“What?” I questioned.
“Nothing? Do you want to know more about the villain you’ve seduced?” He raised his brow and I grappled with the internal urge to laugh.
“I’d love nothing more.” He shook his head from left to right, smiling and my heart began to swell.
“I have a slight request?”
“And what would that be?”
“That you stay in that villains apartment with him,” my lips pursed together and I raised my brow.
“I’m not sleeping with you?” He threw his head back with laughter and I grinned.
“I’m not asking you to.”
“Then fine. I’ll come with you.” He looked like a cat that had got the cream. I hated the way he constantly referred to himself as the bad guy or a villain. We walked hand in hand.
Vens
Chlo had told me I needed to tell her the full story to get her back. She had watched me struggle over the last three weeks, she’d watched me turn back into a monster, to the unrecognisable person she hated and she knew I needed to break the cycle. Somehow my best friends baby sister knew me better than I knew myself. She knew I needed Avaya.
I rummaged through the pockets in my shorts and swiped into the apartment, we’d climbed far too many steps to get to this floor and she didn’t look impressed by it. I held in a smile as I examined her taking in the small apartment. The white floors that swept through the room made her skin look even darker. I flicked on the wall lights and followed her line of sight with mine. She was looking out towards the balcony. I’d got to notice that she loved the sea. She was drawn to it and tonight was no exception. The large glass sliding door was still slightly open from my earlier disappearing act. I was running late. I smiled as I watched her make her way out towards the large balcony. There were wicker sofas out there and a modern coffee table that emitted warm flames. It was all very high tech. She flopped herself down on the outdoor sofa and I rolled my eyes. She pulled at her heels and exhaled loudly as she pulled them off.
“Better?” I shouted towards her as I leant down to grab another beer from the fridge, she flicked her head towards me and nodded at the beer in my hand.
“That for me?” She grinned and held her hand out for one. I grabbed another and sat down next to her outside on the balcony. She took a long gulp and I followed her lead. The fizz was bitter and I grimaced at the temperature of it. It was still luke warm. She mimicked my expression. “Tiny bit warm.” She gestured towards me, her fingers were centimeters apart and I shrugged.
“Apparently it doesn’t matter how much you pay for an apartment the fridges don’t work.” I heard her scoff a laugh and placed my free arm behind her over the back of the wicker sofa. I unbuttoned my shirt a little and watched her eyes wander.
“When are you heading home?” She questioned.
“Tomorrow, I have my flight booked.” I placed myself back on the sofa, the coffee table was spewing out a warm feeling and I watched her relax a little. Her dark hair was pulled back in her low bun and gave me the perfect opportunity to examine her facial features in more detail. She was fucking beautiful.
“That soon huh?” She raised her brow towards me as she took another gulp of the beer.
“I could always cancel it?” I suggested and watched as she shook her head.
“No, I’ll enjoy the rest of my holiday thanks.” I noticed that she was stifling a smile and felt a wave of disappointment curse through me.
“So you’re not enjoying it now?” I questioned, my voice was quieter than I’d intended. I watched her eyes widen a little before she reached to touch my face, her fingers traced over my stubble and her head shook from left to right.
“I’m joking Haz.” I smiled and nodded.
“I know.” I winked and watched as she rolled her eyes. I loved watching her do that. It was sexy. I ran my fingers down her arm that was still cupping my face. Her eyes glanced over my lips and glazed over a little.
“When did this grow?” She ran her fingers over my stubble again, not taking her eyes off my beard.
“Pretty quickly actually,” her fingers traced over my lips and I kissed them softly “probably around 4 days since I last trimmed it.” She laughed a little and moved her hands. I had begun to forget how much I enjoyed her touch. It was comforting. “So what did you want to know?” I watched as she shrugged and went silent.
“I wish you’d just stop branding yourself as a monster.” She didn’t look up. “I’m confused. I just want to know why you all want me safe? I know that Rava has something to do with it but I just don’t understand…” her voice wobbled.
“It’s not just him.” I muttered and watched her eyes widen as she looked up under her thick lashes at me.
“What do you mean?” I couldn’t tell her about Bandoni. I couldn’t tell her that she was supposed to be a mark, that I was never supposed to have known about her let alone fall for her. Fuck I’d actually fallen for her. I gulped down my adams apple and shook my head.
“I’m in a lot of trouble with a lot of different people for a lot of different reasons.” I closed my eyes momentarily and felt her climb on my lap. It was then it felt like my whole world had stopped moving. Why was this sweet innocent little thing trying to comfort me? “If I told you all the fucked up shit I’d done you’d leave.” Tears pricked in the corners of my eyes and I shook
