CRAZY LOVE - CHAPTER 37&38

{ SECOND KISS ✨ }

<AUTUMN HIDEOUT>

Mole was on his knees beside a furnace sobbing silent as he watch the hot steel in it get burnt.

Autumn was sitting on a wooden chair near him,a cigarette between her lips,she threw the current one down and lighted another before standing up.

She walk to the fire and pull out the steel,she smirked and started walking towards him,Mole raised his head.

“I think I’ve given you more than enough time,this is the third day and you know what that means,the deadline” She scoffed as Mole shierked in fear.

“I really did my best but he kept coming for her….”

Autumn shoved the steal into his bare back before he could finish.

“Aaaah! It’s hurt! It’s hurt!” He cried out in pain.

“Exactly,I want it to hurt like hell.. in fact that’s not even enough. How dare you f_cking fail me? This isn’t your first time carrying out a task,why are you resisting on ki||ing this one?!” Autumn yelled.

“I-i really.. almost ki|| her but… he just come out of no where and…

“Shut up!” Autumn shouted and kicked his face.

Mole winced on the floor wiping his bursted lips.

“Yunno the reason why I’m still considering not ruining your ugly face is because you’re a public figure. I won’t want your mate to find out about you,not now!”

Mole continue sobbing as he struggle to get up.

“I’m sorry….”

“Get the f_ck out! I don’t wanna see your face!” Autumn yelled.

Mole sniffed and get up in a rush,he immediately ran out.

“That idiot! I wonder why father is insisting on keeping him,I feel like pulling out his liver!” She hissed and continue smoking.

•••

<LILY’S ROOM>

“I love you!”

“I love you!”

“I love you Lily!”

This words kepts appearing on Lily’s mind as she closed her eyes,forcing herself to sleep.

“I LOVE YOU!”

“f-__-k!” Lily sighed and sat up,she opened her window and saw the light in his room was off.

The one who confessed is already asleep and here she is,still struggling to sleep.

“Why are you even thinking about it? You should just turn down nicely tomorrow and go back to ignoring each other. Yes!” She nodded and fell on her bed,she close her eyes again but nothing happened.

“Aargh! I h@?? this” She climb off the bed and wore her jacket,leaving the room.

She walk out of the house and her eyes widened. Ricky was there staring at nothing in particular,he was backing her.

She made to sneak back in but he turned at that moment and saw her.

“Hi!” She grinned awkwardly and walk out,avoiding his eyes till she got to him.

He stop staring at her and resumed staring at the sky. Lily won’t stop bitting her lips,regretting she ever come out of the house.

She was not even standing close to him yet the silence is ki||ing. What is he doing to her? Seriously?

“You must really enjoy watching the stars!” She uttered out unknowingly.

Ricky turned to her,she immediately looked away.

“It’s my favorite thing to do aside from staring at you” He said and Lily gulped.

Is he flirting with her right now?

“That… cool!” She added nervously.

“What about you? Do you love it too?” He asked,his eyes still on her.

“No.. I come out because I couldn’t sleep” She replied.

“Me too,it must be fate” Ricky said.

‘Fate my foot’ Lily scoffed inwardly.

“Do you have trouble sleeping or you just feel like….” He suddenly started leaning closer,Lily closed her eyes,unsure of what to expect.

She felt as he lean in closer and closer,his breath lightly brushing against her cheek.

She could feel her heart pounding in her chest, unsure of what to do. Suddenly,she felt him gently removed the strand from her hair.

Ricky chuckled and Lily opened her eyes in surprise.

“I was trying to remove this. What were you thinking?” Ricky said,a sly grin spread accross his face.

“I wasn’t ex…pecting a k-kiss or something…” She said quickly.

“Shouldn’t we wait for your response? Are that impatient to check if I’m a good kisser?” Ricky smirked and Lily continue blinking. Her heart skipped a beat.

“I’m- serious,what makes you think I’ll want to kiss someone like you!” She rolled her eyes and turned to leave but suddenly trip on something.

She almost went down but Ricky was quick enough to grab her hand. Her hearts started beating faster than usual as she stared down at the hand.

“Are you okay?” Ricky asked but she only stared at him blankly.

He already released her but her heart was still pounding in her chest.

“What are you thinking Lily? What’s happening to you? Your heart only belong to one person and that’s Ricky not this guy in front of you!” She screamed inwardly

“Lily! Lily!” He snapped his fingers and she blinked,back to reality.

“I think I’m feeling sleepy already” She fake a yawn and started walking in backward.

“Be careful or you’ll fall… for me” He winked.

“Goodnight!” She replied instead.

“Goodnight beautiful!” He replied and She ran in.

“What’s wrong with you Lily? Get a hold of yourself! I h@?? him seriously” She muttered closing her eyes.

•••

<MP MANSION>

“I finally won!” Cody screamed happily as he dropped game controller.

“You only won cos Trace is your opponent,yunno you can never win if it’s me!” Kris said proudly.

Cody rolled his eyes.

“I’m never playing with you again,I prefer Trace” Cody said.

“Just accept you can never win against me” Kris stick out his tongue.

“Should we make a bet then?” Cody went to him.

“I’m in since I’ve nothing to loose anyway…” Kris smirked.

“If I won you’ll tell me where all those banana milk come from” Cody grinned.

Kris went mute but he’s sure he’ll win anyway.

“Deal. But if I won,you have to quit eating pizza!”

“What! Do you really have to use that against me? I h@?? you seriously!” Cody said pouting like a kid.

If there’s anything he’s obsessed with,that will definitely be Pizza!

Trace laughed watching their drama.

“But what’s with Trace today? Why aren’t you stop us from playing games? Aren’t we practicing?”

“We also deserves some rest a little while” Trace replied with a smile.

Kris phone suddenly buzzed,he checked the text and look at Trace and Cody.

“Excuse me,I’ve to get this!” He got up and head upstairs to his room.

Cody and Trace stared at him till he’s out of sight.

“Do you think he’s hiding something? Why do I feel like he’s dating someone?” Cody faced Trace.

“I don’t have a problem with it as long as the CEO don’t find out!” Trace got up and entered the kitchen.

Cody followed him.

Trace opened the fridge and grabbed a soda,he uncapped it and drink from it.

Cody opened the warming drawer and his eyes widened.

“What? No more pizza?” Cody fake tears.

“Are you seriously crying cos of pizza? Such a foodie” Trace scoffed.

Cody sniffed.

“Don’t worry,I’ll get some for you later. I have some stuffs to buy anyway” Trace said.

“Thanks big bro,that’s why I love you” Cody hugged him.

“Alright! Alright! Get off me!” Trace giggled and Cody stop hugging him,he gave a short smile and rush upstairs.

“When will he stop being a kid?”

“What am I even saying? He’s still a kid!” Trace shook his head before heading to his room too.

•••

<ROSES AND PETALS••6PM>

“Thanks for coming and do come again!” Lily said as she hand the package to the customer.

“Sure!” The customer smiled and left.

Lily grabbed her phone hoping she’ll meet a text this time but nothing came.

“What was I even expecting? He was probably joking around,why will he pick me up!” She scoffed and drop the phone.

“Are you expecting a call or something,you won’t stop staring at your phone” Amelia grinned.

Lily shook her head.

“Do you have anything you want to buy at the grocery store? Let’s go together!”

Lily’s phone interrupted by ringing . It’s Rudy.

“Hello crab…..”

“I know I promised not to tell her but I couldn’t stop myself. I’m sorry Lily!” Rudy said over the phone.

“What?”

•••

Rowena was already inside her house packing when Lily arrived.

“Mum… How did you get in?” She asked in surprise. She recall she never gave her her addresses not to talk of a spare key.

“I don’t have time to answer that,get your @zz here and help with the packing” Rowena replied.

“Don’t tell me you broke my door?” Lily mumbled and checked the door,she really broke it.

“Aargh,mum you’re driving me crazy! And why are you even packing my stuff? What’s going on?”

“What else? This is the second time this will be happening to you and you didn’t even think of telling me if not for Rudy. What if something had happen to you huh?” Rowena nagged.

“I’m fine as you can see mum,you should leave now” Lily grabbed her trying to pull her out but Rowena pushed her off,she landed on her butt.

“Aaagh! That hurt!” She faked a wince and Rowena scoffed.

“There’s nothing you can do that will make me change my mind… you’re coming with me and that’s final!”

Rowena grabbed her luggages and started pushing them out.

“Jeez,mum please listen to me… I’m not a kid okay? I really want to be an independent lady,till when do you plan for me to stay in the same house with you? Huh?” Lily yelled.

“What have I done to deserve a stubborn daughter like you?” Rowena sighed out.

“If this happens again,I promise I’ll come back home… Mum please!” Lily pleaded.

“Suit yourself,I’m out of here” Rowena hissed and left angrily.

•••

<GROCERY STORE••9PM>

“Thank you!” Amelia said to the attendant as she walked out of the store. But when she stepped outside,she was greeted by a downpour of rain.

She had been hoping to beat the rain by finishing her shopping early,but it seemed that the weather had other plans.

Now,she is stuck outside,with no way to get home without getting completely soaked.

The rain continued to pour,the water now seeping into her clothes and shoes.

“What do I do?” she muttered,feeling increasingly frustrated and desperate.

She looked around,but there was no place to seek shelter. All the shops were closed, and the only building nearby was a tall office building, which she knew she wouldn’t be able to enter.

Suddenly,she saw a man running towards her, carrying an umbrella.

“Hey!” he shouted over the sound of the rain.

As she looked up, Amelia’s eyes widened in surprise at who she saw.

It was Trace.

He was wearing a face mask but she still recognize him.

“What are you doing here?” she asked,still in disbelief.

“I just happened to be shopping here at the same time as you,and when I saw you standing there, I thought you might need a hand” Trace said,his voice calm and reassuring.

“Oh!” Amelia mouthed.

He would have offer her a ride but he’s definitely not ready to get into another dating scandal with her.

“You can use mine!” Trace smiled and placed it. Before she could even talk,he already ran off.

“I hope he doesn’t get sick because of me!” Amelia muttered staring at the umbrella.

•••

Lily kept rolling side by side on her bed unable to sleep. If not because of anything but her door was left open since it’s broken. Her eyes darted to the door nervously imagined the worst.

What if the one after her broke in during the night and try to attack her? Just what if?

Earlier,she saw a random guy in black lurking around,she tried to went after him but eventually lost him.

She tried to force herself to sleep but it didn’t work. She sat up and entered the leaving room.

The rain was still pouring,it doesn’t look like it will stop soon. The more she stared at the door,the more chilled she got.

“I hope he doesn’t get a bad idea about this!” She sighed and walk out going straight to Ricky’s apartment. She gently placed a knock on the door.

He didn’t open up at first,she was about turning back when the door opened. Ricky eyes widened when he saw her.

“Can you help wi…

He pulled her in and closed the door.

“What are you doing out there?” He asked closing the door.

“You see.. my door is broken,my crazy mum broke into my house earlier today” Lily explained.

“I know,I saw your mum while she’s at it” Ricky cut in.

“What? Why didn’t you stop her?” Lily snapped.

“That would have gotten you into more trouble….”

“You’re right” She nodded. A long silence followed. They only stared at each other.

“Can I spend the night here? I’ll sleep on the couch,don’t worry about me!” She said at once.

“But why?”

“I’m scared to sleep with the door that way… What if someone broke in in the middle of the night?”

“Is that why you come here all soaked and wet?” Ricky chuckled.

“I shouldn’t have….” She stood up but he grabbed her hand and pull her back to seat.

“What!”

“You just said you’re scared. How do you expect me to let you go?” He said and stood up,

Lily shivered as she looked down at her soaked shirt,which clung tightly to her body,revealing the outline of her B??@š?s.

She tried to pull the wet fabric away from her skin,but it stubbornly stuck to her,refusing to budge.

Ricky come back with a glass of warm water and placed it before her.

“Thank you!” She said and drank from it,she then drop the rest on the table.

“So are you done thinking? You said you’ll give me a reply today” Ricky said.

Lily nodded turn away from him shyly.

“So… can I kiss you?”

She closed her eyes and nodded,a silent consent.

“I’ll take that as a yes!” He draw her closer and Lily blinked.

He kissed her, gently at first,but it’s quickly grew more urgent and demanding,his lips claiming hers with a fierce passion.

Lily wrapped her arms around him,pulling him closer as she surrendered to his kiss.

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To Be Continued