Chapter 14: Chapter 14

Lucas marches forward and pushes the guy off me.

“ What the fuck are you doing dude? “ He asks angrily.

The guy glares at us and then goes out without saying a word.

“ I…that guy tried to rape me. “ I whisper.

“ I saw that. Why did you come to such an event in the first place? “ He asks, blaming me.

“ Noah wanted me to come. I’m…I’m going to tell him everything. “ I announce, still in shock.

“ And what do you think he is going to do? Break his business deal with that guy or punch him for you? That man has signed multiple deals with Noah. He isn’t going to harm them for your sake. “ Lucas explains.

“ You’re lying. You…you’re just trying to save that…that man. “ I yell.

“ What nonsense? Why would I save that man? Let me remind you I saved you from getting raped. “ He reminds me of a bitter voice.

“ That could be a façade. “ I argue, not wanting to believe his words.

“ Nothing is more important to Noah than his business. You might be his plaything for a while but don’t fool yourself girl. You seem innocent, take my advice, and leave quietly. It will be better for you, you’ll only embarrass yourself in front of everyone else.  “ He warns.

I look down, realization hitting me hard. Nothing is more important to him than his business. He won’t do anything about it.

“ Fix yourself and come out. All I can do for you is give you a bit of advice. Avoid coming to such parties. It’s filled with rich men, who have way too much money to give a fuck about anyone else. Half of the women you see here are paid to be presented as eye candies. If Noah loved you, he wouldn’t have bought you here in the first place. “ with that said, he leaves.

I fix myself and come out.

“ You took long Emma, despite me warning you. Why are you so keen on disobeying me? “ He asks harshly.

“ I’m sorry. “ I whisper and look down.

Just then the man who tried to rape me comes and starts talking to Noah. My whole body stills and I just look down, not wanting to meet his eyes.

Whenever I look up, I see that man smirking at me.

“ Mr. Nate, I feel like I haven’t introduced you to this beautiful lady standing beside me. “ Noah says, preferring to me. Pushing me a little forward. Why is he presenting me to those perverts like that?

“ You’re new fling? “ The man who tried to rape me asks.

“ No. My girlfriend. “ He says, stressing the word girlfriend. At that, the man’s face goes pale.

“ Let’s go. “ He whispers in my ears and then drags me away. We reach the back area where the limousine is.

“ Emma I gave you fucking 5 minutes and you just disappeared. “ Noah screams at me, slamming me on the car door.

“I…I went..it took…he. “ I stutter not able to form words.

“ And why the fuck was that man looking at you like that? “ He asks, glaring at me.

“I…I don’t know. “ I whisper, tears pouring out of my eyes.

I can’t even tell him the truth.

“ We aren’t on good terms Noah, but you shouldn’t have brought her here. She is way too innocent for such type of parties. “ Lucas says, coming from behind.

“ Did he do something to you? “ Noah asks concerned, ignoring Lucas.

I shake my head in negative.

“ Then why are you crying and shaking like that? “ He asks.l getting concerned at my shivering state.

“ Because she was about to get raped. Now stop fucking scaring the poor girl. “ Lucas reveals.

I look at him with wide eyes.

“ Is he telling the truth? “ Noah asks, cupping my face gently.

I don’t answer. Still scared.

“ Answer me, love. “ Noah asks gently.

“ He…he’s telling the…truth. “ I sob.

Noah finally leaves me and marches towards Lucas.

“ Who was it, Lucas? “

“ If I say he is Nate, the one who you have signed many deals with, what would you do? “ He asks, scoffing.

“ You wouldn’t do shit about it, Noah, because nothing is more important to you than adding a feel millions to your already extended bank account. “ Lucas further says, but Noah completely ignores him and marches towards the hall.

I follow him. As soon as I enter the hall, I see Noah land a punch on his face. Nate falls back and Noah starts punching him.

Another man tries to interfere but Lucas holds him back, and thus no one stops them.

Noah picks Nate by his collar and punches him right in his ribs. Nate falls Noah kicks him in his stomach, due to which some blood comes out.

Still not satisfied he kicks him one more time before Lucas finally stops him.

“ You shouldn’t have fucking touched her you bastard. This isn’t it. Be ready for much worse you piece of shit. “ Noah says, kicking him once more before he finally backs off.

Noah grabs my hand and drags me away. The vehicle awaits us, in front of the exit. We get in.

“ I’m sorry…all of this happened because of me. “ I apologize.

“ All of this happened because a fucker couldn’t keep his hands to himself. Nothing is your fault Emma “ He says, holding my hands gently.

“ Your knuckles, they are bleeding. “ I point out. He punched the man with such intensity that his knuckles are red and swollen.

“ Doesn’t matter. Lucas was right, I should have never brought you to such a place. “ He says to himself.

The rest of the ride goes with Noah, asking me about the incident. We soon reach my home.

“ Noah, come inside for some time. So I can tend to your wound. “ I voice out, concerned.

He follows me and we both go in. Tim is already asleep. I had asked our neighbor, an old lady I know for a few years to put Tim to bed.

I get the first aid box and ten to his swollen knuckles.

“ Emma I’m sorry for what happened today. You should have told me right on the spot. “

“ Lucas lied to me again, he told me you wouldn’t do anything about it. He asked me to keep quiet as your business is more important to you than any other person. So I got scared. “ I explain.

“ He…he didn’t lie Emma. I wouldn’t have done this for any other girl. But you’re different. You mean much more to me. “ He whispers.

“ How do I believe this is not a lie? Everything seems true when I am with you, when you say those words, telling me you want me, it seems true at the moment. But as soon as the moment passes away, it feels like a lie, and I feel like a moron for believing it Noah. I love you Noah and I hate myself for loving you because somewhere in my heart, I know you don’t. I know that this fairytale is a lie and it will break. So please tell me truly, do you love me?  “ I ask, miserably.