CHAPTER 33
CHLOE'S POV
I got back to working on my dress and I have made a huge progress in the few hours I started. I didn't even waste anytime in trying to finish the dress and gluing the rhinestones on it.
I was determined on finishing it but my stomach grumbled.
Guess I have to make pasta.
I went to the kitchen and grabbed a pack of macaroni so I could make mac and cheese.
I wasn't exactly a pro at it but I managed to come up with something and I plopped on the couch with a plate of mac and cheese in my hand, ready to watch Black Lightning.
I was already on season 2 episode 4 when I heard a knock on the door.
Could it be Keith?
I hurried over and checked through the peephole.
"What are you doing here?", I said immediately I opened the door.
"I came to see you", Nolan said, smiling at me but I just can't stand him.
"Well, as you've seen I'm fine, can you get going now? It's pretty late"
"I wanted to know if you would come to the basketball game on Friday"
"You've never ever, I mean ever, asked me to come to the basketball game, so why now?"
"I've been an idiot so I'm trying to make up for it"
" I'm sorry but I won't be able to attend. I have to go out with my sister that day"
" At least, it was worth a try. See you on Monday?"
" Yeah sure", I shut the door and sat back on the couch.
He ain't serious.....
I was done eating and I was about to head to the kitchen when I heard another knock on the door.
I head over and didn't bother to check the peephole before opening the door. I came face-to-face with Keith.
" Holy moly", I gasped and covered my mouth with my hand.
His lip was busted and he had a black eye. He was bleeding but it wasn't serious.
" Can I come in?", he asked, trying to smile.
"Yeah", he came in and I locked the door.
"What happened?", I examined his face properly when he sat on the couch.
"I got into a fight with my dad"
Seriously?!
"Why? What'd you do? Hold on let me get the first aid kit", I went to the kitchen and grabbed the first aid kit.
"Stay still", I said and started cleaning his wounds gently.
"Tell me if it hurts"
"It doesn't"
"Ok", I finished up and placed a band-aid on forehead and a smaller one just under his lip.
"All done"
"Thanks"
"So, what happened? What did you do?"
"He wants me to head the company but I don't have any interest in business or whatever CEO stuff so we got into an argument and he punched me severally. I didn't fight back cos he's my dad but I wanted to"
"That's bad. I'm sorry"
"Don't apologize, it's not your fault"
"Are you gonna pass the night here or you'll go back home?"
"I'll stay"
"Ok, are you hungry? Do you want anything to eat?"
"I'm fine. I lost my appetite"
"Ok, let's head upstairs", we went up to my room and I handed him a spare towel.
" You can go shower in my bathroom and I'll reapply another bandaid", I left the room so he could do his business and I came back a while later.
I opened the door without knocking only to see him with the towel around his waist.
" Oh my God! I am so sorry", I said, about to close the door but he took long strides towards me and grabbed my hand.
" No need to be sorry", he collided our bodies and his arms snaked around my waist.
" I should probably go so you can change", I mustered up a little courage to speak but he chuckled.
" Are you afraid to see me naked?"
" Is that even a question?"
" It is but I don't mind though"
" Don't mind what?"
" You seeing me naked"
" You must be joking", I tried to hide my blush but I must've made a mistake by looking at his abs, muscles and that tattoo.
" You like what you see?"
" Yeah", I replied absentmindedly and he grinned.
" Anyways, I should let you put on some clothes", I tried to free myself from his hold but he didn't let me go.
" Why are you in a hurry to leave? Are you afraid we might end up making out again?"
" Yes, I mean, no", I stuttered but he laughed in his deep and sexy voice.
" You look very cute when you're confused. Now, be a good girl and give me a kiss"
" I am not gonna kiss you", I huffed and folded my hands on my chest. He just rolled his eyes and pressed his lips on mine.
My body betrayed me and responded to the kiss.
Why??!!!
He pulled back and smirked
"I thought you didn't want to kiss me?"
"I still don't want to"
"You suck at lying"
"Can I go now? I want to use the restroom"
"Sure", he let me go and I ran into the toilet.
I turned on the tap and splashed water on my face. I took off my clothes and had a quick shower.
I wrapped myself up in a towel and came out of the bathroom.
"Putting on a show for me, huh, peanut?", Keith said from my bed.
"What're you still doing in here?"
"I was waiting for you to come out so we could watch a movie but I got bored downstairs"
" So you wanted to see me naked?"
" Maybe"
" Maybe? I don't have time for this", I stormed off into my walk-in closet and wore pajama pants and a big but light tee.
I came out and Keith was still in the room.
" And you're still here because?"
" I want us to cuddle", he pouted.
" You need rest and I need to finish up with my dress, so we can't cuddle"
" C'mon, I promise not to bother you"
" I can't take your word for it"
" Please"
" Ok, how about you help me glue the rhinestones on my dress and when we're done, we can cuddle"
"Ok", he came over to the vanity table and picked up the glue and rhinestones and stared wickedly at me.
" What?"
"You'd look good with rhinestones on your face"
"Don't you dare? Else, you'd have to find another cuddle buddy"
"Okay", he started gluing the rhinestones on the hem of the dress.
"And please, follow the pattern. I wouldn't want the design to be a disaster"
" Yes ma'am"
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SUNDAY
I woke up to an empty bed with only me on it.
Maybe he left early?
I went downstairs to make breakfast and was welcomed by the smell of bacon.
" Good morning", I hugged Keith from behind.
" Good morning, peanut. Sleep well?"
" For the first time, yeah", I giggled.
Last night, he stuck to his promise. He didn't bother me with many kisses.
" Enjoy it while it lasts, darling"
" Why are you cooking? You're supposed to be resting"
" Well, I didn't want to leave my sleeping beauty hungry so I decided to make breakfast"
" Okay, won't you at least give your sleeping beauty a good morning kiss?", I pouted.
" Are you seriously asking me for a kiss?"
" Yeah"
" Ok", he dropped the spatula and turned to face me. He pecked my lips and continued what he was doing.
" Are you satisfied?"
" No. You didn't do it well"
" How about now?", he gave me a longer kiss this time and I smiled satisfactorily.
" Yeah, it's better"
" Good, get ready for breakfast cos it's coming in hot", he chuckled.