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QUEEN’S VILLA, EVENING***
Paisley smiled as she chatted with a guy she met online a few days ago. He’s also a student at Monash University, but he doesn’t want to reveal his face now.
PAISLEY: Are you kidding me right now? You love me? (Sent a laughing emoji)
ANONYMOUS: Does it sound like a joke? I love you, I’ve grown to love you, Essie.
PAISLEY: We don’t even know each other, you haven’t even seen me before.
ANONYMOUS: Then shall we see tomorrow? I’ll reveal my face to you tomorrow.
Paisley’s breath hitched after reading that. He was going to reveal his face tomorrow?
Does that mean she’s going to see the guy behind her smiles tomorrow? The one who takes all the pain Ace inflicted in her heart just by his messages, she’s going to see him tomorrow?
ANONYMOUS: You aren’t saying anything. Did I say something wrong?
PAISLEY: No. I just can’t wait to see you tomorrow, I hope you aren’t some ugly dude or an old man, I’m gonna kick your @$$ away!
ANONYMOUS: (Chuckles), you’ll see for yourself tomorrow. I also can’t wait to see the damsel behind the phone, Essie.
Paisley only smiled. She was about to reply to him when she heard a knock on the door.
She glanced at her phone before dropping it on the bed. She stood and walked to the door, opening it gently.
A surprise gasp left her lips when she saw Ace standing there. She quickly regained her composure and folded her hand on her chest.
“What are you doing here?” She asked.
“Can I come in?” Ace asked.
“For what? You think I’m still that girl who’s gonna throw herself on you mere by seeing you?” She scoffed.
“I’m sorry. I know no amount of apologies will cover up for what I did but believe me, I’m truly sorry” he apologized.
“Was that the reason why you’re here? If so, you don’t have to worry cos you’ve been forgiven already,” Paisley said. She made an attempt to close the door when Ace suddenly caught her hand.
She gave him a confused look but he shocked her with his next action. He forcefully entered her room and caged her to the wall, his eyes hovering around his.
“What are you doing?” She glared at him.
“Do you…. Do you still love me?” Ace asked in a whisper, his eyes suddenly getting misty.
“No! I already stopped loving you long ago! So, can you let me go now?”
“No please, don’t stop loving me,” he leaned closer and placed his head on her shoulder, just beside her neck.
“Don’t stop loving me, Paisley. Please…” He whispered, confusing the hell out of Paisley.
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MELANIE’S APARTMENT***
“Alright Mom, I’ll inform him,” Melanie said to her Mom over the phone.
“And please, make me my favorite, I miss that a lot” she added and laughed afterwards.
“Alright, Mom. See you tomorrow, send my kisses to Dad!” After that, the call ended.
Melanie smiled and dropped her phone on the bed, she wore her fluffy slippers before leaving her room.
She got to Axel’s room and opened it without knocking. She furrowed her brows when the emptiness of his room welcomed her.
“Where is he?” She wondered, moving further into the room.
“Baby? Axel!!” She called but there wasn’t any response.
She sighed and began leaving the room, her hand met with the doorknob and at that time, the door opened and she crushed her head against a hard chest.
“Baby!” She squealed, recognizing the familiar cologne.
Axel chuckled before holding her waist to himself, he placed a soft kiss on her hair before withdrawing from the hug to stare at her face.
“Were you missing me?” He grinned ÇOçkily.
“Of course. You were not in your room and I was already worried,” Melanie pouted.
Axel smiled before leaning his head, he pressed a short kiss on her lips.
Even though he had a smile on his face, Melanie couldn’t help but to notice he was in turmoil. His eyes said it all.
“Are you okay?” She asked softly.
“Why not?” He heaped her in his arms and let out a groan immediately.
“You’re becoming so big, Ma Belle. What have you been eating?” He joked.
Melanie wrapped her arms around his neck before kissing his eyes.
“Your love,” she giggled.
“Seriously?” Axel laughed heartily. He started walking towards the bathroom.
“What are you doing?” Melanie asked. He simply winked before entering the bathroom, closing the door behind them.
He went to the faucet and switched it on, and immediately, the shower poured on them, wetting their clothes instantly.
“Baby!!,” Melanie screamed and Axel grinned, moving to the wall. He gently pressed her back on it and his hand immediately went to her b*tt.
“Can I touch you?” He asked in a low whisper.
Melanie’s breath seized and she blinked her eyes gently. He wants to touch her??
“I won’t if you say so,” Axel added.
Melanie continued staring at him and after a brief thought, she nodded.
Axel leaned closer and connected their lips together, squeezing her a*s slowly. Her clothes were wet which made it easier for him to have access to her body.
A soft Mõ@n escaped Melanie’s lips when his tongue made contact with hers. She drowned in his minty taste, enjoying the way his lips fitted perfectly with hers.
His hand which were on his a*s moved under her top since she was putting on one of his numerous shirts. His hand caressed her a*s before moving higher till it met with her br*east.
“Baby,” Melanie Mõ@ned when he tickled a N?pplë with his finger.
Axel continued teasing her and she couldn’t help but to release a Mõ@n into the kiss.
“Mi amor,” Axel grunted, pressing her N?pplë teasingly.
“Hmm,” Melanie Mõ@ned as her hand raked his soft hair.
“I’m…. I’m going on a trip,” he dropped the bombshell.
All at once, Melanie’s hand stopped moving on his hair and her body froze instantly.
“Wh… What?” Her voice broke immediately.
“Three years,” he whispered.
That was it, Melanie lost it completely as color drained on her face.
He was leaving her?? For three years?
“You’re breaking up with me?” She tried to make her voice sound okay but it failed her, it came out in a broken tone.
“No, baby. I can never.. I..”
“Then why!!!” She screamed, her tears falling torrentially.
“Why?” She whispered this time around. Just the sound of his leaving for three hearts made her heart aches
She buried her face on his shoulder, sobbing loudly.
“Don’t go please, I can’t do without you,” she cries.
TBC
