part 35

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To all readers that forgot about the story, here's the short summary of it. Leah and Ian were already a loving couple but secretly there's an unknown identity which is the Ghost that threaten the life of both of them and Ian hides it from Leah.Basically, there's no use of me explaining that, idk, I just did. haha



Leah:



I was dumbstruck.

What have I done?

“Really Alexandra? Dictates? I am so disappointed in you,” I just can’t bear to look at Liam in the eyes so I stared the bacon in front of me, he then leave the table in anger.

David let out a relented sigh, “If you feel suffocated, you should talk to us instead of lashing out like this, I’m sorry but this time I can’t help you, you’re on your own sis.” He expressed his disappointment too before went to follow Liam. I just sat on the chair unmoving and still staring my bacon. Honestly, I don’t know how to react.

Suddenly, Josh’s hand gently holding mine and silently comfort me with his firm grip. “It’s all because of me, I’m so sorry sis.” I could sense regrets in his voice and I don’t like it because it’s my fault to be exact. So I looked at his sorrowful face and gave him a weak smile.

“It’s not your fault Josh. I’m going to stay home today so please help Ian with his appointments.” He nodded in understanding. For now, I needed some time alone, after our fight, Ian quickly left the house in a flash without looking or saying anything at me and that did bothered me a lot.

Later on that night, Ian didn’t come home after work. I waited for him the whole day, I called him many times but he didn’t answer, I even text him to say that I’m sorry but he didn’t reply any of it. I locked myself in the room wallowing in my own misery. I can’t forget the look in his eyes, disappointment and upset obviously displayed. It kills me inside knowing that I’ve hurt him, that night I cried myself to sleep.

I woke up to the sound coming from someone opening the door, it’s Ian. I quickly get up from the bed and when I look at the clock, it showed 3.30 in the morning, he never came home this late before.


“You’re working late Teddy?” He ignored my question as he’s heading straight to the bathroom. I waited patiently for him to finish his shower so I can talk to him before going to sleep but I was wrong. He came out from the dressing room in another clothes and it seems like he’s going out again. “Where are you going?” He totally ignored me and left the room just like that. I could hear the roaring sound of his car engine and yet I was still on the bed stunned by his coldness. It’s like I’m not even exist to him, I shouldn’t vent my anger on him when all he want is for me to be safe. I will not give up on him, I will show to him that I’m really sorry for my upsetting behavior today.


The next morning, I woke up with a determination, which is to soften my man’s heart. The moment I walk out from the house, I was greeted by Phil’s worried face that’s waiting for me. I just give him a small smile, poor him waiting for me because yesterday I didn’t leave the room at all. I need to stay positive, Ian would definitely forgive me, I just need to try harder. I went straight into our office when I reached there but to my disappointment Ian was not there, so I did any work left on my table while waiting on him patiently.

It was almost lunch time when the awaited person came, he casually strolled his way into the office but he didn’t spare even a tiny bit glances in my direction yet acknowledging my existence inside the room. He’s also still in his last night’s outfit, I wonder where did he sleep, hotel?

“Do I have any appointments today?” it’s the first thing he said to me after our fight, still in surprise, I quickly rummaged through my thing to search for his business diary, after I found it I went to stand beside his desk.

“Umm, supposedly you have a lunch meeting with the investors from the shipping company but it got postponed till next week so today, you’re available.” I stuttered nervously because I don’t know how to approach him comfortably. He only sat there checking the files without giving me any verbal response. “Are you still mad at me Teddy?” I tried to touch his shoulder to get his attention but he pushed my hands away in distaste.

“Miss Quinn! I will not tolerate unprofessional behavior. Act like a staff and please remember that I’m your employer,” he said to me in his business tone. I was truly ashamed of myself and shocked by his harshness but I tried so hard to endure so I just nodded my head slowly while trying to avoid my tears that threatening to fall out any moment. I could feel my face red in embarrassment. I retracted my hand back to myself and lowered my head in shame.

Suddenly the door was opened and the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen entered the office confidently with a sweet smile formed on her porcelain skin face. I was totally flustered by her sudden entrance and on top of it I don’t know her. She then took a seat in front of Ian without removing her eyes from him, with her tan legs crossed with each other she leaned on the chair casually and glances at me for a while before returning he eyes back to Ian.

“So, here I am.” If I were a guy, I would definitely fall in love with her, she has such a melodic voice and also hot. Immediately, my insecurities showed up again and compared to her tan complexion, I looked like a vampire with a pasty skin. Shaking her head at him she said, “What happened to your PA? You shouldn’t scare her off like that,” she must be noticing my eyes glistening due to my shameful attempt earlier, Ian didn’t said anything, he just sat there reading at his files.


“Um, would you like anything to drink miss…. ?” I gathered up my voice to ask her, even though in this moment I should stay professional but inside, I was disappointed when Ian did not address me as his girlfriend.

She flashed me her billion dollar smile, “Victoria, and yes I would love to have a cup of coffee please, thank you.” I nodded, so I started to walk out from the office heading to the pantry. She even speaks in polite manner and seems like a nice woman.

“Leah.” I stopped in the middle of my track when I heard Ian called my name, I was elated by his sudden act, so with a big smile I turn around to face him. “I want tea.” My smile just died there, I thought he’s going to- never mind that, so with a weak nod I walk away. While making their drinks, I keep chanting to myself to keep positive, he’s still sulking that’s why he was being a heartless man. With a deep breath, I brought the tray carefully into the office, with every step I took; I chanted repeatedly the word ‘positive’ in my brain.

They were still in the same position just like when I left earlier so that’s a good sign. As I approached his desk, I saw that their hand clasping with each other across the desk, I was totally wrong. My hand almost gave out and my eyes welled up with tears, the tray almost slipped out from it as I tried to comprehend the scene in front of me. Ian was aware that I was looking at them but the woman didn’t, I briefly closed my eyes before clearing my throat to make her aware of my presence. I gripped the tray as hard as I can and tried to remain uninterested even though I feel like I’m going to break down. When I put their cup on the desk, they still not let go their hands, instead they were chatting happily. “Tonight please come early dear, I don’t want you came late like last night.” I almost dropped the cup when I heard the woman said that, so that means last night Ian was sleeping at her place, with her.

“I- I’m sorry Mr. Knight, I’m feeling a bit unwell so I need an emergency leave for today,” I interrupted them, I strongly gripped the tray while trying so hard to stay composed in front of him, he just nodded his head in agreement but his attention is still on the woman. So I left them as quick as I can to the point I almost trip in my heels, I just had enough of it already. I really can’t stand to see that my man was holding other woman’s hand and smiling at her when his smiles supposedly mine. Hastily I grabbed my bag and head out without looking back, I tried really harder to hold back my tears even when I realized the sad look on the faces of my brothers when I came across with them on my way to the elevator. When I went inside the elevator, they want to follow me but one look from me made them to step back. I knew that expressions on them, they knew about the woman. A single tear fall out but I quickly wipe it out refusing to cry, I’m a strong woman, this kind of challenge doesn’t affect me at all. He’s still in anger so he doesn’t mean anything serious, I should stay positive, I should stay positive. POSITIVE LEAH! He doesn’t mean to sleep with her, maybe she just lying, until I see them my own I refuse to believe her.

Another tear falls and I wipe it out roughly as I walk out from the building. I received weird look from few passersby but I don’t care about it at all, what I want right now is to escape to somewhere, anywhere but here. I keep on thinking positive thoughts but deep down, I know I’m lying to myself.

“Leah!” Someone stopping me by holding my shoulder and turn me around.

“I called your name several times already, you didn’t hear it?” he said while smiling widely but then his smile slowly vanishing into thin air when he noticed the look on my face.

“C-Cole……” My composed state crumbling down to the ground in front of him as his face changed from cheerful to dead serious. Without saying anything, he grabbed my hand and pulled me along with him, I just followed him as long as I’m far away from this place. Surprisingly, he brought me to one of my favourite park, we then went to sit down on a bench nearby the lake.

“I’m here listening if you want someone to talk to,” he said after a while being silent. I looked at him staring straight towards the lake while leaning down relaxingly on the bench. He must be watching the brood of cute little ducklings following around their mother on the lake.

“Man problem.” I saw him nodded from my peripheral vision.

“Lovers quarrel?” I hesitated for a while.

I let out a heavy sigh that would be enough to answer him. To be honest, I shouldn’t spill anything because we are not that close to share personal matter but being around him, he gives me the feeling of comfortable and friendly vibes. “He held a woman’s hand in front of me and she said that he slept with her last night. I know I shouldn’t be like this but I can’t pretend everything is fine, it’s not, and it’s all my fault that he changed,” I couldn’t control my own feelings to the point I choked on my own words.

“Please don’t cry in front of me, I don’t want to feel awkward but it’s better to let it all out, so just cry.” Soft chuckles erupted from me yet tears already burst out spilling down my face. I bent forward and covered my face with both of my palms as I cried onto it, I can’t hold it much longer. Especially when I remembered his smiled, his eyes that warms towards the woman but so cold for me and also his fingers that gently caressing her delicate hand. Adding the fact that he slept with her last night, all of it came to me like a big rock that crushing me down.


“I was going to offer you my shoulder but mine is limited only for her, so I’m going to pat your back to make it less awkward,” he did pat my back a few times and it somewhat ease down my sadness a bit.

“Why you always showed up when I’m feeling down?” I asked him. This is the third time we met, the first time was at the beach and the second was at grandpa’s mansion. Every time he came, I always in a foul mood and he’s always were there to lighten me up just like now.

He shrugged, “I don’t know, I texted you to go for a lunch together and I was going to see you in your workplace when I saw you left the building in rush. You didn’t check your phone?”

Really? I searched through my handbag for my phone but I didn’t find it, it must be still on my desk at the office. “I must’ve accidentally left it in the office.” His mouth formed the ‘o’ shape in understanding. “Are you okay Leah?” He asked me back.

No I’m not okay Cole, “yes, thanks Cole.” I wish I could say to him my true feelings but I don’t want to burden him anymore, his concern for me was enough to comfort me and I was really grateful for knowing such a kind friend like him.

“I’m only one call away if you ever need any help, okay?” After that, he crack a few jokes and shared his failed attempts in approaching his crush, at least it made me forget about my misery even if it is just for a little while.







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