Chapter 35: Chapter 35

"Here, I found a picture of them." Matilda said once I moved to her side.

"Woah... They look beautiful in this picture. It's perfect for the shoot." I exclaimed.

"Then what are we waiting for? Come on come on." She said.

I heaved a sigh and walked out of the room after Matilda. She was admiring the picture while my mind was filled with the voices and the seeing me. What in God's name was that?

"Do you want to look around the kitchen?" Matilda asked turning around to look at me.

"Huh?"

"The kitchen. Are you okay? You seem pale." She said touching my forehead.

"I'm fine. Let's just go take the picture." I said waving her off.

"Alright. If you say so." She replied eyeing me.

I gave her a weak smile and when she turned her head, I looked back at the room. Feeling someone's eyes on me. Boring holes into my back as I walked.

I immediately walked more faster with my heart beating faster. I slammed my nose into a chest as I cussed out.

"For the love of mother fucking cheese and rice... Ow!" I said rubbing my nose.

I looked up to see Chris with a worried face looking back at me. He cupped my face in his hand and rubbed my nose.

"What are you doing?" I asked feeling it ticklish.

"Stay still... I'll help you kiss it better." Then he leaned down and started kissing it and then he would rub his nose against mine and then kiss it and then rub.

"No what are you... Chris... Hold on... Oh shit! I think I'm going to piss my pants."

That seemed to get him to stop as I looked for a way to get myself back.

"Well that was fun." I heard making me turn my head to Matilda and Alex.

"Shut up." I said and rolled my eyes at her.

She shrugged and walked down the stairs with Alex awkwardly looking at us and then the stairs.

"Alex?!" She yelled and that was all it took for the hesitant boy to run no fly down the stairs.

"That boy has fallen deep." Chris muttered.

"I agree." I replied putting my hand on both side of his waist.

"So..."

"So..."

"So let's go snap that picture?" He said.

"Oh yay! Come on." I said and pulled him along down the stairs.

"Don't walk too fast. You'd sprain your ankle yet again." He said making me slow down but I still ran a little bit.

Soon, we were all out of the house and on our way to the photo studio.

I was dressed in a maroon coloured outfit that had black designs all over it. The gown reached just above my knees and a black flat was adorning my feet.

Matilda was in a similar attire as mine except hers was dark blue. It has stones on the front making it bling whenever she walked. She wore a white flats instead.

She said both girls should wear flats shoes. I was grateful to her though. I think she just doesn't want me to feel bad or something.

Chris was dressed in a black suit with a checked shirt as the inner. His tie was black and his hair had been gelled upwards making the shape of his face much noticeable and his face look younger.

Alex was dressed in a deep blue suit as well. I think the boy just wants to make sure his clothes match with Matilda's.

I really don't know why myself and Chris didn't go for it as well. I sighed and looked away. Now I wish we had.

"The studio is right there! You missed it." Matilda said suddenly making me look out.

True enough, Chris had missed the studio. I turned my head to Chris and saw him roll his eyes. At what? I have no idea.

"I didn't miss it. There was no spot to park Miss Matilda." He replied and swiftly parked the car.

"What do you mean there's no space? There is... Oh." She said and then slumped back on her seat.

I shook my head and smiled.

"Y'all ready?" I asked.

"Let's go." Matilda replied and we all stepped out of the car. We had to walk about 5 kilometers before we reached the studio.

I saw girls pointing at Chris and then cupped their mouth in awe. I even saw some of them winking at him whenever he looked past them.

'Don't look at them.' I said into the mind link and I saw Chris smirk before he came near me and collected the frame of my parents.

He threw his hand over my neck and pulled me closer to him. I looked up at him and then when he met my eyes he winked.

I saw the girls point at me and then snicker. Some whispered to themselves and I just stood there. Proud and tall. Chest high, chin up.

Butterflies were happily constructing their homes in my stomach but I gave no damn. Let them construct it.

We entered the photo studio soon enough.

"Hi... Are you Miss..." A man walked towards us with a note pad in his hand. He looked through his book before he paused perhaps looking for my name.

He had a rectangle shaped framed glasses on his nose and a stubble. A headphone was playing lazily in his neck and I think I can hear Music coming from it.

"Smith? Isabelle Smith?" He asked.

"Yeah." I replied.

"Good. You're welcome. You're here for a... Family picture?"

I nodded my head and he nodded as well.

"Your studio is studio number 13b." He replied and closed the notepad.

"Thanks." I greeted and we all walked towards room 13b. I pushed the door open to see all the photography materials already set up.

"Welcome. Please take a seat." A woman said and I saw her eyes flicker to Chris staying longer than normal.

A fury rose in my chest and I glared at her before to Chris.

"Babe?" I called with a smirk.

I heard her gasp from behind me.

"Yes love?" He replied.

"Let's go and take our family picture." I whined.

"Alright. Come on." He said taking my hand in his as we walked past the girl whose mouth was still wide agape.

Close it girl. I see a fly coming. Oh how I wish I could go and close it up for her.

"Guys over here." We heard Alex voice and we walked towards them.

The setting of the photography was beautiful. A light was above us shining brightly at the two chairs. The background was white.

"So, Matilda. Sit there... I'll sit here." I said pointing at the chairs. She nodded her head and sat on the chair I pointed to her.

I collected the framed picture carefully from Chris and placed it on both myself and Matilda's legs.

Matilda held the right side of the picture while I held the left.

"Alright... Sir, could you perhaps help me shift a little bit to the left? And you too to the right."

"Isn't this supposed to be a family picture?" I then felt Chris hand on my shoulder making me blush.

"Go on. Smile a bit. That's it. So cute!"

The photographer then looked back at his camera and the flash came like three times.

"And that's all. Would you like to take a look at the picture?" He asked and we nodded.

The picture was cute. Chris was behind me. One of his hands in his pocket and the other on my shoulder. Alex did the same pose.

We were all grinning in the picture. We looked so happy.

"Excuse me. Let the two of them take another one." I said pointing at Alex and Matilda.

"What? No there's no need for that." Alex replied blushing slightly as he waved at me.

"Oh please. No need to feel so shy."  I said waving them off.

"Come here." Matilda said and pulled Alex. Girl isn't even shy at all.

The girl from earlier took a chair away making it only one chair. Matilda sat on the chair and Alex was standing behind her.

"Alright. Smile now!" The photographer looked back at his camera and took three pictures.

"Come here. You both should take pictures as well." Matilda said and pushed myself and Chris to the picture.

"Nah I'm not sitting, thanks." I said.

The girl carried the chair and walked away. I stood beside Chris and folded my arms.

"Ma'am... Can you umm, hold your husband or something?" The photographer asked.

"Like this?" I asked holding Chris arm.

"No... Sir can you wrap your hand-" He said demonstrating.

I felt Chris wrap his arm around my waist instead. My eyes widened and I turned my head to him. He wanted to look at me right at that moment as well.

My lips met with his cheek and I blushed as fuck. A flash went off and I disconnected my lips from his cheek turning to the photographer.

"That was so cute! The picture is so cute!" Matilda gushed looking at the camera.

"Hold on... That's the picture?" I asked.

"Of course! I like the picture so much. You guys should frame it." Alex replied.

I look to Chris with a blush to see him looking down at me smiling.

"Can I have the picture on my phone?" I heard Chris ask as he walked towards the photographer.

"Of course! Of course. Bring your phone?" He asked.

Chris gave the phone to him and I tell you, I never got to see the picture till we left the studio.

"Can I at least see the one on your phone?" I asked him.

"No can do." He replied smiling at me.

I sighed and looked out the window at the setting sun. We already dropped Matilda and Alex off at their house and we're on our way back home.

We decided to frame all the pictures we took today. They said it was too cute and beautiful to delete.

"Why not?" I asked turning to him. He thought I had let the talk go but not so fast.

"Oh you'll see it later. Patience is the best virtue." He replied squeezing my hand.

I rolled my eyes at him before I saw it. The pink sweet thing.

"Oh! Cotton candy!" I yelled pointing at it.

A man was selling it and it still remained about three and it was becoming night fast.

"Do you want it?" Chris asked pulling over.

"Yes, please!" I yelled and he rubbed my head. He walked out of the car to the cotton candy stand. I kept my eyes on him as he bought all three and came back inside the car.

"Here you go." He said giving all three to me.

"I can't eat it all." I said my eyes widening.

"Why not?"

"I mean... You do know it's all sugar right?"

"Umm, yeah?"

"I can't have all three if I don't want my next period to hurt like shit. Like really really bad. So no, I can only have one." I replied blushing.

What? It isn't easy talking to guys about your period.

"Oh... I'll eat one then. But you'll have to feed me." He said.

"Why do I get to feed you?"

"Cause I'm driving." He replied and grinned.

"You're not... Turn off that car." I said. He actually ignited it when I was talking!

"No can do." He replied kissing my forehead. He drove off and I almost bore a hole in his head.

I knew he was intentionally acting like he didn't see me so I just grumpily tore off the nylon covering the cottom candy.

I took a part off it and stuck it in my mouth.

"This is so good." I mumbled to myself feeling like gobbling up the rest.

"You won't eat the two that is left." He said and I turned my head to him.

"How did you even know that?" I asked.

"The bond? And more so, I don't quite need it since I know you and I know what's going on in that small beautiful head of yours." He replied.

I said nothing and tore off another soft part feeding it to him. He opened his mouth and collected it making sure he ran his tongue on my hand.

"Chris!" I yelled pulling out my hand.

He chuckled and chewed on the cotton candy.

"This tastes delicious." He said.

"I told you!" I replied smirking at him.

"I actually know a better way to eat and enjoy it." He replied winking at me.

I blinked at him in confusion before I got it. Oh kill me. What would I do with this man?

"Oh God." I said shaking my head as I tore off another part and stuffed it in his mouth.

"Now chew that and say no more nonsense." I said glaring at him.

"I love you." He said with the cotton candy in his mouth.

I only eyed him suspiciously. Then he bobbed his head towards the back of the car. I turned to it in confusion. It was empty.

I looked back at him and he winked biting his lower lips. I just said nothing and lowered myself further into the seat trying to hide my blushing face.

"Aren't you going to give me more cotton candy?" He asked and I glared at him.

"You can feed yourself!" I yelled and before he said anything again... I blocked my ears with my fingers.

I heard him laugh and I just closed my eyes saying nothing.

We got home soon and I was the first to jump out of the car. The cotton candy was still left uneaten. It remained two apart from the one we both ate.

Chris later got me and then again that night, we made love.

The following day was the last day we had together before Chris's travel. We both stayed in each other's company savouring each moment before he left.

I made breakfast that morning and Chris complimentsd my food. I made more and kept it in the fridge. Then we watched movies, played games, did so much together.

"Belle?" I heard from the bathroom.

"Coming." I replied and wore my bathrobe and walked out of the bathroom.

As soon as I stepped foot into the room, I was captured by Chris and then he pressed his hot lips against mine.

And then again, one thing led to another and the next thing I knew, we found ourselves in the bed. We made love.

First round... Second... Third... And then I lost count.

I would try to fight but once he kissed the mark and below my earlobe... That was all. I just gave in.

"Hold on... Why are you..." I asked.

"I'm traveling tomorrow. I don't know when I'm going to be back so... I have to savour this moment." He replied and then started kissing me again.

I finally got to sleep around past 12:00 am. The next morning I woke up to a kiss on the forehead.

I opened my eyes to see Chris smiling down at me. I returned the smile and slowly sat up.

"Hi."

"Hey. Good Morning." He greeted.

I looked down at his cloth to see he was dressed in a suit. I glanced at the table clock to see it wrote 8:00 in red.

I pursed my lips. His flight was at 10:00 which meant he had 2 hours to get to the airport.

"I didn't want to wake you. I kept you up all night." He said sitting by my bed.

I said nothing and only looked at the duvet. I stood up grabbing my nightwear and hugged him tightly.

He sighed and hugged me back. I didn't want him to leave.

"Make sure to wear many clothes. I don't want to come back to a cold Belle. And wear enough to cover your body. I don't want male's eyeing you like you're some piece of meat." He said tying my nightwear.

"So what if they do?" I asked with a chuckle.

"Then I'd gouge out their eyes and feed it to them." He replied looking up at me.

"Oh God that's so cruel." I replied.

"And..." He continued.

"And?"

"And I'll make love to you that won't be able to walk for a week as your own punishment." He replied winking at me.

I shook my head and laughed.

We heard a knock at the door followed by Antonio's voice.

"We should leave now, Alpha."

I looked back to Chris in fear. I felt tears coming to my ears and I tried my best not to let it fall. I kept shaking my head but that seems to just make it come.

"Hey what's wrong?" He asked holding my hand.

"Sorry... I'm just..." I sniffed darting my eyes around "trying not to cry but it just doesn't seem to work. Sorry." I said fanning my eyes and then I sniffed again.

He smiled and kissed my forehead and then my nose and finally my lips. It was a short kiss yet I felt all emotions in that kiss.

He as well, didn't want to leave. He kissed my forehead again and turned around after a small smile.

"Hold on." I said and ran to my closet. I yanked it open and pulled the clothes I could find. I wore it in a haste and we walked downstairs together.

We stopped only when we reached his car. Antonio was already in the car waiting for Chris to enter. I wonder how Elena took it.

Was she reluctant just like me? I shook my head and looked back at Chris.

He pulled me into a tight hug and I reciprocated almost immediately. I buried my nose into his clothes and then sniffed. I took in his heavenly scent as much as I could before he pulled away from the hug again.

I held his waist still and he smiled at me. He kissed my forehead and then moved back.

"No, hold on." I said and ran into the house again. I immediately yanked the fridge open and pulled out the food I made.

I ran out with it and saw him still standing at the spot but he was looking at the leaves on the floor. I walked towards him and he looked up at me.

"You said you liked the food so I made more for you to eat while traveling." I said giving him the container.

"Hm." Was all he said.

"Make sure to wear clothes that will protect you from the cold. Leave nothing to let girls ogle at. Dress shabbily if you must. Don't let anyone— boy or girl eye you, do you understand?" I asked.

"Yes, ma'am." He replied and grinned at me.

"Lincoln and Kennedy will be with you while I'm on this stupid journey. I don't know what that old hag has up her sleeves to leave you in the pack and me in hers."

"I'll miss you." I said instead.

"I'll miss you too." He replied and then he stepped into the car. I closed the door and waved at him.

He rolled down the window and waved back at me. Antonio zoomed off and I watched the car leave.

I dropped my hand once I couldn't see him anymore and turned around until I heard a screech.

My eyes widened and I turned around to meet with Chris's face.

He gulped and only stared at me. I cried and wasted no time in running into his embrace. He warmly received me and I hugged him more tighter.

He pulled away and slammed his lips on mine hungrily. I took it in as I felt the same longing as he did.

He only let go once I couldn't breathe anymore. I took in a huge gasp and looked up at him.

"I love you." He said.

"Love you too." I replied with a smile and then he waved at me.

I waved back at him and he ran back to the car with a grin on his face. I stood there for a second to see if he was going to come back before I realized I was just being selfish.

And so I sighed and whispered knowing he would hear me.

"I love you more than you can ever imagine and I'll miss you more and I'll be longingly waiting for your return."

"Just one week, I promise and I love you too." I heard in my ears. No it was my mind.

I smiled and walked back inside the house. Awaiting for my love's return.