A novel of passion's flame chapter 15
( The Slap )
ALEXANDER'S POV
As we drove to my penthouse,The silence between Nora and I was Awkward. Nora was quiet, Her eyes fixed on the window as she stared out.
I glanced at her again, trying to read her Expression. Her face was calm but I sensed fear beneath.
The car finally stopped at my penthouse. She was about to rush out but I held her arm, stopping her from leaving.
I needed to know what was wrong with her, I needed to know if she was alright in which obviously she's not but I wanted her to talk to me. I hated it when she was this way.
I knew there was something wrong? Something she was hiding, Something she wasn't telling me. I could Sense it and it was driving me crazy.
She didn't pull away when I held her but she didn't look at me either.
"Nora, What's wrong?"I asked softly. "You've been quiet, Haven't said a word to me since we left my office"
Nora hesitated,Her voice barely above a whisper. "I'm just tired that's all and I really need to be alone right now, Good night Mr Knights"She took her arm away from me and got out of the car.
I frowned, feeling a surge of worry and concern as I watched her walk away_Something was bothering her and I wonder what that is.
Was it about what Jason said?
Was she scared? It's completely normal to be scared but I felt like there was something more, Something she didn't want to tell me and it made me even more worried and her.
"Sir,Are you okay?"My Driver Asked and I nodded.
"Have a good night Tom"I got out of the car and immediately went straight to Nora's room.
I tried the door handle but it was locked so I knocked on the door. "Nora, Can we talk?"
There was no response so I knocked again. "Nora....."
"I'm fine, Please just leave me alone"Her voice was trembling.
I felt a Pang of concern,Was she crying? "Open the door please,We need to talk about this"
There was a long pause and for a moment, I thought she was going to ignore me but then I heard the sound of the lock clicking open.
The door creaked opened and Nora stood before me,Her face wet with tears. Her hair was disheveled and her Eyes were Kinda swollen.
"Are you alright?"I asked, trying to keep my voice gentle.
Nora nodded, avoiding my eyes. "I'm trying to be"She answered quietly. "I'm sorry for locking you out...I mean this is your house and..."
I sighed. Why was she apologizing? She had every right to refuse opening her door if she needed space.
"Stop apologizing Nora"I said calmly. "Can we talk?... Like really talk?"
She hesitated and I thought she was going to refuse that but then she nodded,a small smile on her face.
There's the smile I always wanted to see......
"Okay"She said. "But can I shower first?...I really need that right now"
"Of course"I reassured. "But then come to my room,We can talk there"
Her face turned bright red and she looked away. "U-uhm, I don't think that's a good idea"She stuttered. "I don't want Tricia to get the wrong idea"
I chuckled in amusement. "We're only talking not f-king..."She gasped out loud with wide eyes at what I said and a chuckle escaped my lips again.
"Don't worry about Tricia"I said and she nodded, Her cheeks still adorably red.
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NORA'S POV
I stood under the shower, letting the warm water wash away my tears. I felt like I was drowning in my emotions, unable to catch catch a breath.
A lot had happened this past two days_Someone wants me dead and the only one I suspected was my father...I mean who else would want that if not my heartless father.
I just had this gut feeling that it was him.
He'd never treated me like His daughter, He'd treated me horribly... like an animal, He'd abuse me physically and emotionally, and sometimes he'd force himself on me.
I thought I had escaped it all when I ran away to LA but the memories of those painful years still lingered refusing to let me go.
I got a Job, Struggled to rent an apartment.., Life was hard for me,I wanted to escape it all but sadly I couldn't.
Killing myself wasn't an option but rather I worked hard and tried to live a peaceful life away from trouble.
I couldn't forget about my past...They were a painful part of my life,They Still haunted me till this day. I had tried to live happily but no matter how hard I tried,I couldn't shake the feeling of being trapped by my past.
As I turned off the shower and stepped out, My thoughts drifted back to Alexander and I felt a flutter in my chest.
Why did he have to be so kind to me?
Was it out of pity?
Why did he have to care about me so much?
Why was he different? Why do I have this weird feelings about him?
WHY!
Why did he have to be.... Engaged.
Even if he wasn't engaged... Would he look at me?
Why am I feeling this way?
Standing in front of the mirror, staring at my reflection. All I saw was a woman still haunted by her past but I wanted to find a way to heal and leave my past behind.
He said I was beautiful earlier....Does he really find me beautiful? I had always had doubts about the way I looked and my body. But he called me beautiful...He thinks I'm beautiful and that made me happy.
He'd bought me clothes and all the girl stuffs,i was very surprised when I came into the room and saw those things_i was really grateful but why did he get me all these things,I wouldn't be staying for long...I didn't want to stay for long.
Staring at the cute pyjamas on my body,I couldn't help but giggle at the I looked. The pyjamas really looked cute on me.
Should I take it off? Nope it's decent and feels really comfortable.
I stared at myself in front of the mirror and felt a surge of nervousness... I'd be alone with him.
It's not like this was the first time we've been alone together but this feels different.
Do I look good enough?
Jeez.... What's wrong with me?
Taking in a deep breath,I opened the door to my room and was startled to see Tricia scowling at me.
She looks like Lucifer right now.
"Hello, Can I help you?"I asked, casually, trying to hide my unease.
I was really uncomfortable around her.
"Where do you think you're going to whore?"She sneered.
My Eyes narrowed slightly at the choice of her words. "Look Tricia, I'm being respectful towards you and I'd really appreciate if you do the same. Don't call me names please. I can be quiet at times but trust me I don't take insults,Say that to me one more time and you'll regret it"
Tricia raised an eyebrow,A cold smile spreading across her face "Are you threatening me?"
I stood my ground, staring at her. "If you take it that way then yes"
She looked taken aback by my words. "I Know your type_A golddigger trying to get into my husband's bed..."
"Husband"I let out an amused mocking laugh.
Her face flushed in anger. "How dare you!?"
I stared at her blankly.
"Oh you think he likes you"She laughed and I said nothing in response, Letting her rant. "You think my Alexander likes you....."She gasps dramatically and I rolled my eyes.
"Sorry to burst your bubbles dear but my Alex can never settle for a bitch who's only after his money...He would never settle for a bakery slut...."
I slapped her hard across her face before she could complete her words....