His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

"No."

"No? Why do you need your own apartment? Are you single?" Casper spat out a curse.

Eliza didn't quite catch what he said, but it was definitely something rude. "So, you don't agree?"

She knew he wouldn't.

She really liked this apartment. She thought maybe he'd be a bit more lenient since it was his territory.

Feeling a bit regretful, she turned to leave. His irritable voice suddenly came through the phone, "You better live there 'til the end of time." The call ended.

Eliza shivered, and then she smiled.

So that meant he agreed.

Eliza busied herself for the next few days, setting up her cozy little apartment.

Though it wasn't big, she made it neat and homey, even placing a vase of beautiful sunflowers on the windowsill.

Lying on the soft, large bed, she inhaled the fresh scent of fabric softener from the blankets.

Her phone rang. She picked it up and looked at the screen, her smile freezing.

It was Casper.

moment, she

got a few pieces and invited me to check them out.

much about her refusal. "Get ready. I'll pick you up

Casper." She was afraid he'd hang up. "Let Nova go with

The call ended.

understand why he insisted on her coming along, just like she couldn't figure out

her live in the bachelor pad. His actions

hour later, a car pulled

that Casper wasn't alone. Sitting in the passenger seat was

there meant this meeting was more about business. The bad memories

got out of the car, not exactly respectful but polite enough. "Ms.

a moment before bending down and

didn't say a word. He just naturally took her cold hand in his. "Why are

tried to pull away a few times

you cold?" He

her face to the window. "It's always like

would try to snuggle into his

"I warn you to stay

what newlyweds

the time. He had scolded her as if