Key To My Heart

10. What Do You Want?

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My life was constantly becoming more and more unpredictable. Who would've thought that in the span of a couple of days all of this would happen to me? A week or so ago if someone had told me that a devilishly hot billionaire would sneak into my bedroom or text me, I would've laughed my ass off. But now this was happening and I didn't know why. Was this going to bring something better into my life or leave me even more broken?

Me: Ethan?

Him: yes, love. Is it that hard to believe?

Oh Lord, he's calling me 'love'.

Me: how did you get my number?

Him: I own a telecommunications company, babe. ;)

Oh so he was taking advantage of that.

Me: well, stop misusing your resources.

Him: babe, they're all mine. I can use them however I like.

Me: right. Good night.

Him: oh no, love. You're not going anywhere.

Me: I don't need your permission.

Him: I never said you do.

Me: what do you want?

Him: you.

My heart began hammering in my chest when I read that. "What do you want?" I remembered asking Aaron one time when we had fought. "You." He had replied.

No. Ethan doesn't want me. He's lying. He's playing with me.

Me: no, you do not want me. Stop playing with me.

Him: I am not playing with you, Anastasia.

Me: this is a game to you, isn't it?

Him: absolutely not. I don't have time to mess around or play games.

Me: leave me alone.

Him: never.

I put my phone down. It was too much for me to handle. I did not want to end up with a broken heart again. I put my phone on silent and turned off the lights before attempting to sleep. It was a difficult task, considering that I was confused, heartbroken and in love. Yes, I was in love with Ethan Woods. I was falling for him.

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"You look upset." Annie commented as our group walked toward the cafeteria during recess.

"Nope, I'm good." I replied, giving her a fake smile. Truth was, I really was upset. Why? Because Ethan hadn't sent a single text after that. I had thought that he would at least send a couple more messages if I wouldn't reply but he didn't. If he was really falling for me, he'd try his best to have to me, right? This is definitely a game for him.

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I had just entered my room and my jaw dropped to the floor when I did. My whole bedroom floor was covered with presents and exquisite flower bouquets. My heart was about to burst due to both happiness and astonishment. Who bought me so many presents? My birthday's next month.

I knelt down to pick up a card placed in the middle of the presents that said:

With love and greatest regards,
Ethan Woods
CEO OF AB Enterprises
I hope you like them, Anastasia