Just One Hello (Book 2 in the Just Series)

Chapter 6

Ellie

The nagging ache in my gut was bothering me. After my unpleasant conversation with Marco, I decided to go home as well. I returned to my brother's private room to say goodbye.

Then I realized that I had no one to take me home.

"Oh, Marco said that there is a car waiting for you outside to take you home," Ara said.

I felt even more guilty.

"Are you okay Ellie?"

I looked at her and nodded.

She looked at me. "Did something happen?"

I sighed. "I may have been cruel to Marco. It's just that I don't understand. He seem to bring out the beast in me," I said.

Ara laughed lightly. "He likes to tease, but he's a good man. I haven't known him long, but I could tell that he's a decent man. Massimo wouldn't have been friends with him, if he wasn't a stand up guy," she said, and I felt even more guilty. Hearing her say those things made me feel so low. She's right. My brother wouldn't have associated himself with someone who has no morals like I accused Marco to be.

"What do I do?"

"Just apologize to him. Whatever it is, I'm sure he'll forgive you," Ara smiled at me encouragingly.

I nodded. "You're right."

***

On the drive back to my brother's house, I contemplated whether I should call him and apologize or wait to apologize to him person. I decided on the latter. After everything that I said and accused him of. He deserves my apology in person. I just hope he doesn't hate me after everything that I said.

Marco's driver opened the door for me.

I smiled at him. "Thank you for taking me home. Please thank Marco for me too," I said.

"You're welcome Ma'm and I will let him know. Have a good evening," he said.

After changing into my nightgown, I climbed in bed and sighed. The things I said to Marco and the look on his face haunted me.

I tossed and turn in bed, trying to get comfortable and will myself to sleep, but to no avail. I finally gave up. I got up and picked up my robe and slipped it on. I walked outside to the balcony.

I watched the night only half of my mind, while the other half drifted back to Marco. God I had been so cruel. So blinded by my anger towards him. But really why was I so angry at him? God I don't even know anymore.

I wonder what he's doing right now. What he's thinking about. Is he with another woman? I snorted and shook my head. None of my business. Why do I care if he's somewhere with another woman.

Because you want him, just like he said, a voice inside me said.

I groaned. I just want to scream out my frustration. I want to hear his voice. I want to see his smile. I want to see that arrogant smirk. I want to... I want him.

I groan. I should not be feeling this way about him. It's not right.

He is not right.

I took a deep breath and sighed. There's really no point in driving myself crazy trying to figure out how I could want a man like Marco Castellanos.

I reluctantly head back to my room. Hoping that I have exhausted myself enough thinking, that I would fall asleep right away.

When I climbed into bed, I let Marco's face and the sound of his voice in my head, lull me to sleep.