Chapter 25

“What are you doing here?”

My heart was beating wildly at his mere presence.

“Are you seeing that man, Kura?” He retorted a question instead.

“Why are you here, Jacob? Were you stalking me?” I didn’t realize that I was slowly stepping back. He was also stepping forward following my pace.

“If I said yes, are you going to answer my question then, love?”

I gulped. “What are you doing here, Jacob?” I stopped backing away. He stopped when he’s a foot away from me.

“Get inside.” He nodded to the building where I’m staying. “Your questions will be answered there.”

Am I stupid for letting him inside my apartment? He seemed harmless when we got inside. He was looking around the living room as if with no intention of harming me. He was silent and observant like he had no evil plans.

“Are you going to look around or are you going to answer me?” He stopped. He brought down the frame on the center table that had our picture on it. The photo was taken at Belle's wedding. Quinn and I were both her bridesmaids.

Jacob walked towards me. His movements were accurate and languid. He stopped when he’s in front of me.

“You don’t wanna know why I’m here, love. Trust me on this… but if you insist. I will tell you.” My eyes narrowed, glaring at him.

Even though I have the gist of why he’s here, I still want to hear it from him.

“A couple days ago, I saw a gorgeous alluring woman plastered in a magazine. I knew her. The face that I could not forget.” His fingers went suddenly to my face, featherly brushing my cheek.

I looked away before his fingers could reach to my lips. His hand dropped languidly to his side.

My heartbeat was growing its pace by the second. I suddenly get the idea of why he’s here.

“I saw you, Kura.”

And it wasn’t for Quinn.

“The moment I recognized you in that magazine, I wanted to have you. I wanted you.”

He must be talking about the party that was held for the successful event we just pulled. The Veselovs and the party itself was plastered all over the newspapers and magazines.

My fists clenched at his admittance and I was feeling mixed emotions right now. My mind was messed up with the possibilities of what he might do. Possibilities that were not good.

“You’re right that I was here for a different reason but you didn’t guess what it was apparently. I’m sure you’re taken aback at the fact it was you.” He calmly stated.

I admit I was surprised but I held my reaction down. I can’t let him see how much he was affecting me so I held my straight face as much as I could.

“You don't need to be shy. After all, you are mine now, Kura Kunoe.” He stepped closer towards me. “And the reason that we’re here is that I’m giving you a chance to prepare. You will come with me.”

“And what if I don’t want to.” I dare challenge.

His lips lifted upwards arrogantly. “I know you know what I’m capable of, love. If I can’t have you by my side then I’ll make sure you won’t have your friends by your side. I'm sure you know what happened today was a warning. I know you know that since you can't seem to sit still now that I'm back. You’re very intuitive and that’s what I admire about you a lot.”

I looked away with closed eyes, defeated. I already know he’s gonna say that.

Do I have a choice? Apparently not.

“Now, pack your things. I am generous enough to let you take whatever you want so you could live comfortably at our home.” He emphasized. “Our home.”

I felt numb and defeated as I packed my stuff. I didn’t have the spirit to bring my most favourite things. Even my stuffed toy that was a brown dog that I sleep with all the time. I only pack my clothes.

“Tell your friends that you’re going on a trip or vacation. I don’t care what you tell them just as long that they won’t be suspicious about it.” He ordered as soon as we were settled in the seat of his car.

I grabbed my phone from my coat and started to compose a message for them. Lucky for this bastard that I’ve been mentioning a trip to them. My text to them won’t hold any doubt.

He outstretched his hand after I sent them the message. I gave him my phone hesitantly. To my utter shock, he bent the phone until it was split in half. My eyes widened, heart racing. I was almost unable to breathe.

I realized then that I won’t be able to escape him.

I asked myself again. Do I have a choice?

Yes. But the choice would always be for my friends. My selfishness would ruin people’s lives. I won’t want that to happen. I won’t let that happen. Ever.

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The next day, I woke up early. I wasn’t really an early riser. Everyone knew that. It was no wonder why I was always late for work.It’s probably because I work best at night.

However, this is a different story. I couldn’t sleep last night no matter how much I twisted and turned to find a comfortable position in this new bed and new house.

Jacob gave me a room of my own. His house was huge and further from the city. I wanted to memorize the way to his house but somehow I couldn’t. I was too preoccupied with my thoughts.

Anyone might not see it but I was nervous and scared and I tried so hard to hide that fact from him. He already took advantage of my affection towards my friends. I don’t want my emotions to be one of his cards.

My face was pale and my eyes full of dark circles as I saw my reflection in the mirror after washing my face. I realized I needed a shower instead.

After changing, I went downstairs to find the kitchen and look for something to eat. Since I’m going to stay for god knows how long, probably when he gets tired of me which I’m not sure when, I’m going to let myself feel at home in this huge ass house.

I managed to find the dining table where Jacob was sitting at the head of the table with papers in his hand and the other with coffee. His head raised when he felt my presence.

“Come.” He gestured for me to sit down on a chair next to him which I did with no hesitation.

A lot of food was prepared for breakfast and the sight made me hungry even more. I started to grab whatever I wanted and dug in without asking for his permission.

He was staring at me as I ate. “What?” I snapped.

“It’s good that you are starting to feel at home here.”

“You know, I always asked myself this.” I paused and continued. “Do I have a choice?”

“It’s good that you know.” I rolled my eyes at his response.