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.

working with you. You sent me away didn’t you? Why do you want me to work with you?” I

you a way because you were acting impossible” He replied and I shrugged.

own so leave me alone. We are here, stop the car I murmured

eyes on me for I didn’t dare turn towards him.

car slowly came to a halt in front of the house and I tried opening my door but it was still locked.

let out a sigh and turned

fist so I won’t be tempted to sink my fingers into his hair.

murmured against my lips and I knew I should be pushing him away before things got too heated and I wouldn’t

don’t want your

I murmured sincerely. If his scent lingered in that house, I won’t be able to stop about him although I was sure I would be thinking about him all night now

thinking

wanted us to act like husband and wife so why are you acting like this?” His voice

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tried but couldn’t I lied through my teeth while trying to avoid his gaze so he wouldn’t

I was

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

word.

back the tears, I didn’t want any of that, I wanted things to go back to the way they were. I wanted to

it, I just

for awhile till he pulled away and unlocked my door. I felt his my Aura turn cold and unfamiliar and I knew at that moment, I

I

him a curt nod before climbing out

up with the rain as I stared at his car till it

I murmured