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I wanted to ask him, but remained quiet.
I just wanted to get away from here right now.
A gasp slipped
through my lips as I was pulled against a hard frame.
Strong arms wrapped around my waist, crushing me against his solid chest.
Soft, warm lips touched the curve of my neck, sending shivers down my spine.
Rough stubble poked my skin, making me giggle.
“Ace!
Don’t!”
I complained, but my eyelids closed as his warm mouth sucked on my skin, big hands roamed my body.
A whimper left my lips as hot sensations ran through my veins.
“You like it, Rosebud?”
his husky voice murmured in my ear.
My arching body towards his touch was my only reply.
A low chuckle vibrated on my back.
I took a deep breath as another kiss landed just behind my ear.
“Ace…”
Then I was cold.
Alone, standing in the middle of his master bedroom.
I looked around in confusion.
Where did he go?
A moan snatched my eyes to the bed, which wasn’t there a moment ago.
Two figures were wrapped in a white sheet, tangled with each other in a passionate kiss.
More groans followed.
When his face peeked out of her shoulder, my breath hitched.
Her hands were roaming his chest, while he had his one hand wrapped around her in a possessive hold, and the other gripped the blonde locks of hers as he pulled her for another kiss.
Her moans filled the room.
I choked out a gasp as I felt someone gripped my heart and squeezed it hard.
The same pain I felt years ago.
My heart shattered in a million pieces, and at the same time, I wanted to destroy something.
Destroy her.
The scene before me.
But I couldn’t move.
As if I was paralyzed.
I tried to close my eyes, but I couldn’t move a muscle.
Panic started to rise in my chest.
I wanted to scream, but to no avail.
I opened my mouth, but nothing came out.
And then his stormy grays met my gaze, and all of a sudden, he was right in front of me.
That girl was nowhere to be seen.
He gave me his hand to take, but I couldn’t move my hand.
I didn’t want to let him go.
Go to that woman again.
I wanted him to stay with me.
Tears ran down my face as I struggled with the force that held my body.
I wanted to ask him for help, but I couldn’t.
I wanted to call out to him, but I failed.
When I didn’t take his hand, he gave me a sad smile and stepped backwards, slowly vanishing into the air.
My eyes widened.
No!
Don’t go!
Don’t leave me alone!
Not again!
More tears ran as I tried to reach out to him, but I was still in my place.
Then he vanished.
I couldn’t see him anymore.
He was gone.
“Ace!”
I jerked awake, frantically looking around.
A tear had slipped down my face.
“Emerald?
Jeez, are you all right?”
I found him right beside me, looking back and forth between me and the road.
Concern latched onto his face.
“What happened, baby?
Are you okay?”
I let out a shaky breath, my heart thudded in my chest.
Closing my eyes, I ran my palms over my face.
I was dreaming.
What kind of dream was that?
“Rosebud?”
I looked at him.
He threw me worried glances, forehead creased.
He was right here.
“I’m fine.
Just a bad dream.”
His frown deepened.
“What was it?”
I turned away.
“Nothing.”
I didn’t want to replay it in my head.
“You called out my name.”
“So?
I could call out anyone’s name.
Not everything is about you!
It’s none of your business!”
My temper flared.
I didn’t have any control over it.
His jaw clenched.
“You’re pretty shaken up.
What did you see?”
“I said it’s none of your business!”
“Damn it, Emerald!
Can’t you just answer my question?
I want to know what scared you that much!”
he snapped, gazing at the road.
I didn’t answer.
Instead, I looked out the window.
“Emerald!”
Silence.
With a curse, he cupped my chin and made me turn to him.
His touch was soft as he brushed his thumb on my cheek.
“What happened, Rosebud?
Please, tell me.
What did you see?”
His gentle tone soothed something in me as his patient eyes watched me.
Those gray pools compelled me to admit.
Gulping, I opened my mouth.
He nodded in encouragement.
“I-I saw you with…”
A light fell on my eyes, blinding my vision, followed by some blare of horns.
Cursing under his breath, he turned the wheel to the right.
The tires screeched as the car lost its balance before crashing against something hard.
SEVENTEEN: ANONYMOUS GIFT?
A knock descended on my door.
“Coming!”
Putting the lipstick down on the dressing table, I opened the door.
Judy, our house help, stood there with a white box in her hand.
“Sorry to disturb you, dear.
But this has come for you,” she said, handing me the parcel.
For me?
“What’s in it?
And who sent it?”
I glanced down at the box.
Her shoulders lifted.
“I have no idea, dear.
A courier boy just gave me the parcel and left.
Anyway, I’ll leave you to this.
A lot of chores are on hand.”
Nodding, I flashed her a smile along with a thank you and closed the door.
I searched for a name on the box, but there wasn’t one.
Who could’ve sent it?
Biting my lip, I unpacked it.
A gasp slipped through my lips as my gaze landed on the red gown lying in it.
Taking it out, I unfolded it.
It was the same gown I saw him checking out that day.
A note that was placed beneath the gown caught my eye.
With a skip of my heart, I picked it up.
This one was left out from trying.
I want to see it on you tonight.
-A
So, he… bought it for me?
A warmth surged through my chest as I ran my hand on the beautiful cold shoulder gown.
The fabric felt smooth under my palm.
Holding it against me, I stood before the mirror.
It looked… beautiful.
But why did he get it for me?
Flashes of that night on the road floated in my mind.
That horrible night we almost faced death…
My hands clutched the gown tight.
A car had lost balance and came our way.
To save us, he had to avoid a collision and our car ended up hitting a street lamp.
I closed my eyes as the fear of that moment hit me back.
He’d put his arm over me to save me from getting hurt, not caring for himself.
Even after the seatbelts, I was about to hit my head on the window, if not for him.