????LIVING WITH
THE
BAD BOY ????
( Hearts Collision… )
CHAPTER 66&67
By, Ca-ssie B.
★★★★★
Steadily, Ariel’s hand met with the doorknob and she twisted it slowly. The door opened and she tiptoed inside, closing the door gently.
After she successfully did that, she heaved a sigh of relief. The whole house was dark which signifies that everyone has been asleep since it’s past 11pm.
“Perfect,” she smirked before walking normally to the stairs.
Just as she stepped on the staircase, the whole house suddenly brightened as the light was switched on.
Her legs froze on the spot and her eyes wide-ned. Was she caught? Nah, it’s a hallucination maybe.
That was her thoughts, not until…
“Young lady, where are you coming from?” That was her Dad’s angry voice.
The erratic beating of Ariel’s heart could almost be heard in the house as her heart couldn’t stop beating fast in fear.
Slowly, she turned and her eyes wide-ned the more when she saw her Mom.
Weren’t they asleep? Then, why was the light off?
“I believe you’ve not gone deaf, or have you?” Her Dad yelled.
Ariel shivered, clutching her handbag tight.
“Have you checked the time before coming home? For Christ sake, you’re engaged, Ariel! What if your fiance saw you? Or his parents?” Her Mom shouted.
“I’m sorry,” Ariel mumbled, lowering her gaze to the ground.
“Where are you coming from, Ariel?” Her Dad asked.
“I… From a friend’s, I slept off” Ariel lied, cursing Tony already in her mind.
“You should be careful, Ariel. We can’t possibly make any mistakes and if you’re not interested in the marriage, then just let us know your Dad is gonna cancel it,” Her Mom said.
“I’m sorry, I won’t do that again,” That was the word that Ariel could say.
Where would she tell them she was coming from? Her male friend’s house where they just had a hot three some?? They’ll probably kill her and all she could do was to shut up.
“Greg is never going to allow that, he needs our support right now,” Ariel’s Dad said.
“Right. Just be careful, okay? We don’t want our reputation ruined,” Her Mom said
“I will,” Ariel smiled and rushed to her room immediately.
She st-ripped herself and went to have her shower since her body stinks so bad.
She was settling for the night when she received a message from Tony.
★ YOU WERE SO WILD AND I REALLY ENJOYED THAT, HOPING TO SEE MORE OF THIS SOON ★
Ariel scoffed after she was done reading the message. She threw her phone to the bed before lying on her back, covering herself with the duvet.
“He almost got me ruined,” she mumbled to herself.
****
NEXT DAY~WINK MODELLING AGENCY***
“That was great! Ashley, redo his makeup please,” The Director said to Ashley, the make-up artist.
Ashley went to Axel and handed a handkerchief to him which Axel used to wipe the sweat on his face
He handed it to her back before giving her a light smile.
“Can you go ahead please? I’d like to have a brief moment with the Director,” he said.
“Sure, but don’t be long. Your next shoot takes place in just 30 mins time,” Ashley said.
Axel nodded before walking to the Director who was busy talking with one of the crew. He waited patiently till the Director was done before moving closer.
“Yea Axel, do you need anything?” The Director smiled warmly at Axel
“Yes. Is it possible for me not to go to Canada? I mean, I’ve thought about it and… I’m doing fine, aren’t I? Can’t I do without going there?” Axel asked, hiding the desperation in his voice. He can’t possibly stay away from Melanie for three years, it’s going to kill him.
“Why?” Was the only word that came out of the Director’s mouth.
“Is it your Father?” He asked again.
“No. I just don’t…”
“Look here, Axel. I don’t know who you’re doing this for, but just know that your future lies here. If it’s about your education, the agency is going to sponsor you throu-ghout the term, you’ll be highlighted in the right way. Why else do you want to refuse this huge offer?” The Director asked. He could never believe someone to be having a ha-rd time over something so beneficial as this.
“You have just two weeks left, Axel. Take away all doubts and be positive, I want the best for you, Axel. I know what I see in you, don’t kill it away,” The Director said.
“Director, can I see you for a moment?” A female voice asked behind them.
“Yes” The Director looked at Axel.
“Axel, make a wise decision please” he muttered before walking away.
Axel heaved a de-ep sigh before palming his face with a gro-an. It’s been a week, yet he still doesn’t know how to break down the news to Melanie.
It’s definitely going to break her, and he hates that. He hates seeing her in pain especially when he’s the cause of it.
****
MONASH UNIVERSITY***
Aaron was standing by a wall, pressing his phone when a girl walked up to him, she was putting on a mini black gown.
He took his eyes away before continuing operating on his phone.
“Here you are, I’ve been searching all around for you,” the girl pouts when she finally gets to him. She held his arm and rested her shoulder on it.
“What do you want?” Aaron simply asked, not making an attempt to remove her head from his arm.
“Isn’t it obvious? I’ve been asking for your attention and you aren’t giving that to me, it hurts,” the girl said with a hint of sadness in her voice.
Aaron was about to utter a word when he felt a pair of two eyes boring holes into his body.
He stared ahead and he was right, Lauren was busy glaring at him angrily. She had an ice cream cone in her hand.
Aaron smirked before looking at the lady beside him. He raised his hand and touched her hair, brushing it gently.
“You wanna be my girlfriend?” He asked in a se-xy voice which got the girl w-et immediately.
Damn, why did he have to suddenly use this voice – the girl thought, squeezing her thighs tightly.
“Yes please, I want to be your girlfriend,” she managed to say.
Aaron raised her head from his shoulder before cupping her cheek. He glanced at Lauren’s direction to find her still glaring ha-rd at him, her hands knotted in a fist.
He chuckled before staring at the girl who was staring at him impatiently.
“Do you want to know something?” He whispered, leaning his face closer to hers. He brushed his li-ps on her cheek and the girl shivered immediately, her hand clutching on his shirt.
“What? You wanna take this to a room?” She whispered, biting her li-ps.
“No,” Aaron laughed. He bent to her ears and then whispered…
“My girlfriend is digging holes into your body right now,”
The girl’s eyes wide-ned and she pulled back to stare at him.
“What?”
Aaron chuckled and stood straight, he inse-rted his hand into his pocket and stared at Lauren’s direction but she wasn’t there anymore.
The smile wiped out off his face completely and he quickly looked around but she was nowhere to be seen.
“Goddammnit,” he cursed.
“Aaron? Who’s your girlfriend? Who?” The girl kept asking but he was already out of sight.
****
Aaron couldn’t stop staring around hoping to catch a glimpse of Lauren but it was futile.
“fuc-k ,” he breathed out, ruffling his hair.
His phone rang in his hand and he checked the ID, it was Axel calling.
“Hey buddy,” he muttered after picking the call.
“Right now?” He asked.
“Okay, I’ll be there” he ended the call and took another direction, heading to their suite.
****
A4’S SUITE***
The whole room was as silent as a graveyard. Everyone was lost in his own thoughts after the confession from Axel.
“You mean… You’ll be gone for three years?” Aiden finally spoke, breaking the silence.
Axel nodded, his face was buried in his palms.
“Is Melanie aware of this?” Ace asked.
“No,” Axel breathed out.
“What? Are you fuc-k ing kidding me? Why the hell haven’t you told her yet? You have just two weeks left and she still isn’t aware of this?!” Aaron asked, almost yelling.
“Or… Are you planning on leaving without telling her?” His eyes wide-ned a bit.
“He wouldn’t dare,” Ace growled.
“That’s gonna break her dude, you should tell her now before it’s too late,” Aiden said.
“I don’t know how…. She’s gonna be heartbroken, I don’t want to hurt her,” Axel whispered.
“I can’t stay away from her, I’m addicted to her already. I can’t do without seeing her for a day but three years? It’s gonna kill me,” he said in a hoarse voice.
Aaron sighed before moving closer to him, he placed his arm around his shoulder.
“I know, but you’ve got to do this, it’s your future we’re talking about here. Melanie will understand, I’m sure she wants all the best for you. You just have to tell her, and you can do it too” he muttered.
“If it’s about leaving her behind, then you’ve got us here for you. We’re going to stay by her side till you return. We’ll make sure no dude comes across her and we’ll make sure she won’t be sad or lonely,” Aiden said.
“You’re not in this alone Axel, you have us. We’ll always do anything for you. We’ll take care of Melanie till you return. Three years is long but we can do it…. You can do it, don’t relent Axel,” Ace said.
“I don’t know what I’d have done without you guys by my side,” Axel’s voice shook which got the guys amazed.
“Wait… Are you about to cry?” Aiden asked with wide-ned eyes.
“He loves Melanie too much. Still can’t believe this is the same Axel that I know,” Aaron chuckled.
“Like…. He’s totally changed, but I love this side of him more” Ace grinned.
Axel only sighed. Melanie was the only thing on his mind now… How was she going to take it?
****
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 as-saway!
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 li-ps 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.
****
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 kis-ses to Dad!” After that, the call ended.
Melanie smiled and dropped her phone on the bed, she wore her fluffy sli-ppers 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 ha-rd chest.
“Baby!” She squealed, recognizing the familiar cologne.
Axel chuckled before holding her wa-istto himself, he placed a soft kis-s on her hair before withdrawing from the hug to stare at her face.
“Were you missing me?” He grinned co-ckily.
“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 kis-s on her li-ps.
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 gro-an immediately.
“You’re becoming so big, Ma Belle. What have you been eating?” He joked.
Melanie wrapped her arms around his neck before kis-sing 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, w-etting 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 li-ps together, squeezing her a*s slowly. Her clothes were w-et which made it easier for him to have access to her body.
A soft m-oan escaped Melanie’s li-ps when his tongue made contact with hers. She drowned in his minty taste, enjoying the way his li-ps 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 mo-an-ed when he tickled a nip-ple with his finger.
Axel continued teasing her and she couldn’t help but to release a m-oan into the kis-s.
“Mi amor,” Axel grunted, pressing her nip-ple teasingly.
“Hmm,” Melanie mo-an-ed 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