THE BRIDE WHO WALKED AWAY

Chapter 17: Trouble

Theodore's Pov

I knew she was trouble the moment she entered my house the first time.

Clark's always been a fool, throwing away gold going for scraps.

I had called to invite her for dinner. Well, I knew her ex was going to be there.

I didn't have to call her or bring her along with me. After all we dislike each other. Her sharp mouth pisses me off.

Damnit!

Why am I thinking about her too much. I thought ruffling my hair tiredly.

I walked into my room angrily, how can one woman, especially one I don't like dominate my thoughts.

My phone rang pulling me out of my thoughts. I've never been more grateful for a call in my life.

Except I don't want to talk to the person calling me.

Dad.

Thinking about her was definitely better than seeing that call, I dropped my phone on the bed without picking the call, took my dinner outfit and wore them carefully.

I left the phone on the bed and picked another one. A more private phone they have no access to.

I knew what was coming, they already found out about Melinda.

Too bad, she's not going anywhere. If they feel or think that they can frustrate me into coming back early before my career ends, they're in for a long show.

“Drive.” I ordered after settling in my seat.

My phone made a ding sound.

Someone texted, I looked to see who it was.

James. “Where are you dude? Is it until the dinner ends before you show up?”

I ignored the text and dropped my phone. Throwing my head back in the seat, my thoughts wandered off to Melinda. Again.

The way the white shirt wrapped around her like second skin, my skin felt tingly the more I thought about it.

Get a grip Theo! I scolded myself.

“We're here sir.” The driver said.

“Go ring her doorbell.” I said not wanting to be seen in front of her house. Else she's gonna be in trouble.

Soon the car door opened and she entered. Her fragrance dominated my nostrils, I turned to face her properly.

I stared at her for a full minute, unable to talk.

God!

She looks sexy as f**k. I must reward PA who picked the dress. She's got a good eye.

“You look different.” I managed to say.

She had a smile on her face. I was damn sure she was blushing.

“You don't look bad yourself.” She said trying to sound nonchalant.

Too bad, i saw the way she looked at me.

We got to the lounge and we entered. Her eyes went wide the moment she caught the sight of Clark and his baby mama.

She looked at me questionly, I ignored her and went to sit.

She sat beside me clamping her fingers together. She wasn't all comfortable.

She galred at Clark and his baby mama from where she sat.

I leaned closer to her and whispered, “you'll kill them with your eyes at this point spitfire.”

She lowered her gaze and began to nitpick on her food.

Clark was acting all love dovey with his baby mama. I ignored them and returned my attention to the documents on my email that needed signing.

My eyes went to her fingers, each was fighting for dominance the way she clenched them.

I brought my face closer to hers again ready to tease her about her ex.

What she did next shocked me. She raised her chin and kissed me.

My brain shut down for a second, fireball actually kissed me?

It took my whole self control and discipline not to draw her closer and kiss her back.

So this was it. What it felt like to be kissed by her. Heck! I like it.

Everybody around us gasped, James took a picture before Melinda could pull away.

Clark was fuming angrily, he looked like he could throw a fist.

And again, a phone call came into the rescue.

I simply excused myself and went outside.

I was still speaking on phone when I saw her walk outside with a guy.

Okay…

I turned to face their direction. She and the guy began to hug and cling to each other.

My eyes darkened at the sight, she kissed me few minutes ago, now she's with another male?

What is it to me? Why is it bothering me so much?

I turned to walk away but my eyes caught her body language.

She wasn't comfortable, more like she was struggling weakly.

I hanged up the call without notice turning to go get her.

Then I saw it, the guy's smirk, almost like a triumphant smile.

“Take your hands off her.” I snapped coldly.

The guy froze momentarily, he quickly released her and ran off.

Mel almost fell, I rushed to her and steadied her with my arms.

Her cheeks were flushed, her eyes dropping even though she tried to keep them open.

Her soft body pressed against mine, almost like she wanted to enter my skin.

Fuck!

“What the hell are you doing Mel?” My voice dropped low.

This woman is making it hard for me to keep my erection from growing.

“Can we go home?” She mummured her hands fumbling my buttons.

I guided her to the car, “go get her bag, tell James I left.” I ordered my driver.

We both entered the car and I tried moving away from her.

She clung to me more tightly her hands trailing my bare chest from the two buttons left opened.

“What are you doing Mel?” I let out gruffly.

Heaven knows my control is about to snap.

“I feel…hot, your lips looks cute. I want to kiss them again.” She said bringing her lips closer to mine.

Mel wouldn't do this on a normal day. Or maybe I don't know what she'll do on a normal day.

“Kiss me Theo.” My name rolled out of her mouth like sin.

I almost gave in but paused.

She's drunk, she'll regret it later on.

She wriggled against me pressing her chest against mine.

Every nerve in the that had control seemed to relax, I clenched my fist tightly my gaze dark.

This lust will swallow us both.

“You don't know what you're doing. Sleep.” I managed trying to pull away from her.

She pulled away only for her to sit on my lap.

I went still, her big ass was grinding on my erection.

I opened my mouth to speak, she slammed her lips on mine.

My senses flew out of the window. I kissed her back, fast and hard.

Her hands began to wander on my chest, “I.. want you, now please.” She muffled against my mouth.

Her voice sounded like a desperate plea. I stopped kissing her.

This was wrong. I told myself. She's my personal doctor.

She didn't stop, she started crying.

“Please…, I fell hot.” she cried.

Then it clicked.

Someone proud like Mel wouldn't do this or cry because of s****l urges. It only leaves one possibility.

She had been drugged!