Chapter-12-"You said you will not kiss me, so I kissed you"
Pauline June's POV
Nick was right about Trent. It has been an hour and half now since we are sitting in the meeting room. There are at least ten people in the room. Trent is sitting in front of me and Nick is sitting beside me with his hand on my thigh. I just sat there as a person is explaining about the textile company that Nick is going to buy.
It's so boring. To top it, this Trent is giving me lustful looks every now and then. He even kissed my knuckles creepily when Nick introduced me to him while flashing me his stupid smile. I rolled my eyes at him and turned to Nick who has a clenched jaw. Nick had almost jumped on him when he kissed my knuckles, but I stopped him while holding his hand.
I let out a big sigh and waited till the meeting is over.
"So, that's it gentlemen. I hope you like our company Mr. Witmore", the man who was explaining before, Mason, said.
"I like it. But I want to change some things. However I will do it after I buy it. I will sign the bond once I read and see if I want to change anything", Nick said standing up and putting the button of his black coat in the middle.
"Thank you Mr. Witmore", he said and they shook hands. All the other men gave a small smile to Nick before leaving. At last came Trent. He kept looking at me from top to bottom. I felt uncomfortable and moved to Nick's side a little.
"You got a really beautiful girlfriend here Nicolas", Trent said still looking at me.
"Trent you better get out of here before I throw you out!", Nick said through gritted teeth. I can see how much he is controlling his anger. His eyes are almost red. Before Trent can say anything Nick grabbed my arm and pulled me out along with him. He kept walking fast and I tried to walk fast along with him.
"Nick, slowly please", I pleaded and he turned to look at me. His eyes softened.
"I am sorry. I just... I got angry when he was looking at you that way! I want to go there an kill him, right now!", he hissed angrily. I put my hand on his arm and rubbed it.
"It's okay. Just leave it", I said trying to comfort him while walking to him cabin.
"How can I? That bastard!", he said and pulled me to him once we are inside his cabin. His hands are around my waist and he held me in a tight grip.
"Nick. Stop it. Enough", I scolded him like he is a child. But he is behaving like that.
"But he-".
"Shh. Enough".
"Only if you kiss me", he said with a smirk.
"No". I tired getting out of his arms.
"Okay then", he said and before I can ask, his lips are on mine. My eyes widen in shock and I tried to pull away. He wouldn't move. I finally push him, but his hands are still around me, holding me in place.
"Nick! What is that?!".
"You said, you will not kiss me, so I kissed you", he explained like it's no big deal while shrugging his shoulder.
I opened my mouth to say something, but qucikly shut it while glaring at him. Whatever I say, he will however have some cocky reply back. It's better if I shut my mouth. Just in time my phine rang. I pulled it out and saw the reminder. It's already five thirty. I should go to dad by six.
"What is it?", Nick asked while looking at my phone.
"Just a reminder".
"For what?".
"We should go to visit dad. Did you forget?", I asked him. Wait a minute! Did I just say 'we'? I know that Nick said he will come, but it should not come out like that. It felt like we are couple!
"Oh yeah. I didn't see what the time is. Let's go. It will take at least have an hour to reach there", Nick said taking my hand.
"How do you know in which hospital dad is?", I asked him getting confused. I didn't even tell him the hospital name. He looked back at me nervously.
"I... uh... I don't know. I am just saying that in the traffic it may take at least take thirty minutes to reach there. That's it. Now come on!". He was about to walk me out.
"Wait! My bag". I took my bag and we came out. We went inside the lift. His hand in on my waist from back. I felt him move closer to me than he is. I feel my self getting nervous and bit my lip. He was about to kiss my neck and the lift doors opens with a chime. I quickly pulled awya from his grip and walked out. I let out a breathe that I didn't know I was holding.
"You know that you can't always escape right?", I heard Nick's sexy voice in my ear as he stood behind me while I am opening the car door. Before I can turn around, he moved away and went to his side. He winked at me before sitting inside the car.
I just stood there, analyzing what happened.
"What are you waiting for? Having dirty thoughts about me?", he asked teasingly. I blushed a little, but quickly covered it up before sitting inside.
"You keep dreaming", I said to him as he started the car.
"Oh I just dream about you all night. Now it's time to make them real", he said looking at me with an arrogant smile. I don't knwo why, but I want to smile. I pressed my lips together to stop it.
"Yeah. Whatever", I brushed it off while looking out of the window.
I don't know how much time it took, but soon we are parked in front of the hospital.
"How did you know that this is the hosp-", I was about to ask, but he cut me off.
"Oh. You ask so many questions. You told me in which hospital he was when we started at my office".
"No. I remember that we were arguring".
"About what?", he asked asked as he opened my door and gave me his hand.
"That you...", I satrted but stopped. He raised his eye-brow with a smirk. He know what we argued about!
"That I...?".
"Nothing", I said and we walked inside the hospital. Did I tell him? May be I told him and forgot. Otherwise how would he know which hospital dad is in?
"What are you thinking about?", he asked still walking to the reception.
I shook my head. I led the way to dad's room. He walked beside me all the time with his hand on my waist. We reached dad's room and I stopped outside the door, blocking him from going inside. He gave me a conused look.
"What happened?", he asked with concern. I closed my eyes and took a breathe in.
"Dad don't know anything about what happened between us. I never told him. I told him that we broke up saying our long distance relationship is not working. In his view, we broke up after a year of graduation", I explained looking at him nervously. He gave me a serious look for a minute and clenched his jaw while looking away. He has a pain in his eyes.
"That's what you told him?", he asked looking back at me.
I pressed my lips together and nodded slowly looking down.
"You...", he started and trailed off.
We just stood there for a minute. He put his hands on his waist while looking at the wall. He shook his head and met my eyes. He just stared at me for a minute. His eyes questioning me why I told my dad like that. I shrugged my shoulders feeling bad for some reason, answering his unspoken question. I heard him sigh.
"Let's go inside", he whispered. I nodded again and turned around to open the door.
"Hey dad!", I said trying to sound cheerful. He looked up at from me from the book he is reading.
"Hey-", he stopped once he saw who is behind me.
"Good morning Brad", Nick greeted dad. Dad just looked at him.
Nick stood there awkwardly with his hands in his pocket, looking at me and dad. Dad did the same, but he is looking at me and Nick.
"Dad, I-", I started, but he cut me off.
"Explain", he demanded while folding his hands near his chest.
"We are back together again", Nick said suddenly confident and took my hand in his.
Dad is looking at me.
"Dad... We... I....".
"Brad, I know that we broke up once, but now we sorted out our differences. I never loved anyone in these past years. She is the only one that's always in my mind. We did a stupid mistake of breaking up once. But not again", Nick said with so much emotion. I can tell that he is saying those words to me more than to my dad.
"Pauline, dear is that true. You want to be back in a relationship with him again?", dad asked looking at him.
"Yes", I answered looking at him. I don't have any option but to lie. You can lie to everyone but not me. I know you want him. But you are trying so hard to push him away. The more you push him away, the more closer he gets, my conscience said. I just ignored her.
"I need to talk with Nick alone", dad said and I furrowed my eye-brows.
"Okay", I nodded and gave Nick a glance. Our eyes met. I looked away before walking out. As soon as I went outside, I collied into someones chest. I looked up to see who it is.
"Sorry-", the person said, but stopped once he saw me. Luke.
"Hey", I greeted.
"Hey! I just... came to check up on your dad for today", he explained and I nodded my head.
"Can you wait for a few minutes? Dad is talking to.... to Nick". I didn't know what to say. I am telling my ex-boyfriend that my dad is talking to my other ex-boyfriend who is now my contract boy-friend. This is so messed up.
"Oh. It's okay. I will come after sometime. But I should say this that there is improvement in the health condition of your dad. Also you remember that we should do the surgery for which you need money?", Luke asked. Luke is my dad's doctor.
"Yes. I remember. I am work-", I started, but he cut me off.
"No. I just want to tell you that, someone already paid the money for it. You don't need to worry. The surgery will be soon".
"What? But who gave the money?".
"I don't know. I tried to find out, but it's confidential. Only my senior doctor know about it. Sorry", he said.
"No. It's okay. I just want to know who it is and thank them", I explained once I sat on the bench that is in front of the door. Luke sat beside me.
We just sat in silence.
"I wish dad will be healthy soon", I said and sighed while looking at the door. Luke put his hand on mine. I looked at him.
"Everything will be okay. He will be good soon", he said assuring me with a small smile on his face. I smiled back at him. He put his hand on my cheek while looking into my eyes.
This doesn't feel right. What is he doing?
"I miss you Pauline", he said. I was just about to pull away from him when the door opened and Nick came out smiling. Why is he smiling? What did he talk with dad? He lifted his head and saw us. Soon the smile faded replacing with anger towards Luke.
Oh no! What will he do once he knows that this is Luke, my ex-boyfriend?!
A/N:
Hey my cute dumplings!
I am so sorry for not updating so many days. I have my own reasons. But I will be updating my stories from today.
Who is the person who paid for her father's treatment? So what do you guys think Nick will do now?
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