Caesar's Rose

Chapter 98

Uneasiness washed me.

How did he get in here without CJ noticing?

"Wha....what are you doing here?" I asked.

He didn't respond but stared at me.

"How did you get in?"

"The same way you got in. Through the door." He said.

He got on his feet and put his hands in his pockets while looking at me.

I stood there, feeling nervous.

"You must be wondering how come he didn't notice I was in here." He said, his eyes roaming my outfit, making me look away.

"Is that his?" He motioned at the hoodie I was wearing.

I looked at it.

"Why are you wearing it?"

"I needed a change of clothes. My clothes were ruined," I said without looking at him.

"I see," he said, sounding unhappy.

I stared at my feet. I feel weird because of his presence.

Which is strange.

I used to be excited to be around him.

But now, I just want him to leave.

I don't know how to tell him to.

I don't want to be rude. I am literally at his parents' house.

"What happened in the woods?" He asked, breaking the silence.

"I already told you what...."

"Not that," he retorted, making me look at him.

"What happened between you and him?" he asked, looking straight at me.

My heart skipped a beat as I recalled the aggressive kiss I got from CJ.

"No...nothing," I stuttered, clearing my throat.

"Did he do anything to you?"

I furrowed my brows. "No. Why would you ask that?"

"I don't trust him around you. I know him and how immature he can be. And also, you complained about his maltreatment towards you at school. He should be the last person you should be close to," he said.

I scoffed internally, "He didn't do anything to me. Actually, he saved my life twice. He protected me all through till we got here. If it wasn't for him, you wouldn't even be talking to me right now. I would be dead and gone. I owe him my life. He is like my hero. Why are you like that about your own son?" I asked.

He stared at me.

I dropped my gaze, realizing what I had just said.

God, did I just speak highly of CJ?

What is wrong with me?

He made steps towards me. My heart pounded at every step he took.

"Do you....." He paused, heaving a sigh. "Do you like him?"

I froze, looking at him.

"What?"

He didn't respond but kept staring at me.

"No. I don't. He is a heartless bully," I said.

"You just called him your hero a second ago."

"What I meant is he saved my life," I said.

"That's not enough to call him your hero, Rose. Don't forget all he has done to you."

I looked away, heaving a sigh.