Attraction 2

2. Gabriel's here

I was later told by Mrs Fidelia that Gabriel would be coming home and he'd be the one to take me to school. I was excited at first until I remembered I was mad at him. The days went by and I found myself anticipating Gabriel's arrival. Mr Noah came home too. I was glad that everyone would be home before I leave for uni.

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It was a Sunday afternoon. I had already packed my bags, since I'd be leaving tomorrow and Gabriel was to come today, but he still hadn't arrived. It left me stressed. I was so eager to see him. I was on a camisole and shorts, with my hair down. I wore mascara on my lashes and applied lipgloss to my lips.

I remained in my room. My stomach twisted painfully out of anxiety. After what felt like hours but was actually minutes.

I heard Mrs Fidelia scream Gabriel's name happily from the living room downstairs and I sat up straight. I also heard Abel's excited shout. I stood in front of the mirror quickly arranging my hair.

I know I said I was mad at him. I still am, but....... let's leave it at that for now. I hurried to the stairs but then slowed down and started slowly climbing down like I didn't care about him coming home.

I didn't want him to think I was happy to see him. Once I got to the bottom of the stairs, I stood there not going any further. I just watched him enter the house smiling. They were all happy to see him.

Mr Noah who was seated, stood up to welcome Gabriel as well.
" Liela, Gabriel's here" Mrs Fidelia called out loudly, not knowing I was already in the living room. That was when Gabriel looked at me. Our eyes met and I froze.

Those eyes. They held me captive. Gabriel had grown bigger. He was way broader and taller. I also grew taller but still, my head could barely reach his shoulder properly. He had bigger muscles now as well, while I was still just me.

I could now see the reason he didn't like me anymore. He's met better girls with bigger butts and boobs. I was just a little girl in his eyes. Why had I not thought of it like this before?. I felt tears suddenly prick my eyes.

I forced a small smile at him, trying to blink away the coming tears but no. I was actually going to cry. He wasn't looking away, why wasn't he looking away?. His eyes slowly trailed down my body and I could almost feel it on my skin. He looked back at my face.

I was going to cry and I couldn't hold it in any longer. I quickly turned around and hurried up the stairs before the tears could fall down. I ran to my room and shut the door.

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Later that night, we all sat around the table eating dinner. They all kept talking but I remained quiet as I ate. I made sure not to look at Gabriel even though he was seated across me, just like we used to sit. They asked him about school and I got to know that he didn't live on campus.

" You have to make sure you watch over Liela and protect her okay?" Mr Noah said and I was sure Gabriel nodded. I didn't need his protection or guidiance. I finally finished my food and I raised my head only to meet Gabriel's eyes

What is he looking at, he should stop staring, I thought, before looking at the others.
" I'm full. If it's okay, I'd like to go to bed now" I said and Mr Noah nodded for me to go. I got up without hesitation.
" Good night" I said before walking off.

I climbed up the stairs, walking towards my room when all of a sudden. I felt a hand wrap around my wrist, pulling me back and soon my back was against the wall while Gabriel stood in front of me. His hands against the wall at both of my sides.

He stared down at me while I had to crane my head to look at him.
" Liela" he spoke as he moved even closer.
My breadth got caught in my throat. It's been so long since I heard him call my name and now.... His voice had become deeper than I remembered it.

And... What was wrong with his aura? Apart from him being way bigger, his aura was something on it's own. It carried so much weight, making me feel so intimidated.

I wanted him to hug me. I wanted to feel his arms around me again, but I had to stay strong. I wasn't going to forget how cruel he was so easily.

" I want to go to bed.." I said
" I missed you" he interrupted. I stared into his eyes. They looked sincere but I refused to believe. He's just so good at lying.
" Move please" I tried again even though I felt weak and my voice sounded squeaky. I hated how he affected me.

He leaned back, away from me. I started walking away and he didn't stop me. What was I thinking?, He's changed already. The old Gabriel would stop me from going but he didn't. I stopped and looked at him. I felt like giving him a slap.

Maybe it would reset his brain and then he'd stop me. I walked back to him and stood in front of him, but all I could say was
" Good night" then I walked away and entered my room. I threw myself on my bed frustrated with myself.

Why was he acting like this..... Although I had told myself I hated him. It still seemed I wouldn't be able to stay angry if he kept talking to me in a few days. I hated how easily my heart and body was betraying me. I felt touch starved by him, and earlier when he was close, I wanted nothing more but for him to touch me.

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