Chapter 30
"That kiss was just a mistake..."
"That kiss was just a mistake..." We looked at each other at the same time when we realized we had murmured the same thing in unison.
"What did you say?" Mr. Cesar asked.
"I just wanted to apologize for causing you so much trouble yesterday."
"Is that the only thing you want to ask?" I laughed nervously and then blurted out clumsily.
"I heard it was you who brought me here, sir... is that... is that true?"
"Yes, I brought you, but don’t get it wrong... I didn’t do it because you deserved it or because I have any special sympathy for you. I did it because I don’t want to be labeled as an exploitative and inconsiderate boss." Surprised, I stared at him in disbelief, then let out a nasal chuckle at his words, which cleared up any strange confusion.
"I must have been a real burden. I promise not to make you go through anything so unpleasant again."
♡
Cesar
I would never allow my instincts to get out of control like that again. I’ve been very clear about it since I woke up. I’m not a shy person when it comes to intimate gestures, but I don’t go around kissing just anyone either. On the other hand... why did she seem so calm about this? Smiling at me like it was nothing, and didn’t she say it was her first kiss? She was probably used to seducing men. I sighed, annoyed, and told myself that this was for the best, that ignoring the conversation was the most professional thing to do. Maybe... she was expecting me to cling to her and ask for a relationship.
"What the hell am I saying...?"
♡
"Maybe... I should leave now."
"Leave? You’re crazy if you think you’re well enough yet," said Dr. Donovan. "Mr. Cesar, it would be best if she rests." Offended, I headed for the door, glanced at her for a second before crossing the threshold, and without hesitating, I stormed out angrily.
"Let her do whatever she wants, it’s none of my business!" And with force, I slammed the door shut. Why was I so angry now? Maybe he was getting tired of seeing me as a burden. First, I faint in his car, and now I occupy his bed. I couldn’t stay here...
♡
After a few hours away from the mansion, I got out of the car feeling more confident and determined. A day with my trusted psychologist always helped me see things more clearly, and although we couldn’t spend much time in the session due to an incident in the psychiatric ward, that face-to-face with reality made me realize I wasn’t as mentally unstable as those poor men. I just needed to learn to control my anger, as she advised. Was Belle still in my room? I no longer felt so agitated, and I wouldn’t mind seeing her face... maybe this time we could talk more calmly, without me feeling like I was losing control. But when I opened the door to the room, it was completely empty, as if no one had ever been there. I clenched my fists and muttered.
"It’s so easy for that woman to disappear; where the hell did she go?" I quickly left the room and hurried down the stairs to look for her.
"If she didn’t have to work, why did she leave? That stubborn woman is really driving me crazy."
Log in with Google Account
Chapters
Favorite
Settings
