Chapter Twenty Three

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The drive home was the longest and most silent drive I've ever had in my life. I was a talkative person but after the events of that afternoon there was nothing left for me to say. I was turned bother physically and mentally and all I wanted to do was strip off my clothes, crawl into my bed and sleep. All that would have to wait though because I knew end David was waiting for us to get home so we could talk. I was not looking forward to that talk but I knew that it had to happen if we were to move forward in our relationship. Derek was going to be a problem for a while and until I dealt with him then we'd have to talk about it so I could prepare David for what could possibly happen.

Derek was crazy and by crazy I meant bats hit crazy. He had done some of the most outrageous things to get my attention and it pissed me off to no end because no matter how many times I said no he always said yes. He once bought me a puppy with his name shaved into its fur. The puppy was a nice touch but why torture the pot animal by shaving the name Derek onto it's beautiful coat. I had to give the puppy up but that was just the tip it the iceberg when it came to Derek's shenanigans.

We arrived home about forty five minutes later and the elevator ride was even more awkward. The distance between us was worrying and David hadn't looked at me once. Did I have a picture of Derek plastered to my face? He could at least hold my hand or something but instead he was standing all the way on the other side of the elevator. Guess someone was pretty mad.

George wasn't home when we got there which I was very grateful for since I wasn't looking forward to the lecture he would give me about Derek. Yeah that guy was nuisance to everyone.

I took off my shoes and dropped with a huff on the sofa with all my stuff. David took the seat adjacent to me and I had to change my position a little so I could be able to face him.

"How did you find me? I thought you were to come home straight after work?" I asked David deciding to be the first one to talk and cut through the tension.

I wasn't sure if he was going to reply or not but he did after a few seconds.

"I was home but after waiting for about an hour I asked George to track your phone since you weren't a answering any texts or calls."He explained.

"I muted my phone once me and mom got talking to avoid being interrupted. I'm sorry I didn't mean to worry you." I apologized.

"Okay Anisha enough. Are you going to keep dodging the elephant in the room with meaningless questions?" He snapped at me and my eyebrows shot up in surprise.

My mouth was a little agape wondering who David thought he was talking to with that tone. And how dare he call me Anisha? I mean I loved my name but not coming from him. What happened to Tiny or baby? I loved those names.

"First of all drop that tone because if I needed scolding I'd go to George or my grandad and second of all please never call me Anisha again. I know it's my name but it sounds so weird coming from you." I explained.

"Okay good got it now who is Derek?" He asked obviously still angry because his tone was still a little condescending.

"Since it seems like your not going to drop that tone until I explain myself then fine I'll tell you. Derek is my new boyfriend and we're planning to elope in a few days so pack your bags and leave mister." I yelled back matching his tone.

David looked at me in wonder for a few minutes wondering what to do with me. He obviously knew I was lying but he looked to be in some sort of battle with himself between whether to laugh it just strangle me to death.

"Tiny that is not even remotely funny and you know it. You're mine and you and I both know that so please cut the crap and tell me what happened." He asked and I couldn't hold in my smile.

My man was back people. Wrong time to celebrate but I couldn't help it.

"Why are you smiling?" He asked.

"You just called me Tiny and said that I was yours." I replied grinning from ear to ear.

I already know I was stupid so no need to yell it out loud but you'd be grinning like a fool too after your boyfriend said that amidst all his anger.

"Really Tiny?" He asked in disbelief.

" I'm sorry. I couldn't help it. I'll tell you about mine's and Derek's history." I started.

"I'm all ears." David replied and I took a deep breath prepared to tell him everything

"Don't interrupt me until I'm done because talking about Derek is not a topic I enjoy." I requested and he nodded in agreement.

"Okay but just so you know even if I said history it doesn't mean anything happened between Derek and I. You were first everything and hopefully the last. Derek is Kim's cousin so we few up together. Went to the same primary school until I went to boarding before finally attending the same university. Derek is a great guy but the only problem is that ever since we were kids he's had this notion that I'm his. At first I thought it was cute but then it became obsessive to the point where he beat up other boys who even thought about talking to me. He did all this weird things to grab my attention but I was just never interested in him and never will be. I've never done anything against him because his parents are family friends and he's my best friends cousin. I know it's all very messed up and I'm sorry to have dragged you into all this." I explained.

David had an intense look in his face as if digesting everything I had just told him. It was a lot to take it so I hoped he took it all in well.

"Someone like that seems like the kind of person who is always present so how come I'm only hearing about it now?" David asked.

"Apparently he's been in rehab for the past six months or so this his absence." I recounted what Derek himself had told me.

I didn't know if it was true it not but I didn't care. I just wish he hadn't ever come back at all. My life was so much easier without him in it.

"Maybe we should report a breakout because that guy should definitely be out back in there. He is not alright." David said and I couldn't help but chuckle a little.

"Well I'm sure they'll notice soon enough and come back to get him." I replied.

"But seriously Tiny are you okay? I could tell that asshole rattled you and I just want to make sure he didn't do anything to you?" David asked concerned.

I thought about it for a few moments before replying his question.

"Yeah I'm fine. I mean I would have preferred not seeing him but I really I'm okay. Derek has done so many terrible things all in the name of his love for me that end he pulled today was actually nothing. He's never gotten physical and I hope it never gets to that but I don't want him interfering in our relationship in any way either." I replied softly.

David got off his seat and sat next to me. He pulled me into his arms and I cuddled right into his chest like a baby koala to its mother. This is one of those times I appreciated David size more than ever. He was just so huge and I was so small so I felt safe and protected in the cocoon of his embrace.

"I am so sorry you had to go through such an encounter my love. No girl deserves to ever feel threatened by any male out there friend or not. I'm here now and I will always protect you." He promised.

"Thanks babe. I will always protect you too." I joked to lighten the mood and he laughed making me smile.

"Of course you will. I don't doubt that for one second." He replied and leaned in to kiss me.

It was a short sweet kiss that didn't fail to make me feel safer n David's arms. Just as I was about to deepen the kiss the door burst open and George came barging in looking disheveled as if he had just run up all flights of stairs.

"The day you learn to knock is the day all babies are born with the ability to walk."I scolded George playfully but it would have bee better if I kept my mouth shut.

He was fidgeting and looking at me with the hardest glare he could muster. I'd been glared at before but this one was a first even for me.

"You talked to mom huh?" I asked already knowing the answer.

"Anisha we're dealing with that menace once and for all. What if David hadn't showed up in time? You would have been hurt or even worse. I don't trust that boy and you know it. And for your information I might have been lax about your security the last few months but it's not happening again. You're not going anywhere alone anymore and that's not up for discussion." He instructed in a commanding voice.

It would have worked on anyone else but not me.

"But George..." I whined.

"No buts young lady. My decision is final. It's my job to keep you safe and I didn't do that today. Do you know how guilty that makes me feel? If anything had happened to you none of your family members would have forgiven me and I wouldn't have been able to live with myself. So until that lunatic is behind bars or in another planet you're never going anywhere alone." He finalized and I was left in the verge of tears.

George had never sounded so vulnerable before and it was all because of me.

"Yes sir. I promise." I replied and he breathed a sigh of relief.

I knew George cared about me that's why he was doing whatever he was doing and I appreciated him for that. I loved him for it.

"Good. David thank you for being there for my girl when she needed you. I don't know what would have happened if you hadn't arrived there in time so thank you." George thanked David.

"No need to thank me. Anisha's safety is my priority too."David replied.

"Okay now I have to go find a way to get rid of that riffraff. I will talk to you guys later. Remember what we talked about Anisha." He warned walking away from us but not before passing through the fridge and raiding it.

We were all alone again and I was still on David's lap thinking about everything that had happened. George was right though, as long as Derek was still an issue then I needed to take better care of myself and it that meant having a shadow all the tune time then so be it.

"What are you thinking so hard about?" David asked and I looked up at him.

"George's very harsh but well intended speech."I replied.

"He is right and you know it. We both just care about you." David replied.

"I know and I appreciate that. I just thought I was finally rid of Derek. I haven't seen him in so long I stopped thinking above him. I just hope he was intimidated enough by you to stay away from me." I said with a pout.

"Don't worry baby I got you always. Now do you want to take a nap or watch a movie." He asked me kissing my forehead.

"Oh the magic words. You always get me and that's one of the reasons I love you so much. Nap please." I answered and he chuckled.

"Yes your Highness and for the record I love you more." He said getting up with me in his arms and headed towards our bedroom.

"Not possible." I replied and kissed his chin.

"Wanna bet?" He challenged.

"Yeah but I will obviously win." I replied and when he opened his mouth to contradict me I kissed him shutting him up.

And that's how I won that round ladies and gentlemen.

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Our villain is finally here. There's rarely a good story without one so we all know what that means. Dramaaa...

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