Chained to Mr. Billionaire

LONG DISAPPEARANCE

"I can take the fall, the pain, the pleasure. And you can take it all, for worse, or better. But oh, what if we're wrong? What if we're not all that we thought?"
- That's Us (Anson Seabra)

"Hey uh, Carter right?" I asked, remembering that I had seen him in the Agency. More like running into him as I was in a rush. It was long time ago and I remembered how he was looking for Ryder but if I was confused awhile back, I was really really more than freaking out as why he is right here in his penthouse.

Ryder isn't here and I remember that there is a code upon entrance of his penthouse. How did he know the code? And the important of all is why is he here?

He eyed me up and down before running his hand through his stubble. I cleared my throat and fixed my dress even though I don't even need to fix it as there weren't any dust in it or anything.

I noticed the tattoos on his neck that I remembered I didn't even see way back then, He must have inked it just recently. Words that says Never say never big enough for me to notice. He leaned into the door and nods at me. Looking into the room before settling into me, A hand in his hip.

"We met in the Agency" He stated without even having second thoughts if he remembered it correctly or not. The way he gaze at me tells me that I should be walking away and not waste any more time. To not see him anymore but I didn't want to be rude in any way. And I also wanted to know why he is here before I do leave. Out of curiosity and just plainly confusion as weird as he is from the moment I met him.

I couldn't figure him out just like Ryder. But then I wouldn't also deny that he does look attractive with his look. His scent smells like a mixture of spicy and sweet. Wearing a casual clothing this time compared to before. Jeans and a black tight shirt. Hair slightly disheveled.

"I didn't know you're....." I started speaking realizing that he might not speak at all and continue to stare at me but he had cut me off. Like he's just talking to himself or just basically talking to a child that is confused as she look at her father. I frowned but just let it go. Though I gripped my sketchbook a little. For some reason my heart beat faster than before due to tension. He couldn't keep his eyes off of me and it made me uncomfortable.

"Ryder's cousin. He left some few papers here that he wanted me to look through" He says and noticed him lick his lip. I look down at the paper in his hand that I only now had noticed when I should have earlier. What the hell is wrong with me? I frowned and nodded. I didn't think I would meet one of his cousin at the moment.

How would he react if he knows I was a girlfriend of Ryder? All I knew is that I could be in a deep trouble. I can't be risking myself to make them find out me and Ryder had a thing. What if it were to get released in public? Everyone would know and they would think I'm using him to get to the position as the top model.

"I can see that" I said, gazing at the paper in his hand then back at him. His lips quirked up a little and crossed his arms. I felt small and more time I spend here with him, the more a shiver goes up my spine.

I was too nervous to be around him. But I was too afraid to move away. I felt a vibration in my phone. I picked it up and saw a message from Shane. Telling me that she was already waiting for too long. Asking where I am right now. Instead of replying, I dropped my arms in the sides. Blinking at this mysterious guy in front of me.

"I didn't know you and Ryder had a thing" He spoke that made my eyes grew wide for a second before I act like he was wrong. However I felt like he had even known it for quite a long time already. I smiled up at him and shake my head. But he just remained his expression the way it is the moment he spoke in front of me.