Chapter 22 Chapter 22 Addison སཊཱི , 49 %% " Let's head out now . " He announced after doing up his shirt that was struggling against his large muscles . I swallowed emptyily and forcefully tore my eyes away from that sight . I was about to turn around when he grabbed my hand and tugged me back so I slammed against his chest . His hand settled on my waist , then he was brushing his lips against my forehead . My eyes widened . The spot he just kissed felt so warm , and feeling horrified and confused , I pulled back , regarding him wearily . " What was that ? " I demanded and he shrugged his shoulders . " Nothing . " He murmured and I narrowed my eyes at him , trying to figure out why he was extra touchy this morning , but when I didn't find anything , I turned away while puffing out a sigh , Calm down , Addison . I said to myself over and over again , then I assured myself that all of that meant nothing , and that I'd set down firm rules after we returned from our fake date . After all , we're about to leave right now so there wasn't any time left to have that conversation right now . As soon as we both stepped out of the room , his phone began to ring and as he stared at the phone screen , he let out a small cuss and I arched a brow at him . " Is that one of your fuck buddies ? " I drawled before I realized what I said , then I bit on my bottom lip while wishing I could take that back cause it almost awejed like I cared about who called him when I definitely don't . He arched a brow at me , his lips twitching . " Why ? You jealous ? " I let out a scoff as I rolled my eyes . " In your dreams , Zane . " I tell him before turning away and starting to climb down the stairs . I vaguely heard the bedroom door clicking shut , indicating that he went in to answer that call . Well , I'd just wait for him downstairs till he was done , and he could take all the time he needed . Once I got to the bottom of the stairs , I was forced to stop in my tracks cause Aisha and Marco were kissing right by the end of the stairs , grinding against each other . Disgust and jealousy curled in the bottom of my stomach as I stared at them , unable to tear my eyes away while I imagined myself in Aisha's place , like I always do whenever I watch them kiss like this . After a while , on realizing that I'd look like a creep , I climbed the rest of the way down and was walking past them when they noticed me and slowly pulled away . 1/5 11:51 Wed , 3 SeptA Chapter 22 49 % " Did you sleep well ? " He finally asked and I nodded , my chest growing warm from that question . I might still be mad at him from last night , over the fact that instead of defending me when hist girlfriend thought we were doing something bad when we clearly weren't , he worsened the situation by making a joke that I was still in love with him . " Yeah , I did . " Aisha tugged him back into a kiss before he could ask me any more questions , and I rolled my eyes in irritation , wishing there was a way for me to take out Aisha from the picture without murder . I went over to the kitchen and was pouring myself coffee from the pot of coffee sitting in there , and as I sipped on it , I made small conversations with some of the girls present in the kitchen . They were girlfriends of some of Marco's friends , which is why they're nice to me . Unlike them , the friends of Aisha all hated me like Aisha did , and they never bothered to hide their hatred whenever I was in the same space as them . After the girls left , I let out an exhale , then I silently asked myself if I did the right thing by fucking Zane last night , cause now I'm unable to stop thinking about it . I was stirring my coffee when Marco stepped into the kitchen , and I instantly tensed up , my heartbeat accelerating on realizing that we were alone in here . Although I was feeling excitement curl through my insides right now cause I always like it whenever I'm alone with him , after last night's conversation with Zane on the beach whereby I had broken down , I had promised him that I'd avoid being in private with Marco . I want to blurt out an excuse , to say I have to go do something , just so I'd step out of this kitchen right now , but those words didn't get past my throat . " Addison , can I privately speak to you right now ? It won't take long . " He began as he rounded the counter to step closer to me , and at once , my heartbeat picked up . When he stopped tight in front of me , I wanted to move , to put some distance between us at least , but it felt like my legs were stuck to the ground . I opened my mouth to refuse and to tell him I can't privately speak to him because I have a date with Zane right now, and that I was also mad at him from last night , but no sound came out . Instead , I was unconsciously hoping that he'd touch my arm or my face , or pull me into a hug Gods . I'm really so pathetic . " Since when did you start dressing like this ? " He stated , his eyes taking over my dress and a look of disappointment on his face that had my heart sinking into my stomach . " Oh- Zane got it for me . " I muttered and he scoffed . 2/5 11:51 Wed , 3 Sept Chapter 22 " Of course he did . Let me guess , he's forcing you to dress like this , right ? " My eyes darted around and I was trying to come up with a means to leave this kitchen right now , cause I can still remember Zane telling me that if I didn't try to stop being so pathetic , I'll forever remain pathetic . Which was why I exhaled before forcing myself to step away from him , putting some space between us . A frown instantly settled on his face and he instantly tried to close the distance between us but I held a hand up with all my will , even though I badly wanted to bury that same hand into his hair and tug him into my arms . " What you did last night wasn't cool , Marco . " I breathed out and he frowned , a confused look on his face , which genuinely irritated me . " Last night where your girlfriend was accusing me of messing with you in here ! You didn't say anything when you should have . You remained silent , which made her believe the worst . To worsen things , you made that stupid joke of me still being in love with you . " I was glaring at him right now , feeling genuine anger within me cause recounting that incident made last night's feelings during that confrontation resurface in my mind . " And why do you keep doing that ? It's embarrassing as hell and I don't find that funny , Marco . Can you stop that ? " I added and he let out a sigh as he dragged a hand over his face . " I'm so sorry , Addison . " He breathed out and I rolled my eyes , not feeling satisfied by those words , cause he really hurt me . " I really am . " He insisted , stepping closer and I swallowed emptily as our eyes locked , making my breath catch in my throat . My mouth suddenly felt dry , and when he stepped closer , I couldn't ask him to stay back . I was saved by a cherry voice ringing out by the hallway leading into the kitchen . " Marco ! Where are you ? Mom is here right now ! " That voice was so familiar , it made terror roll down my spine . That voice tormented me for months , and also made me cry myself to sleep so many times , back when Marco and I were still dating , Marco's mother . Marco had a shocked expression on as he whirled around and headed to the entrance of the kitchen , but his mother was already meeting him in the doorway , looking like she hadn't aged a day in the five years I last saw her . " Mom , what are you doing here !? You're not supposed to be here till a day to the wedding . " Marco 3/5 11:52 Wed , 3 Sept A Chapter 22 sighed as he hugged his mother . 3 " Is that any way to greet your mother ? Besides , I only accompanied Aisha's mother cause she wanted to hand Aisha some dresses . We'll be leaving almost immediately cause we don't wanna intrude on you youngsters fun . " She chuckled at the end of her sentence , then she was stepping around her son into the kitchen . I quickly whirled around , not wanting her to see me . My eyes darted around for a means of escape but there was none aside from the doorway Marco was still standing in . Fuck ! The first and last time I met Marco's mother , she told me to my face that I wasn't good enough for her son , then she took her time to list out all my insecurities ; which haunted me for months . I pretended like I was busy in the sink , hoping she'd leave this kitchen right now , but I've never had a good luck to begin with , cause she headed straight for this same sink to wash her hand . I quickly whirled sideways , but it seems like I was too late , cause she was slowly walking around till she was standing right in front of me , and as soon as It clicked within her , a murderous expression settler over her face . " Oh my god ! Marco , what is she doing here ? " She screeched , rearing backward like being close to me might make her breathe in my wretchedness . " Oh , she's here to support me at my wedding . " Marco responded almost offhandedly and when I glanced over my shoulder , I noticed he was on his phone . " But why ? What do you need her support for ? It's not like she got rich overnight , did she ? I thought to ! " you stayed away from her like we asked you Marco sighed as he glanced up . " I did , but we became friends again . " That made me frown . His parents asked him to stay away from me... ? His mother began to pace , looking furious as hell . " I cannot allow this , I'll have her thrown out at once ! You shouldn't have invited her at all , Marco ! She was just a leech , and was only after your money . I'm sure she's here cause she plans to sabotage your wedding and you I refuse to stand by and let that happen ! " She was yelling in a really loud voice and in no time , everyone was gathering around in the doorway and I wished I could evaporate into thin air at once , " Mrs. Carter , like Marco said , I'm really here to support him and nothing more . " I began but she shushed me fast . 4/5 11:52 Wed , 3 Sept A Chapter 22 ༠ & , 49 % ¢ 23 ) " Oh , don't speak in my presence . Oh , look . You're even uglier than you were five years ago . " She snapped and I flinched . " You'll go get your things right now , then you'll leave here at once . " Marco's mother continued , still furious as hell . Before I could even think of a response , a voice was speaking . " And why would my girlfriend be doing that ? " I stiffened , then whirled around to see Zane stepping into the kitchen to drape an arm over my shoulder , a scowl on his face as he spoke . " Hello , mother . Would you like to explain to me why you were just humiliating and harassing my girlfriend like this ? " Wed , Chapter 23 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!