Chapter-14-"Baby girl, I may be crazy for you, but I am not stupid"
Pauline June's POV
"Is this my punishment?", I asked as I wore his white shirt that he told me to wear, which he usually wears while he is going for work. He is standing in front of me only in his track pant, giving me a full view of his bare hot chest and abs. He folded his hands near his chest, looking at me from top to bottom. He is looking so hot!
"No. This is just the beginning", he said smirking arrogantly. I clenched my jaw.
"Nick. Come one. Is this 'punihsment really necessary?", I asked him raising my eye-brows. He smiled at me.
"Oh Baby girl, it so is. It is fun. I mean, I like it when you get angry. You become all fiesty and behave like a Wild Cat, calling me 'Nick' over and over again in the anger", he said as he came near me. I rolled my eyes at him. If he thinks that this is fun, I am going to show him what fun is!
"Yeah, so fun", I said sarcastically.
"By the way, you look so hot in my shirt", he said as he took my hand and pulled me out of the bedroom with him.
"Where are you taking me? Wait! You are not going to make me dance are you?".
"Oh that sounds great, but I have so much in mind tonight Baby girl. Let's save that for other time".
"Other time? There's going to be other time! I am not going to do anything again to get punished by you", I said looking at him as we walked to the kitchen.
"You better not", he said as he stopped in the kitchen and held me by my waist.
"Nick. Leave me", I ordered.
"I ma the boss here. Only I get to order", he smirked. I glared at him.
"What are we doing in the kitchen?", I asked confused as to why he brought me here.
"You remember the ckicken curry you used to make when we were in high school for me when I used to spend the night at yours, I want you to make it now", he said and I just stared at him.
"What?". It was all I could say.
"I miss it", he almost pouted like he used to do when we were in school to get what he want. He used to be such a kid sometimes.
"I am not going to make it", I finalized folding my hands near my chest.
"I am not giving you an option here", he said shrugging.
"I can't believe you are treating me like this!", I said angrily. He smiled. He has the dare to smile at me!
"I am sorry Baby girl, but Clause no:42 says that-".
"I don't care what those stupid clauses say!".
"Too bad. I do. Now get to the job", he said pulling away from me as he held me by my waist all this time.
"Urrgh!!!!", I shouted and heard his throaty laugh. I went to the refrigirator and took out some raw meat and other ingredients that I need. He sat in the chair beside the small dining table in the kitchen, looking at me as I made the curry.
You want to punish me right Nick?! Oh but you are the one who will get punished tonight. Wait and watch Mr. Nicolas Witmore! The game in on, I thought angrily putting a pan on the stove. I sneaked and few glances at him once in a while and found him sitting there with his legs on the table, crossed, his hands above his head, looking at me. Why is he so hot?!
I shook my head at him and turned around to cook. I poured the oil in the pan and once it's hot enough, I added some vegetables. I took the red chilly paste. I looked at it and an idea formed in my mind. I smiled evilly since he can't see me. I made sure he can't see what I am mixing, by covering it with my body and dumped two whole packets of it into the pan.
He stood up and came near me. I soon mixed all the ingredients before he can see and smiled at him so that he can't get suspicious. He looked surprised by me smiling at him. He put his elbow on the kitchen platfrom and leaned his cheek against it.
I wiped the sweat on my forehead with his shirt sleeve. I felt a warm breathe on my face and looked beside me to find blowing air. It's our thing. It's something he used to do all the time. Whenever I am cooking, whenever I am reading something seriously, whenever I am doing something seriously. He always blew the hair out of my face or when there is sweat.
I stared at him for a minute. He stared back into mine, but I soon averted my gaze away. Why do I always get weak around him? Why do it always let my walls down around him? I shook my head and started cooking again.
I felt him move and he is now at my back. He pulled my hair that is falling down my shoulders to my waist and pulled it all to one side. He is so close to me from behind. I can feel his warmth. His lips teased the skin on my neck lightly. His breathe tickled my shin. I closed my eyes without knowing myself. He placed a lingering kiss on my neck as he pulled the collar down a little.
"Pauline", he whispered against my skin and the spell is broke. I pulled awya from him.
"Nick! What are you doing? Go and sit there", I said pointing to the table.
"You look so hot right now. Ordering me like a boss, wearing my shirt and cooking my favourite food", he said while taking a step towards me.
"Nick stop it! I making food!", I said and turned to pan trying to focus on it.
"So, it is over?", he asked standing beside me, putting his arm over my shoulder.
"Almost", I said while stirring the contents again. He sucked in a breathe, smelling the food.
"It's smells delicious. My mouth is watering and the fact the you made it will only increase it's taste more", he said grinning. I gave him my best fake smiles.
"Oh thank you Nick", I said. Oh just wait till you eat it!
"You are welcome Baby girl", he said and kissed my cheek. My heart sewlled at his gesture, but I kept myself in check.
I smiled at him again, fake one and saw that it's over. I made sure not to check it, since it contains so much spicyness in it.
"Let me have taste", he said and was about to taste it when I stopped him.
"Nick wait. I made sure everything is right. You just go and sit. I will serve", I told him extra sweetly.
"You sure?", he asked looking at me like I am an alien.
"Yes. Go sit", I told him.
"Okay", he agreed and went and sat on the chair. I smiled at him again and turned around to the pan with the curry. I took it all into a bowl and put it on the table. I pulled out a chair and was about to sit in it when Nick pulled me into his lap by my waist. I squealed in surprise.
"Nick!", I said while trying to stand up immediately, but his firm hold held me down.
"You are not going anywhere. You can't escape. Just settle down", he said looking at me. His face is so dangerously close to me. I sighed and sat down. Wait till you put it in your mouth! I thought internally and adjusted myself in his lap.
"I hate you for making me do this", I told him.
"Oh but I am enjoying this. You in my lap, my favourite food made by you. Us", he whispered the last part in my ear. I just stared at him for a minute.
"Serve the food please", he said and I reached for the bowl which is just beside us. I put some in the plate in front of us. I gave him his fork.
"Here. Happy?", I said sarcastically and looked away.
"Actually, no. Feed me", he said grinning. If it is other times, I would have threw the plate on his head, but not now. I will so happily feed it to him. I made sure there is no water on the table.
"Gladly", I smiled happily, seeing that plan is getting into action. I took a spoon full and put it near his mouth. He smiled at me before opening his mouth. But he stopped me.
"Wait! First you eat. You made it all", he said taking another spoon and put it near my mouth. Oh no! This should not happen!
"No! I mean, I made it for you. You taste it", I said smiling at him nervously.
"But-", I put my finger on his lips and shushed him.
"First you", I said seductively against his lips and just before he can kiss me, I pulled away.
"God, you are going to be the death of me", he said and I smiled sweetly at him while biting my lip. I put the spoon near his mouth again and he opened his mouth. Just before I can put it in his mouth, he stopped me by holding my wrist.
I gave him a confused look. He took the spoon from my hand and put it int he plate. He tucked a piece of hair behind my ear and leaned forward to my ear.
"Baby girl, I may be crazy for you, but I am not stupid", he said and I gasped. He knows that I mixed extra red chilli paste! He kissed my cheek and pulled away.
"How did you know?", I asked him. He nodded his head towards the two empty packets of the red chilli paste.
"Who uses two packets of them in food?", he asked while smirking. He is looking at me right now. I turned my head away not able to met his eyes.
I should have been more careful! What to do now?! Run Pauline! Run from the Beast!
"Oh your getting punished again", he whispered and I qucikly got up from his lap and ran to the living room before he can catch me.
I laughed as I ran and hid behind the big couch.
"Pauline, you better come out now!", he shouted while he put his hands on his waist.
I looked at him from the couch as he turned behind, while I am still hiding behind the couch. He then turned around and before I could hide myself he saw me. He jumped over the couch and I shouted before running again.
"Wait!", he shouted. I giggled and ran into the dining room.
"You can't catch me!", I teased while running, still laughing in my care free mood.
"Just wait till then. Once I catch you, you will see", he shouted and I poked my tongue at him like a little girl.
I was runnign back to the living room when he caught me and pulled me to his chest from behind. I kicked my legs into air, but he lifted me off the ground and carried me to the living room couch. He put me on the couch and pinned me to it before I can escape.
"Got you", he grinned.
"Let me go!", I said still giggling.
"No. I will not. First you have to do something. Say sorry", he demanded.
"Let me think about it", I said while putting my finger on my lips and thinking about it.
He raised his eye-brow at me with an amused expression.
"I don't know if I should, cause you know why? It's not in the clauses", I mocked and laughed. He smiled at me.
"But still, you are saying it", he ordered.
"Oh really? Why?", I asked him.
"Cause I am the boss", he said and it's my turn to raise an eye-brow.
"Oh! I thought you were the Beast", I mocked again.
"Oh yes I am and you are my Wild Cat", he said as he leaned forward to my lips. My heart beat picked up. All the playfulness gone in a minute. He just stared at me while I stared back at him.
Just before his lips can touch mine, I got up and ran into his room closing the door behind me.
"Pauline!", he shouted. I grinned. I heard him banging on the door.
"Yes Nick", I said through this ide of the door.
"Open the door".
"No. I won't".
"Baby girl".
"No. Still not opening".
"Please", he pleaded.
"Nope", I said walking inside.
"We should sleep inside. You know the clause!", he shouted.
"The clause is that I should sleep inside. You are not mentioned in it", I shouted back.
"Damn. I should have double checked that", I heard him curse and grinned at him.
"I am just following the clauses Mr. Witmore. It's my job", I teased him as I went and sat on the bed.
"Oh please. Tell me your are not serious", he said from the other side.
"I am. I mean, it's what I should do right", I said still smiling.
"Fuck those clauses!", he shouted.
"Yeah. That's what I feel every minute. But not now", I said smirking. I am so winning tonight.
"Baby girl, please", he pleaded I can imagine him pouting. His pout is so cute! Should I open the door?
"No", I said sighing.
"But please. Otherwise I have to sleep on the couch all night", he pleaded again. I huffed and got up from the bed.
"Fine", I whispered, which I am sure he didn't hear. I went to the door and opened it. Soon I am attacked by his lips. He pulled away and lifted me up in his arms bridal style.
"Thank you", he grinned.
"I just want to hit you now", I told him and he put me on the bed before crawling into the bed with me.
"You can always", he gave me permission.
"Do you feel hungry? You know, you didn't eat anything", I asked him while laying on my back. He sat up with the help of his elbow.
"No. I am happy that my girlfriend before ten years is back for at least a few minutes", he said taking my hand and kissed it.
"Nick. Please stop it", I said taking my hand back. All this will will bring the back the sweet memories along with the bad ones, turning everything into a nightmare. He nodded his head.
"What about you? Do you feel hungry?", he asked me, while moving the hair out of my face.
"Not much", I responded. There was a few minutes of silence between us.
"Did you really want me to eat that chicken curry?", he asked. I bit my lip before answering.
"I am sorry. For a minute I wanted you to. But no. I don't want you to", I admitted to him.
"You know, if you want me to eat it, you just have to tell me to do so. I will eat it all without asking a word", he said looking into my eyes.
"I know you will", I said looking back into his. He leaned forward and kissed my lips lightly.
"I love you", he said with so much much emotion in his voice and I eyes.
"I know", my voice is almost a whisper as I croacked at the end.
"Good", he whispered and pulled me to him before switching off the bed light.
A tear fell from my eyes.
"Good night my Baby girl", he whispered as he kissed my head.
"Good night Nick", I whispered in the dark.
I just stayed like that for a few minutes. I can't sleep. All the things that happened today, from the huge argument in the morning to the chasing in the night, played in my mind. I don't know what made me behave like that with Nick, so carelessly like I used to o be with him those years ago.
I missed all this. I missed us. So much. I used to cry alone without dad watching me. I know now that he didn't bet about my virginity all those years ago, but he still did have a bet that's involved me. I felt him move beside me. I felt his hands tighten around me and his breathe on my ear.
"I love you my Baby girl. I just hope you believe me", he said and kissed my cheek thinking that I am asleep. He put his head in my hair still holding me to him.
Another tear slipped my eyes. I covered my mouth to stop a sob from escaping. I stopped myself from crying. I love you too my Bad boy, my Beast, my Nick.
God! He loves me. I love him. Why is this so difficult?!
A/N:
Hey my cute dumplings!
Like it? Did you guys like them both like this? The Beast and his Wild Cat. Also, the story will be finished by the end of this month.
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