"Black looks good on you, Acacia"
My breath hitched as I gradually turned around only to see Damien leaning against the door, smirking at my lingerie-clad figure. His hands tucked deep inside his pockets, his shirt slightly unbuttoned. His thumb pl...
Damien had left for the firm after he received a phone call in such a hurry, he forgot his laptop at home.
But since we both aren't talking, I didn't know how I should send it to him. I thought, maybe Tristan could take it, but he is busy with Damien.
I rolled on the bed, contemplating. The warm blanket entangled with my legs and I felt like sleeping.
Should we just leave it?
I couldn't sleep after Damien came home, drunk, and I am dead tired.
I can't even ask Stacy to hand it over because she isn't home. She had a wedding to attend and so she had left, earlier.
Some days, it's just bad luck.
I got up slowly and rubbed my eyes, lethargically. Removing the blanket from around me, I scrambled out of bed.
"I swear if this wasn't important, I would have never wasted my precious sleep like this" I mumbled, throwing on a beige overcoat.
Don't talk to yourself, people will consider you crazy. And they won't be wrong either, you are crazy.
I packed up Damien's laptop and walked out of the penthouse. After I reached downstairs, I called the guard,
"Yes, Ma'am?" He asked, standing in front of me.
I love being called Ma'am. Hehehe! Just kidding, he's so sweet.
"Uhm, could you please hail a cab for me? I need to go somewhere"
The guard looked sceptical as I furrowed my brows at his hesitancy.
"What's wrong?" I asked, holding onto the laptop bag.
"Ma'am, Damien sir has said to not let you out after 4:30, sorry"
Am I a kid! Has he set a curfew time for me!
Yeah, it's not like we'll try to run away. We don't repeat our old mistakes. We make new ones, every single time.
I sighed and rolled my eyes before smiling at him, "Tell your Damien sir his wife doesn't care"
Feisty.
He looked down but still didn't move, "I'm sorry ma'am, it's orders. If I let you go, Sir will fire me"
"Don't worry, I am going to him. He forgot his laptop, so I'll just give it and come back"
"Ma'am, what if he calls?" Hmm, then just tell him what Cass just said!
"Tell him I am coming to his firm, if he asks more, tell him to have patience." I said and he nodded and left to hail a taxi.
I walked behind him and leaned against the wall, holding the laptop to my chest.
My eyes were heavy with sleep. I'll probably sleep for 24 hours today.
I wish.
Damien has set people for me everywhere, I mean it's not as if I am leaving Los Angeles or stealing his money?
Should we steal though? He's rich?
Soon, a cab stopped in front of me and I thanked the guard, sitting inside.
As I told him the location, I got Damien's call. Ugh, news spreads fast.
"What, Damien?" I asked, tired.
I could hear Damien shuffling through something as he husked, "Where are you going?"
I rolled my eyes and comfortably leaned back in the leather seat, "Why do you care?"
I don't think I have ever been so mean to anyone. I felt guilt stabbing my chest.
"Acacia, stop messing around" He hoarsed and I closed my eyes, leaning my head on the seat.
"Damien, I'm not running away. I am not that petty" I whispered and ended the call.
It's going to be a long day.
Why didn't you just tell him?
Well, because I didn't want to. I was too lazy.
Once I reached his firm, I walked towards his room. I raised my hand to knock at his door but a familiar voice caught my attention,
"Damien, you are just messing her mind up, that's it"
Tristan?
I put my ear against the door and the voices became clearer.
I shouldn't be eavesdropping. Tch, idiot. Mind your own business
"I'm not, I just want her to stop loving me. Tristan, stop disturbing me. I have to sign the divorce papers"
My eyes widened as I took a step back.
What does he mean? He means he is divorcing you, and soon.
My chest felt heavy and I looked around, anxiously.
"She loves you, Damien. Still?" Tristan sounded angry and his voice was very distant.
I have never seen Tristan like this before. Oh yes, sadly.
"I don't love her, Tristan and I can't handle Acacia."
Why is he being so mean? My heart broke into pieces as I gulped harshly.
He asked me to marry him, I didn't.
Imma shoot him with my 4 inch heels. I don't know how, but I will.
"Damien, why can't you give her a chance?"
"Because I don't want to deal with a broken woman. I have to watch everything I say around her because she is so fucking sensitive, Tristan. If I say something wrong, she'll start crying. It's annoying"
Is that how he thinks of me? As a broken woman? I am not broken. I am sensitive, sure, but I am not weak. I know that very well. Me no likey.
"Damien, you are fucked up"
The door opened accidentally and I stumbled inside.
Oops!
Damien was sitting on the couch but he instantly stood up when he saw me.
Tristan held my arm to prevent me from falling, face flat. Why can't we ever make a proper entrance?
Both of them looked shocked and I just stood there, quietly.
"Uhm.. Sorry for int- Interrupting, Da-Damien. I brought your laptop.." I whispered, keeping my eyes down as I kept the laptop on the console table.
Babes, be strong. You can do this, I will whoop their little buttocks!
Tristan looked away and I turned around. I felt a hand clasp around my wrist, "Acacia-"
"I need to go, please" I mumbled and harshly pulled my hand from Damien, walking outside but he grabbed my arm harshly and pulled me back.
This time, I didn't cry nor did I oppose. I stayed quiet. He finds me annoying and his words stabbed me like knives.
Ah, those knives were sharp. My soul is shivering.
"Acacia, I didn't mean it as that" Damien whispered but I shook my head, Liar. Imma punch him now. Just kidding, he's good looking.
"I know exactly what you meant, Damien."
I looked at Tristan and asked, "Where are the divorce papers?" We will leave him and find a nice dude.
"Acacia, please" Tristan muttered and Damien tightened his hold on my arm.
I snapped my head towards him and said, "All men are the same, Damien. You are no different. Matthew hit me, yelled at me and hurt me in all ways, but you know what you did?"
I pointed my finger at my chest and Damien looked away, "Just hear me out-"
The baby boy deserves nothing.
"You don't deserve to give an explanation, Damien. I liked you and this is how bad you hurt me. You are a ruthless man, Damien. I hate you"
I hate him too!
My voice broke in the end and I pushed his hand from mine and ran outside.
From behind me, I could hear Damien and Tristan calling for me. Fast footsteps approaching me but I ran as fast I could. My hand collided with a vase and it smashed, slowly and painfully piercing my skin but nothing hurt me more than Damien.
"Acacia, be careful God dammit! Stop running on the road!" I heard Damien growl as I stepped into the middle of the road.
Don't get run over!
Honks and chatter quickly began but I couldn't focus.
"Leave me alone, Damien! I just wanna go back home! Just stay away from me!"
I could only see black dots appear in my vision as I stumbled back. Damien took a few cautioned strides towards me but I raised my hand to stop him.
The pain in my hand was unbearable and I could feel blood dripping from the wound. Jeez, how bad did you bump?
"Acacia, we can talk at home. You can get hurt here" He said and grabbed my elbow the moment he came close.
"Help me!" I yelled and pushed Damien.
Don't call the crowd! What if they hurt Damien!?
People started to gather around us and asked, "Are you okay, Ms?"
I shook my head and hid behind a woman.
Oh God, stop being stubborn!
I don't want to see Damien and if this is how then so be it.
"Why are you bothering her?" An old man inquired as the woman in front of me held my hands.
Damien looked angry as he ran a hand through his hair, "She is my wife and I am taking her back home" We aren't his wife! No way!
He then glared at me and I took a step back, "Acacia, stop this madness"
I didn't say anything, just began walking on the footpath.
The crowd slowly dispersed after Damien told them about our marital status and then the chase began.
Damien is obviously taller than me, so he has longer legs and he can run much faster. When he caught up to me, I grabbed the railing and jumped on the other side.
Don't die, please! We don't know how to swim!
Underneath me was a body of water and Damien stopped in his tracks.
I tightly held onto the railing as cold air brushed through my hair, "I will jump, Damien. Stay away from me"
She's lying, we won't jump.
Damien raised both his hands and nodded, "I will, I won't come near you. Just don't jump"
He looked distressed as he searched for something. Huh? Maybe he is looking for love? Get it? No?
I turned my head briefly to look at the water underneath me and my hands began to sweat.
Then I saw Tristan run towards us and stand next to Damien.
"Acacia, listen carefully. I know you're angry with Damien, but just pay attention to me." Tristan calmly said and took a step towards me.
I nodded.
I will not let him divert my attention.
Can't say much, but your attention span is very concerning.
"Hold my hand" He reached out to me and I sceptically stared at him, shaking my head
"No, you and Damien are involved together- Damien!" I yelled when Damien grabbed my waist roughly and pulled me towards him.
Oh God no! See, I told you!
"Are you fucking insane? Acacia?" Damien growled angrily and threw me over his shoulder.
I just panted lightly and hit his back, "Let go!"
He walked to the car and put me down. Damien didn't leave until I wore the seatbelt and instantly locked the car.
"I'll handle it, Tristan. Don't worry" Yeah, as if I am a 3-year-old.
I crossed my arms across my chest and looked to the other side as Damien sat in.
"Don't pull such a stunt ever again, do you understand?" Damien said and drove as fast as he could.
She's too sluggish anyways.
"I will, what will you do about it? Nothing" I snapped and glared at him.
Damien rolled his eyes but didn't say anything before we reached the house.
I don't want to go!
"I suggest you come out on your own or I'll just do it my way"
I opened the door and slammed it shut, "Keep your nasty hands off of me, Damien" Oh, don't call him nasty!
I let out a moan as soon as I jerked my wrist and Damien sighed, "Acacia, just stop"
I was waiting for him to open the door so I run inside and dash outside. Great plan.
Damien entered the pin and pulled me inside.
"I will not stay with you," I said and hurried upstairs. We don't have anywhere to be. We'll live on the streets, wearing Gucci. Don't forget the jacket!
"Acacia, you aren't even letting me explain, God fucking damn it!" He said from the living room as I walked to my closet.
"You have said enough, I am not your wife and I hate you" I yelled and threw all my clothes in the suitcase. Oh no, you don't! Why are people lying so much?
I turned around to see Damien taking his coat and tie off before he walked towards me.
My eyes widened and I tried to bypass him but he gently grabbed my waist and pinned me to the door.
Damien pulled my waist towards him and I let out a soft breath.
He is so warm and comfy! Just like a bed.
"Let me go" I gritted my teeth and tried to remove his arms from around me but he held me tighter and roughly pushed me against the door.
"I didn't mean it that way, Acacia" He rasped and I looked right into his eyes.
Sure sure, and I am a tooth fairy.
I bit my lip to not burst into tears as I nodded, "Sure. You could have meant something else but Damien, I am broken, right? And I am definitely not a billionaire, so It must be that you loathe me. Kindly, let me go."
Damien rubbed his face with one hand and then looked at me, "Acacia-"
I fisted my hands and said, "Let me go, Damien'
This time I pissed Damien off because he harshly grabbed my arm and pulled me towards the room before throwing me on the bed. The bed bounced and I took a while to sit up.
"Stop cutting me off, Acacia" He raised his voice and I jumped in my place.
Oopsie daisy?
Damien never raised his voice. He scared the living daylights out of me. His face showed so much anger and frustration.
Damien's phone began to ring and instead of picking it up, he slammed it on the wall next to me. The phone broke into several pieces.
Oops, iPhone!
I gasped and tears finally escaped.
He pushed my shoulder back and I fell back on the bed. He hovered above me and leaned in, closer to my ear.
"You need to understand that I didn't mean it that way"
His fingers intertwined with mine as I whispered, "I am annoying, Damien. I cry all the time, even right now and you find me annoying. You hate me because I told you I love you. I am sorry, I shouldn't have. Because since the day I said that, you made my life a living hell!"
I inhaled and just as I was about to turn my face to the other side, Damien kissed me.
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Wow, this got heated real quick. Good job!
My eyes widened before I slowly closed them. He wiped my tears before sliding his hand down my side and to my waist.
I felt sparks ignite inside me as he bit my bottom lip gently and swiped his tongue across it.
He let go of my hands and I clenched his shirt tightly before sliding them up to his neck.
His jaw was clenched and then he pulled away.
What's wrong with me! I wasn't supposed to kiss him back! You did the right thing, babe.
"You are not going anywhere, understood?" He asked and I looked away.
I felt fingers cup my cheek before Damien pulled me to face him. He was so close and he looked so much calmer.
"Is that clear, Mrs Mcknight?" Whenever he calls us that, my non-existent heart flutters!
I stared at him blankly and nodded.
His fingertips caressed my lips, "Stop crying, Acacia" and with that, he walked out of the room.
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