MainNovelChapter 53 ~ You don't know?
ALEX
Two weeks felt like two fucking decades when | was away from her. Dad hadover see the new project and |
didn't argue against it. | needed air, to recollect myself before | drowned in this woman.
But Fuck me.
It didn't do shit. If anything, it felt even worse. Every Night | had to fight the urge to call her, drop a text and that
was the first tI've ever felt like doing such a thing.
I've been with women. But it was only for sex. | fell in love with Leah, and | want to marry her but even she
doesn't make my heart beat the way Athena does.
It's chaotic, takes over your mind and brings you to your fucking knees. I've had tabs on her, calling Ryan every
fucking second. Even he must notice I'm acting out of character.
He toldshe was in the hospital, but she didn't and that makesmad. Why the hell is she keeping things
from me? | was already on edge because of her trauma, but | had to leave. | needed a clear head but the
moment | heard she was in the hospital, | wrapped up the meetings and cback home.
So here | stand watching her fidget and its taking every fiber of my being not to kiss those lips. Dig my nails into
her curves as i hold her all night long.
Fuck! What is happening to me?
| drop my gaze towards her and watch Athena as she lowers her gaze, her fingers tightening around the blanket
like it's the only thing keeping her grounded.
| slip off my watch and place it on the dresser, my movements slow as | study her. Her posture is tense, like she's
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtbracing for something, but she's trying so damn hard to act normal.
Luca is yet to sendthe results of why she was at the hospital. But if she could tellright now, I'd know how
to help her.
"Athena," | say her ncarefully, testing the waters.
She looks up at me, her dark eyes wide, too guarded.
"You sure there's nothing you want to tell me?"
Her lips part, hesitation flickering across her face before she shakes her head. "No, nothing."
I nod.
| know she won't say it and we will.just waste tgoing back and forth.
"Chere." | command and she looks at me.
She bites her bottom lip and slowly walks towards me.
A growl escapeswhen | see the see shorts she's wearing.
"What is it?" She asks but | don't respond, instead, | pull her towardsand hug her.
Fuck | missed her scent.
Her body melts into mine for a second, just a second, before she stiffens again. But | don't let go. | can't.
| bury my face in the crook of her neck, inhaling her scent like it's the only thing keepingsane.
Two fucking weeks, and it still wasn't enough to get her out of my system. If anything, it made it worse.
Athena swallows hard, her hands hovering near my chest like she doesn't know what to do with them. "Alex..."
Her voice is barely above a whisper, uncertain.
"Don't." My voice is rough, strained. "No words, Athena. Just lethold you." She doesn't fight me. She doesn't
pull away. But she doesn't relax, either. And that pissesoff.
| pull back just enough to look at her, my fingers still gripping her waist.
Her dark eyes meet mine, searching, hesitating.
| fucking hate how she looks atwith a questioning gaze, like she just can't soak in the moment without
expecting the worst.
"Go to sleep." | pull away and walk out of the room, needing to clear my head.
| slam the door behindand walk to my hoffice.
I'm fucking tired but I'd rather burry myself in work than have to deal with that look in her eyes.
| always thought she was always
but | know better. I've
e's free around Noah. Fuck,
bet
en
she even laughs at his stupid jokes.
Zayan's face comes to mind and | decide to send Luca a text.
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Me: [Any information on Zayan?]
Luca: [Hello to you too.]
Me: [I'll Cut off support to your stupid project.]
Luca: [You're one cold bastard. ]
Luca: [He's influence comes from politics. I'm still working on finding out he's family line. I'll send the file soon.
By the way, congratulations man. But | thought you wanted to marry Leah? Have you changed your mind?]
Me: [Thanks. Also, | don't know what the fuck you're talking about.]
Luca: [Playing dumb doesn't suit you.]
Me: [Just spit it out or shut up. I'm not in the mood.]
Luca: [You seriously don't know do you? Your wife didn't tell you?]
My heart stops just at the mention of Athena.
Me: [Tellwhat?]
Luca: [I found her hospital file but didn't bother sending it because | assumed by
now you already knew.]
Me: [Knew what?]
My breathing is laboured and my heart is pumping so wildly | can hear it. | hover my fingers on the screen
as wait for Luca to responen
The three little dots shows he's typing but it feels like he's typing at a snails pace.
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