Chapter 3

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I wanted to crawl in a hole when I saw the Camera flashes Burst around us as the paparazzi entered the second door the bedroom had, that was obviously left unlocked. My luck. I looked up at Nash shocked of the events. What are people going to think? Nash looked at me and grabbed my arm. He is trying to lead me out of the room but the camera men crowded around us like animals preying on their next meal. "If you do not let us out of this room I will make sure you do not have a job in the near future." Nash spit in their face, the men backed up slightly but continued yelling questions and snapping photos. Nash is shielding me from the flashes of light and led me out of the room. "Follow me" Nash looked at me and jerked his head to the left. "Have a car on the west side now." Nash talked into his phone and slammed it shut, his features gave nothing away, I can't tell what he is thinking, if anything it can't be good. Once we reached the exit Nash slid into the limo next to me. The silence in the car was defending but I couldn't speak because I was on the verge of tears. "I'm sorry, I wasn't thinking." Nash said without looking at me. "Why did the paparazzi care so much about us?" I asked. "LeAnna, I have been in many movies and I am a multimillionaire." He said it like it was common sense for me to know that. "I had no idea who you were, not to sound rude but I don't care much for the movie business or your wealth." I said looking at my hands. "Look Nash, this can be really bad for the both of us. I am going to embarrass you and I can't be seen with you all over the news and magazines" I start to cry and he notices. "What the hell is wrong with you, why would you embarrass me it was just a few pictures, they will blow over within a weeks time." He talks about it as if it is no big deal. "Nash it's not that simple I can't be publicized like this," I mumble "he's gonna find me" I say the last part in a whisper to myself, thinking about my past and how I have tried so hard to hide from it. This will ruin everything. "What the fuck? Leanna what are you talking about? Who is going to find you?" Shit he heard me. He grabbed my chin and made me look into his eyes. "Can we talk about this another time," I look at the driver in the front. I never wanted to explain my past to anyone, but I have to tell Nash so he can understand and try stop those pictures from leaking out.

"Thank you," I say as Nash grabs my hand and helps me out of the car. We are at our apartment building and I am ready to get this night over with. "Stop, we are going to my penthouse so you can explain what's going on." He said when he took my wrist, stopping me from pressing the button to take me to my floor. Of course he lives in the penthouse, I should have known. He enters his key into the keypad and we start moving to the top of the building. Neither of us talk on the short ride.

The doors start to open and I gasp. The penthouse is beautiful and makes me feel awkward. I have money but this is a whole other level. (See picture at top).
"Is this about me kissing you? Or whatever it is you need to say to me? I need to know, LeAnna." His words echo into me and I cant find anything to say. I take in the beauty of his face and his eyes. This will probably be the last time he wants to see me. I wiped away a tear and went to sit down on his chair. "Hey, it will be okay, please let me know what is going on" he pleads.
"You should have a drink, I have some things to tell you about me. But first I need to be certain I can trust you, I am only telling you this because I don't want reporters to dig information up on me that has been buried a long time." All the words come out In a rush. Nash nodded and went to pour us both a glass of wine before taking a seat. He sat down next to me on the sofa and looked at me, giving me all the attention. "Okay." I took a deep breath before starting. I can feel the pulse beat through my body, i don't think I've ever been so nervous. "My dad left when I was young and my mom remarried a few months after. My mom married a doctor who had a son and they both thought it would be perfect since they both had kids, his son was six years older than me." I looked down at my glass before continuing. "I was ten the first time my step brother raped me---" I looked up and he broke his wine glass in his hand. "Are you okay, how bad did you get cut?"
"I'm fine," he bit out. He went into the kitchen and threw away the broken glass. I set my glass of wine down on the table and tried to calm my nerves, and noticed my hands were shaking. I saw Nash come back with another glass in his hand, but could smell that it was a stronger drink. I stared at him. He was tense and his eyes were icy cold. I was uncomfortable and still dressed in my gown attire. "You said the first time. How many times were there?" He asked. I grabbed my drink and gulped the rest of it down, trying to calm myself. "I don't know, Nash." I lost count.
"Did you tell your mom or anyone?"
"He threatened me and I was always to afraid to say anything. One day, after a year, I started bleeding really bad while me and my mom went out shopping and she freaked out and took me to see my stepdad at his doctors office. He did an exam and said I started my period early and it was normal for it to be heavy my first time. On the way home from the doctor I blurted out to my mom I have been getting raped. Long story short she confronted my stepdad about why he didn't say anything and why he lied about seeing any evidence from the exam and he admitted he knew about the raping but he didn't want his son to go to jail, and how that could make him look bad. We ended up suing him and his son was put in jail. That's how I have my wealth. Daniel got released a year ago." I can't say anymore I start to sob.
"Jesus," his chest was heaving. "That is all kinds of fucked up. And he was touching you........LeAnna."
"His dad knew and didn't do anything about it, he killed himself after the lawsuit and before he could face charges," I say, trying to tell him everything.
"I'm sorry." I swallow the lump in my throat, I think I'm going to be sick. "My moms current husband sealed the files, but if someone looks in the right spot and it comes out, especially if people think we are together I will embarrass you." God, how awful can this day be? I can hardly breathe.
"Embarrass me!" He snapped, standing up and throwing both hands in the air. "Embarrassment isn't on the list of what I would feel."
"Nash please----"
"I would destroy the life of anyone who published it and bring down the publication that ran the piece." He was cold and I am scared.
"Nash, don't waste your time getting angry. We aren't even together." I look down at the floor.
"You are worth getting angry over, damn it. Screw everything I said, I want you and I am going to let those pictures from today leak and make sure everyone knows you are mine. No one will hurt you again. And if they try I will be waiting."
"Nash don't do this out of pity." If anything I can't stand to be looked at like a wounded animal. "I'm going to go" I break away from his eyes and turn around. "What?" He glared. "Go where?"
"Home. You need to think about what this could do to you." I crossed my arms.
"We can do that together." He said walking towards me.
"Then stop looking at me like you feel sorry for me!" I yell. I can't handle this.
"I'm not made of fucking rock, I wouldn't be human if I didn't care." He ran his hand through his hair in frustration. "I don't want your damn sympathy Nash!" I yell at him, fighting the tears.
"Then what the hell do you want, then?"
"You! I want you but you have made it clear from the beginning you don't want to be with me." I try to explain.
"You have me, I was to much of a jack ass to admit I wanted you but now I can't stand the thought of someone else touching you or hurting you, I haven't even been with you and you already have all of me."
"Your words don't mean shit if you can't back them up, from the very start you wanted my body and now you are looking at me making it clear that isn't the case anymore." My eyes burned.
"Look at me and prove you want to be with me, if your just saying all that shit because you feel bad for me then this will never work. Do you still want me?" I yell at him unzipping the back of my dress and let it fall to the floor. I stand in front of him in a white lace bra and matching thong in my heels.
We both lunged at the same time, colliding our bodies together. His mouth took over mine as he lifted me to wrap my legs around his waist. He dropped me on the couch and made his way down to my feet taking off my heels one by one. Then he careful took off my bra and slid my panties down my legs. He threw off his jacket and stripped out of his clothes. His body was perfectly sculpted. You could tell he worked out and every muscle moved as he crawled on top of me. The veins on his arms stuck out and his biceps tightened while he held himself up. His body was hard and his abs were making my mind spin. He was rough and impatient as he sucked on my neck and licked me all over my body pausing on each breast. His hand was on me rubbing in circles. "Nash" I moaned and raked my nails on his muscular back. He looked up at me and was looking for my approval as he reached for a condom. "I'm on birth control, we can use that now," I said looking at the condom, "but I can prove it to you that I'm on it later" I said panting. He threw the condom down, not putting it on and slammed into me. The rhythmic way his hips circled and harshness of his breathing drove me insane. He was full of power and possessiveness. I could tell by the way he took over me that he knew what he was doing, and he could do it good. He was made for this, a gift to women. I felt myself quicken. "Ladies first." He said to me in a sexy raspy voice and satisfied smile. I ran my hands through his hair and then moved my arms to his back and pushed him closer. With a long moan I came and soon after he climaxed and collapsed on top of me, kissing my neck. "From now on I will be the only person to please you, understand?" He asked. I nodded not being able to find my voice. The turn of events has left me confused. "You're so beautiful." He gripped the back of my neck with one hand and kissed me. I closed my eyes taking in what just happened.

I was starting to put my dress back on when I saw a shirt come flying at me. "Stay?" Nash asked. "Okay, thanks for that" I smiled. He just looked at me. "The way I came at you when we met and even at the function tonight, could have ruined you. Don't let me blow this. I don't want to chase you away. I've never done this before." I put on his t shirt and looked at him. "Don't think about it like that." I said, He nodded and led me into his room which was as beautiful as the rest of his place. I texted josh and told him I was okay and I wouldn't be home tonight. His reply was "use protection;)" I smiled and set my phone down. Nash then laid me down and crawled up next to me holding me in his arms. "I trust you" I whispered. He kissed my forehead. "We will be good for each other, LeAnna."
I fell asleep with his words playing in my head.

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