I stare at her as different emotions flashed in her eyes. She stare at me unable to speak for some second. For a moment I thought she’d throw her arms around me and hug me close while sobbing. But she blinks her eyes and look down.
“How sure are you that the police would be here a day away?”
“I’m sure” I simply say as I hopefully stare at her. She raise her gaze to meet mine.
“I’m sorry, you had to leave this way” She croak out. I sigh and pull her into a hug. I could see she was tensed. I squeeze the small of her back lightly, as she buries her face in the crook of my neck, my face goes taut with emotions. She withdraw slowly and gets off the bed. She moves to the window and part the drapes.
“I guess this gonna be the best liam… I think its better… if you leave” Her voice falters on the last word. That got to me.
“You think so?” I ask her as I stare at her petite figure, her fair skin and curly blonde hair packed in a ponytail. She run her hands through her hair and turns to face me.
“I know so liam… I could have my friends back, my job back and most importantly, the cops won’t suspect me again…” Her voice was barely above a whisper as I stared at her, as I tried to hide the fact that I was hurt. Never knew she is cool about my leaving. Sometimes I could easily decipher her thoughts and sometimes she seems so reserved and distant
she was unreadable this time. Her face with different emotions. I get off the chair and walk towards her. She back out against the wall.
“Do you really want me gone…” She stare up at me and I resist the strong urge to grab her by the waist and press my lips against hers. She tear her gaze away like she read my thoughts and nod slowly. I clench my teeth and sigh. I lean in and peck her on her cheeks.
“Goodnight…” I say and give her a long look before walking out of the room.
Emilia’s pov
I sit on the bed as I watch him leave. I bit back my tears and sniff. I feel so confused!. He’s been here so long and it suddenly seems natural. I hug my knees to my chest as I remember the look of hurt that flashed in his eyes. i never imagined this scenario all my life. Never imagined that a guy would stay with me for weeks and he’d be nice. I get off the bed and pace about softly, as I try to get things straight. I knew he would leave one day, but i never imagined it to be this way. He looked so pissed to even sleep with me. I sigh and lie on the bed, turning so i was lying on my side, pulling the covers above my waist a little, I press a spare pillow close to myself. I suddenly wished he was here, pressed close to his chest, taking in his manly scent and listening to his heartbeat. I blink my eyes to focus and slowly shut my eyes. I think its best he goes, maybe then all this would end, I would stop thinking of him and I would have my normal life back. I sigh as I slowly drift off to sleep.
****
I roll out of bed and mumble my prayers. I wash my face and padded out of the room, packing my hair into a rough bun as I walk through the short hallway. My eyes stop on liam, sitting cross legged in the room with a book in his hands as he stares thoughtfully at the washing machine placed at a corner of the room. He spares me a glance before returning his gaze to the machine.
“Morning liam” I breathe out nervously as I remember last night” He only nods in greeting but didn’t reply. Now this is awkward, i trudge into the kitchen and open one of the pots. The shiny bottom greets me. I open another, same thing. I lean against the counter and bit my lips hard. He didn’t fix breakfast. I’m used to waking up to the fresh scent of food. I blew out my breath and step out of the kitchen. He wasn’t there anymore. I walk down the stairs and stopped at the last stair. My stomach tighten when I find him packing.
“Liam…” I croak out, my voice choked. He turns and his gaze pierce mine.
“I… thought you were leaving tomorrow…” He turns his back to me and continue packing.
“You can’t tell what might happen… they could decide to come tonight, I’m not taking chances” His voice was cold. I blink back another tear as I stare at his bare back and his hair packed into a ponytail.
“Should I bring you coffee?” I try again hoping he’s gonna drop his flat tone.
“No… I’m good” Fresh tears pool in my eyes. He seems different today. Detached and action so formal, different from the one I know. I bit my lip and walk up the stairs. I return to the kitchen and begin to fix breakfast dolefully
Becky’s pov
I grin widely at Nick as he pass me the tray of pizza. I grab it and walk over to the customer. Everyone seems to be happy. Who ever thought working in Madam Chloe’s pizzeria would be so much fun. The customer pays up and I walk back to the counter and slipped the cash across sandy sitting beside Nick. Madam chloe made sandy the cashier.
“He paid extra…” I say and slip the extra cash he had paid. Sandy arch her brows as a smile tug at her lips. I roll my eyes and walk to another table. I usually kept the extra pay but after she had raised our salaries I couldn’t bring myself to do so. I attend to the customer and return to the counter.
“What’s making you smile Becky” Sandy asks as she collects cash from a waitress. I chuckle
“With the way things are now, I think I would run crazy cos of smiling” I smirk and she laughs.
“Becky…” I turn to see one of the waitress.
” Yeah….”
“There’s a guy just at the restaurant says he wants to see you” I arch my brows. Who would come to see me at my workplace.
“What’s his name?” She shrugged.
“He didn’t tell… but I can tell you he looks hot, you’ve got eyes becky” She grins and walk away. I turn back to sandy who looks confused too
“Who could it be?” She shrugged.
“You wouldn’t know if you don’t go to see him” I stare at her for a moment.
“I’d just go see him then…” I say and walk towards the entrance. I opened the glass doors and step out, the sun high up in the sky, sending harsh rays down my head. My eyes stop on the guy leaning against a car with baseball cap and sunglasses. I purse my lips as I felt anger surge through me. He walks towards me and I slowly fist my palm.
“What the heck are you doing here harry!” I blurt out through clench teeth. He stares at my fisted palm and raise his arms up slightly.
“Hey… chill Becky”
” What are you doing here harry!” I stare at his neat line of bed and my nerves tingle when I remembered how I had trailed my arms down it as he plunged deep into me recklessly.
“I just wanna talk Becky… for few minutes” I scoff angrily.
“What the fuck do you wanna about, Or are you gonna tell me how stupid I’d been to fall for your tricks and how I foolishly gave myself to you huh!” I raise my voice a bit, not minding the stares from people going in and out of the pizzeria.
“What do you mean by that!.. I never thought of you that way!, I enjoyed every bit of that Becky!, you and I did… why then are you avoiding me!” I slowly release my fist as I restrain myself from hitting him.
“Its funny hearing you say that Harry after ditching me that day like one of your flings!” His face cloud.
“What the fuck do you mean by that Becky, I didn’t ditch you!, I was behind schedule that was why I left in a hurry, I called you several times when I was done that day but you never picked up” I puff out an angry breathe.
“So what are you doing here harry cos I see no reason why you should be here” I bit my lips at his dark gaze.
“I came to see you Becky, you can’t just call that night was mere sex!, it was more than that Becky!, you and I know that!” Yeah I know. He was different from my other flings, it wasn’t just sex, it was more better than that, we made love to each other and shamelessly I wanted more rounds that day.
“Becky… we could talk this out over a couple of drinks, I hate it when I’m treated this way…. please” My heart almost fluttered at his words, he wanted more than sex, but I couldn’t keep my hopes up.
“I’m sorry harry, whatever happened was a mistake, you should forget about it and me too” His arch his brows. I look behind him to see madam Chloe stepping out of her car on the other side of the street. I gasp out.
“You have to get going harry my boss is here!” I blurt out hastily and he scoff.
“Hell no, I’m not leaving here until you agree to the date” He smirk. I widen my eyes as mrs Chloe locks her car door and turns. Jeez! she might be friendly now but she’s strict on her rules, one of which is keeping your personal life out of our job.
“Please harry you’ve got to start going!” He follows my gaze to mrs Chloe who was crossing the street now. He returns his gaze to my figure.
“How about I walk up to her and tell her to give you some hours off huh?” I widen my eyes as he turns. I drag him back by the arm and he faces me. Shit this is crazy.
“Fine!…. I’d call you” i voice out. He grins down at me and peck me on the mouth.
“I’d be expecting your call” He smirks and walk back to his car. I rush back into the restaurant as a smile spreads on my face.
Emilia’s pov
I watch the table clock tick as I sat on the bed and try not to think. I look through the window at the evening sky and sigh for the thousandth time. I never imagined I would be this sad. Never imagined I’d be sad over a guy. A guy I barely know. We’ve been awfully quiet throughout the day, liam barely leaving the room. He hadn’t come up to eat breakfast or lunch. When I’d gone down he had packed all his stuffs so neatly that no one would know he’d lived there. I sigh and walk to my closet, bringing out my guitar. It was the only thing that consoled me whenever I felt down. I took it out from the bag and placed it properly as I begin to strum softly. I listened to the sound. It didn’t sound like Liam’s. His was so good. I find myself wanting to listen more. He played so perfectly.
I shut my eyes as I tried to imagine I was on stage. it didn’t work, all I saw was the darkness. I open my eyes and return the guitar back into the closet. I pause as I hear a knock at the door. I shut the closet shut as i flinch. Could it be the cops!. In panic I rushed out of the room into the sitting room. Liam was walking out of the room beneath. We stare at each other for a moment before he walk to the door and twist the key in the lock. My heart lurched in fear, does he want to turn himself in to the cops. He turn the knob and I took a step back.
Ryan walks in hastily and he shuts the door after him.
“Paige!…. you’ve got to leave now!, the cops are on thier way here!” He rush out immediately. My breath caught in my throat. Liam looks at him and he walks past me down the stairs. Ryan stops in front of me and stares at me. He gives me a small smile and goes down the stairs. I trail behind him and we walk down the stairs. Liam was putting on a pair of black boots. My heart was beating wildly. He’s this how he’s gonna leave!, without saying…. goodbye. As if he read my thoughts, he laced his boots as Ryan carries the backpack containing his stuffs. He stands and walks over to me. He stares down at me. I stare back, taking in his deep blue orbs, his cute face and pink lips, knowing I won’t ever see him again. Tears cloud in my eyes.
“You… could come with me small ass” He hold my hands in his and my nerves tingle at the feeling.
“I’m gonna take you to somewhere safe small ass… you don’t have to stay behind… come with me….. please” My stomach tighten with emotions as the tears threatened to spill. I look at him through blurry eyes, I bit my lip.
“I’m… sorry liam, I can’t” My voice shook and I try not to cry. His face clouds again.
“You don’t want to?” His gaze bore mine and I sniff. I shook my head and wipe a tear that slid out.
“I don’t want to” I croak out. Ryan was watching
us from behind. I took a step back as I hear the siren wail in the distance.
“Liam…” Ryan calls out in warning. he ignores him and take me by the arm again.
“You aren’t safe here small ass!… Not when the coos knows I’m here… just come with me, I promise I’d get you back after some time” The tears spilled out. I wish I could, but you don’t just wake up one day and run away with a guy you don’t know.
“I’d be fine liam… you’ve got to go” The siren was closer now. He stares at me and I could see different emotions flash in his eyes. Pain, hurt, anger. Name it.
There was commotion outside. I guess its the cops coming into the compound now.
“Paige we’ve got to leave… they are here already” Ryan steps forward and hold liam on the arm. He snatched his hand away and grabs me by the arm, crashing his lips on mine.
My heart threatened to explode at the fierceness of the kiss. I part my lip as he delves in. His lips were hard as his tongue stroked mine. My hands were against his chest as I shut my eyes to the feeling. I kiss back just as fiercely as he did, breathing in his scent, savouring this moment, cos I knew wouldn’t be having this again. He withdraw and kissed me hastily on my chin, cheek and forehead.
“I guess I’ve been asking too much small ass” His eyes stops on mine again.
“I’m sorry for the stress I’ve caused you” He cups my cheeks again and press his lips against mine again.
“Paige!” Ryan jerks him away as there was banging on the door. Liam runs his fingers through his hair as he stare at me. I hug myself as he moves backwards towards the door.
” I’d come back small ass, I would come back” We stare at each other for what seems like eternity before he turn to the door which Ryan had already opened. I watch him leave, the door closing behind him, out of my apartment and out of my life. There was pounding at the door and pounding in my head.
My knees weaken and I sank to my knees as my body wracked with sobs.