Chasing The Rejected

Chapter 106

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I packaged the large batch of cookies then turned to smile at the cook.

“Sorry for invading your space. I’ve just been craving this” I murmured and she smiled at me.

“It’s nothing ma’am. If you don’t mind, I’ll clean up now” She uttered and I nodded at her before walking out of the kitchen, reminding myself to tell Damon to have some of the cookies.

As soon as I walked out of the kitchen, I glanced at the wall clock and a frown appeared on my face. It was getting late and Damon wasn’t

back yet.

Maybe he was planning a surprise. I didn’t know what to expect with him anymore.

fter I was satisfied with how I looked in the mirror, I glanced at the time again

I decided to get ready with the time I spent waiting for him. After

and It was getting really late. Where was he for crying out loud?

I tried mind linking him but for some reason, I couldn’t get through to him so I tried calling him but still no answer.

After a while I decided to calm down and wait for him. Who knows maybe he was really busy.

Only the goddess knew how many hours had passed and how many times I tried reaching Damon but no answer. I decided to call Luca instead since he would surely know what was holding Damon up.

“Hello Clara, is something wrong?” He questioned after picking up immediately

“For some reason I can’t seem to reach Damon. We were supposed

to go on a date tonight but he hasn’t gotten back and I’m starting to worry. Is he close by? Can you hand him the phone? I would like to talk to him” I murmured and Luca was quiet for a while

sigh.

told you”

“Told me what?”

told you” As soon as Luca

thank you” I

“I can

him, Alicia is probably the one holding him back. He must have

now I know where I stand. Goodnight Luca” I uttered then hung up and sat down on the bed for a while and I tried calming

had promised not to make me cry anymore and yet here I was,

the shower. I didn’t know how long I stood there just feeling sorry for myself but I only snapped out of it when I felt

him and turned off the shower then walked

he followed me around from behind, I ignored him as I walked into the closet, got dressed and walked out and towards the bed with

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mad, I lost track of time. I never meant to stand you up, you know that right?” He questioned and I resisted the urge to scoff. He had no idea that his words

Alicia? I hope she’s better?” I questioned nonchalantly and

you a question? Promise not to be mad about it?” He questioned and when

she

him with disbelief written on my

you offered her cookies, is that true?” He asked and I

joking. Are you trying to blame me for her food poisoning?” I questioned and his eyes

“No Clara, I…”

came to the house looking for you, yes and you were the one who said you wanted us to be close so I tried to make an effort by offering her a cookie that I

in another room. You should probably go back to the hospital and watch over your precious

and was about to walk away

even know why I asked you that. Of course you’d never try to hurt her. I’m