Chasing The Rejected

Chapter 48

-CLARA-

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As I got into the car, I tried my best to stop my heart from racing so fast. I tried my best not to touch my lips as it felt like I could still feel his lips on mine. Oh how I had missed that.

When I saw him earlier, my first thought was to run up to him and hug him while crying on his chest. I missed him so much but I couldn’t do that. Even though Alicia wasn’t here, I couldn’t risk it.

“You’ll stop working there” Damon suddenly said, turning my attention to him.

“What? No” I muttered with wide eyes.

“I didn’t ask you, Clara” He murmured and I glared at him.

“I’m not quitting Damon and you cannot make me” I replied. I was sure after today Jasmine and her friends won’t bother me again so if that’s what he was worried about, he had already taken care of that.

pride that coaxed through my veins

I had wanted to be angry when he made Jasmine kneel before me but the overwhelming happiness shocked me. Even though Damon had probably done it for his name and to stop the rumors, it still meant so much to me.

No one, not even Liam or aunt Amelia had gone through such extremes to punish those that offended me but then again, it was Damon, he was always extreme.

“Come work with me. I’ll give you your own office and…”

“No1 immediately said and he paused for a while.

“No? You’re acting like I’m giving you a choice” He uttered.

didn’t you? Why do you want me to work with you?” I questioned and he

a way because you were acting

me alone. We are

Damian’s eyes on me for

came to a halt in front of the house and I tried

sigh and turned to Damon with

suddenly pressed his lips against mine. I clenched my fist so I won’t be tempted to sink my fingers into his hair. Fuck Hoved this, I never wanted it to

Clara? I am your husband after all” He murmured against my lips and I knew I should be pushing him away before things got too heated and I wouldn’t be able to stop myself but I was

don’t

won’t be able to stop about him although I was sure I would be thinking about him all night now after this

thinking

one who wanted us to act like husband and wife so why are you acting like this?” His voice was soft and I almost gave in and told him everything but this secret

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you anymore. I tried but couldn’t I lied through my teeth

I was lying.

today without entering your home, I’ll forget anything ever happened between us, I’ll forget about the feelings we both shared and I’ll treat you like a contracted wife. I’ll never contact you again unless it’s necessary and I promise you, I’ll honour this and no matter what you say or what happens, I won’t

word.

didn’t want any of that, I wanted things to go back to the way they were. I wanted to be in his arms again but when

it, I just

away and unlocked my door. I felt his my Aura turn cold and unfamiliar and I knew at that moment, I had

I

curt nod before climbing out of the car, into the rain

mixed up with the rain as I stared at

sorry Damon” I murmured as I cried