Chapter 72: Chapter 72
(Vivienne)
After a long day of work and hanging out with friends I finally got some time for myself. Cleaned up my apartment, made a good dinner, and took a hot shower. After Monica's appearance, I decided to come back to my apartment. I didn't tell Victor about this particular detail and the man was calling non-stop. I tried to ignore him unfortunately he wouldn't stop calling hence immediately I wore something comfortable. I threw a bunch of files and my laptop on the bed and finally picked up his call and put it on loudspeaker so I could work and hear him disturb me
"Where are you?"The man's angry voice came from the phone I placed on the bed.
"Umm...my apartment...any problem," I said hesitantly knowing I was trying to ignore him
"I sent a driver...what happened?" he asked and by the sound of his voice, I could tell the man was working out. I smiled as I picked up some files I took from the office earlier and started perusing through them
"Mr. Ellison I thought I was no longer welcome in your home since your...wife arrived"not a way to say it unfortunately he left me no choice when he was busy allowing Monica to act like she was married to him. There was silence from Victor's side and only the sound of his heavy breathing was heard. I guess he was on a treadmill. I could picture his abs, his biceps and triceps, and sweat dripping down his hot body. The sight was quite intriguing
"Stop drooling and meet the driver outside" he startled me when he suddenly said and like a fool I reached for my face just to make sure there was no drool. He was impossible, bossing me around when he was supposed to woo me to him.
"No...I'm not going to…"
"Then I'm on my way," he said, cutting me off in a rude way.
"No...I won't open just stay with Sky" I refused and picked up the phone and held it in my hand. The man was taking his time saying anything…
"Ms. Payton...do you know the consequences of your actions" again he was threatening me. I didn't care about his threats or punishment. I gave this man too much freedom to bully me. But he had to learn a lesson
"Get rid of that woman and then we'll talk" saying that I disconnected the call and slammed the phone on the bed and frowned as I got back to my work. It was better this way. It was either me or Monica. Shortly my phone chirped indicating a message. I was hesitant to get my phone knowing it was probably Victor disturbing however curiosity got the best of me as I picked up the phone and it was a message from Victor
("When is the wedding...I'm wondering")I read the message and without knowing my lips had quivered upwards in a satisfying grin. I didn't know why I was actually happy reading this and I attempted to reply but unfortunately, I was too overjoyed to type anything. I was thinking the same. I decided to leave him in suspense hence I continued my work while I thought about his birthday. It was now or never I was going to come clean on his birthday. The night was cold he could spend it alone it wasn't like he would die or something
***
"Umm... Dr it's okay...I mean you didn't have to"Alexis said with hesitation as she moved her feet more inside the blanket. It was late at night and she had called Maverick over to her apartment because she was feeling uncomfortable. He said Alexis could call him any time whenever she felt any pain and since it was cold. The same problem started. Alexis thought of calling Vivie but she didn't want to trouble her. With all effort and debating, she called Maverick and he came running
"You'll be fine...don't panic," he said as he stood beside the bed and stared at her. It was awkward having him in her room at such a late hour but other than that. Her heart was feeling strange. The thought of being alone scared her and gave her chills such that she was hesitant to tell him to go. The man proved to be a gentleman when he made some hot soup for her. He lectured her about staying in the cold, especially bathing in cold water. He gave her some meds which made her feel a little better. all this made her feel cared for
"Thanks, doctor...my apologies for bothering you, "Alexis said, fiddling with her hands which had turned cold, her heart racing fast as she tried to calm down.
"I'm here to help, don't worry...if you need anything do reach out to me" he said while getting his first aid or doctor bag. Alex watched him shove the BP machine in the bag and some thermometers. His moves and actions were graceful so peaceful and professional...he was good-looking and innocent. She loved how his brows creased a little whenever he was concentrating on something. It was like whatever he was doing was hard
"I'll get going," he said, straightening up only to catch her staring at him. Was she checking him out especially when he was wearing a black sweatshirt and matching sweatpants with house male slippers
"Ahem...I'll see you out," she said clearing her throat awkwardly and prepared to crawl out of bed when Maverick panicked
"D...don't" he murmured, reaching out for her to settle down. Unfortunately, their movements were unmatched because Maverick's hands connected with Alexis's chest. She was only wearing a loose white T-shirt with no bra inside and Maverick ended up touching what he wasn't supposed to touch. Alexis lost balance and fell back on the bed with the man on top of her.
"Ahh," a hiss left her parted lips when Maverick's forehead connected with hers causing a fiction. His chest was on hers and she swore she could feel his heart and hers beating in unison. Tension was in the air as they stayed like that. None Attempted to move. All the coldness she felt earlier disappeared as his hands cupped the sides of her face. He didn't seem to want to move and she didn't like the idea of him moving, their lips were an inch apart any slight mistake she might get kissed
"Mavi" Alexis mumbled not sure where the name came from but having him so close brought out strange emotions and upon hearing the name she called him by. Maverick lost it as he smashed his lips on her and kissed her softly. His hands slipped beneath her back and flipped her on top of him. Alex didn't want to kiss him back but his demanding mouth made it hard for her when he was nibbling her bottom lip and biting her softly while he kissed her deeply. Everything was beautiful as Alexis lost herself in Maverick's warmth.
***
The night was a cold one, for some it was nothing but a lonely night. Cassy got back from taking a warm shower when she walked back to her room to dry her hair. It had been a long day of work and nothing felt better than getting home to see her son
"Cute" she mumbled upon seeing her son sleeping peacefully in her bed. With ease, she placed the wet towel on the dressing table and walked to her bed
"You'll be fine sweetheart you have mommy" she murmured when running her hand in her son's silk hair. Nothing mattered to her more than her son. She was willing to risk everything. Whatever happened now one would bully him even if his father was a total jerk. She left London because she didn't want to destroy any relationship with her never-ending problems.
But recalling the times she spent with Leo she didn't regret anything, especially the night they both made a passionate mistake. That night was both the best night of her life and the most painful of all. Nothing made her sad than recalling how Archie was conceived.
*FLASHBACK three years ago*
"Whatever it is, just handle it, "Cassy said over the phone as she walked around her apartment in just a loose gray T-shirt reaching mid-thigh-high. She didn't care about what she was wearing knowing it was her apartment where she lived alone
"Oh please Blake was nothing but a jerk...I thought we were meant to be but it turns out...such an idiot" she continued talking over the phone as she stood by the microwave and waited for the popcorn to be ready. The night was a good one. She had a fantastic job with an annoying boss. Although her boss was a celebrity, he wasn't hard on her.
"Girlfriend, there are better men than him...I'm sure soon I'll find someone for me" she added with an eye as she retrieved the bowl from the counter and took it to the living room. It was movie night and relaxing at home gave her immense pleasure and talking to her friend who worked at the gym she went to was even more relaxing
"Fine I won't ever go to him...call you tomorrow," she said, disconnecting the call and putting the phone beside her, and picking up the remote. Whatever she had to watch so she didn't get bored unfortunately that was cut off by the sound of her doorbell
"Who is it?" she asked, glancing at her phone screen it was nearly 11 PM who would come to her apartment at such a late hour. She hoped it wasn't any trouble or Blake asking for forgiveness after he broke her heart however immediately she opened the door. Her eyes widened at the sight of Leo
"Leonardo?"She said his full name surprisingly as she scanned him from head to toe and he didn't look alright. Her eyes shifted to his hand and blood was dripping down
"W...what happened to you?" she panicked as she reached out to him, getting close to him he smelled like liquor, and when she grabbed his hand which was bleeding badly the man nearly fell on her, he was drunk. Cassy knew he must have fought with Monica for him to get so drunk and come to her apartment.
~Flashback will continue~