Chapter 35
Stella POV
A mixture of rage and insanity simmered within me. Leaving me feeling like anapple that has been squeezed too many times at the store.
Nathalie placed the last plate into the dishwasher. When my gaze landed on theremote control of the monstrosity within my underwear, I grabbed ithurriedly. I nearly forgot about it.
"Thanks for helping out." I whispered. I was struggling to hold backmy angry tears.
She gave me that smile which made me want to cry even more. "You don't lookwell?"
I shook my head, and then turned away. I squeezed my nose to avoid snorting outa sob. "Aww, did something happen?" She wobbled towards me, armsraised for a hug.
At first, I was backing up, but perhaps that is what I need. a warm embrace andsome cuddling as I fully express myself.
She placed her arms around me. She feels warm and smells nice. She rocked ussoftly, like a loving pair. "Let us get married." I chuckled,attempting to lighten the mood.
"We should."
Her response surprised me, prompting another giggle from me. Finally, sheagreed to something and continued on with the joke.
"Do you want to talk about it?" She questioned, pulling away.
"No. More like something to argue over, and I know precisely the personfor it." I murmured, tipping my head upwards.
"Okay, don't dispute too much. It dulls the bond." Too bad therewasn't a connection. But it's purely business and fucking slavery. I'll have todo laundering and other chores tomorrow.
"I hope I am not bothering you, but do you think you could assist me withthe laundry?" It was long overdue.
"Sure,"
"Nats," I held her hand and looked into her innocent eyes."You're the friend that I've never had. Well, I have several, but you areat the top. And it's not because you're assisting me, but because you'repartially present for me. Just don't tell Mateo everything; she may be, like,nuts."
She giggles and nods. Something tells me she will rush to her if shebelieves I am in danger. This suggests she was a good friend. I want to dosomething special for her.
"I should go so you and her can straighten things out."
I nodded.
"And if you need more hugs, I'm always next door."
Aww, she's such a golden retriever. She pecked my cheeks and then left. Istarted crying again as soon as I heard the door close. I couldn't believe howbad things were getting in my life.
Cook. Clean. Wash. Breed.
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Romance"So if I say, you should bark like a dog, what are you gonna do, Stella." "Spit on your face." I lashed out. "You barked. Loud. Let's see how loudly that voice barks." She shifted the tiny screen of my hair to look into my eyes. The sly expression...
