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MIRELLA
ONE WEEK LATER...
"I'm not at home, what don't you understand about that? I'm staying at a friend's house for a few days because she's lovesick." I hiss annoyed into the phone. My dad can be really exhausting sometimes.
In addition, he is not at all good with men and assumes the worst if I am not at home when he comes to visit me.
"How do I know you're with a man, young lady."
Oh God, can the man please just leave me alone? If he knew what I've already done with men, he would lock me up with him.
If it were up to dad, I would never get married and have children and I don't understand why!
Aren't fathers always trying to find a great man for their daughter? Then why doesn't he do what fathers usually do?
"Dad, stop that shit. I am 22 years old Even if I had a boyfriend it wouldn't be any of your business and now don't give me theories about where I am. I'M WITH A GIRLFRIEND." I lie and hang up.
shit ! If only he knew where I really am.
"What's wrong with him?" Noah suddenly asks behind me, scaring me almost to death.
"Don't sneak up on me like that!" I nag and sigh.
My dad....
"You're not allowed to have a boyfriend?" he asks interested and slowly walks towards me.
"No, I can't. My dad doesn't want anyone by my side and please don't ask me why because I can't answer that question for you."
He starts to smile slightly and stops only a few centimeters in front of me.
"Maybe he's scared."
Fear ?
"What would my dad be afraid of?" I ask in amusement, looking at his flawless face. He really is a very handsome man.
"He's afraid you'll get to a man like me. That's why he'd rather not see anyone by your side. Your dad is really unlucky..." he mumbles the last sentence and leans forward.
"You belong to the most dangerous man in America. He would have a heart attack if he knew. So let's make sure he doesn't notice anything."
I even agree with him this time.
A FEW HOURS LATER... MIRELLA :
It's now the middle of the night and I'm restless in bed. Where do you think Noah stays? He said he'll be back by midnight. My gaze wanders to the small alarm clock.
1:34
Where is he? I don't even have his number to call him. I should really ask him if he can give me his number.
I sigh softly and stare at the ceiling.
Where are you for so long Noah? I do not have a good feeling.
Wait a minute.... am I worried about him right now? That can not be. Why should I do that? I have no reason to.
"I'm fine, finally going to bed!" I hear someone hissing softly in front of the door.
"But boss, you're hurt. I can see a doctor..."
"Shadow, I'm not arguing with you. Go the fuck to your room. I'm doing well !"
He is hurt ?
"Yes Boss." I hear Shadow say dissatisfied and notice how the door carefully opens. Apparently Noah thinks I'm already asleep and doesn't want to wake me.
I close my eyes and wait... I don't know what I'm waiting for, I just do it.
I hear Noah undress and start cursing under his breath and hissing because it looks like he's in pain.
Seconds later, the mattress next to me lowers. Noah immediately puts his arms around me and pulls me close.
He's the cuddle type. He likes to cuddle a lot. It surprises me a bit because he said himself that he likes to be alone and has neither friends nor family and yet he hugs me every evening and doesn't let go of me for a second.
"What happened?" I ask after a few minutes and hear him sigh.
"Shit, I woke you up." He murmured unhappily.
He does not have.
"I was awake the whole time," I reply, turning in his direction. Despite the darkness, I can see his brown, bright eyes... but he also has a few scratches.
"So ? What happened?" I ask him again, brushing his hair away from his face.
His lip is split.
"Nothing to worry about..."
"You are hurt. I want to know what happened, Noah."
I don't want to be worried, but I am and I hate myself for it.
"There were a few problems with Santino, that's all you need to know."
Santino ? Isn't that the guy from last time? With whom Noah negotiated? Who didn't have the goods with him?
"What problems?"
"Babe, not okay now?" he mumbles, putting an arm over his eyes to cover them.
If I asked him tomorrow, I wouldn't get an answer either.
"Good night, Noah." I whisper softly in his ear and kiss the corner of his mouth.
The corner of his mouth twitches slightly. He pulls me closer. "Good night Ella." He breathes before falling asleep seconds later.
Ella.... Is that his nickname for me now?
I would like to know what the problem with Santino was. Also, I should force Noah to get checked out. Maybe he bruised himself or something. This can end badly if left untreated.
Tired, I snuggle up to Noah's chest and also close my eyes to finally fall asleep.
