I Belong To The Billionaire

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•CHARLIE•

It's been four days since Ted left and even though I hated to admit it, I felt lonely. He hasn't contacted me yet and I was biting back the urge to call him.

I pulled my phone out of the back pocket of my jeans and looked at the screen. I didn't recieve any texts from him and I wondered if everything was alright.

Julian suddenly pulled my phone out of my hand and I frowned at his rudeness.

"Do you have a grudge against me?",I asked, which earned me a laugh from him.

"No. You've been staring at your phone for a while now. It's depressing and you're not working".

I reached out to grab my phone from him but he stretched his arm higher. After reaching the point of standing on my toes, I gave up. Fuck him and his tallness.

"Anything wrong?",he asked, looking sincerely concerned.

"I've got TDS",I said with a long sigh.

He looked creeped out and took a cautious step back,"Is that an STI or something?".

I rolled my eyes at him,"Theodore Deficiency Syndrome. I'm on my death bed right now".

"It's just been five days",the older man chuckled.

"He hasn't called me yet".

"Why don't you call him instead?".

I scoffed,"Unacceptable".

"How?".

"He should call me first because he's the dominant one in our relationship".

"And if he doesn't?".

"Then it's open season to all who're interested".

We both laughed at that and Julian patted my shoulder, telling me to get back to work. I did just that. Tomorrow is Saturday and I couldn't wait to see my sister. I missed making fun of her the most.

It was late in the afternoon and the students were lively. Some paintings looked great while others looked like whale barf or preschool arts and crafts gone wrong.

When nighttime fell, I went into the dressing room and began to change.

"Hey, Charlie",Brody greeted as he entered the room.

"Hi",I greeted back.

"You look a little low. Is everything okay?".

"Yeah. I'm just tired".

"Your boyfriend's not giving you enough attention?".

I forced a smile,"He's doing just fine".

"I heard that he's out. Aren't you a little worried?".

"What's there to be worried about?".

"He's out there and you're here. Long distance relationships don't usually go well".

I locked my locker and pulled my bag over my shoulders. I walked to Brody and lightly pinched his nose,"It's none of your business",I said and let go. 

"I'm just a concerned friend",he said, looking sad.

"Thanks for worrying, I guess. I'm heading out so I'll see you on Monday",I held the doorknob and was about to yank the door open when Brody's hand held the door,"what is it?",I asked without turning to look at him. 

"Let me walk you home",he offered.

"No",I said flatly, feeling his breath on the side of my face. He was too close.

"I heard you tell Julian that it's open season to all who are interested. Is that true?".

Is eavesdropping your special talent?

"I was just kidding".

There was a short pause then he said,"Let me take you home, please. It's already late an-".

I elbowed him in the gut,"Don't treat me like a helpless girl".

"Sorry".

"Could you move? My ride is waiting".

He backed away from me and I went out. I spotted the red mustang that dropped me off and picked me up everyday and walked to the car. 

"Good evening, Mr. Garrett",the driver greeted.

"Good evening",I said with a smile as I slid into the back seat,"uhm, you don't have to talk to me so formally, you know".

The man laughed,"I'm sorry, it's just how I do my job".

An hour later, I stepped out of the shower and dried my hair with a towel. I had eaten Chinese food for dinner and was feeling sleepy. I put the towel in the wash basket and walked into the bedroom. I realised that my phone was ringing and I got it from the top of the bed.

Ted's name was on the screen, I smiled and answered immediately,"Hey".

"Hey, how are you?".

"I'm okay and you?".

"I'm great. I'm sorry for not calling earlier".

"Was something wrong?",I asked, feeling worried.

"Uhm, not really but there was something I had to fix and it was exhausting",he sighed,"I miss you a lot, Charlie".

I felt myself blush,"I miss you too",I said and sat on the bed,"I'm so lonely without you".

"I feel sad for leaving you alone. Should I have brought you with me?"

"You have no right to say that after refusing my suitcase idea".

He chuckled,"I admit that it was a stupid move on my part but I think that it was for the best. My mom's throwing a hissy fit".

"Why?".

"Lord knows. I have a headache and I'm craving for your kisses".

"Just the kisses?".

He hummed,"You know that it's not just that. I have to fulfill my promise of fucking you in a skirt".

"I'm happy to know that I'm not the only one railed up but come back soon before I explode".

He laughed,"Be a little patient. Seeing the way things are moving right now, I think that I'll be back early".

I opened my mouth to reply but a voice in the background shut me up.

"Sorry, babe but it looks like I'm needed",Ted said after a short pause.

"Oh, okay. Uhm, w-who..... Who are you with?".

"I'm with my brother".

I bit my lower lip anxiously,"Really? Greet your family for me and rest well. You must be tired".

"I bet you're tired too".

"Yeah. I can't wait to see you".

"Me too. Goodnight, I love you".

I smiled,"I love you too, baby".

He made kissing noises and laughed.

"Ew",I said though I was laughing along.

"I love you, Charlie".

"I love you more".

"I love you most. You ar-",he was cut off by that voice again and it made me frown,"dammit. I've gotta go now. Bye?".

"Bye",I said and he hung up.

I looked to the side nervously. The voice in the background sounded really feminine. Is he really with his brother?

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I just watched a really cool anime and I'm floating~
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