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.

away didn’t you? Why do you

sent you a way because you were acting impossible” He

are here, stop the car

Damian’s eyes on me for I didn’t

a halt in front of the house and I tried

let out a sigh and turned to Damon with

he suddenly pressed his lips against mine. I clenched my fist so I won’t be tempted to sink my fingers into his

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 too tired to fight how I truly

I don’t

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

thinking

this?” His voice was soft and I almost gave in and told him everything but this secret could cost me

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

was

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 change my

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 be in his arms again but when he finds out my secret, he’ll hate me and would probably reject me then.

risk it, I just couldn’t risk

he pulled away and unlocked my door. I felt his my

I

gave him a curt nod before climbing out of the car,

while, letting my tears get mixed up with the rain as I stared at his car till

Damon” I murmured as