Kind Regards

2. Reign

I stared down at my shoes, tapping them together as he followed the directions to my apartment.

"Do you have someone to take care of you?" He asked, tapping the wheel.

I'm very much capable of taking care of myself.

"Someone who can you to the hospital incase the stitches tear or rip" He clarified, glancing at me.

I scoffed lightly, gently tugging on the hem of his sweatshirt. "My roommate's my best-friend but I've got this"

He parked in front of the apartment building, chuckling lightly as he looked up at it. But it wasn't in a condescending way.

We got out of the car, his hand placed on my waist as I lead us to my apartment.

"Your phone, where is it?" He asked, scratching the back of his neck.

Was this his way of asking for my number? He's quite demanding.

I held up my phone, brows furrowing at the sight of how cracked it was from last night.

He reached for his phone, handing it to me.

"You gonna say please?" I chuckled, putting my information in anyway.

A soft throaty laugh left his mouth as he shook his head, "I don't need to"

I rolled my eyes, seeing a slight smile appear on his face.

"Thank you for catching me, staying and the clothes. Text me and I'll make it up to you. Also, to give this back" I smiled, looking down at his sweatshirt.

He placed his hand on my arm, looking into my eyes. He was a lot taller than me but it didn't make me feel small, safe is the better word.

"Keep it, and you don't owe me anything" He assured, squeezing my arm gently. "But I will text you"

I nudged him softly before unlocking the door, "Bye Sebastian I don't know your last name"

He laughed, stepping back. "Bye Hood"

"Where the hell have you been? I've texted a billion times, damn near almost called every morgue" My best friend, Athena exclaimed, hugging me tight.

I groaned, tapping her back. "Just skipped the hospitals then, did you? You're losing it"

She gasped, stepping away to examine me so I lifted the sweatshirt up for her to see.

Her eyes widened, tears brimming her eyes. She's too precious.

"Oh my god I wasn't there for you! I wasn't there for my best friend" She began to panic, stepping back to sit on the couch.

I smiled, sitting beside her as she rested her head against my shoulder. The only way to calm her down was to just talk, so I explained what happened.

"Wait someone caught you? It wasn't Isaac?" She asked, shaking her head in confusion.

A slight smile appeared on my lips before she squealed, clapping her hands.

"When I woke up, this guy was there, the one who caught me. Greek God, like fuck God went overtime on him; perfection" I revealed, feeling my cheeks heat up.

Athena was practically jumping up and down, more excited than I was. "What's his name, when will I get to meet him and oh my this sweatshirt is his isn't it? It smells fucking delectable"

My phone buzzed against my thigh so we both looked down to see a text from an unknown number; it was him.

Unknown number: It's Sebastian. Hope you haven't already ripped your stitches. - S.R

Me: did you just sign your text?

Sebastian: yes - S.R

I laughed, turning to see an overly excited Athena swaying waiting for more of the story.

"Isaac walked into the room and was like what the fuck? Who is this? Then Sebastian pushed him against the wall and went off at him" I explained, trying not to laugh.

She wiggled her brows, knowing there was more to the story.

"And as we were leaving, Isaac was about to call me a slut when he got punched"

We both laughed as I placed my hand by the wound, trying not to rip them.

I texted him back, hoping to find out his last name. Possibly for social media stalking purposes.

Me: Sebastian R? Ronald? Ranch? Rabbit?

Sebastian: What goes on in that mind of yours. Reign. - S.R

Athena's gasp startled me, placing her hands on my shoulders. "Your Sebastian is Sebastian Reign!?"

I nodded slowly, the name didn't ring any bells.

"He's part of the Reign family! They own like everything. Old money rich" She continued, fanning herself with our mail.

I could tell he had money but I didn't know it was of this magnitude. 

Athena helped me into bed, demanding that I rest as she prepared some soup.

I shut my eyes, thinking about the events of yesterday. So much has happened in such little time.

My phone buzzed uncontrollably, messages and calls from my ex, Isaac.

"Fuck off" I muttered, throwing my phone off the bed. It was already cracked anyway.

The door opened revealing Athena with a tray, wincing at the sight of my phone.

She placed the tray beside me, a gift box catching my eye.

"This was just delivered; did you order something?" She asked as I held it.

I shook my head, opening it cautiously. Our jaws dropped, revealing the brand-new phone with a note attached to it.

'So you don't need any more stitches.

Kind Regards,
S.R'

He bought me a new phone. I mean I couldn't afford to, but this was way too much. I'm the one who owes him.

"Holy shit, holy shit Alex" Athena exclaimed, covering her mouth. "It must be niceee"

I shook my head, taking the phone out of the box. It had already been set up.

After unlocking it, Sebastian's contact was up. Only his.

Me: What the fuck Sebastian.

Sebastian: You're welcome - S.R

Me: I didn't ask for this. I'm the one who owes you, I can't accept it.

Sebastian: I saw your phone; it's cracked to pieces. You're bound to hurt yourself. - S.R

Me: Just a few scratches. Send me your address so I can return it.

Sebastian: I'd prefer no scratches. It's yours. - S.R

I cursed under my breath, looking down at my smashed phone then back to the brand new one. I need a phone for work, then I can save up the money to pay him back.

Me: I'm paying you back. Thank you, Sebastian, :)

Athena held up the spoon, feeding me some soup as if I were a sick child. She chuckled, handing me the spoon before getting up.

"I called up the office, you're clear for a few days but your boss wants medical records when you get back" She explained, dusting off her uniform.

She was heading off to work, we couldn't afford for both of us to be out of work. I assured her a thousand times that I'll be alright.