A novel of passion's flame chapter 17
THIRD PERSON POV
Tricia stormed into her room,Eyes burning with Rage, She couldn't believe Alexander made her apologize to the Bakery bit-ch. Her pride was wounded and she was livid.
She was Tricia Domenico, She never said sorry to Anyone but Today Alexander made her beg....He made her apologize to her countless times,He humiliated her.
The thought of everything that happened made Tricia's blood boil.
Nora had the audacity to Raise her hand on her,The audacity!
She trashed her room, Sending vases and perfume bottles crashing to the Floor. Tricia's anger was out of control.
That bakery bit-ch who wasn't in her class,The dirty rag... She was nothing!, Absolutely Nothing!
Tricia's Eyes narrowed,She was going to make Nora pay for hitting her, She'd make her beg for Mercy.
And she was going to end Nora's existence out of Alexander's Life, She was determined to destroy Nora.
Alexander was hers and hers alone.... No one would take him away from her, Not even Nora.
A cold Smile spread across Tricia's face, She knew how to get what she wanted and what she wanted was to ruin Nora.
No one messes with Tricia Domenico and got away with it.
Even Alexander wouldn't be able to save Nora from her this Time.
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NORA'S POV
I still couldn't believe I said that,Beth would be so proud of me right now.
I really do miss her alot.... Maybe I should go see her tomorrow.
"I'm Sorry about Tricia"I heard Alexander say as soon as Tricia stormed out and I shook my head.
"It's okay, I'm sorry to for raising my hand...."
He cut me off,His voice firm. "Don't apologise for that, She deserved it. If she had kept her mouth shut then you wouldn't have done that so don't apologise"
This man keeps surprising me everyday. I nodded. "Thanks for defending me also"I smiled weakly.
He smiled. "It was nothing"He said. "You look exausted,We should let you re..."
Before he could complete his words,Lily grabbed my hand, Her beautiful eyes pleading with me. "No!,No!,Nora!, I don't want to go!. I want to sleep here with Nora, Please daddy"She exclaimed.
I chuckled, Feeling a warmth in my heart. "I don't mind, That'll be fun"I said, Smiling at Alexander.
He raised an eyebrow,a hint of smile on his face. "Are you sure you're okay with that?"
I nodded. "I don't mind at all"
"Alright then, I'll leave you both to Sleep. Goodnight Princess"He kissed her cheeks and she giggled.
"You know you can sleep with us too"Her eyes sparkled and my eyes went wide at her statement.
Alexander chuckled, Pulling her soft cheeks. "Would love to but daddy has some work to do okay"
"Okay"She nodded, leaving her father and came to me again.
I Smiled softly. "Good night Mr knights"I whispered, blushing lightly.
"Good night Nora"
With that,He left and Lilly squealed loudly.
I laughed at her excitement, Listening to her excited Chatter while I tucked her to bed and settled in beside her.
"Can I ask you something Nora?"Her eyes met mine with a curious look.
"Sure baby"I smiled, stroking her hair.
"Do you like Daddy?"
Her question caught me off guard and I cleared my throat. "Uhm...I like your dad as a person"
She frowned. "Not that, I meant. Will you be my Daddy's girlfriend?"
My eyes widened in surprise. "Lily....No Lily,I can't be your dad's Girlfriend"I sighed, pulling her close to me. "But your Dad and I are friends"I smiled, watching her closely.
"That's also Good, I'm sorry Nora for asking that but I still have one more question"She said and I nodded, urging her to ask.
"Let's assume my daddy wasn't getting married to Tricia....."She started and my heart pounded against my chest, wondering about what she wanted to ask.
"Will you agree to be his girlfriend then?"
I was taken aback by Lily's question again,My heart was racing rapidly against my chest. I look into her curious hopeful eyes and bit my lips.
I didn't know how to answer to that and I didn't want to make her sad either but that was a tough question.
Do I really like Alexander? As a person...Yes but romantically....? Maybe but I can't like him,I shouldn't like him because he belongs to someone else.
I do care about him...I care about him alot but I shouldn't cross the line of falling for him cuz I'd get hurt. He probably doesn't like me that way either.... He just really cares about me too.
"Uhm Lily...I don't know how to respond to that_"I paused observing her reaction and my heart sank when I saw the sad look on her face.
"So you don't like my daddy?"She asked quietly and I shook my head immediately.
"I do but.... You know your dad is getting married right?"I sighed.
"But I don't want him to get married to her,I want you. I want you to get married to my daddy,I want you to be my mummy"My heart broke to pieces when I saw her eyes were filled with tears.
I pulled her into a hug. "Tricia is a mean woman, I don't like her. Grandma says she's nice but she's very bad,She screams at me and hits me when Grandma and daddy isn't at home. She pulled my ears tightly and told me not to mention it to anyone or she'll punish me more. I don't like her Nora"She whimpered, crying against my chest and I felt my chest tightened.
How could she be so cruel to a little child?
After hearing this from Lily,I hated Tricia the more. She was a mean abusive despicable woman. How come Alexander doesn't know about all this?
Doesn't he pay enough attention towards Lily_I doubt that cuz I know he's a very good father towards Lily.
But he should at least know what his fiance does to Lily behind his back.....
"It's okay Lily, I'm here now right?"I whispered and she nodded against my chest, tightening her hold against me.
"Do you want me to sing a lullaby for you?"I asked softly and she nodded again.
🎶 Hush Little baby, Don't you cry 🎶
🎶 Mama's here, the stars are high 🎶
🎶 The moon is shining bright and white
🎶 Everything's alright, Sleep tight 🎶
🎶 Dream of sweet things and rest with pride 🎶
"I love you Nora"She whispered in her sleep and I Smiled widely, feeling my heart warm against my chest.
"I love you too baby"
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ALEXANDER'S POV
It was already 11pm Already. I left my office and made my way towards Nora's room. I pushed opened the door to Nora's room and my heart swelled with warmth,as I took in the sight before me.
Lily was fast asleep, Her tiny hands hands wrapped around Nora,who was also sleeping peacefully.
I felt a Pang of gratitude towards Nora, Lily had never been this comfortable with Tricia, always seemed uptight around her.
But with Nora, She was a different child. She was carefree, Happy, Always talking and full of laughter.
I walked quietly towards the bed,not wanting to disturb them. I leaned down and kissed Lily's forehead. "Sweet dreams princess"I whispered.
My gaze drifted to Nora and I felt my heart skip a beat. She looked even more beautiful while sleeping,Her features relaxed and peaceful.
My fingers iched to touch her,To feel her soft skin and I didn't fight the urge. I reached out and grazed my fingers against her soft cheek,Her skin was silky smooth and I felt a shiver run down my spine.
A smile formed on her face while she slept and I smiled, staring at that pretty smile on her face.
My hands drifted to her hair, and I stroked the soft strands with my fingers...My gaze lowered to plump soft inviting lips, tempting me to have a taste but I held myself back, About to take my hands off her hair when her eyes opened.
It went wide a little in Surprise. "Alex...."
"Sleep"I smiled and she looks at me before her eyes closed,I felt her lean into my touch and I smiled again.
I don't know what this feeling is but I loved it....