The Couple novel Chapter 17

Celia

We were hugging each other when Ethan broke the door with a thud. I didn’t realize until now that he was trying to knock down the door since he didn’t find the keys.

As the door fell on the floor we both jumped apart. I wonder if he has seen us hugging or if heard anything about how sweet talked to me and asked me to be HIS. I couldn’t resist him and nodded. He said we will work things out and everything will happen my way.

I quickly moved out and stood beside Mary, she had a worried look on her face.

“You okay? you look flushed.”

“Yeah… I am. This door needs to be fixed.”

“I will take care of it. I am sorry, I couldn’t find the keys, and didn’t think you both will be good together left alone for too long.”, Ethan said.

“Its fine, you want some coffee or tea or anything else.”, I asked, trying to change the topic. As I looked at everyone asking them, I met Christian’s face. He was smiling like a child who got his favorite toy back after a struggle. He was smirking and enjoying me nervously trying to act normal.

I went to the kitchen with Mary to get our drinks. Mary moved out from the kitchen when my phone rang with the tone of message. It was from an unknown number.

“Its my number, save it. you might need it now girlfriend.”, then another came.

“Come out I am missing you already, heaven.”, I couldn’t help but smile at his name for me.

I went out after saving his number with my and his drink in my hands. I gave him his and sat beside him but maintained a good distance between us. But as I sat I felt his hand behind me at my back drawing small circles with his thumb.

I gave him a look to remove his hands if he still wanted them but he smirked and continued talking to Ethan about something I didn’t bother to hear. I shifted my gaze to Mary and Ethan and if they are not noticing his hand behind me, I don’t want to bring their notice to it.

Mary and I talked about how I need to redecorate this apartment to make it look homy and more warm. I cooked some food along with Mary while boys watched some football match on tv and got themselves comfortable. I showed off my cooking skills to Mary.

We ate food, I missed Jeanne. I wish she was here with all of us. It would have been fun with her. She loved my cooking.

Mary and I made a list of things I might need for this apartment. We decided on blue curtains for the bedroom, yellow cushion cover for sofa and a few decor items like vases. Ethan and Christian will get my door fixed while I, Mary and Jeanne will go shopping. They went after Ethan assured me he will definitely send someone tomorrow to fix the door.

I sketched for a few more pieces for Houstons project, I want to impress Harris and Christian too. He might be my boyfriend now but I haven’t forgotten how he doubted my abilities to sketch yet. It feels different to call him my boyfriend but it is good calling him that.

It was around 9o’clock when my phone rang. It was dad. I facetimed with them and showed them my apartment. I discussed the changes with mom too. She suggested the same as Mary, they both should meet sometime. Dad wants me to repair the door soon.

They told me they might visit me soon. I know it will be around my birthday. Three weeks from now.

I was busy talking to them when I got a missed call from Christian. I ignored it, right now my parents want my attention and they will have it full.

I called him back after ending my call with mom and dad. He picked up so soon like he was glued to his phone and waiting for my call.

“Who was it? Was it a boy? Is he more charming and funny than me? Do you want him? How is he? Is he a better kisser than me? good in bed?”, damn this boy is crazy. He has so many questions already.

“Yes, it was a really charming and funny guy whom I love a lot. Well… I don’t know about the later questions of yours since he is my dad.”

“Damn, you Christian. That was a bunch of questions, and what if it was my male friends from college or my ex-boyfriend?”, while talking with him I started clearing up my bed which was a mess with the sketches all over on it. Thankfully Dad didn't notice otherwise I would have had a earful scold.

“I don’t know… look I am sorry. I just got scared if you’re gonna leave me so soon. You know you even didn’t say a yes, you just nodded. I was frightened if it was some guy who could snatch you from me.” I must say this boy is mad and I like him. He knows how to make my heart flutter, he is already scared to lose me.

“What if I do like some boy? Or what if some boy approaches me?”

“I will kill him. You’re mine, no one can come between us.”, I am sure if I could see him, I would have witnessed a red face with anger and clenched fists, a guy thirsty for blood.

“Calm down boy, no one coming between us. Tell me why did you call me.”

“Why can’t I call my girlfriend just to hear her sweet voice?” and he could have seen my red face due to blushing. “I called you to discuss how you want things to go because I know you have lots of things in your mind.”

“You called me to discuss those things.”

“Not compulsorily, we can also discuss what we did locked in your room. Do you want a repeat?”

“I… I think we shouldn’t inform others yet. Since, I am not sure if we are doing it right.”

“You’re still not sure of us, I already told you no one can come between us. I will kill if anyone tries to.” I was startled with his this attitude, is he so serious about me that he is ready to kill people.

“Relax, we don’t know each other yet. We don’t know if we’re compatible or not, if we’ll be able keep up with each other in future or can tolerate one another.” I am frightened with this possessive behavior of his, I am not sure if I can manage with it in future. I don’t like to be restricted.

“Ask me what you want to know, I will answer truly.”

“Fine, but still I don’t want to let others know about us so soon, especially Jeanne since I don't know how she will react.”

“Even I am not sure how Little will react.”

“Did you already tell Ethan and Mary? They are your childhood best friends.”

“Nope, I didn’t tell them.”

“They didn’t have doubts?”