumed instantly dissipated when I saw him. I didn't expect him to be here. How did he even know my location?

"Let's go home" He said firmly.

"What's the problem, dude? I'm with her" The guy I was dancing with said and tried to hold my hand but Rex didn't let him. He was giving a deathly glare to him.

"Try to touch her one more time and you'll be sorry" Rex threatened through gritted teeth. He looked murderous that I swallowed hard while my heart started thumping nervously. The guy got intimidated at Rex. How couldn't he?

Rex was more muscular and taller than him. The guy raised his hands like he was conceding before he turned his back and left us.

"Let's go" Rex pulled me by the hand.

"W-What about Céline?"

"His bodyguard already brought her home" He answered without looking at me while continue walking. When we reached the car, he opened the door for me and then let me in. He quickly went to the driver's seat and then maneuvered the car out of that place.

While he was driving, he remained quiet but I knew he was mad, judging by the way his jaw clenched. What's his problem anyway? He should be happy because he went out with Serena again, right?

"How did you know where I was?" I couldn't help but ask after how many minutes of remaining quiet.

"I called Céline's phone and her bodyguard was the one who answered it. He informed me your location and thankfully I came on time. If not, a random guy could've take advantage of your drunkenness" His voice was stern. His grip on the steering wheel tightened.

"So what? What's in it to you? You're not even my boyfriend. Why did you come anyway? I thought you're with Serena? You chose to be with her, right?" His eyes squinted in anger as he glanced at me.

"Are you seriously asking me that? I care about you that's why I came!" I chuckled humorlessly.

"Really? Yeah right" To my surprise, he stopped the car at the shoulder of the road and then faced me.

"I told you that we'd talk when I get back but instead of waiting for me, you went out"

"Do you really think that I would wait for you after you chose her over me?" There was a hint of bitterness in my voice. I was drunk and I felt like I could voice out everything without hesitation.

"You told me that you're willing to court me because you like me and guess what, I expected for you to do it. I even felt happy" I shook my head while laughing faintly. I couldn't take it anymore. I need to let it all out because I felt like my chest was about to burst.

I've been keeping what I've been feeling inside and I wasn't healthy anymore.

Watching him together with Serena these past few days while obviously avoiding me made all the negative emotions stocked up in my heart. Now, I need to let it out and tell him all my resentment.

His held my shoulders and stared intently at me.

"Because what you've said back then affected me. Hearing you say that suddenly made me remember how unreachable you are and I'm just nothing compared to the men who're trying to court you. I am just an ordinary man without anything to offer you. I tried to avoid you these past few days because I realized that you will never like me anyway. I know very well that I became a coward but I couldn't help it"

"Then your feelings for me are shallow because if you really like me, you would never give up like that. I'm sorry if I hurt you with my words but I didn't really mean it. Just admit that you've never been serious about me" I answered sarcastically. He instantly shook his head.

"That's not true because when I learned that you went to the club, I realized that I couldn't just stay away from you and do nothing because someone will surely steal you away from me and I will never let that happen! Not while I'm still here because you're mine, querida! Mine!" He declared full of possessiveness before he cupped my face and kissed me passionately! 

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