Unknown Sensations

Chapter nineteen

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❤Harley's POV ♡❤

You would need a chainsaw to cut the tension in this room , it grew by the minute . I could hear his questions through his stare , he wanted to ask me but he wasn't sure how to go about it . To be honest I wasn't feeling better but I was still grateful for his help .

I stabbed the perfectly cooked steak over and over again , pushing the mushrooms aside and stabbed the potatoes too , I was hungry - I just couldn't get the food down my throat . My body was here but my mind was still on Joana and what she said . All the things she said was true , ' Thirteen companies filled for bankruptcy on September 18 ,2020 after evidence of fraud and money laundering alongside illegal dealings were brought to the police " the headline read . I pushed the cellphone away from me , with a sniff .

No one was to blame but him , he intentionally put me at risk . "Who's funding my project ?" I asked , after hours of nodding and shaking my head . He cleared his throat before answering , "Thompson " . I nodded , "All of it ?" . I saw him nodding . " Excuse me , I need the bathroom." I said standing up . " Right down the hall " he directed me . I walked out of the dinning room , I walked down the white painted hallway and stopped at the door in front of me .

I twisted the handle and went inside the bright bathroom , Mark was the opposite of Spencer , in every way . Spencer had a dark aura shielding him , while Mark radiates light with his bright and warm smile . I walked over to the base sink and washed my face with cold water . I grabbed the towel and dried myself . I walked to the mirror and took in my appearance .

My cheek was reddish , bruising close to purple . I trailed my hand over my swollen cheek , wincing it pain as it stung . My eyes were red and puffy from all the crying . I was assaulted because of a man , I laughed bitterly and my laugh soon turned into sobs . I sank down the floor and cried in between my knees . I cried for a while until tears refused to come out . I wiped my eyes with a towel and I put my hair in a messy bun and turned the door handle . Mark was standing right outside , with a t-shirt and briefs . He smiled sweetly at me , " I thought you could sleep in these , the briefs are new " he said holding them out . I extended my hand so I could take the clothes , I turned around and walked back inside the bathroom , closing the door behind me .

I happily took of the clothes that reminded me of today , I made a mental note to buy new emergency room scrubs . I wore Mark's white t-shirt , it came just below my knees . It was expected because he was slightly shorter than Spencer , I'd say he was 5 '9 tall . I took off my pants and wore the briefs over my underwear .

I pulled at the t-shirt , bringing it close to my nose . I inhaled the t-shirt , his strong scent was all over it . I went out of the bathroom , I found him in the dinning room watching soccer . I cleared my throat , announcing my presence . His eyes took in my appearance and they lingered longer on my thighs where the t-shirt cuts off . I shifted uncomfortably where I stood . "Sorry , it's just that I knew you had an amazing body I just didn't know it was this amazing . My clothes suit you " he commented , still checking me out . "Thank you , I guess but your eyes should be on my face and not my thighs " I said with a forced chuckle . "Right , sorry " it was his turn to chuckle .

I sat in the couch opposite his , I couldn't be close to him . We sat silently and watched the soccer . "You know he'll definitely hate me more once he finds out you spent the night at my place " he said as a matter of fact . "Huh?" I feign being confused . I knew exactly what he was talking about . My phone rang at the same time he opened his mouth to speak . Seeing his name somehow made my heart beat fast . I was not ready to see him yet and knowing him , he must be livid where he is . I declined the call and switched off the phone . " That " he said pointing at the phone . "You do know that you'll anger him more " . He said with a chuckle . "Well I couldn't care less what will anger him !" I spat , I lied , my mind was telling me to switch back on the phone and call him but the anger from earlier on was still there .

" Please point me to the spare bedroom , I'm tired " I said . I honestly couldn't stay another minute up , thinking about Spencer and the possible disciplinary hearing at work .

" Second door after the bathroom " he said with a prying look , clearly not believing every word I said . " Thank you , goodnight " I said walking away . " Dreams about me !" He yelled after me . " When the stars fall!" I yelled back closing the door behind me .

I noticed that all the walls in this house were white . The room was big and spacious , the comfortable looking king-sized bed in a blue bedding was calling for me .

I threw myself on this comfortable soft bed and it immediately swallowed me whole , I sunk in further and deeper and my eye lids grew heavier by the minute until I couldn't open them anymore . I drifted into a much needed sleep .
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The bright curtains allowed the sun to penetrate through the room and blind me in my sleep , I turned away from the blinding light but it didn't help because I was already up . I rubbed my eyes till I was fully awoke . "Morning sleepy head " Mark greeted me , he was sitting on a stood next to the bed with coffee in hand . He was already dressed in his black business suit , he looked good . " Morning , excuse me . Morning breath " I said as I got out of bed . " I'll your leave coffee here , will you take a shower too?" He asked . I glanced at the clock on the wall , I had an hour till work . " No , I can't. Will you take me home?" I asked him and he nodded leaving me to myself .

I went inside the bathroom and a new toothbrush was placed on the sink . I brushed my teeth and washed my face . I went back to the bedroom and made the bed . I took my coffee and went to look for Mark , I found him in the kitchen making lunch , " You carry lunch to work ?" I asked , seemingly to have startled him . " Harley , yes " he said trying to control his breathing .

" I didn't think you were the type ". I said and again he gave me a small yet genuine smile . " I'm allergic to a lot of things so it's better I made my own lunch ". He explained as he put his lunch on his black lunch carrier bag . He took his car keys , "Shall I take you home?" he asked just as I took the last sip of my coffee . " Lead the way " . I said to him . He led me outside and locked the door behind him . "Wait here , I'll be back with the car " he told me as he disappeared from me .

He returned driving his silver convertible . He got out to open the door for me , "Mrs Vance " he joked , I shot him a glare but he just shrugged , "Allow me to dream " he said closing the door after me .

" Where to ?" He asked in a girly voice , "12th Avenue " I told him , laughing at him . He was goofy and he played around a lot . " You bunked day care " I told him as we drove out of his house . " What can I say I'm a happy man , I mean you woke up at my house and in my clothes " he grinned . "Oh kill me now!" I pushed him playfully .

It was laughs and harmless joking for the rest of the drive .

"Okay , 12th Avenue ". He announced as he parked outside my driveway . "Thank you " I said feeling nervous , I suddenly didn't want to go inside , afraid of what's awaiting me . "You should invite me in some time ." He said with pleading eyes , he looked so harmless and good . "We'll talk about the dates , bye , thanks again." I said as I opened the door , putting one foot outside . " Bye Mrs Vance " he said as I closed the door . "Hey!" I yelled after him but he was already gone .

I braced myself and walked towards the door , my feet were refusing to carry me , I had to drag my steps . Ever got the unease feeling , like your gut telling you to turn around and sprint ? I was having that feeling . Suddenly my playful mood was gone and replaced with worry and fear -fear of what awaited me . For some reasons I knew the door was unlocked , I pushed the door open and walked slowly inside , not closing the door .

The normal silence that bathed the house at this time was replaced with double the silence , the lights were off , I turned to my right and switch on the lights . Everything looked normal and everything was were it was supposed to be but I still couldn't shake off the unease feeling off . I placed my cellphone on the counter , I remember I didn't switch the phone back on , so I wouldn't know who called me .

I walked into the lounge and stood at the entrance , this room too was dark and quiet , too quiet . It was silent and not the comfortable kind , the hair on my back and hands stood and my heart was now beating of out my chest .

" You smell like a man ."