Chapter 19 Chapter 19 Maddox : 77 55 vouchers I came upstairs to the only place that still felt like mine in that whole estate , my old room . I stood by the door , looking at the three layer steel doors that I had put in place so no one would get in without the keys I had . Pulling them out of my pocket , I unlocked the three layers before I could unlock the door . I walked in and looked around , every spot filled with fond memories from back when I was eight years old . It was a little dusty since it hadn't been cleaned in four months , so I opened the windows to let some fresh air in . I sat on the bed and reached for the picture on the bedside table but before I could even take in the moment , I was interrupted by my father . " I was looking for you , " he said as he stood by the door . " I knew I'd find you here . May I come in ? " Everyone knew I didn't like anyone coming into my room and he was one of the few who always asked . " Sure ." I glanced at him . Sitting beside me , he said , " You know , I've always told you that this room can be cleaned once every month . " " It only gets to be cleaned when I'm around , " I reminded him . " I'm aware of that . Maybe you could come home every month and- " " I can't . I'm too busy ." He sighed . " At least that way , I get to see you come home ." " I'm here , aren't I ? " " I just want to see you here more often . Margot is- " " Please don't mention her name in this room , not in front of my mother . " He pressed his lips together , rising to his feet and closing the door . " We're finally alone and can talk about why I insisted that you come home today ." His tone was so serious that I turned to face him and at the same time , heels got louder in the hallway , Right when he was about to speak , the door creaked open . We both looked over and Tiffany and Kate made their way inside , looking around the bedroom with scrunched noses . " The last time I saw this room , " Tiffany began , " it looked so old and well , still looks old . " " This room always looks like jail because of these steel bars , " Kate added . " I don't remember saying you two could come in . " I tightened my grip on the frame in my hand . 7:25 Tue , Sep 16 Chapter 19 " Right ." She forced a chuckle . " Dad , do you have a second ? It's urgent ." 77 EL 55 vouchers Before getting up from his seat and heading to the door , he looked at me and said , " I'll be right back ." I only gave a light nod , furrowing my eyebrows when I looked to the side . Whatever it was , he didn't want to say it in the presence of anyone else . It made me wonder what it could be but no matter how hard I tried , I couldn't figure it out . After gently putting down the picture , I approached the window , watching the trees outside as I thought about how that was one of the longest conversations I had with my father in a long time . It was only when the bedroom door closed that I glanced behind me . I thought I was now alone , but I wasn't . Kate was still with me . Running her fingers through the ends of her hair , she said , " I remember the first time I met you years ago . You were fifteen and had just moved back in after living with your uncle for all those years . This room looked exactly like this . I actually didn't believe it when Tiffany told me you gave clear instructions that no one should dare change anything about it when renovating the mansion . Now , it even has all these freaking layers just to make sure ." I had nothing to add , so I looked outside the window . I could feel her getting closer by the sound of her heels , but I didn't look back again . Then , she wrapped her arms around me from behind , resting the side of her face right on my back . " I've missed being this close to you , " she said quietly . " I know you've been so busy but , come on , you could have at least replied to one of my texts ." I pushed her hands off of me , getting away to widen the distance between us . " Why did you tell everyone we fucked two days before Tiffany's wedding ? " Her lips curved into a teasing smile , like it was just a harmless misunderstanding . " I didn't tell anyone . I only let them assume . That's a big difference right there ." I scoffed . " You can't be serious . " She shrugged , moving towards me . " It's not like it wasn't going to happen eventually . You and I have fucked quite a few times ." " The first time was six months ago and the second , two months ago . That only makes it twice ." " And that's why I still want more . " She placed her hand on my chest , then trailed it downwards , her breath a little heavier . " I miss it . I know you very well . You miss it , too . " I didn't even take a few steps back right away . Kate thought she knew me because we shared a bed a few times . " And you know what ? " she added , lowering her voice , " I look forward to the day you go down on me . I know you just don't do that for anyone . " 7:25 Tue , Sep 16 Chapter 19 : 17 55 vouchers My mind immediately drifted to Harper and the way I shoved my tongue deep inside of her even the previous night . Everything about the way she looked made me want to give her everything . It was the same thing on that first night . Kate grabbed my attention again when she pressed her hand against the buckle of my belt . The last thing on my mind was sex at that moment and I was just about to tell her when she suddenly pushed me on the bed , my delayed reaction making me fall on it . Straddling me right away , she placed her hands on the sides of my face . " Remember how good you fucked me last time ? It's just you and me here . We don't have to make things complicated ." She kissed me but I pulled away and looked to the side . " Not here . " "Why not ? " She began to unbutton the shirt of my suit . " Tiffany's downstairs with your dad . No one is going to walk in here ." She tried to kiss me again , but I gently pushed her off and said , " This isn't just a room . Haven't you looked around ? Most of the things here are about my mom , even these sheets . She personally picked them out . " She sat up , confused . " Okay ? Come on , just a few minutes ." When she reached for the buckle of my belt again , I pushed her hand away , a little harder this time . " I just told you what this room means to me and you still want to fuck me here ? " " Damn , Maddox , it's not that deep . It's not like she's watching or something and these are just sheets . Don't be so dramatic . " My blood instantly boiled . " Get out . " " What ? " she asked , her eyes growing wide . " I said get out ." She stared at me for a few seconds , like she couldn't believe I was serious . " I - I'm sorry , " she said , quickly pulling down her dress . " I didn't mean it like that . I just- " " Get the fuck out ! " She flinched with her eyes shut . Whatever lust or cockiness she walked in with was completely gone . Quickly, she rushed to the door with her head low then stopped in her tracks , as if hoping that I would change my mind , but I didn't . Before stepping out , I gave it a few minutes just to make sure she was far enough . Not only did I slam the door shut when I was out , I also roughly dragged and locked the grill doors then shoved the keys in my pocket as I made it along the hallway with rushed strides . I still wasn't over Kate's attitude . 7:25 Tue , Sep 16 Chapter 19 77 E 55 vouchers I meant to go downstairs but spotted Margot making a way up . That made me change direction and I proceeded straight to the other side of the hallway . " There you are , " she said as she followed behind me . " I was actually looking for you so we could talk . Your birthday's coming up and I'd love to plan something for you . I want it to be a proper celebration this year and something you deserve . " I glanced at her with a side eye . " I'll handle it . " Her laugh was soft but fake . " Come on . You've spent every birthday for the last fourteen years with Sebastian . Isn't it time you let me step in ? How about I make it special , hmm ? " I stopped in my tracks with irritation , turning to face her . " What makes you think all the other birthdays weren't special ? " " Dont be so harsh . " She forced another laugh . " That's not what I meant . I was just thinking that as your mother- " " Step , " I corrected her , my voice cold . Her smile didn't falter , but she narrowed her eyes with a dramatic gasp . " Why do you always shut me out ? I've done nothing but try- " " I don't need your help , " I cut in , not moved by her performance . " Never did . " Her mask slightly cracked when her mouth twitched and her eyes turned a little cold . " I see you're still that angry little boy . Still punishing everyone for your mother's death ? " I smiled , only because I expected nothing less of who Margot really was . I took a step forward just to show her I wasn't rattled in any way . " And you're still the woman who just couldn't wait to replace her ." Quickly , she cleared her throat and smiled again to slip back into that fake friendliness . " Well , " she said , her voice sweet . " You know where to find me when you change your mind . " " I won't . " Tiffany's laughter echoed along with my father's and Grayson's , breaking the tension between Margot and I. She gave me one final empty smile , then made her way down the stairs like she hadn't just exposed her bitterness . The three of them soon came into view after turning at the corner and Tiffany was all smiles like some innocent girl . I subtly shook my head . She must have thought I had no idea what she was up to . While approaching the three of them , I spoke with no hesitation . " I have to go ." " So soon ? " Tiffany frowned like she was going to miss me , 7:25 Tue , Sep 16 Chapter 19 : " I have work to do . " I knew I was lying , but I just wanted to get out of there . 77 55 vouchers " I guess that makes things easier , " my father responded . " I was on my way to inform you that I also have work to do . Something urgent just came up . We're still going to have that discussion ." " What's this about ? " Tiffany tilted her head with curiosity . " Just work ," my father assured her as he excused himself . I still had no idea what it was , but I didn't believe him . " Hey , since you're leaving now , how about you drop Kate back at her place ? " she suggested . " How did she get here ? " I asked . " I had someone personally bring her here ." " Then they can take her back ," I bluntly replied . " Come on , Maddox ," Grayson chimed in . " Be a gentleman and drop off the lady . " I chuckled , only because I was certain he was in on it too . Why wouldn't he be ? He wanted me to stay away from Harper . Kate was one of the reasons I was leaving early and I couldn't stand the sight of her after what she had said in my old room , but I still decided to drop her off , just as they hoped I would . " Fine , where is she ? " I asked . The three of us headed downstairs , Tiffany's phone buzzing a few times but she didn't check it right away . She was too focused on adjusting Grayson's sleeve . Right at the bottom of the stairs , Kate came rushing to us as fast as she could in her heels , like something huge had happened . " Shit shit shit ! Tiff , have you checked your post ? " Her voice was filled with panic as she placed a hand on her chest . " No. What's up ? " Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!