CHAPTER 6
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ELEANOR
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I woke up with a pounding headache, the dull throb making me squint against the morning light filtering through the curtains. I groaned, rubbed my temples, and looked down at myself.
I was dressed in my oversized shirt and panties, remnants of the previous night’s choices. Trying to piece together the fragments of my memories from last night hangover, I gave up with a sigh and swung my legs over the side of the bed.
A groan escaped my lips and everything blurred for a second. I quickly held onto the table next to my bed and regained my vision.
My head felt heavy, but I managed to get up and stumble towards the door. As I made my way downstairs, the smell of sweat and the faint sound of footsteps caught my attention.
Entering the living room, I froze. There, just inside the front door, was Dante. He was shirtless, glistening with sweat from an early morning workout, his muscular frame taut and defined.
I couldn’t help but stare at his sculpted body, my eyes trailing over the curves of his muscles and the beads of sweat rolling down his chest. He indeed had a good body and a body which made girls and women drool over him.
He was handsome, but his attitude was not my type. He was sharp tongued, which caused our personalities to clash.
Dante noticed my presence and greeted her with a nod and a slightly tongued, concerned look.
“Morning, Eleanor. You okay?”
“Morning,”
I replied, trying to sound nonchalant despite my racing thoughts. I walked past him towards the kitchen, feeling the weight of his gaze on me.
Reaching for the coffee pot, I decided to have a bit of fun. Pouring myself a cup, I deliberately bent over to reach for the sugar, knowing full well that my actions gave him a clear view of my ass.
A cheeky smile appeared on my lips as i decided to spark a conversation.
“You changed my clothes ? “
I turned around and noticed his gaze on my bare legs. He was not even hiding it that he was shamelessly checking me out.
“ i did “
He replied , his voice deepening, and it made me blink twice. A sly smirk appeared on my lips as i placed my cup on the table before standing in front of him.
“ were you satisfied ? “
I teasingly grabbed his collar , tiptoeing and tracing his jaw with my index finger while he stared at me.
“ not until I’m inside you “
My finger stopped. My heart pounded in my chest listening to his words. My cheeks turned crimson and i couldn’t believe him. He said those words with such seriousness that even …… I thought what he said was true.
I took a step back, but he caught my waist, pulling me close to him once again, making me gasp. He then picked me up and placed me on the kitchen counter and stepped in between my legs.
“You have been a bad girl lately. “
“Will you punish me ? “
I refused to back down, knowing he was just trying to make me feel embarrassed. But I refused to do so. I placed my hands on his bare biceps and for a second his body tensed and stiffened.
“ tensed huh ? “
I teased him but stopped when his eyes met mine. His eyes, cold and something in them which made me lost in them.
He gulped and i felt his Adam’s apple moving, making my eyes drop on his lips. His lips were the color of dark pink and slightly purple. He must smoke.
I looked up at him in the eyes and something felt different. My heart raced at the speed of a sports car, making me taken aback by my own self. What was even happening to me ?
I could feel him leaning closer and my hand moved to his cheek, holding him close as our lips touched. The warmth of his lips on mine made my stomach twist.
The kiss started softly, but quickly grew in urgency. My hands tangled in his hair, pulling him closer, while his hands gripped my waist, holding me steady.
The heat between us was undeniable, but just as suddenly as it began, we both pulled away, breathless and wide-eyed.
I was taken aback, my mind racing with conflicting thoughts. I bit my lip, struggling to make sense of what had just happened.
“Dante,”
I started, my voice shaky.
“That kiss… it meant nothing.”
Dante nodded silently. The tension was palpable as he stepped back, creating a physical and emotional distance between us.
“Your father asked me to bring you to his office,”
Dante informed me, his voice steady but lacking its usual warmth which made me frown, but i decided to let it go.
I nodded, avoiding his gaze as I hopped off the counter and headed upstairs to get ready.
Once dressed, I met Dante by the front door. The drive to my father’s company was silent, filled with an awkward tension that neither of us knew how to break.
When they arrived, my mood instantly darkened further upon seeing my father’s second wife and his children waiting in the lobby.
Anger surged through me. Why the f**k were they here ? I clenched my fists, not knowing what dad was planning. I wanted to lash out, to curse them for intruding into my life.
Just as I was about to unleash my fury, Dante’s hand shot out, gently pulling me towards him. My chest collided with his as i felt his huge hand cupping my cheek. I
His eyes locked onto mine with a firm yet tender intensity which made me forget about everything.
It felt like …… only he mattered.
“Eleanor, breathe.”
He murmured, his thumb brushing against my skin, calming me instantly.
“This isn’t the place.”
The unexpected touch and his calming presence stopped me in my tracks. I closed my eyes, taking a deep breath to steady myself.
The anger simmered down, replaced by the confusing swirl of emotions I felt towards the man holding me.
Opening my eyes, I found Dante watching me, his expression a mix of concern and something deeper I couldn’t quite decipher.
“Thank you,”
I whispered, a hint of vulnerability in my voice but i maintained myself well. He nodded, releasing me slowly but keeping a protective stance by my side while my eyes dartvoice,ed at the woman who took my mother’s place.
Before something could happen further ……
A voice behind me called my name which …… made me freeze.
I turned my head to look at the person and saw ………
Jaden.
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