Chapter 24

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Skylar's POV

During all this time, Ace was watching me curiously. I tried not to make an eye contact with him. I wanted to cry so badly but I had to hold it back. He made quite a good impression on my whole family. Especially on my grandma. But who wouldn't like Ace? He is funny, handsome, confident...

Just perfect.

"Skylar, can you show me where your room is so I can leave my things there?" Ace asked and I panicked. I couldn't be with him alone.

"David, show Ace where my room is. I need to help mum." I said and quickly stood up so he didn't catch me.

I knew that I would have to talk to him eventually but I wasn't ready to do it now. I saw that he wasn't pleased with my attitude and he was starting to lose his patience but I was angry too, okay?

After some time, I felt so overwhelmed and I couldn't smile and pretend that everything was fine anymore. I noticed that Ace was conversing with my dad so I swiftly stood up and went upstairs to my room. I ran my hands through my hair and was pacing around nervously. There were so many thoughts in my head that I thought it would explode. It was becoming really hard for me to breathe and I was on the verge of tears.

Apparently, that is how many women act when we are frustrated. That is our way of dealing with all those emotions. Just crying our eyes out. I know that when It comes to me, it's mainly caused by my anxiety. Everything just terrifies me and I get overwhelmed easly.

Suddenly, I heard that I got a message. I came up to the bedside table and grabbed my phone but then I noticed that it wasn't mine. It was Ace's.

We have a problem, boss. Stefano's people found out about the shipment. They stole some boxes with cocaine and heroine. The rest is untouched. ~M

I couldn't believe my eyes. This was getting better and better. Why did he lie to me? Why doesn't he tell me anything? I guess, I am really no one important to him, just a girl he wanted to have some fun with.

I put his phone back on the bedside table and walked up to the window. I wrapped my arms around myself, trying to steady my rapid breathing. That was when I heard someone walk into my room. I closed my eyes, taking a deep breath.

"Skylar, enough. Tell me what's going on. Did I do something?"

I turned around and when he saw my probably red face, his eyes softened. He wanted to come up to me but I stopped him with my hand.

"Don't!" I said with gritted teeth.

"Baby, what happend?" He asked and wanted to approach me again.

"I said don't! I don't want you near me!"

I was crying so hard right now. I couldn't stop my tears.

"Please, talk to me." Ace pleaded.

He looked worried and really nervous but why would he? I didn't mean anything to him after all.

"Talk to you? About what? About all your lies or all those things you were hiding from me? About the drugs you sell although you said that you didn't do it anymore!? Or about a little detail that you once loved Elle although you said otherwise!"

Ace was looking at me with grave sandness on his face. His lips formed in a thin line.

"About the fact that Elle was Jacob's sister? Or that you two were engaged? Ace what the fuck!" My voice was shaky and my throat hurt from crying. "Why do I have to find out about stuff from people and not from you? Am I that not important to you?" I whispered the last thing.

"Skylar, I can explain."

"I'm sick of your explanations, Ace!"

"I didn't want to tell you about the drugs because I didn't want you to stress about it!" He shouted and started waving his arms around.

"It still doesn't change the fact that you lied to me, Ace."

"I told you that it's not that simple to leave this business! Besides, I can earn a lot of money by doing it."

"You already have a lot of money! You're a fucking millionaire at the age of 21! Why do you care about that so much?"

"Because I want you to have everything you want in life!"

I furrowed my eyebrows and became silent for a minute.

"I don't care about your damn money." I stated more calmly this time.

"I know." He said sadly but on his lips appeared a small smile. His breathing becoming gradually calmer.

"That's why I love you. You're so pure and amazing. You are the reason why I want to get up from my bed every day. You're humble and you always want to help other people not wanting anything in return. I'm sorry. I'm not used to explaining myself to anyone. All of this is new to me but as I told you, I'm going to try. For you. "

He came up closer to me. I still had my arms wrapped around myself and was sobbing quietly.

"Why didn't you tell me that you and Elle were going to get married?" I asked with my hurting heart. I wasn't sure if I wanted to know the answer but I had to ask. "Is it because you still love her?"

He came up to me and put his hand on my wet cheek. I didn't stop him this time though. I needed his touch although I wanted to push him away at the same time.

"No, I do not love her. And I didn't tell you that because...I know how insecure you are. If you found out that I once proposed to a girl, you would be doubtful about yourself and my love towards you. But as I said before, I didn't know that I didn't love her until I met you. Skylar, you're everything to me. Me and Elle had known each other since...forever. She got along with my mum, and my parents were friends with hers so I assumed that marying her was something I had to do. She loved me but I never felt the same way about her."

"But the thing is," A small sob escaped my mouth. "That I don't know if I can trust you, Ace." I whispered.

Those weren't big lies, but still. It always starts with small ones until they start to notice that we are used to this and we don't do anything about it, so they don't have to tell the entire truth. Besides, when it comes to me, it's a little more complicated because if I find out that someone is lying to me, our bond will never be the same. I will never look at them the same way and I will always wonder if they are being honest with me while talking.

Ace tensed and looked frightened as if I just said something terrible. He put his both hands on my cheeks and his thumbs were brushing them.

"No, no, baby. You can. Please don't do this. I will never lie to you ever again, I promise. Just give me the chance to prove it." He pleaded and I think his eyes became glossy.

Suddenly, my phone started ringing and I pulled away from him. I came up to bed and took it in my hand.

"Hello?"

Hey, how are you today? - Lena asked.

She was texting me and asking if I was okay all damn day.

"I'm fine, Lena, you don't have to worry."

I glanced at Ace briefly over my shoulder and he furrowed his eyebrows.

-I can come over if you want?

"Lena, seriously. I'm better now, I promise. We'll meet another day. I have to go now."

-Okay but call me if something happens.

"Mhm, bye."

I hung up and turned around towards Ace to see him already standing next to me with a worried expression written on his pretty face.

"What was she talking about?"

"About what?"

"Something happened?"

"No, Ace. I need to take a shower. " I sighed, grabbed my clothes and headed towards the bathroom.

I quickly undressed and got in the shower. I was sitting on the floor with my legs pressed to my chest while water was falling down my body. I didn't know what to do. Maybe we should end this. We'll not last forever so why don't break up now? Maybe it'll be easier. But I can't. The thought of loosing Ace scares the shit out of me.

When I was standing in front of the mirror with my black t-shirt and panties on, I couldn't help but rolled up my t-shirt a bit and look at my inner thigh. There were plenty of scars that reminded me of how weak I am. Two of them were still red. I did them today. When my mum wasn't looking, I grabbed a knife from the kitchen, went to my room and made two small cuts. I just couldn't help it, I needed to feel something. I needed to distract myself from all of this.

I was running my finger over the cut and I didn't even notice that Ace came in. I swiftly let go of my t-shirt but judging by the expression on his face, he already saw it. He came up to me and wanted to lift up my t-shirt. I grabbed his hand with the intention of stopping him, but he sent me that look that made me let go of him instantly.

His nostrils flickered and he took a deep breath. Ace was looking at my cuts for it felt like ages until he looked me in my eyes and I could see a lonely tear falling down his cheek. I was shocked. Ace never cries, he's always strong. I parted my lips slightly and I felt as if I was going to cry too.

You just made the only person who makes you happy cry

I felt like someone stabbed me in my heart.

"Did you do it because of me?" His voice weak and quiet.

I lowered my head and whispered "N-no."

"Look at me, Skylar."

I closed my eyes for a moment but obliged eventually. His chocolate eyes were locked on mine again.

"Am I the reason why there are fresh cuts on your fucking thigh?"

Tears brimmed my eyes. I didn't want to tell him 'yes' because I didn't want him to feel guilty. But I'm a terrible liar and I definitely can't lie while looking someone in the eyes.

"Partly." I whispered.

"What's the other reason?" He furrowered his eyebrows.

"C-Chloe." I answered honestly with my head hang low.

He knows how she treats me. I told him a few times and besides, he saw it himself a few times. He was furious.

Ace wrapped his big arms around my little frame and hugged me so tight that I thought I started running out of breath. He pressed my head to his chest and the corner of my mouth turned up. God...I love when he does it.

"I'm so sorry, Skylar. I know I'm fucked up but don't hurt yourself because of me. Or anyone for that matter. You're so beautiful and you don't deserve any pain. What can I do to make you forgive me?"

I was conflicted on what to do. I didn't want to forgive him but at the same time I wanted to be with him. I wanted to fight for us, but...is it worth it? Is it worth all this struggle? Is there a happy ending for us?

"Stop overthinking, baby. What is your heart telling you?"

I was looking at his mesmarazing eyes and I answered him honestly.

"It wants you to kiss me." I breathed out.

Ace pressed his forehead to mine and then slowly leaned in and connected our lips together. Jesus, I missed his kisses. His soft mouth was moving against my own and time seemed to stop. It was a slow kiss but full of passion. His tongue was giving mine soft licks and twirling around it. I bit his lip gently and he groaned a little in my mouth.

The smell of him, the taste of his lips, everything about him makes my senses go overdrive. I couldn't get enough of him. The kiss was becoming slower until we both pulled away to take a breath. Ace tucked my hair behind my ear and we were staring into each other's eyes.
He pecked my lips one more time and took my bottom lip between his teeth.

"Come on, let's go to sleep."

I simply nodded. He must have noticed that I was tired and sleepy.

We went under the covers in my bed and Ace wrapped his arm around my waist pulling me closer that my back were pressed against his chest. I felt him giving me lazy kisses on my neck until I fell asleep completely.

*******

The next day after we woke up, we ate breakfast, chatted a little with everyone and it was finally time to go back. Ace drove here with his car so I didn't need to take the bus. When we were driving, I suddenly remembered that I never gave him the address where I live.

"How did you know where I live?" I turned my head towards him.

He looked at me briefly and looked back at the rode with a little smirk dancing around his lips.

"I have my ways." He answered cockily.

"Ha Ha." I shook my head and looked out the window.

I heard him chuckle and felt his hand on my thigh. He wanted me to come with him to his apartment but I declined. I wanted to talk to Laura and explain everything to her. Besides, I had a lot to learn before my upcoming tests. My head was hurting from just thinking about that.

I'm so looking forward to those sleepless nights

Note that sarcasm

When we arrived, Ace helped me with my baggage. He kissed me a few times and we parted our ways. Laura started asking milions of questions as I expected. I told her that I had a bad day and wanted to be alone, what I found out about Ace, and all that stuff.

I don't want him to sell drugs but he promised that he would end it eventually, but it will just not be that quickly because it's too complicated. I trust him and I hope that he will have only legal business soon.

It was around 8pm and Laura and me were preparing something to eat. Laura seemed happy, she was full of energy and was dancing around the kitchen. I squinted my eyes, watching her closely.

"What's got you in such a good mood?" I asked and she smiled instantly.

"Uhm...nothing. It just was a good day."

She turned around to hide her smile but I noticed it anyway.

"Oh come on. Tell me!" I giggled and hit her arm playfully.

"I uhm went grocery shopping and bumped into Marco today. It's been so long since the last time I saw him and we talked for a while." She replied dreamingly.

"Mhm...You must like him then. " I said and sent her a mischievous smile.

"Yeah."

She realised what she said and looked at me with wide eyes. I smirked and she let out a nervous chuckle.

"All right, it's a fair cop. We've always got along but I was with Jacob so you know..."

"Yeah but now since you're single, you can give it a try, right?" I grinned and she smiled slightly too.

"But I don't know if he still likes me that way, you know." She looked down at her hands, playing with her nails.

"Well, there's only one way to find out."

We both giggled and then started eating.


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