Carved

CHAPTER 17

ELLA

There’s only one pair of arms I want to be in.

I hate violence.  Despise it. Sadly, I’ve already experienced a lot of it.  It has been carved on my body and soul. I can attempt to cover it with a loving heart and a beloved memories, but it will always be there.  Haunting me. Haunting us. But sometimes it’s what drives me to protect myself and protect what’s mine. So while I was busy shooting daggers at Serene and contemplating whether to punch her or drop her on her frumpy behind for wrapping her arms around my man, two arms of a man wrapped around me.  Fear took over than anger. I stomped on his toe with my boot, jabbed him with my elbow, and tossed him to the ground. Colton, Dylan, Dex, and Math were by my side in a second. The guy on the floor was laughing which caused the others to start laughing as well.

“Damn, that was hot.”  Stan said as he tried to help himself up.  “How in the hell did you do that?”

My hands are over my mouth in shock that I tossed this large man to the ground.  “I’m sorry, but you scared me. You shouldn’t come behind unsuspecting girls and wrap your arms around them.”

“Well, now I know better, Tiger.  I have seen many catfights and I know when one is about to happen.”  Stan shakes the dirt off his clothes and hair. His eyes widen when he spots a few news cameras.  They were busy asking if Dylan and Serene were a couple when they caught the whole exchange between me and Stan.  “This is kind of embarrassing.”

“Are you okay?”  Dylan asks me trying to hold in his laughter.

“She’s the one that dropped me on my…uh, you should be asking me that.”

“You deserved it Stan.”  Dylan narrows his eyes on him.  He turns back to me and his eyes darken a little.  “He was right though. That was hot.”

“So, since your boyfriend isn’t here.  Maybe I can buy you a drink.” Stan winks.

I notice the frown on Dylan’s face and feel horrible.  There are so many people around and they all think he’s with Serene.  I know it bothers him to not be able to say he’s with me. The news reporters are already asking who I am.  I had heard Whisper tell them and what time we play. I think we already have a large enough crowd with what just happened and the numerous people coming up to us because of our outfits.

“My boyfriend is right here.”  I surprise Dylan and wrap my arms around him reaching up to give him a kiss.  

“Thank God, baby.”  He tightens his arms around me.  I can feel his smile in the kiss.  Cameras are going off around us.

“Dylan we have to get going.”  Casper reminds him they have more introductions to do.

The guys run off to the main stage after Dylan steals one last kiss. Cameras start to surround me and questions are being thrown at me at once.  Marty comes out of nowhere and directs all questions for him to answer. I feel relieved. I give him a thankful smile. He answers all of their questions and I’m astonished with how much he knows about us.  Serene is red with anger and her eyes would shoot fire if it were possible.         

 The boys of Dyligent Dexterity are already at the second stage making introductions when we finish interviewing.  I have been in awe over them all day. The ladies are throwing panties and bras again. The DylDoes are professing their love for Dylan.  I can’t blame them. The man is a Rock God and as sexy as H E double hockey sticks. He’s good at what he does. The crowd loves every minute of his introduction.  Casper and Benji start throwing t-shirts out to the crowd while Dex and Dylan get everybody hyped up. The atmosphere is electrifying.