MALLEABLE

CHAPTER NINE

cunning: skill in achieving one's ends by deceit.

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S A B R I N A

"Is it really okay for him to be moving around this much?"

I asked as I pulled out a chip from Hailey's snack packet and grimaced at the sour taste.

My eyes stared straight at my father who sat in his wheelchair with a golf stick in his hand, laughing as he hit a perfect shot and enjoying his favorite sport.

My eyes strayed towards Quinton who stood there with a small soft smile while patting my father's back in appreciation.

Quinton stood at an intimidating height and bent just a bit as he hit a birdie.

My father clapped and congratulated him with delight, looking happier than ever. I broke into a small smile, delighted to see him so happy after a long time.

Quinton nodded at him as he watched my father prepare to shoot his next shot. His face turned towards his side as his cunning eyes connected directly to mine.

My smile dropped as my heart squeezed at the memories of last week. What he said in the opera house, how he kissed me, how his fingers. . .

My face flushed a deep red as I quickly looked away, my heart rate going up as I snatched the disgusting chips again, chewing aggressively.

It was the first time anyone had touched me there. I had never let Simon, my cheating ex boyfriend, even look at me there.

Even though my experience was scary, I wouldn't deny that, and infuriating, the words he said, the condescending way he talked.

There was something warm about him. Maybe it was my twisted crush on him talking, but I didn't hate it as much as I hated him.

I was a hypocrite and I deserved a tight slap for thinking that way about a toxic, manipulating man but still I couldn't hide the throbbing between my thighs whenever I saw him, or the longing I felt.

I still hated him for trying to control my life, for his menacing dominating declaration, but, it was as if I was stuck.

I couldn't hate him freely anymore. It was as if my emotions weren't mine anymore. It was like Quinton had taken control of my mind also.

"The doctors and nurses are accompanying him, do not worry Miss Sabrina" Hugo replied to my question I'd forgotten I asked.

"I'm sure they are" Hailey interjected glaring at Hugo "Now can you please walk towards them and give us a moment alone? "

Hugo's brows raised in surprise as a troubled expression surfaced "I can't-"

"Please, Hugo?" I say while giving him a sigh.

He finally nodded "Fine", and he walked towards my father and Quinton standing in huge backyard.

" That guy pisses me off" Hailey groans while chewing on her chips "Why does he stick to you so much? He's your father's bodyguard, not yours! "

"I don't know" I reply distracted by my earlier disturbing thoughts "What did you wanted to say? "

"I um. . " Hailey hesitated for a moment "I'm moving to California for university next month"

I took in a sharp breath in shock, before slowly exhaling "That's good for you" I mumble.

"Good for me?" Hailey gasped in shock, crushing the snack packet in her hands "I expected you to be upset with me leaving, atleast try to convince me not to go!"