𝘐𝘯 𝘈𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦

Chapter. 37

Ayla

"No, Ayls. He rich, milk it. It's not everyday you get to stay in a fucking mansion."

I plopped down on Noah's bed and sighed.

"I feel guilty."

"Don't. You deserve it."

I didn't deserve it, I deserved nothing.

"You know I don't summer." I sighed.

"Perk up, babe." I smiled at her.

I watched summer yawn over the screen before it transferred to me and I yawned in response.

"I'm tired, goodnight." She smiled.

"Night, Summer."

-

After I woke up I decided to take a quick shower in Noah's bathroom, ignoring the missed calls from my father. I stepped out in a towel before seeing Matteo come through.

"Oh, sorry." Ever since that convo in his car we had, we've both been awkward with each other.

"It's fine.. what's for breakfast?" I asked.

He picked up some trash that had been laying around his sons room before I pulled a few clothing articles from my bag.

"Whatever you want, Noah usually makes me make bacon but he's away so-" I awkwardly shook my head as he turned to face the opposite wall.

Even though he's seen me naked countless times.

"Um, bacon's okay." I nodded.

"Okay, I'll go start on that. Do you um-need anything else?" He turned around with me only in sweats and a bra.

I kept my eyes trained on his and smiled lightly.

"No thanks."

Last night I cried so humanly possible afterwards I laid limp in Matteo's arms and he had to carry my heavy ass into the house.

"Wait." I called to him just as he rounded the doorway.

"Yeah?"

"Thanks for last night.. for listening-for just being there." I rambled on, rubbing my palm
over my arm.

I could see the smallest smile curl onto his lips as he gripped the frame in one hand.

"Don't thank me for the bare minimum, Ayla." He softly spoke before disappearing down the hall.

I sighed before stuffing my dirty clothes into my bag and zipping it closed.

Suddenly Noah's name popped up on my screen as I hesitated before answering.

"Hey, Noah."

"Shit, Ayla. Are you okay? Dad called me and told me you had to stay with him are you okay?" He asked with concern.

I didn't wanna lie to him.