The Narcissist

Chapter 14 - HATING ON VEGGIES

My stomach grumbled and my mouth watered as the savory smell of cooked food filled the room. I sat patiently at the dinner table while looking at Rhett's back while he cooks.

His t-shirt was not fit but it's enough to make his broad back move in motions pleasing to my eyes.

"It smells so good." I inhaled audibly. "What are you making?"

He glanced back at me, "Just something from your fridge." He smirked.

I thought hard about what's on my fridge when I remembered mom had filled it with groceries yesterday.

He then pulled out some plates and settled the cooked meal on the table. "Time to eat." He announced.

I clapped my hands in anticipation. My face fell when I realized that the meal were all veggies.

"It's all veggies." I stated weakly, he noted my changed reaction.

"You don't like vegetables? " He asked.

I shook my head no. He smiled wickedly, "You should eat those. It's good for you. If you really wanna join our club, you must eat healthy."

He put some on my plate before he sat down beside me. I just stared at my plate.

"Just try a little and if you really don't like it, we can always order up something." He probed.

I gulped, it smells good so I wanted to give it a try. I closed my eyes as I tried the vegetables. Surprisingly, it doesn't taste that bad. In fact it taste delicious.

I opened my eyes and found that I could finish up this meal. "It taste so good." I moaned satisfyingly.

He just smiled at me, "It's healthy for you too. Eat up." He encouraged as he watched me eat.

Maybe the reason why he got toned bod was because of these green leafy thingies he ate.

"By the way, the club sends their regards to you. Captain also asked how are you doing." He informed. "I was just thinking, maybe this club is not for you."

I choked on what he said. He got me a glass of water and eyed me cautiously.

"This club is too rough for you, and you know it. So why did you join? Is it really just for self-defense?" He stopped eating.

Uh-oh. I don't like it when he made me feel like I'm not wanted.

"Rhett. Do you really have a bad eyesight?" I asked him, using the same tone he used on me. I leaned back on my chair before crossing my arms.

For a moment, he looked confused but didn't answer.

"Look closely. I was not named Gorgeous for nothing. Everywhere I go, people notice me. Guys want me." My voice shook and now a few octaves higher.

"They want to have me, whether I gave them my consent or not. So you tell me, do I not deserve the right to defend myself?" I seethed, not noticing the tears that are now falling endlessly from my eyes.

Rhett moved closer, wiping away my tears. "I didn't mean for you to cry. I'm so sorry."

That's when I realize I'm sobbing. I urged myself to stop crying.

I rarely show my true emotions to people. I'm usually good at hiding it, except now.

I managed to fake a smile as I reached for his hand, "I'm fine. Thanks for cooking today. I really hate veggies but you succeeded in making me eat them anyway."

He carefully gauged my reaction. "If you need any help, you can tell me."

I nodded. "Yeah." I paused then an idea came to me. "Can we order some dessert after this meal, please?"

"Whatever you want, Gorgeous." He drawled.

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