Defend Me

Chapter 21: The Encounter

Krissy's Point of View
My heart was beating fast. My hands balled up into fists. I was ready to give this guy a piece of my mind. How dare he spring this on me and still have the nerve to ask for me to take him back.

"Because your grandma is paying me to be with you!" He shouted. He smirked as he said those words, knowing they would sting.

"What?" I shrieked. I never in a million years thought that he was only with me because of that. I was about to snap at him when I saw a blond mop of hair come into view. I quickly shoved Daniel to the side, wanting to feel secure in Blake's arms. "Blake? What are you doing here?"

"What is this dick doing here?" He asked. He narrowed his eyes at Daniel, which only caused me to remember what he was doing here. I suddenly felt exhausted. I didn't want to have to deal with the fact that the guy I once loved didn't love me like I loved him. All he cared about was money.

"I am not the idiot. You are." Daniel taunted. Blake chuckled. I didn't say anything. I had nothing left in me. I wanted this all to end.

"Just leave." Blake told him. Daniel then laughed.

"I cannot leave until I am back with Krissy." Daniel said. He looked at me. His eyes were begging me to take him back, but I couldn't and I wouldn't. I would never be with Daniel again, especially because he doesn't have the same feelings he once claimed to have. I narrowed my eyes at his attempts. It wasn't worth it. "Your grandmother paid me to be with you. I need to be with you!"

"What?" Blake suddenly asked. He tensed beside me. His face was full of rage. I knew that one thing wrong will cause the biggest fight i've ever seen. I wanted nothing more than for Daniel to get what he deserved, but I need to know more about my grandmother's scheme. I never knew she could be so, so evil.

"What do you mean my grandmother is paying you?" I asked. I wiped away a few tears that continued to pour out.

"She paid me to go to Harvard and find you. It was a real coincidence that the moment you broke up with this imbecile, I found you. It was rather easy for you to fall in love with me." He said with a smirk. I didn't know how to respond. I stood there, unsure of everything that happened since I bumped into him. It was all a lie. My thoughts quickly snapped to reality, seeing Blake throw a punch.

His knuckles connected with Daniel's jaw. I gasped as Daniel stumbled back. I didn't know what to do. It had been years since I saw Blake fight. He then took another swing at Daniel. It hit him in the stomach, which only riled Daniel up. He then tried to kick Blake, failing miserably. Blake stepped back, avoiding the kick before letting out another punch.

This time he hit him straight in the face, cracking, breaking his nose. That's when I knew it was enough. I was sure Daniel's nose was broken since blood was trickling down as he clutched his face. I placed a hand on Blake's shoulder. He quickly stopped and turned to look at me. His eyes were red and full of rage. It should have scared me, but it didn't. I trusted Blake.

"Stop!" I shouted. Blake's breathing was coming out hard. He seemed to relax upon seeing my face. He then glanced at Daniel. He seemed surprised by the damage he made, but not before smirking. "You need to leave. Now!"

Daniel stumbled, trying to get near me. Blake stood in front. He was protecting me from this guy I never really knew. Daniel's face was turning purple as his blue eyes stared deep into my own. I felt uncomfortable. He needed to leave and now.

"Kristina, please." He begged me. I shook my head. I didn't want to see him now or ever. He didn't belong in my life. I didn't love him. I didn't even know who he was anymore. Everything was a lie. Everything I thought I knew about these last three years are a lie.