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( Love Me Like I Do… )
CHAPTER 16
By, Naomi Cindy B
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Louis kept holding Cheryl’s hands while staring at her for over two minutes after she said those words
“Because of me” he thought, slowly letting go of hand
He left the kitchen silently without uttering any word again
Cheryl just watched him till he’s out of sight before looking at her hands
“He tĀ©uƧhed my hands with great concern on his face, what’s that supposed to mean? ” She thought, concentrating back on her cooking
Louis got to the living room and fell on the couch, thinking of what he just heard and no matter how he tries, it won’t leave his head
“She got scars from burns on her palms cos of me?” He thought silently
*Meaning all the meals I used to leave uneaten, … Gosh I’m…I see myself as a monster right now, big time monster” he thought, closing his eyes
His phone rang beside him but he never bothered to check, he knows it’s Daisy and he’s not re-ady to talk to her, he had missed tweny calls from her alre-ady
He took his phone and activated flight mode before dropping it again and at that moment, Cheryl c@mĀ£ out of the kitchen with the dishes and set it on the dinning table while he watched her
She did everything cautiously to avoid mistake as if she’s serving a king
“I’ve never treated her well and now she’s serving me as if I’m a king, Louis you’re a monster, I don’t deserve this nice treatment from her, I feel bad” he thought as she c@mĀ£ to him
” It’s re-ady, you can… Come and eat” she said , pronouncing each word cautiously as if herl-ips will break if she p@rts it more wi-dely to talk and that kind of makes the way she talks look unique
“Ok” he replied and stood, following her behind till they got to the dinning room
She made to pu-ll out a chair for him but he stĀ©pped her. “I’ll help myself” he said and she nodded as he pu-ll-ed out a chair by himself and sat
He took a knife and fork and tasted the meal of sauerbr@ten
As his teeth chewed gently on it and the taste of it circulated round his mouth, he concluded that it’s the best thing he has ever tasted.
“How’s it?” Cheryl asked slowly beside him, dying to hear his comment
He looked up at her with a sour face. “Bad, the baddest thing I’ve ever tasted, are you trying to spoil my taste buds?” He said, trying to see what she’ll do
” I’m sorry… Very… Sorry I put in all I learnt to cook but I never knew it’ll be.. bad, I’ll just make another thing… I’m sorry” she said quic-kly and made to go into the kitchen again but he quic-kly dropped his fork and held her wrist and that made her stĀ©p
He looked up at her from his sitting position. “Just pu-lling your legs, on a scale of one to ten, I give you seven” he said and her face brightened up
” Really?” She asked, tucking the piece of hair that’s on her face behind her ear
” Sure, so sit down and eat too” he said
“Huh?”
“I just told you to sit and eat, are you planning not to eat? ” He said, still holding her wrist
” Ion … know” she replied awkwardly
He immediately pu-ll-ed her to the chair beside him and a g@sp escaped herl-ips in the process
He picked a fork and spoon and gave it to her then he split the food into two by putting a p@rt of it in another plate and placing it in front of her
“Eat” he said
“Huh?”
“I just told you to eat so you won’t get skinny” he said and resumed eating slowly
In her surprised state, Cheryl digged in and ate slowly too, occasionally stealing glances at him and wondering the reason for his sudden Change.
“I wish he’ll always be like this” she thought sadly and stĀ©pped eating that minute
“Something wrong?” Louis said Immediately he noticed
She looked up from her plate and decided to keep it In
“Nothing” she replied and continued eating
They ate silently for what looks like forever and when they’re done, Louis stood and started walking upstairs
Cheryl stood on her spĀ©t, looking at him but he suddenly looked back and caught her, their eyes met and he turned fully
“Thanks for the meal” he said simply and went upstairs immediately
Cheryl smiled wi-dely. “He just thanked me” she thought happily, packing the plates
***
“Dad will be back next week, I’m sad, I’ll get fresh bruises again” Elena thought as she l@yon her be-d at be-dtime
She’s alre-ady beginning to walk with the legs though slowly and cautiously, thanks to her mum and most especially Shane
She smiled when she remembered him, well he’s all she has been thinking of since she c@mĀ£ back from school
The care and pamper he does to her everytime is enough for her to miss him greatly now and she’s wishing he’s beside her
She hvgged Loki more ti-ghtly when she remembered how Shane k!$$Ā£d her ear in clas-s earlier today, even thinking about the ear k!ss, it sĀ£nt tingling emotions down her stomach and she can’t help but imagine the scene over and over again
She smiled brightly countless times. “I’m visiting his house tommorow anyways, we’re starting work on our project tommorow” she said happily and l@yon the be-d gently
” I miss his presĀ£nce” she thought, closing her eyes.
***
Next day**
Cheryl woke up early since he ate her food last night, she plans to try out her luck maybe he’ll eat this morning too
She entered the kitchen immediately and tried ma-king Currywurst but it slightly got burnt and while trying to put down the pan from the cooker, she got another burn on her f!nger
She swung it painfully and eventually inser-ted the f!nger in her mouth to cool it down.
“The food is slightly burnt, what do I do?, He’ll be late before I finish ma-king another one” she said slowly and used a better napkin to carry the pan arm
“I’ll just pour this away and make him coffee” she thought and made to dispose it but her hand was held
She looked up at Louis surprisingly
“When did he even get here?”
“Don’t you dare pour it away, enough of wastage” Louis said, taking the pan from her
He poured the food inside a plate by himself while Cheryl just watched surprisingly
“Bit it… it’s slightly burnt” she said behind him
He looked back at her and took her hand and the contact feel is second to none
“You burnt your hand too, the more reason why I should eat it miss Cheryl” he smiled, slowly letting go of her hand
” Oh , this is…. nothing” she said, as he carried the food out of the kitchen
She followed him till they got to the dinning room
He settled down and ate though it lacks some things but he continued eating not minding that fact
“How’s it?’ she asked
“on a scale of one to ten, I give you five” he said
” Oh, I guess ap@rt from getting burnt, it lacks some things too, I’ll improve some other time” she said, he looked at her and only nodded
He finished eating shortly and stood to go
“Thanks for the meal” he said
“It’s fine” she replied, avoiding his eyes
“Try not to burn your palm again while cooking dinner” he said and started walking out
“Have a nice day!” She said quic-kly
“I hope so” he replied and made to open the door but that’s when she saw his phone on the dinning table, he forgot it
“Wait!” She said quic-kly, gr-abbing the phone and running to him
She’s breathing heavily when she got to him despite the short distance
“You forgot…your phone” she pointed it up
“I have no plans to take it with me, it’s Saturday and I’m not going to work” he said
” Then…where are you… going?” She asked, facing down and hoping she won’t get shouted at
” Dre’s place” he replied
“You really won’t take your phone?” She asked
” Keep it for me, LOVE is my pas-sword” he said and gave a blank expression before leaving
” He left his phone for me?, He really did?, And told me his pas-sword?” She said, feeling good
***
Shane’s house**
” I told you I’ll come to pick you up but you declined, i never knew you have a stubborn side” Shane said Immediately Elena c@mĀ£ limping into his house
He actually sĀ£nt his address last night since they’re starting work on their project today
“I don’t want to stress you again, that’s why” she smiled as he held her by the sides , helping her to sit
“I missed you” he said sweetly
“I’m not your girlfriend” she replied shyly though she feels the same
“I know, but friends miss each other too right?” He asked
“maybe” she replied, finally looking up at him but he bent in front of her just like how he’ll do when he wants to k!ssany p@rt of her face
He gave a charming smile before moving closer to her and she moved back till she’s resting on the couch
He still kept coming closer till their faces are just an inch away from each other
He scanned her face with loving eyes before k!ss!ngher nose ti-p. “Just want to tell you you’re beautiful” he said in a whisper and that together with the nose k!sssuccessfully made her heart leap
“Shane” she whispered in a shaky voice
āwhats he doing to me?ā she thought inwardly as he kept staring at her, ma-king it difficult for her to breath
Shane bit his l!pjust like he used to do and swears, she stĀ©pped breathing that moment, her heart started slamming on her ribcage , he’s too h0t with that
He smiled and k!$$Ā£d her nose again before standing up fully
She sat upright and held her che-st. “It’s beating so fast, my gosh!” She thought
” I’ll get my l@ptĀ©p, we nee-d to search for relevant things about fashion and modelling before trying to go to any fashion or modelling industry” he said, going upstairs
He c@mĀ£ back after some minutes and placed the l@ptĀ©p on the center table
They both sat down and started research and sure they got a lot but that’s just the start
They saved the useful p@rts and in about two hours, they decided to rest for today
“I’ll show you around my house” he said, holding her up
She stood and wanted to start limping but he stĀ©pped her
“No no, I’m here so chill* he said, bending in front of her
She smiled and climbe-d on then he started the piggyback ride round the house
It has three big rooms, a study, kitchen, dinning, dressing room, pool at the back of the house, it’s not very big but it’s beautiful
He finished showing her around and they went back to the living room
“Your parents will be glad in heaven that they have a good boy alive” she said Immediately he dropped her and helped her sit on a stool beside the kitchen
“I know right?, But I never grew up to know them, they both died by falling from stairs when I was just five, and since then I’ve been scared of heights, I can’t even fly on a plane, I’ll be too scared” he said sadly
Elena kept looking at him pitifully
She held his hand and kept staring at him
“You don’t have to pity me, I’m fine” he said
“But I really pity you, you’ve gone throu-gh a lot” she said and hvgged him immediately
He hvgged her back and closed his eyes
” This feels good” he said slowly and that made her smile
” But maybe mine is ha-rder than yours, my dad is….” Elena said
” Is what?” Shane asked, breaking the hvg
” Let’s not talk about it” Elena replied.
“But I want to, does it have something to do with the scars on your wrist?” He asked
” plea-se Shane, ion want to talk about it.. plea-se” she said pleadingly
“As your lordsh!pplea-ses” he replied and smiled
“what do you want to eat?” He asked, tou-ching her hair fondly
” Nothing” she joked
” You dare not …. I’ll cook for you I promise, I can cook anything Princess” he win-ked
Somehow his wi-nks, when he bites hisl-ips or k!sses any p@rt of her face, she gets the feels
“Ok, I’ll go with…Maultaschen” she replied
“Ok, coming, but I nee-d a pe-ck before leaving for the kitchen” he said, bending in and closing his eyes
She smiled before pe-cking him
He opened his eyes and he obviously blu-shed
“I’ll be right back, watch TV and I’ll go make something delicious” he win-ked and bit his l!pbefore leaving
” How sweet” she thought.
****
“Like Louis sĀ£nt you?” Cheryl said when a doctor appeared at her doorstep
“Yeah, Mr Louis Diamond sĀ£nt me to treat your hands” the middle aged doctor replied
” Oh….I’m just, surprised” she replied, smiling as she led him in
She sat in front of the doctor as he opened his equipment box and started applying treatments on the palms and it feels refreshing
“Are you sure Louis Diamond sĀ£nt you?” She asked again
“Sure” the doctor smiled while bandaging the hands
“You don’t nee-d to bandage it, I have to cook his dinner” she said
“You have to abstain from cooking or if you insist, use cooking gloves, thick ones” the doctor replied
” Oh, that’ll do, thanks doctor” she smiled, looking at the bandaged hands as the doctor left
“He really cares now?* She smiled, k!ss!ngher hands unstĀ©ppably
*****
“Dad, you don’t notice that car has been following us since we left the mall?” Camila asked beside her dad as they drove home from the mall
Since he c@mĀ£ back and found her, it has always been pampering upon pampering and she can’t ask for more
“I saw it, and I know what it means, just watch me” he replied
Camila wore her cap and used her specs
” Trust you daddy” she said with confidence
“That’s my Angie” Arden smiled and increa-sed the car pace
The car increa-sed it’s pace too and Arden smile
“Let’s pl@ya little bit” he said and continued running
“Yay!!!?” Camila shouted, looking out of the window
Arden drove to a building beside an old road and got his gun
“Stay in the car” he said to Camila before coming out
The car stĀ©pped in front of him and four hvge guys like bouncers c@mĀ£ out with guns
“ha-rd ones this time huh?” He smiled
“You’re dying today, write your will” one of them said, throwing a paper at him
” Pick it up and you all should write your will instead” he replied
” He’s being headstrong, let’s waste him fast” another one said and they all pointed their guns at him all at once
” Dad” Camila called from the car
“Stay..in the car” he replied
“Go on, kill me” he said to the four guys and closed his eyes
The as-sas-sins pu-ll-ed triggers and just as they’re about to start shooting, gunsh0ts took over the place from the four angles and just in a second, the four guys are gone
Arden smiled and opened his eyes and four guys c@mĀ£ down from the building tĀ©p
Since he c@mĀ£ back, they’ve been his guards and Immediately they saw Daisy’s men, they wayl@ythem here and it made it so easy
“Thanks guys” he said
“It’s ok leader, next step?” One of them asked
“You guys should keep guarding me till I’ll leave this country tommorow but before then, I have something to do” he replied
Camila c@mĀ£ out of the car and hvgged him
” I thought they’d shoot you” she said in his arms
“I told you to trust me, nothing will ever happen to me” he replied as-suredly
” I love you Daddy” she replied, k!ss!nghis face
“Love you more daughter” he replied and k!$$Ā£d her hair
He dialled Dre’s line after that
” Hey friend” he said over the phone
“Buddy”
” Time to spill everything, Daisy bit more than she can chew” Arden said
“Oh, just at the perfect time, Louis is just coming into my house right now” Dre replied
“Cool, I’ll be on my way” Arden replied
” do something” Dre said
” What?”
” br@nch your house and bring your marriage certificate along” Dre replied
” Sure” Arden hung up
****
” What were you talking about on phone?” Louis asked as he entered Dre’s house
Dre pressed the red bu-tton and smiled
“It’s a pity you’ve been d@t!ngyour grandma” Dre smiled again
“Meaning?”
” I can’t do this alone, wait patiently till Arden comes but let’s start like this…. Daisy is just after your di-ck and handsome face, nothing more….she has a family!’ Dre said seriously
“Huh?”
TBC