His Girl

chapter 31

James

Ok so I had been avoiding Harper. I couldnt help it though. I now knew she didnt want a relationship so I had to avoid her at all costs in order to stop developing feelings for her. I though I could do it by sleeping with girls. I would never allow them in my room though as they didnt deserve it. Every moment I spent at home I couldn't help but want to go talk to her, so I tried to work as much as possible.  I considered hooking up with the girls in one of my hotels but i didnt, i wanted Harper to know what i was doing,  i guess part of me wanted to make her jealous but I knew it was wrong.
The girls I slept with knew it was a one time thing, I made it clear they had to be gone by morning, they would try and stay but I always kicked them out and went back to my room.

It had been 4 days since Harper's birthday, where I told her I liked her more than a friend. She said she was developing feelings too, I dont get why she couldnt say yes. After she said no, I was devastated so I left and picked up girls from strip clubs ect.
Last night's girl, Erin I think she was called. She was a little to attached, talking about how we would have kids and marry, this was after sex, if it had been before I wouldnt have even bothered fucking her, but damn I was glad I used a condom. She was annoying and I didnt want to risk having a child with her or any of these women.
When I woke she was gone, which I was pleased about. After getting ready I headed downstairs. I was about to leave the house to go to work but I heard Erin's shrieking voice. What was she still doing here.

"That's it I'm calling James down here, you cant be here you worthless piece of trash"

My thoughts turned to Harper at hearing this. She was the only other one in here so Erin was insulting her. I grew angry at this.  How dare she.
I made my way to the kitchen and saw erin wearing my shirt. Tf. How dare she. Harper was sat looking very scared. I shot her a quick smile. I missed her so much.

"You're the one who isnt meant to be here Erin" I said not being able to hide my hatred. "My name isnt Erin, its Erica" she whined in her pathetic voice.
"I dont really care, I want you out of my house" I said  harshly. "What about her, who is she, why does that bitch get to stay" she said looking at harper  with disgust, how dare she. "Because she is a friend" i  said giving her a small smile. "But she wont pleasure you the same way I do" fuck this,  how dare she. I gave given her so many chances and now she said this. I was reaching my breaking point. I swear if she doesnt get out now..."Get the fuck out now before I blow your tiny brain out" i shouted with so much hatred, I couldnt help it, I saw harper cower in fear making me regret not asking her to leave. She sighed in defeat, finally. I thought she was done but she picked a knife up. Oh fuck. She was about to throw it at harper. Harper froze, not knowing what to do. Even I did for a second.  I grabbed her as the knife flew towards her and pulled her into me. She felt so good wrapped in my arms..I wish she would be in my arms forever.
Focus james now isnt the time
"Go upstairs, please" I whisper to her giving her a quick look down to make sure she isnt injured. She didnt look it but I will make sure later. She nodded and quickly left. I didn't want her to see what was about to happen.
"So you thought you could hurt her " I say taking a step closer.
"I want to be yours, unlike her I can give you everything" she states. I grab the knife she had thrown as I take another step closer. I twirl the knife around, taunting her with it until i reach her. "Funny that, you make me feel nothing but hate, she doesnt" i say pinning her to the wall. "I...I please dont kill me" she sobs.
I hesitated, I couldnt do this. Not here. Harper would hate me. She wouldnt enter the kitchen ever again.
"Guards" I shout, although they werent often seen unless there was a threat they were always close by. 2 of them came in. "Take her to warehouse and have her locked up" I order and they take her away. She begged them not too but I couldnt care less. I went straight to Harper's room.
The sight I saw almost made me turn around and go kill that bitch right now.  Harper was curled up on the bed crying.
"Harper, I didnt kill her" I say hoping that she wasnt crying because of what she thought i was going to do. "Its not that" she cried. Fuck. "Come here" I say sitting down on the bed and holding my arms out. She quickly sits up and embraces the hug. "Maybe she was right" she mumbles making my heart break. No. "Harper she wasnt right. You are not a worthless piece of trash, you belong here. With me. Never let anyone belittle you or tell you that you're worthless. You are so important Harper. Please never think differently" I say feeling a single tear drop down my own face. I never cried but right now I didnt care. "James" she says after some time. I loved hearing my name come out of her mouth. "Yes sweetheart" I reply. "We are friends right" my smile fell, I didnt just want to be friends. If that's what she needed though I would be her friend for eternity.  "Yes, friends for life" I reassured her. "Ok good, I dont wanna lose you" she said hugging me tighter. "You never will, you are stuck with me forever" I say and smiles bright. "Let's sleep" she announces. It was just the start of the day, how was she tired. Nevertheless I nodded and let go if her, I started to tuck her in but she frowned. Shit. "What's wrong, Harper I'm sorry" I panic not knowing what to do. "Sleep with me" she mumbles as her eyes begin to  close. I was hesitant but I got in bed with her and wrapped my arms around her. At the point I knew that I wanted to fall asleep every night with her wrapped in my arms. I had to get out of the friend zone no matter what.