Chapter 15 - Protective

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THIS CHAPTER IS UNEDITED.

Chapter 15

Colton's POV

I walked into the cafeteria and saw Quinn and her friends surrounding Anna, who was laying on the ground, unconscious. Anger boiled inside of me like a kettle of boiling water. I quickly ran to the crowd.

" What the hell is happening here? " I asked, trying to calm myself down.

" Britney did this to Annabeth! " One of the girls in Quinn's group blurted out. I turned around and glared at Britney. She stepped back and whimpered, " She did this to herself! Not me. "

" You mess with Anna, you mess with me. " I glared at her one last time and turned my attention back to my Anna, and realised she was already in Jaxon's arms.

" Give her to me. " I walked to Jaxon and asked impatiently.

" No. She's hurt and I need to bring her to the infirmary. " Jaxon replied in a challenging tone.

" I said. Give. Her. To. Me. " I glared at him this time and clenched my teeth. He hesitated but passed my unconscious beautiful Anna to me. I smiled the moment she was in my arms.

" Thank you. " I gave Jaxon an appreciative smile. He nodded and I walked out of the cafeteria with Anna in my arms.



Anna's POV

I slowly opened my eyes and started staring at the ceilings, wondering how did I end up on a bed. I turned to the side only to find that Colton was sleeping on the couch next to me. I looked up next to me and saw an IV bag on a pole and whimpered slowly. Colton stirred slightly and then opened his beautiful eyes as well.

" Hey, love. " He quickly stood up and walked to my side.

" What happened? " I asked softly, clearing my throat.

" You collapsed in the cafeteria. What were you thinking, Anna? Skipping your breakfast and not eating at the right time. The doctor said you were suffering from malnutrition and since you collapsed, so he had to give you a drip. " He explained, while brushing the strands of my hair to the side of my hair and kissed my forehead. " Don't ever do that again, you hear me? "

I nodded and smiled. Then, I suddenly remembered the things that happened in school today. My smile slowly faded and Colton shook his head and smile gently, " Don't worry about Britney. She will not bother you anymore. "

" What are we going to do now? " I asked him anxiously and slowly got up

" Anna, please stop wor.. " But I cut him off.

" Please tell me, Colton. " Tears welled up in my eyes.

" Everything is going back to normal. You're still going to continue your studies and as for me, I'm already planning to take over my grandpa's company. That old man needs to enjoy his retirement. " He smiled. Enjoy his retirement or enjoy separating us, I really don't know. I stroked his cheek gently and stared into his eyes. What am I going to do if he breaks us apart? This is only the first step he's taken, I can't imagine what's next.

" Anna, what's wrong? " He slowly wiped my tears away with his thumb.

" I'm just... " I smiled weakly and sniffed. " I'm just happy that you're here. " And I'm worried, Colton. Very worried.

I scooted over to the side to make space for him and patted on the bed. He smiled and laid himself next to me, putting his arms around me and pulling me into his embrace. I put one of my hands on his chest, listening to his heartbeat.

" You know this is against the rules, right? " He chuckled.

I lifted my head up to look at him, " And since when do you care? "

He chuckled again and gently pushed my head back down on his chest. I wish we could stay like this forever. And ever.

That evening, the doctor said I could go back home and Colton ensured him that he would feed me once we get home.

" Anna? " My dad emerged from the kitchen.

" Daddy! " I ran to him and gave him a hug. " I thought you said you wouldn't be home in a week? "

" Well, I'm worried and I couldn't bear to leave you here for so long. " He smiled but I could see a glint of sadness in his eyes.

" Daddy, is there something wrong? " I asked worriedly.

" Oh, it's nothing sweetheart. " He smiled weakly but I felt like there is something going on. " So, who is this gentleman over here? " He approached Colton and smiled.

" Daddy, it's Colton! Can't you recognise him? " I laughed.

" Colton? Wow, you've really grown up now. Look how big you are. How is your father doing? " Daddy asked and my laugh died off and Colton was silent.

" My father is no longer with us. " Colton answered calmly.

" I'm sorry to hear that, son. " My dad's smile faded away and his face was filled with so much sadness.

" Daddy, are you okay? "

" Yeah, sweetheart. I just... I couldn't believe it. He was a great man. I'd still remember everything clearly – laughing at the jokes our wives made and watching the both of you running around in the backyard. " He smiled again.

That night, my dad insisted that Colton stay for dinner. My dad talked a lot that night with Colton as Aunt Mary and I prepared the dinner.

" Are you okay? Colton called and told me you were in the hospital today. " Aunt Mary whispered softly.

" Yeah. It's nothing. I just forgot to eat my breakfast, that's all. Don't tell my dad. " I said and put my forefinger on my lips.

" Of course I wouldn't. Your dad is already stressed enough. " Aunt Mary said.

" What do you mean? "

" Your dad didn't want me to tell you. But he lost his important client who came from Russia without any reason given. How irresponsible is that. " Aunt Mary huffed and washed the vegetables in the sink. Did she just say.... A Russian client? And then I suddenly remembered Colton telling me that his grandpa found him when they moved to Russia.

Could this be Colton's grandpa's doing?

A/N : Sorry for the late update. Honestly, I was hesitant whether to stop this story but I was really reluctant due to the negative comments in the first few chapters. Maybe the story did not start off that well but I hope all of you don't mind that. And after reading some of your empowering comments below, I felt like I should continue this story and finish it off as I owed all of you that much and I shouldn't leave you hanging :) Sorry if this chapter is another short chapter again.

Oh and by the way, please look forward to the next few chapters as many things are going to happen :)

Much love always,

Anne

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