Chapter 20

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Skylar's POV

I woke up to the noise of my ringing phone. I groaned and turned around in my bed to reach the bedside table, on which my phone lied.

Ace

What the hell does he want? I saw a few messages from him from the last night.

Skylar, please pick up the phone

I am really sorry for what I said about you. Didn't mean it.

Princess, please

I just need to talk, I will explain everything

Skylar, pick up that damn phone

I'm done. I'm coming over

I saw that the last text was sent fifteen minutes ago. I wanted to go and tell Laura not to open the door to anyone but when I wanted to do it, I heard someone ring the doorbell. I immediately got up and locked my door. I don't want to see him. Or hear out what he has to say.

Suddenly, I heard footsteps and saw the handle move.

"Skylar, open the door."

I was wondering why Laura didn't stop him. Maybe she's not home? I walked up to my bed and grabbed my phone. I saw that she sent me a message saying that she went grocery shopping.

"Skylar! Don't act like a child and talk to me! You're being so immature right now."

He can't be serious.

"I'm being immature? Look who's talking. A guy who just plays with other people's feelings like they are fucking toys!"

I wanted to be strong but I started crying again. God, I'm such a baby.

"Skylar, what I feel towards you is real and trust me, you're the last person I would like to play with or hurt. You're so important to me, please open the door."

The last sentence was barely a whisper. He has to care if he came here and still made an effort to apologise and explain everything to me.

"Please, baby."

And I just couldn't.

I slowly unlocked the door and they swiftly flew open revealing Ace. He rushed towards me and pulled me in a tight hug like he hadn't seen me for years. God, I missed him. His touch, his smell, he was so addicting. But I didn't hug him back.

He pulled away with his hands still on my waist. I was looking down at my fused fingers, a lonely tear falling down my cheek.

"Why did you come back, Ace? What do you really want?" I asked in a quiet tone.

I was tired. I was tired of all those sleepless nights or that crying all the time. My life was miserable already, I don't need another pain that Ace brings me all the time. Don't get me wrong, he makes me so happy and when I'm with him I feel like I'm starting to love life again but then we fight and then everything is falling apart.

"I want you, Skylar. Only you." He replied. His voice laced with desperation.

I looked up at him with my teary eyes and I could see sadness in his.

"You don't want me, Ace. You clearly can't be in a relationship. I'm not enough for you and that's okay. I can't change you and I don't even want to. Even if that means that you will not be in my life anymore, don't change because you are perfect just the way you are."

More tears were sliding down my cheek and Ace looked like he was close to tears too but, it's Ace. He doesn't cry.

"I don't want you to feel like you're suffocating, like that's not what you want. I will just-"

"Skylar, don't." He cut me in and closed his eyes for a few seconds. He opened them and took a deep breath before he said "You're the best thing that ever happened to me. I always wonder how you're doing, if you ate, if someone made you sad for some reason, if you think about me as much as I think about you. There's so many things I want to say and so many feelings I want to express but I'm not good at it. I've never done anything like that." He shook his head. His eyebrows a little furrowered. I could see that he was struggling to choose the right words.

"I know." I whispered and put my hand on his cheek.

"I want to change for you. I want to be a better person and it's hard as fuck but I think you're making a great job in pushing me forward and reminding me every time when all those doubts come back, that it's worth it. You are worth it."

He put his warm hand on my cheek as well and wiped a tear from it with his thumb, before continuing

"I want you to know that the only reason I kissed that girl was because I'm scared. If all those men knew that I have something that precious, someone that I care so much about, they could...they could hurt you just to hurt me. And I wouldn't forgive myself for letting it happen. " He clenched his jaw and his grip on my waist tightened a bit.

I pulled his head forward and pressed his forehead to mine. He closed his eyes and I think that helped him to calm down a little.

"I care about you too." I whispered and he opened his eyes immediately.

He was gazing at me for a second and slowly started to lean in. He connected our lips together and I felt a wave of electricity going through my body. Our mouths were moving together, slowly and passionetly. It was like we haven't kissed since forever. I bit gently on his lower lip and he groaned slightly. I like this sound.

When he pulled away, his thumb started making circles on my cheek and a small smile appeared on his face.

"Get dressed. I'm taking you on a date." He smirked and I smiled up at him.

*******

We were sitting in Ace's car and driving to whatever he had in mind. He didn't tell me where we were going, just to wear something comfortable and warm because we would be outside and it was rather cold today. So I got dressed in my black trousers, white jumper, gray coat and black, high boots.

We were talking and laughing and I didn't even realise that one hour had already passed.

"When will we be there?"

"Patience, princess." He glanced at me briefly and gave me his breathtaking smile. "Just 20 minutes."

I was staring at him a little more until I turned my gaze towards the window. Suddenly, Ace slowed down and parked his car.

"We are here?!" I asked and I think Ace could notice the excitement in my voice because he shook his head, chuckling.

"Yes, we're here. Come on, baby."

We got out of the car and Ace took my hand in his. We walked through a large gate covered in ivy and I let out a small gasp. Everything looked so magical.

"I know this place. I've heard about it. There are a lot of gardens here and each garden represents each country, and inside of them are plants that are characteristic for that particular country." I said while we were walking. I could see from the corner of my eye that Ace was looking down at me, smiling adoringly.

"But why is it so quiet here? Where are other people?" I furrowered my eyebrows.

I know that in winter, there is not as pretty as in summer but it's still very beautiful here.

"I bought this place only for today for us. So we can be alone." Ace faced me and wrapped his arms around my waist.

My jaw just dropped on the floor.

"Really?!" I screamed with a huge smile on my face.

"Yeah" Ace laughed. He gave my one, but long kiss, and said "Come on."

I was extatic! It was so beautiful here. There were small lakes and rivers, lovely paths and I made a mental note to come here in summer.

We continued walking until I spotted a huge tree and on the ground, under this tree, was a blanket, a few pillows and another blanket so we can cover with it when it's get colder, two glasses, bottle of...something and very cute and very pink cake. I smiled at Ace and tried so hard not to burst into laughter.

"Too cheesy? I knew it. Just forget about it, we'll go-" I cut him in kissing his delicious lips.

I pulled away and smiled "It's perfect, thank you." and he smiled too.

We sat on the blanket and Ace poured me some wine while he poured himself a water. He's driving after all. He handed me a fork and we started eating the cake. Raspberry and chocolate-favoured. Yum.

"Mmm.." I let out a satisfied moan after the first bite and Ace looked at me with his darker eyes now. He took a deep breath and went back to eating. When we were full, we were laying on the blanket, snuggled together and talking.

"Okay, my turn. What is your favourite childhood memory?" I asked.

He thought about it for a minute and said "When I was ten, my parents and I went to the beach. The sun was shining, we were talking and laughing. I was playing football with my dad until we came up with some idea. We started sneaking up on my mum who was laying on the blanket and reading. We lifted her up, well, mostly my dad-" He chuckled "and we threw her to the sea. She pretended to be mad but then she started splashing us with water and we did the same. I was really happy. My parents were happy."

On his face was a sad smile. His fingers were playing with mine while his mind was elsewhere.

That's a shame that his parents ended up like that. He must have been through a lot in his life. His parent's divorce, his dad's death, taking over his dad's business. But he managed. He's here now.

"It's your time now." I said calmly and he looked down at me.

"If you could have one superpower, what would that be?" He asked after some thought.

I turned my face so I was looking ahead of me now and instantly said "I would like to be able to fly."

"Why?"

"I've always envied birds that they can do it. If I was a bird, I would fly everywhere and I would visit every place in the world." I said dreamily.

"Besides, just imagine. A beautiful sunset, or just a normal sky, and you flying among the clouds. You feel wind in your hair, time suddenly stops and...you can flip everyone who ever hurt you off!" I burst into laughter and Ace joined me. "They wouldn't do anything about it because you would be in the air!"

"You're unbelievable." Ace chuckled and kissed my forehead pulling me closer to him.

"Who do you look up to?"

I have that kind of person but I don't know if I want to talk about her. But we have to be honest with each other and talk about things that even make us sad or hurt, right? But it's sometimes so hard to talk about some certain issues. Memories can be hurtful.

"Skylar?" He looked at me worriedly.

"My sister." I whispered.

"But you don't have a si.." He didn't finish this sentence. I think he got it.

"Her name was Lily. She died in a car accident, just like your dad. She was older than me and was my whole life. She always knew when something was wrong and how make my worries disappear. She was kind and brave. When you looked at her, you knew instantly that she was a good person. I've changed after her death. My problems started appearing and she wasn't there to make them vanish. I've become a private person, I didn't smile like I used to. I miss her so much." I whispered the last part.

Ace hugged me but didn't say anything. It wasn't necessary though. We could understand each other without words. Him being with me, and holding me close was enough. He gave me comfort I really needed.

"You're an amazing person, Skylar. Your sister would be proud of you." He stated and I smiled up at him. "Your turn."

I took a deep breath to calm myself down and asked my question "Hmm...where do you see yourself in ten years?"

He seemed to think about it. His chocolate eyes didn't leave mine even for a second.

"I can't believe that I'm going to say this but...I see myself in my house by the beach, sitting on the terrace watching my kids running around and playing, and by my side..." His eyes fell on my lips and then they were back on mine again "is sitting my beautiful wife."

"I wouldn't peg you for a guy who wants to have kids and a wife." I chuckled nervously.

Just the thought of Ace with another woman makes a small pain in my chest. I think he noticed the change of my mood and cupped my chin lifting it up, so our eyes could meet.

"You are that wife." He stated.

He wants to have a future with me? He could have lirerally anyone.

"I uhm...I just wanted...I really need to tell you...fuck." He looked down and raked a hand through his messy hair. After a second, his eyes were bore into mine again.

He looked like he wanted to say something but didn't know how.

"I-I love you, Skylar." He whispered all of a sudden.

I was shocked. He loves me. Ace loves me. My heart was beating so fast. I was just staring at him with my wide eyes not knowing what to say. I've been waiting for someone to say those three words to me my whole life, but now...it seems surreal.

"Why?" I blurted out.

"Why?" He chuckled slightly "How could I not love such a brave, intelligent, delicate and beautiful person like you? Skylar, you're everything to me. You're like the air I need to survive. You make me the happiest guy on this planet, everyday I want to get to know you even more, thanks to you I'm becoming a better person, although I didn't know it was even possible."

He was caressing my cheek gently, but I couldn't focus on the touch because there were so many thoughts running through my head.

"I d-don't know what to say." I whispered and bit my lip.

I don't love him. Or I do? Maybe I am just afraid to admit that. Everyone keeps telling you that they love you but then they walk away. I had so many people in my life who left just like that. Despite the fact that they promised they'd stay forever. I felt a lonely tear falling down my cheek.

Ace cupped my face with both his hands and said calmly. "It's okay, you don't have to say it now."

He pulled me in a slow kiss and I put my hands on his hard chest, closing my eyes.

I love kissing him.

I love when he holds me like this.

I love when he hugs me.

I love...him.

I couldn't stop thinking about his confession. I blamed myself for not saying it back. Ace noticed my change of mood and started telling some jokes which weren't funny at all but the way he was telling them, made me laugh. He lifted me up and pretended that he would throw me in the water until I admited that he was the most handsome man in the world.

We were in the car now. Ace's hand was resting on my thigh and I felt so at peace. I was looking out the window with a little smile played on my face. Some song just had finished and a new one started playing. Ace wanted to turn the sound down but I stopped him.

"No! I like this song." I said excitedly and turned it up. It was Elle Duhe "Love me hard"

Butterfly feelings in the sheets, stay up late just to watch me sleep.

Can't we always be this way?

Yeah-yeah Can't we always be?

I started singing so loud.

Losin' our minds, stuck on each other, doin' overtime. Wastin' every second doin' what we like. Baby, I just wanna be, I wanna be your alibi. Our life, all life.

Will you still want me when your heart stops racin'?

Will you hold me when my fire's ragin'?

Will you still be there when our skin starts agin'?

Will you love me hard? Will you love me hard?

Will you still love me when I don't kiss you first? When you walk through the door? Will you know you're still mine and I'm yours?

Will you love me hard? Will you love me hard?

It's been so long since I sang like that. Out loud and without any care in the world. I could see Ace's eyes on me all the time but it didn't stop me. I feel more comfortable around him. It was like I've known him my whole life.

Suddenly, Ace slowed down and I saw that we arrived. I looked at him and I couldn't help but kiss him. He looked so hot, his hair messy and the look he was giving me... I didn't know what came into me but I leaned forward and pressed my lips to his. I think he didn't expect that because he didn't kiss me back immediately.

The kiss was hard and desperate. Our lips moving in a sync. He licked my lips asking for the entrance and I gladly gave it to him. I put my hand on his chest but then it slowly went down until it reached his trousers. I cupped his cock through the material and he let out a quiet groan into my mouth.

"Fuck, baby, if you don't want me to take you in this damn car, you need to stop."

His words turned me on even more.

"Do you want to stay the night?" I asked looking at him from under my lashes.

His nostrils flickered and he turned off the engine. I smirked slightly and we got out of the car.


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