My Boss Is My Ex-Husband (COMPLETED)

CHAPTER 18

Althea POV

I WAS trying to push him away, but he just tightened his grip and pulled me closer to him. His kisses became more aggressive as he tried to force my mouth open, but I stubbornly kept it shut. One of his hands began to roam until it stopped between my thighs. My heart started to race. Shit! I need to stop this!

I struggled to move my legs, trying to push him away, but he only held me in place with his strong thighs. Tears began to well up in my eyes—this was sexual harassment! All I could think about was what was happening to my child.

He squeezed my intimate area, causing me to gasp. That was enough for him to slip his tongue into my mouth, exploring it as if searching for something.

"You're mine, Althea. And I will mark you... again, and again, and again," he said between kisses. His lips traveled down to my neck, licking and sucking. I swallowed hard. Can someone help me? I closed my eyes as tears began to flow.

He hadn't changed. He was still the man I once loved. The man who had driven me to desperation. The man who left me. The man who had caused me to be this way. Blake.

'Stop.' "Please... stop." 'I'm begging you.' It was as if he didn't hear me, he continued his actions. I had no strength to fight back. He pinned me down.

BBBLLLAAAGGG

Before I knew it, Kayzer had grabbed Blake by the collar. I noticed Kayzer's bloodied fist and could only assume it was from Blake.

"What the hell are you doing!?" Kayzer shouted coldly at Blake.

"What?" Blake replied nonchalantly.

"What have you done, Blake!?"

Kayzer raised his right hand and repeatedly struck Blake's face while holding his collar with his left hand. Blake didn't fight back, he just accepted the punches.

"You fucking made her cry! You bastard! I'm going to kill you!"

I immediately ran to them, desperate to stop Kayzer. I wrapped my arms around him from behind.

"Stop... please. Kayzer... please stop," I cried, burying my face in his back. I could smell his favorite cologne, which made me cry even more. I wished I had told him the truth, maybe this wouldn't have happened. I remembered when he asked me where I was working.

"Hon?"

"Yes," I sipped my coffee before turning to look at him.

"May I know where you work?"

I almost spat out my coffee. My heart began to race. How did he find out I was working for Blake?

"Are you okay?" he asked, tapping my back to comfort me.

What should I say?

"Ahh..." I gulped. "Yes, I'm fine." I wiped my mouth. "Why do you ask?" He smiled at me before returning to the newspaper he was holding. We were sitting outside the house, having breakfast at six in the morning.

"Well, because every time I drive you, you always come up with excuses about having a car or leaving early. Are you hiding something from me?"

He narrowed his eyes at me. I gulped again. I didn't know what the right answer was. Did he already know the truth? I sighed.

I forced a smile. "Hon, I know you're busy too... that's why I don't want to waste your time because of me."

"You're worth my time, Althea."

I smiled at his words. "I know, so keep your time for your work."

I was surprised when he suddenly hugged me. "Nothing is more important than you, Althea. You and Blaze complete my time."

I bit my lip, feeling guilty. I wanted to tell him the truth, but no words came out... instead, I said...

"I love you too..."

After I solve this problem, Kayzer, I will tell you the truth, but not now. I didn't want to confuse you because of me. You've done so much already.

"I'm sorry. I'm really sorry," I cried as I hugged him.

I felt him stop punching Blake. I bit my lip. I'm really sorry, hon.

"Why didn't you tell me?" he asked in a cold voice that made me gasp.

"I'm sorry, hon."

"I don't need your sorry, Althea, I need an explanation!" I was startled by his shout.

He tried to remove my arms from around him, but I held on tighter.

"I know I was wrong. But I need to apologize to you."

"You lied to me, Althea. You lied to me. I hate you."

I felt momentarily deafened. My lips parted at his words. I instinctively released my grip on him and cupped his face with both hands. I was shocked to see tears welling in his eyes. I cried even more. This is all my fault.

"Hon, I'm sorry," was all I could say. I didn't know what else to say to ease his pain.

"Do you still love him, Althea?" His question made my eyes widen.

"...If you love him, I'm ready to set you free, Althea. If he's still the one you love... just tell me, and I will return you to him. I'm ready to let you go if that's what will make you happy, rather than keeping you when you love someone else."

Faster than a heartbeat, I kissed him. Those weren't the words I wanted to hear from him... I wanted him to fight for me. I wanted him to keep me.

"I love you, Kayzer. You are the only one in my heart, and I will tie you to my side forever."

He hugged me tightly. His embrace felt like he never wanted to let me go. It was a hug that signified I belonged to him. That's what I wanted to feel. Fight for me, Kayzer. And I'm willing to fight with you. You are one of the people who complete my true self. You are the reason for my smiles. You are why I want to live. You and Blaze. And I will never let you go.

- YUMEKO ✓