Retaliation✓ (Completed)

♦twenty four♦

She stepped inside and was actually impressed with his taste. Not a plain bachelor's pad but it had a homey feeling. She took her time to observe him and he looked stressed and in pain.

"Hi." He greeted her. "Would you like to have anything?" "Yes...you." She smirked. He gulped. 'I'm not hearing things am I?' He shook his head. "I'm sorry I did not call you. And yes I would love to go out with you." His eyes widened and she chuckled.

"A little birdie told me you have not been taking care of yourself. I came to return the favour. You took care of me in the hospital so now let me take care of you." "There's only one place I want you to take care of and that's my heart." He said and she looked away.

"Go and take a bath Rowan. You look like shit. When's the last time you had a decent sleep or proper meal. All these pizza boxes lying around here and you burying yourself in your work is not good for your health. Take a shower. I'm waiting." He smiled. He was glad she was worried about him.

Sophia took steps back when she saw the look Rowan was giving her. He pinned her to the wall and held her face in his hands while brushing her stray curls. She had very soft hair. They were standing chest to chest and one move their lips would touch.

"I'm not one to beat around the bush Sophia so let me tell you something. I love you so fucking much and God only knows how I'm able to hold it in. I don't know when or how it happened but I'm glad it did cause you're an amazing woman and you deserve all the love. I'm not forcing you into anything. I'm giving you all the time to think about it." He said while looking straight into her eyes.

Sophia was stunned. It felt good to hear all those words coming from him but she wanted him to prove it to her. "I'm going to prove how much I love you mi corazon." It was if he'd read her mind. He lightly brushed his lips on hers and stepped back and strode to the bathroom with a spring in his step leaving her with conflicted emotions.

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Rowan came back to find the pizza boxes gone and a wonderful smell lingering in the air. He traced the smell to the kitchen and found Sophia bent over bringing out something from the oven. "I made you proper food and some dessert. I'll be on my way. I have a long day tomorrow." She said and made a move to pass by him when he held her wrist.

"Stay Sophia. Let's eat together. Please?" The way he said it and how vulnerable he looked made her nod. His face broke into a smile and he pulled the chair out for her. He served them both as they made small talk.

"I didn't peg you as someone who cooks you know? But your cooking doesn't surpass mine." He winked. "Don't flatter yourself Mendoza. I'm the best." "That you are." He replied dreamily. "This food is delicious."

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"I studied business in Yale-" "You did? Why didn't I recognize you?" "Well, if you remember the awkward girl who always stayed alone and was at the top of the class." "The one who liked wearing black and a fighter? That was you?" She nodded. "Damn, all the guys were afraid of you. You loved wearing hoodies and hats. So what happened after graduation?"

"Took up a job at some company and was promoted the money I got I used it to secretly start and grow my business and here I am today. You?" "Went to England after Yale to unwind. I came back after a nasty relationship I had to venture into business."

He had gotten to know many things about her that night and he was glad she stopped by. She glanced at her watch. "It's getting late. Have to go. It was great seeing you." "I had a lovely night Sophia. Let me drop you off and before you argue. I insist. Come." He grabbed his keys ushering her to the door leaving no room for arguments.

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