Chapter 22: Chapter 22

I almost screamed at my mother, telling her to leave the house and go to her freaking workplace.

It was almost 8pm and my mom was still at home, giving me motivational words. Obviously, she had observed the change in my attitude and decided to give a prep talk about relationships and life.

I was bored with her talks and I was just staring at her, with my mind far away from all that she was talking about. Not that, she was babbling nonsense. But, I couldn't concentrate. I was unable to focus on whatever she was saying.

There was no need for me to lie, I was thinking about Romeo. He told me to meet him at 8pm. It was almost 8pm, but I was still at home. I couldn't tell my mother that I wanted to meet someone at night, especially a boy. She would give me another lecture on that and strictly instruct me not to go anywhere. I had better keep my mouth shut and wait patiently for mom to finish with her lecture

"This is the building stage of your life. You shouldn't give way to minor distractions. Build your career now. Don't act hastily and make decisions that are going to harm you now and the future. Do you understand, Ivy?" Mom questioned with her high pitched voice.

"Yes, I do." I replied, nodding my head gently.

I wasn't listening to what she had been saying, but I listened and understood her last words. That was great advice, actually.

Well, going to meet Romeo at night wouldn't be something that is going to harm me now and in the future.

Romeo and I just want to talk with each other, it's not like we're going to have sex.

"But, what if he tries to do anything funny?" My subconscious mind jolted in.

No. I trusted Romeo. He might be a dickhead and a jerk who chases everything in a skirt. But, I knew he wouldn't try to force a girl into having sex with him. I could bet on that. Romeo wasn't a beast, he was just a green eyed devil.

"Ivy, I'm going to my workplace now." Mom's voice snapped me out of my train of thoughts.

Finally! This was the moment I've been waiting for.

The corners of my mouth curved into a wide grin."Okay mom. Have a nice day," I told her.

"Go to bed early and don't open the door for anyone," Mom rambled.

"Alright," I muttered under my breath.

I couldn't say it loudly, because I knew that I was definitely going to disobey her.

I didn't care about anything, I must see Romeo tonight.

I heaved a sigh of relief when mom finally walked out of the living room. I waited till her car left the parking lot, before I ran to my room.

I looked down at what I wore. A t-shirt and shorts wasn't suitable to wear to meet someone, especially if the person was Romeo Sparks. I quickly pulled off my clothes and changed to a short gown. I haven't worn the gown before, my mom bought it for me last month.

Looking at my reflection in my full-length mirror, I knew that I look gorgeous. The gown clung tightly to my body, exposing my curves.

I wasn't curvy. But, according to Joey, she said I had a wonderful shape. Slim - thick. Average boobs. Small waist. Flat tummy. Wide hips.

I stole a quick glance at the wall clock. 08:20 pm. Shit! I was late already.

I quickly sprayed perfume all over my body and applied a little makeup on my face.

I wasn't not a make-up person. But, I didn't know why, I just wanted to look really good and different.

After a few minutes, I was done with everything. I hoped mom wouldn't come back into the house for anything.

I ran downstairs and locked the door, making sure that I picked my phone and handbag. I would surely get a cab to take me to Romeo's house, so I could make it there before 9pm.

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My eyelids dropped when I rang the doorbell of Romeo's house for the umpteenth time, but I didn't get a response. I would have opened the door but it was locked.

Maybe Romeo was asleep. It was 9pm. Probably, he was tired of waiting for me.

I didn't want to have the stupid thought that a girl might be in his room. I was sure that his parents weren't around, there was no sign of any car in the parking lot. He wouldn't invite me, if his parents were around.

I rang the doorbell again, still no response. I didn't want to talk to him on the phone. I would surely make the phone conversation awkward. I was about to leave when the door creaked open. I instantly turned back.

I chewed on my bottom lips, when my eyes met with those forest green eyes. Romeo's eyes scanned my body from head to toe, he was caressing my body with his eagle eyes. I was waiting for a compliment from him, but I got none. What a disappointment! Maybe, my dressing wasn't good enough for him. I couldn't blame him, my fashion sense was zero.

"I thought you weren't going to come," Romeo finally muttered out some words.

"My mom kept me waiting, she was telling me important things." I explained to him, even though he didn't ask for any explanation.

I didn't know why I was acting extra. I should be pissed off with him. He betrayed me.

"Just come in," He ordered.

I nodded my head in the affirmative and walked inside his living room.

I finally got the chance to look at him closely. He didn't look like someone who had been sleeping. Perhaps, he was busy upstairs. He was wearing a hoodie and baggy pants.

"What is on your mind? You look kind of lost,"

I flinched. I didn't know that Romeo was standing so close to me. I turned. He was staring down at me, his eyes holding no emotions. Why did he have a blank look on his face? He wasn't even happy to see me.

I cleared my throat, trying to get a grip on myself."Why did you tell me to come here?" I questioned.

"Why did you come here?" He asked back.

I frowned."Because, you told me to come over to your house,"

This time around, what I said got a reaction from him. His mouth curled into a little smile.

I didn't know why he was smiling though. He was beginning to make me upset.

Romeo moved a few inches closer to me. We were now very close, my boobs were touching his chest. His eyes not leaving mine, he took my hands.

"You were supposed to be mad at me, Ivy. " He muttered gently, picking his words after the other.

Maybe, it was because I had been fantasizing about Romeo. It seemed that his voice could turn me on instantly.

The way he said those words was so hot. His voice was deep and gentle, at the same time.

I wished I could tell him to leave my hands. How would I be able to concentrate on all what he wants to say, if I was already turned on?

"Yes, I was mad at you. I'm still pissed off with you," I finally said.

"I won't blame you. I messed up big time," Romeo mumbled. "I swear, I did that shit not because you refused to have sex with me. Yes, I was horny but I know how to control my hormones. "

I lifted my eyebrows."Why did you have sex with Sharon then? You told me that you have a high sex drive," I asked.

"I fûcking have a high sex drive but that is not the main thing. I had sex with Sharon because I wanted to prove to myself that I wasn't in love with you. I had sex with Sharon, so that I could confirm that I'm still Romeo Sparks, not a dummy who was beginning to catch feelings for a girl. " Romeo rambled, running his hands through his hair.

"Are you in love with me?" I blurted out, holding his gaze.

"You know the answer,"

"I don't know anything,"

"I fûcking do, Ivy." He half yelled." I don't even know how it happened, but I know I'm in love with you. I can't stop thinking about you. I always feel like breaking Xander's head anytime he is with you. I swear, you're the first girl who has ever made me feel this way. The love I had for Samantha wasn't even as serious as this,"

I swallowed a gulp down my throat, my eyes widened. I was tongue tied, words refused to come out of my mouth.

I didn't know what to do. I didn't know if I should be happy, sad or angry at Romeo's confession. Who knows? He might be playing with my feelings again.

But, he sounded so serious. He had never confessed his feelings before.

"A.. Are you s… sure?" I stuttered.

"I love you, Ivy Youngs." Romeo stated.