A Lovely Obsession ( Billionaire Romance Novel )

Chapter 20

Nora's POV:-

For a while, I just stare at him not knowing what to do or say. His fingers keep stroking over my cheeks wiping away the wetness from my face. Then they reach my lips moving across them in a sensual caress. That's when I scramble away from him.

“W-what are you doing here?” I cry out as I sit up bumping my head hard against the headboard.

“Shh. Your family will hear. I am not afraid if they will find me in your bedroom but I don't think you would want that.” He warns me and I shut up.

For a minute, the two of us just sit there not saying anything. I am glaring at him while he's staring at me with an inscrutable expression.

“You still haven't told me why you were crying.” He says quietly.

“And you still haven't answered my question. What the hell are you doing here?” I hiss.

“ I thought it was obvious. I have been trying to contact you but you have been ignoring me. I told you to come outside so we can talk face to face but you didn't even care to reply. I could have just barged in through the front door. Be grateful I care about you enough not to do that. Instead, I had to climb through your window like some besotted fool.”

I can't help laughing at his last sentence and flames seem to leap from his eyes. But then I remember why I was mad at him and grow silent.

“You knew that Clara was going to come there or was it merely a coincidence? And please don't lie to me. I can tell when someone's bullshitting me.”

“I am amazed that someone so ladylike can have such a foul mouth,” Derek smirks at me but it disappears when he sees the expression on my face.

“You went on a date with that man. And then when I told you I would stay away from other women as long as you kept away from other men you refused to give me an answer. I don't like women playing hard to get. I usually give up on them. I like you too much to do that, however. Which is why I decided to remind you that as indifferent as you pretend to be, deep down you can't tolerate the idea of another woman in my life.” He says unashamedly.

I don't know whether I should appreciate his honesty or give in to the urge to strangle him.

“What did you two do that night that Clara was talking about?” I ask knowing that I would hate the answer but still wanting it.

“We didn't sleep together if that's what you are asking.” Derek turns away from me and it's the first time that the great tycoon is trying to avoid meeting my eyes.

“But you two did everything else didn't you?” I ask dryly.

“Nora.” Derek actually groans.

“Did you two just make out? Or did she suck you off too?” I don't recognize the sadistic edge to my voice.

“It's not going to happen again.” He pulls me toward him and the next thing I know I am cradled in his lap with his arms crushing me to his chest.

“Let me go, Derek.” I try to wriggle out of his grasp but he only presses me even closer to his body.

He's so warm and being in his arms suddenly makes me feel so safe that I almost want to fall asleep in them. Or maybe rub my body against his but I resist that urge.

“I am sorry.” He says suddenly. And I am stunned by the genuine remorse that's there in his voice.

“I wanted your anger. Your jealousy but not for you to be hurt. I never wanted to make you cry.” He presses his lips against my hair.