Filthy Rich

Chapter Five

Not long after the start of our chasing game, I slipped on a wet ground and he took the chance to capture me. He lifted me up, pushed me against a wall, and put both of his hands beside my head. I was gasping for air and so did he. His stares are intense and never leave my face. I cannot look at him straight in the eye because it's burning so I look down feeling guilty. I can feel his breath fanning on my face because we're just an inch away for Pete's sake. I want to push him away, but I have no strength left.

"Dammit Heaven!" I saw him aiming a punch and I unconsciously closed my eyes, shiveringly afraid that it would be directed at my face. I feel a tightness in my chest, my heart races even more and I'm close to losing consciousness because of too much nervousness. But the punch to my face didn't happen. Instead, he punched the wall close to where my head was.

I sighed a breath of relief, thankful that he didn't hurt me.

"f**k! I KNEW IT." he again punched the wall.

"YOU BRAT! I'M TRYING TO BE f*****g GOOD TO YOU BUT YOU'RE MAKING A FOOL OUT OF ME! BULLSHIT!" he was punching the wall nonstop while continuing uttering curses in my face. He's fuming and he's hurting himself. I want to stop him but am afraid it will just add fire to the fuel.

I should have listened.

"f**k! f**k! f**k!"

I use my hands to cover my ears. He's too loud. I knew he would get mad, but never expected it to be this mad that he was trying to murder the wall with his fists.

Why is he hurting himself?

I feel guilty.

"Enough" I whispered loudly enough for him to hear.

I tried to look at him in the eyes, but his eyes held no emotions and were firmly looking at the wall. Oh my Gosh. What's wrong with him? He looks like an untamable beast. Seems like he cannot control his anger and he's out of his mind. He's frightening.

"Deus! Stop it! You're hurting yourself!" I shouted at him. But it seemed like he didn't hear me. He was still releasing strong blows against the concrete wall. I can clearly hear the sound of his heavy strikes.

"Deus!" I can't hold it anymore. My tears are polling out of my eyes. "Stop it. Please" I'm petrified by his behavior.

I reached out and cupped his face with my hands, making him look at me. My eyes are blurry because of my tears.

"Stop. I'm not going anywhere; I promise just stop." I sobbed, begging. His eyes softened a little. He stopped but still corners me in between his arms. He closed his eyes and took a long deep breath, maybe trying to calm the beast inside of him.

"I can't control myself when I'm mad. That's why I'm asking you to behave." he calmly muttered.

"I.. I'm so..rry" I said in between sobs. I got his right hand and took a look at it. It's bleeding. He punched the wall so hard and I'm worried he broke some of his bones.

"Let's go, you need to see a doctor." I am still so afraid of him because I was aware now of what he can do to me but he needs to be treated. His parents are so nice to me and, in turn, I will be nice to him also.

He slowly opened his eyes and looked at me, then shifted his gaze to his fist that I was holding.

"I'm fine." he said, like he's not feeling any pain, but I doubt it.

"No! Look, it's bleeding" I cried. My tears are falling continuously because I got so terrified with the blood. I was also still shocked by his outburst. I grabbed his other hand and looked at it too. It is also covered with fresh blood.

"Come on. I'll come with you to the hospital. You might have broken bones so we need to check. Donny and Nayana will get worried when they hear about your wound." I held his hand and I started walking, taking him with me.

He stays silent, not uttering anything. He let me drag him to where his car was.

"Give me the keys". I held my hand waiting for him to hand me his car keys. His eyes narrowed and his forehead creased.

"I'm not going to let you drive it" he said with a bossy tone. He walked past me, opened his car and past the driver's seat. I rolled my eyes and took a seat on the shotgun seat. I'm just trying to help him and, for the record, I'm a way better driver than him.

We went to the nearest hospital and let the doctors check his hands. I'm glad it's nothing serious. Deus comes out with both of his hands in a closed-handed fist bandage.

"Done?" I asked him. He nods in response. We started walking, heading out of the hospital when...

"Deus!" somebody called to him. We both stopped from our track and turned to the direction where the voice came from.

I saw an angel running in our direction wearing a light blue long-sleeved dress shirt and navy-blue suit pants, on top of a white coat holding a clip board and a stethoscope was also hanging over his neck. I assumed he was a doctor. A very good-looking doctor.

"Tertius" Deus greeted the handsome doctor.

"I knew it. Just by the look at your firm and perfect bum bum, I can already recognize you. I'm such a genius." The doctor sounds like a very cheerful and talkative person. His aura radiates positive vibes.

"Shut up" Deus coldly hissed at him.

"Why are you coming here?" The doctor moved his eyes to Deus, then at me multiple times.

Deus didn't answer and just showed his hands.

"What happened? And who is she?" he pointed at me and smiled at me. I returned the gesture.

"My girlfriend." What?????? WAIT!!!!

The doctor’s reaction and my reaction are the same. My jaw dropped and my eyebrows raised in surprise. What the hell!! How come I didn't know I had a boyfriend?

"Wow, I didn't know you were in a relationship, big bro." He then offered his hand to me for a hand shake. "I'm Tertius Nathaniel Cavelli. Tres for short and I'm the youngest and the cutest of the three sons. Nice to meet you" I smiled at how he introduced himself. So playful.

"Heaven Amelie Javier, or simply Ellie. Nice to meet you too." I took his hand for a handshake. He looks so friendly.

"You're gorgeous Ellie" he said with a flirty tone, gaining a glare from his brother. When he noticed the fowl expression on his big brother’s face, he laughed heartily.

"Chill bro", his Duchenne smile never left his face, annoying his brother. He enjoys pestering Deus.

"Tss. We're going. Bye", Deus grabbed my arm and pulled me outside the hospital.

No one is talking inside the car. We are heading to the unknown. I didn't ask him anything and just let him take over. I'm tired of my escapes and I already accept the fact that I can't escape from him today, but I'll try again tomorrow. I comfortably rest my body on the car seat and suddenly feel tired. I closed my eyes and started getting some sleep.

"Baby, wake up". Someone is shaking my shoulders. I opened my eyes and saw Deus. Wow baby. I just slept, then abracadabra I turned back to being a baby.

"We're here. Come on" I lazily got out of his car. I'm too weak and sleepy to admire anything. I want to sleep now. All of a sudden, my tummy started churning. I'm hungry too. I held my tummy.

We're in front of a two-storey modern house. Is this his house?

He walked to the front door and entered his code. He looked back at me and gestured me to go inside with him. I obeyed him without a word. I just want this day to end. I'm tired.

I sat on the sofa that I saw in the living room and laid my head on its arm rest. I'm planning to continue my sleeping here. I'll deal with him tomorrow.

"Let's eat first. I'm hungry." I heard him say and I remember my churning tummy. Hmm, I'm hungry. I might as well make myself full first before going to sleep. If he murders me tonight, at least I'm full and happy. I stood up and followed him into the dining area.

I sat in the chair and watched him open a bag of take-out from a Chinese restaurant.

"I was asking you earlier what you wanted to eat but you're asleep so I just bought Chinese cuisine. Is it okay?"

I just nodded my head. I'm not picky on food. I eat everything edible.

I was puzzled by this behavior. I saw different sides of him in hours. He made me feel different emotions. Now, all of a sudden, he's acting like he was a gentleman. So weird.

"Are you going to kill me?" I boldly asked him. He stopped what he was doing and looked at me.

"Do I look like a murderer?" he sounds offended.

I shake my head no.

Did I hurt his feelings?

"And if I were going to kill you, why would I do it in my own house, woman? i***t"

I rolled my eyes at him. I was just asking so I can make requests before I die, if ever.

"Here" he handed me a bowl of what he was preparing. I gladly take it and start munching it. I'm hungry.

"This is good." I commented while my mouth was full. I can't contain my happiness about the food. It's super delicious.

"Slow down, you look like a pig". I didn't mind him and just focused on my food. After eating, he washed the dishes. Wow, I was not expecting him to do that. He knows how to clean the dishes. Impressive for a filthy rich bachelor.

Afterwards, he led me to a big monochromatic bedroom. It has different interiors compared to the one I slept in during the encounter with Georgina. This was lighter and had this muji vibe.

"This is my room. Go change your clothes and borrow mine. That is my bathroom. I'll take a shower in the guest room." He left the room and I was left alone. The moment he left, I went and found his walk-in closet. When I found it, I was amazed again. Everything was organized.

I got his black hoodie and sweatpants. They are too big for me but as if I have a choice. I went to the bathroom and cleaned myself. I went out to find him topless, sitting on the bed with a towel on his neck. His hair was wet and Heaven!! Stop looking at him. I'm scolding myself again. I'm trying to avoid looking at him because I know that will cause awkwardness between us.

"Come here" he ordered me. I felt my heartbeats running in a race again. Gosh, is he going to take advantage of me? I feel afraid again.

"Lay down in the bed." he pointed at the king-sized bed. I was shaking. I didn't know this was his agenda. My eyes are starting to get teary again.

"Deus, I'll sleep on the sofa." I pointed to the sofa, trying to change the topic.

"No. Lay down on the bed." I shook my head no.

"I SAID LAY DOWN IN MY BED. ONE." He started counting while shooting daggers at me.

He sounds like a beast again.

"Two" he continued counting, and I had no choice but to obey him, so I quickly got into bed and lay there.

He then turned off the lights and joined me in bed. I felt him get close to me in the dark. He hugged me and put his face in the crook of my neck. What the hell?

Now he's being clingy. I am still in my position.

"Smell so good. Good night." he sniffed my neck.

Minutes later, I started to hear his calm breathing. He's asleep. I tried to remove his hand but even though he's asleep, he is still strong. Gosh.

I guess I'll let him be my boyfriend just for today.