Chapter 7

• It's already quite late when I get back home, to be honest I'm quite upset. If I didn't have a boss like that, I would probably be home at the expected time and enjoy more of my day.
• I sigh and change into comfortable clothes, grab a frozen pizza I bought over the weekend and put it in the microwave.
• I grab a beer and sit in the living room with my pizza and a nice cold beer. Just as I sit down, the doorbell rings and I sigh, getting up to see who it is.
• I slowly open the door and am surprised to see those dangerously bright eyes there.
• "What are you doing here?" I ask in astonishment, completely forgetting that he is my boss.
• He stands in front of me and looks at me with his angry eyes until I look away. Then he looks directly into my eyes again and I feel like my legs are going to give out at any moment. He just stares at me in silence, then suddenly explodes.
• "Tell me where that bastard is!" He growls suddenly and pushes past me to enter my apartment. I startle as I watch him rush into my living room.
• He looks around, but doesn't find what he seems to be looking for. When he's about to open the door to my bedroom, I stop him.
• "What do you think you're doing? You can't just come in and barge into my apartment like this!" I shout angrily, standing between him and the door.
• "Get out of my way," he demands dangerously.
• "Why the hell would I? This is my home!"
• "Because I say so," he says angrily.
• "What are you looking for?" I ask, trying to calm down.
• "Where is your boyfriend?" he responds with another question.
• "He's out," I lie, because actually I don't have a boyfriend.
• "Then I'll wait until he comes back," Arthur simply replies and walks over to my sofa to relax.
• I watch in horror as he sits on my sofa.
• "No! You can't stay here, GO!" I shout angrily and run after him.
• Arthur quickly gets up and comes towards me.
• "No," he simply replies. I look at him surprised, but he doesn't seem to care, on the contrary, he keeps walking until he's right in front of me, his eyes shining and making me shiver. "I won't leave, I won't leave you alone with him, do you know why, Bella Swan?" he pauses and gets closer, his body touching mine and his hand gently caressing my cheek. "Because you're mine, Bella," he breathes softly in my ear and presses his lips against my neck, quickening my pulse completely.
• Gasping, I open my eyes and try to push him away from me, but he doesn't move and I keep protesting for him to move away, but he continues without looking at me.
• "Arthur, no," I gasp, his lips trailing down my neck, clouding my senses.
• "You're mine," is all I hear before he presses his lips against mine, stifling any protest.
• Trembling, I pull away from his sweet lips and look at him.
• He looks at me with pure determination and passion, until he grabs me and throws me over his shoulders.
• Surprised, I let out a small scream while Arthur laughs amused.
• "Where is your room?" he asks still amused.
• Without answering, I try to get off his shoulder, but he seems to notice and holds me tighter, laughing as he walks towards the door of my bedroom, his hand resting on my butt and playfully slapping it over and over.
• "Arthur!" I shout but he ignores me and keeps laughing.
• Upon entering my room, he gently lays me on the bed and then hovers over me, looking deeply into my eyes, his breath mixing with mine.
• "You don't have a boyfriend, do you?" he asks calmly. I silently shake my head, as the words don't come out of my mouth. Arthur smiles and brings his face closer to mine. "My dear Bella..." he whispers against my lips and repeats them again.
• Without resisting any longer, I return the passionate kiss and surrender to him that night, body and soul. I know I might regret it, but today I don't care about anything else, just not this incredible man.
• The next morning I wake up exhausted but happy from the night before, and when I think about it, my body warms up and I smile happily. I move in the bed in search of Arthur but to my surprise, there is no one beside me.
• Where is Arthur? Did he leave after the night we spent together?
• Disappointed and sad, I get up, put on a long t-shirt that doubles as a dress, and leave the room. As I close the door, I hear voices coming from the kitchen. I walk there with soft steps, and what I see makes me forget the sadness and disappointment I felt a few minutes ago."
• Arthur is shirtless, only in boxers, preparing breakfast. He is standing in front of the stove flipping pancakes and talking on the phone.
• He hasn't seen me yet, so I walk softly towards him and wrap my arms around his body.
• He stops talking, and the hand that was busy with the pancakes, caresses my hand.
• "I'll call you later," he says, ending his conversation and turning towards me.
• "Good morning," I smile shyly.
• "Good morning, beautiful. How did you sleep?" he asks with a smile, wrapping his arms around my waist.
• "Very well," I reply, pressing my face against his chest.
• "Oh really? And what was the reason for your good night?" he asks playfully. His eyes look at me with lust, and my cheeks immediately heat up. I can't hold his gaze, so I turn my eyes away in embarrassment, which makes him laugh.
• "Beautiful," he whispers and makes me look at him. "I have never slept so well and peacefully as last night, and I have the reason in my arms," he says smiling, looking at me with warm eyes and leaning towards me to kiss me. "Come, I made breakfast for you," he says proudly and leads me to the table.
• It's then that I'm grateful for having gone grocery shopping over the weekend, otherwise, I wouldn't find anything in the pantry.
• Arthur and I sit at the table, and I take some pancakes with honey. I try them, and God...
• This man is good at absolutely everything.
• "It seems you liked them," he comments when he sees how impressed I am by the taste and texture of those pancakes.
• "They're delicious," I reply and continue with my breakfast.
• "I have to travel tomorrow. Will you come with me?" he asks, and I see doubts in his eyes. I know that after last night, he won't impose anything on me, that's why he's giving me a choice, but I know he wants me to go.
• "Yes, of course, I'll go," I reply.
• "You don't seem sure," Arthur responds coldly as he pours honey over his pancakes.
• I look at him confused. Why is he angry now?
• "No, I'm totally sure I'll go with you," I reply in a cold tone. He made me angry.
• "Fine, the flight will be at 7 in the evening. I'll arrange for you to be picked up, understood?" he asks angrily. His sudden mood change annoys me. I don't respond and continue eating grumpily. "Understood?" he repeats.
• "It's not necessary for me to be picked up. I can go to the airport myself," I reply coldly.
• Last night he was a perfect man, a true gentleman, and now he's a pain in the ass. He looks at me angrily and tenses up.
• "They will pick you up," he decides and continues eating, completely ignoring my angry gaze.
• I finish breakfast and get up from the table to get ready for work. I'm not surprised to see that Arthur is not there when I leave the bathroom, but I don't care. It's better if he's not here.
• I get ready quickly and arrive at the office. The day passes by quickly, and lunchtime arrives. I was waiting for it since Bill and I agreed to have lunch together.
• "How long will the trip last?" Bill asks excitedly.
• "I have no idea," I reply honestly.
• "Take lots of pictures and send them to me."
• "Bill, it's a business trip, not a vacation."
• "It doesn't matter," Bill says as if it doesn't matter.
• "And... Tell me, what's new with you?" I ask curiously.
• Immediately his eyes light up.
• "Did I tell you about Amanda, right?" he asks, and I nod. "We have a date this weekend," Bill tells me, and I notice he's quite happy.
• "Bill!! That's great, I'm really happy for you," I shout excitedly and hug him because I'm so happy. Bill deserves the best in the world.
• "Thank you, Bella," he says laughing and returning the hug.
• "MISS SWAN!" my boss's voice roars.
• Bill and I separate in a jump, as we see Arthur standing at the door about to kill us with his gaze.
• " To my office, NOW " he says, looking at me, giving Bill a warning glance before leaving.
• " He's the devil himself " Bill whispers, looking fearfully at the door through which Arthur just left.
• " He's not that bad " I say, trying to convince myself as well.
• I am so upset by the way he looked at us and spoke, but I am also extremely nervous because I disobeyed the order to have lunch in his office, I didn't do it and I will have to face the consequences.
• I say goodbye to Bill and walk towards Arthur's office, I would be lying if I said I am going in confidently and powerfully, but my trembling legs say otherwise.
• The door to his office is wide open, I enter without saying anything and then close the door.
• Arthur is standing with his back to me as he looks out at the views offered by the large window.
• I notice that his shoulders are tense, because I can see his muscles through his shirt.
• " Why did you let him touch you? " He asks in a low voice without looking at me.
• " Because he's my friend " I reply defiantly, he turns angrily towards me and evaluates me with his eyes.
• And I won't stay like this, he does intimidate me, quite a lot if I'm honest, but I won't show it, so I just avoid looking at him.
• I hear his heavy and firm steps approaching me, I gasp when he takes me by the waist and leans me against the door.
• " Look at me " he demands and takes my face firmly.
• Trembling and with tears in my eyes, I look at him, his gaze softens when he notices my tears, he becomes gentler and not so unapproachable.
• " Beautiful " he whispers my name and wipes the tear that falls down my cheek " lovely, I didn't want you to cry " he whispers sadly, I look away and try to hold back the tears " Darling " he says gently turning my face " Damn, I didn't want to get angry, but I couldn't stand seeing you in another man's arms " he confesses irritably.
• " I told you he's just a friend, he told me he has a date this weekend and I was happy for him, I didn't see anything wrong in hugging him."
• " Well, make sure he sees that you're happy for him without having to hug him " he replies firmly, I just roll my eyes in annoyance.
• " Bill is my friend, I need you to understand that " Arthur looks at me irritably and doesn't seem willing to give in " Are you going to understand?"
• He sighs and approaches my lips.
• " Yes, I will understand and do whatever you want " he replies and I smile and give him a kiss on his lips " What are you doing to me? " he murmurs to himself.