Chapter 51: Chapter Fifty-one

Since the day we decided to become one, I’ve wanted to be prepared for all the obstacles that may come our way. I wish I could say I am, but clearly I lack a lot of things. I am still full of flaws.

The sound of shattering glass filled my ears as the camera the man owned was stomped on by Chad after he grabbed it and threw it on the ground. He shouldn’t have tried to get a photo of us, and after hearing what his intentions were, Chad snapped. The man’s face was the exact image of horror. “What the fuck?!”

Chad didn’t stop there, his foot still hitting the camera until it was already cracking open. Fear laced my veins as people began to stare, especially when security showed up. “Chad…stop it,” I hissed, pulling on his sleeve. “We’re making a scene!”

With nothing left to do, I harshly grabbed him by the arm and pulled him into the building, the man wailing behind us, lamenting over his broken camera scattered all over the place until we were both safely inside. I heaved a sigh of relief once we were inside the elevator, Chad pressing the floor to his place.

“You’re lucky no one had time to video it at all.” I scowled at him. “Still, that was uncalled for. You could’ve just asked him to delete it, or paid him to do so!”

“Tsk, even if you pay him millions he wouldn’t delete it.” Chad leaned against the barrier, looking very tired and annoyed. A bad combination. “I’m sure he would just take the money and post the pictures online. You can’t trust people from the media!”

“What would happen if that man decides to sue you for harassment then? What would you say?”

“Don’t worry,” he mumbled, backing away from the wall when the doors slid open. “He’ll be taken care of. People like him are nothing but trash anyway.”

“I can’t believe I’m hearing this!” Are my ears deceiving me? Did those words just come out of Chad’s mouth? “Are you telling me that you’ll kill him?” But how can he do that? He doesn’t even know the guy!

“Now, that’s just exaggerating things, baby,” Chad laughed, walking down the hall with me in tow. “Well, I understand, since you’re tipsy and all. I’ll probably just pay his boss to fire him and if you help me, he won’t be accepted in any jobs at all. No one would ignore what a Maxwell says. He’ll be living in the streets tomorrow morning!”

“Chad, you’re just joking… right?”

Stopping in his tracks, he turned and shook his head. “Why would I joke about it? I have bodyguards down there that my mother hired. They saw who the man was, probably giving him a taste of his own medicine now.”

“Montgomery!” I gritted my teeth at him, hands clenched tightly. “Do you hear what you just said?”

Alarmed, Chad raised an eyebrow at me. “What’s the matter, Rachel? Why are you so angry?”

“Angry? Chad, you’re about to fire a man who only did that because it was his job to do so! He isn’t shitting money out and living a nice life! And for you to tell me this, what if he has a family? We wouldn’t be sending only a man out the streets, but a family!”

“Look, Rachel…” Chad sighed, scratching his head. “I don’t know why you’re acting like this now—you’re obviously tired, but I didn’t see a wedding ring. Give me a break; he wasn’t only doing his job. He was loving it! Would you want the whole world to know that we’re dating now? A while ago you were so conscious around my friends, not wanting then to know about our current relationship when they could just keep it under wraps!”

“But—”

“Then, along comes this guy who decides to take a picture of us and wants to post it online for everyone in the world to see! I decided to act instantly yet you get angry. You can’t negotiate with the media without risking something, Rachel.”

“Listen to me for a sec—”

“I was just trying to protect you!” He raised his voice, looking intently at me. “I was trying to do what you want me to do, to keep it a secret even if I want to show the whole world that you are mine and I am yours! Do you know how much I want to hold you in public? How much do I want to date you publicly and not worry about a single thing?” Chad’s face twisted in anguish, an expression I’d seen before. The day Harvey was kidnapped. “Does it mean nothing to you at all?”

“I’m scared, Chad.”

Tears started forming in my eyes and the ugly sobs began to bubble in my throat, waiting to come out. Judging by the look on his face, Chad couldn’t believe my response. It was true, I was indeed scared. Scared that I might lose him because of some rumor that the media might make up once they knew we were dating. Scared that my parents wouldn’t accept him. Scared that the world would be against us, labeling it as a hoax. That we were only dating because it was arranged. Scared to death that what happened between me and Nathan would repeat once again.

“I’m scared, Chad…” I whispered, wiping the tears that rolled down my cheeks. “I don’t want—I don’t want to lose you. I’m so scared that I don’t know what to do. You might get sued, hurt, or your reputation would be tarnished because of what happened tonight. Please think of how I feel right now…”

“Rachel.” The waterworks flowed freely, unable to stop now. Chad’s arms wrapped around themselves around my waist, bringing me closer to him, his scent invading my nostrils, making me bury my face further into his chest. “I’m sorry, it’s my fault. I was irritated by what Ramirez did and I was just trying to vent out my anger. I’m sorry.”

“No…it’s my fault too,” I sniffled into his dress shirt. “I’m sorry for being a coward. If you’re tired of me and keeping our relationship a secret, it’s best if I let you go—”

“No, no, no.” Chad shook his head, leaned down and kissed my head. “You don’t have to do that, Rachel.”

“That’s right, I can’t live without you.” I laughed softly. “No matter what happens.” Pulling back slightly, I glanced up to look him right in the eyes with conviction. “I’m yours, Chad. All yours.”

His blue eyes brightened at just those words, hands taking mine and his lips pressing a kiss on top of them. “You’re mine, and I too belong to you. No matter what happens.”

It felt right, hearing those comforting words. I felt like I touched something ethereal, filling my heart, that it would explode into millions of pieces. Even just by kissing him right now, outside his room, I felt like I was drowning in his showering of love. Chad quickly took his card, pressing it against his door, and it clicked open. It was even more amazing that he didn’t have to break contact or my gaze.

Huge, warm hands grabbed me from behind and hoisted me up, the red dress bunching up around my thigh. I moaned aloud when he gave it a squeeze.

“You have such a great ass, Rach,” Chad whispered thickly, carrying me up the stairs after shutting the door behind him. It was dim, but I didn’t have to guess that his penthouse was nicely decorated. In here, just like in his room back in the Montgomerys’ estate, the faint scent of Chad’s cologne was wafting everywhere. It was heaven.

“Really?” Deciding to play with him, I slapped his own butt, which caused his eyes to widen and his back to straighten. “It seems to me you have a more refined ass, Mr. Montgomery.”

“Oh, you’re going to get it tonight.”

I was a mess before we even arrived in his room, laughing so hard as he attacked the skin of my neck with bites and licks. The next thing I know, my red dress was being zipped down before pulled away from me by the brute. He’s excited… The hard bulge that was making itself known didn’t go unnoticed by me.

“It’s like I’m unwrapping a present,” Chad chuckled, blue, mesmerizing eyes looking down at me as he undid the buttons of his polo. His glorious body now on display, the urge to kiss every inch of it was possessing me. “And it’s not even my birthday.”

“September is still coming, Chad,” I purred, pulling him down by the neck. “Just consider this as an early birthday present.”

His eyes darkened when he saw my undergarments, hands caressing my sides. “I can’t believe you wore this underneath that dress all this time…” It was expensive lingerie that a famous designer made for me. It came yesterday in the mail. To me, it was just an ordinary panty and bra, but it was comfortable compared to the other lace undergarments I had. “I wonder what you’d give me on my twenty-ninth birthday.”

Hearing those words, my mind went back to the words he wrote in that journal I read back then.

Should I marry her before I turn twenty-nine? Maybe she won’t mind having me as her husband?

“T-twenty-nine?”

Sliding one of the straps down, he pressed his lips against my bare shoulder. “Yes, is that a bit too old for you?” I chuckled softly, shaking my head.

“Of course not, you’re only three years older than me.”

And you’ll be appointed as the head of Montgomery Inc. while I’ll still be here, a woman who’s escaping her destiny. Not to mention, your plan to marry me…

I gasped in surprise when he pulled me up, turned me around so I was facing the city before us out of the glass window. Spreading my legs apart, Chad undid the knots of my panties and threw them at the darkest corner of the room, feminine folds glistening under the moonlight that streamed in the window. Chad groaned at the sight of it, his huge friend wanting to get out of its tight chains.

“C-Chad, what are you doin—?”

My own words were cut off as I moaned in pleasure due to Chad rubbing my sensitive clitoris, his finger parting a way and inserting itself in me. His free hand fondled with my breast, pinching the hard peak. A bit breathless, I squirmed in his arms as he continued making me feel ecstasy. His hand grabbed my leg, spreading it further apart.

“This is your punishment, baby,” he whispered sensually before licking my ear. “I’ve been holding back on claiming you in front of everyone, so tonight, everyone in the city may not see you…but you won’t forget this.” He chuckled at my state. “You won’t forget that you’ve been fingered in front of the city.”

“Chad!” Eyes rolling back in bliss, my head resting on his shoulder as I gasped. “Your fingers… faster.”

He did what I wanted him to do, fingering me in such a way with his lips peppering my neck and shoulder. It was such a sinful act, letting the whole world see me all open. Literally. I didn’t know why and how Chad had thought about this, but being in this position was something I never thought I’d experience…what’s worse is that I liked it.

“I’m close, fuck!” I shut my eyes tight, readying myself for an earth-shattering climax, but Chad had other plans. Whining in slight annoyance, I watched as he retracted his fingers away from my moist folds.

“Chad, why did you stop?”

My eyes widened when he held up his index and middle finger, coated with my own juices, up to his face. After inhaling its scent, he licked it clean. Entranced, my mind was going crazy just processing the display before me. Chad noticed me staring and faced me, a smirk etched on his lips.

“What’s the matter, baby? Are you wondering how you taste?” Shoving his fingers into his mouth, tongue wiping them clean, he then grinned at me. “Don’t worry…you’re absolutely delicious.”

My lower region began throbbing, wanting his cock to be inside. The desire was clouding my mind with filthy images. Impatience bubbled within. I want him in me, now.

As if reading my mind, Chad decided that the real fun should start now. The sound of his belt hitting the floor and pants being zipped down filled the room. After a few seconds, he went to his nightstand and pulled out a thin foil. Keeping eye contact, he ripped it open with his teeth and pulled out the condom.

Oh god...

He soon pinned me down on the mattress, my ass up in the air. W-what is he up to? Hand palming my butt, Chad leaned down to whisper, “Are you ready for a wild ride? I’m gonna fuck you so hard that you won’t be able to walk.”

However, he didn’t wait for an answer and positioned himself behind me. The second his huge cock entered me from behind, I let out a silent scream. “F-fuck!” Chad hissed, hand over mine, and squeezed it. “You’re so tight, Rach.”

“Chad…give it to me.” It was a simple request, something we both knew and wanted at the same time. “Give it all to me, Chad. Don’t hold back!”

Like lightning, Chad started pounding away into me, grunting and moaning, his balls hitting my ass, sweat coating our heated bodies as he fucked me. Clenching my hands, I grabbed the sheets and pulled on them, already quite breathless. “More… C-Chad!”

“What’s the matter?” he asked softly, thrusting his cock harder. “It’s not enough? Are you that hungry for my cock?” Grabbing a hold of my waist, Chad thrust faster while his free hand went under to tickle my bundle of nerves. This only made me squirm, drool forming at the side of my mouth as I continued to moan.

“C-Chad, I’m close!”

Taking this as a sign, he spread my legs further apart and pounded his cock harder. “Rachel, you’re so tight. It’s so warm in you.” He panted, “I’m so close.”

Not wasting time, I met his thrusts. This is it! I’m coming! Gripping the sheets, I cried aloud. “Chad!” My vision turned white at my release, his cock inside my sensitive walls. Breathless, Chad thrust into me a few more times before he climaxed as well.

Wrapping the blankets around myself from the cold, I opened my arms to Chad, who was staring down at me. “Come here.”

Instead of doing so, he merely sat there, just gazing at me with such hopeless eyes. I frowned, wondering what was troubling him. Was there something wrong this time?

“Chad, what’s the matter?” He didn’t respond, remaining silent. Curious, I sat up and leveled with him, only to see that solemn expression. Reaching out to caress his cheek, I looked into his blue, enthralling eyes. “Chad?”

“I’m sorry, Rachel.”

Sorry? What is he apologizing for? “Sorry? About what?”

“I’m sorry if I made you worry a while ago.” He heaved a heavy sigh and took my hand in his. “Sorry if I made you worry, and I’m glad to have someone like you in my life.” Eyes wide at his words, Chad smiled at me. “I still can’t get over the fact you’re my girlfriend. It’s crazy just thinking about it. Thank you, Rachel…for understanding me.”

“Chad…what are you talking about?” Shaking my head at him, I threw my arms around him and embraced him tightly. “There’s no need for you to apologize.”

“Rachel…”

“Yes?” I pulled back to smile reassuringly at him. “There’s no need for you to say sorry, Chad. I understand why you had to do that but—please, don’t do it again.” Just thinking about Chad being famous for punching or fighting a man from the media, not to mention all the articles that would be posted about it, made my head spin.

He is disliked by my father and my closest friends, so if the media adds more bad gossip about him other than him being a ‘player’, I’m guessing Dad wouldn’t just stand by. He’d probably try and get rid of Chad from my life. Mom would fight him about it but still, nothing would stop him from doing so.

“I want to marry you.”

“W-what?”

Chad grinned at me, it was such an adorable one—if only he hadn’t blurted out such a shocking statement I would’ve appreciated it more. “I want to marry you, Rachel.”

Not knowing what else to do, I stayed silent and gazed at Chad. Marry me? Scratching his head, he continued. “Well, not right away, but soon. Whenever you’re ready for me.”

“Chad—”

“I made up my mind to do so,” he interjected. “I want to take care of you. Treat you right. Love you like you wanted ever since…” A laugh escaped his lips. “But not now. It’s too early for that. And it also depends on your answer, which I know will be a yes.”

I laughed at his confident words, mentally shaking my head at him. “All right… I’ll give you my answer soon.”

Yes, I know when you want to marry me. It’s all in your journal. I read it.

“Whenever you’re ready, Rachel.”

Satisfied by the outcome, Chad hugged me and we both lay down in each other's arms, breathing in the same life. Minutes passed by and Chad was now asleep next to me, sleeping soundly like a baby after throwing a mean tantrum. Giggling softly, I brushed back his stray hair from his forehead.

Oh, Chad… What am I going to do with you?

***

Sunlight streamed in through the windows, highlighting the handsome man sleeping on the bed. Showered and already dressed, I began to fix the damages from last night. I can’t believe Mom or Dad didn’t send any messages. Not even Francine or Patton. Not one. Didn’t they notice my disappearance? Not even the security? I guess they were too wasted or tired to worry about me—well, not for long, that is. Hurriedly scribbling down a note, I kissed Chad’s forehead before walking out his room.

Morning love, Sorry I couldn’t spend more time with you today. I made breakfast though. Hope you like sunny side up…well, burnt sunny side up, but at least I tried! Will be at work all day. Call me once you wake up, sleepy head.

Yours, R

Hiding my red dress underneath my coat, I stood out in the cold and hailed a taxi. As soon as I arrived at the building, I could feel eyes staring at me. Well, who wouldn’t when you’re dressed in an eye-catching dress underneath?

Riding the elevator, my phone rang for the first time this morning. This is probably Dad…all right, you’ve rehearsed your lines! Accepting it, I greeted him. “Hey, Dad! I’m already at work, I didn’t want to bother any of the staff, so I rode a taxi to work—”

“Rachel! Oh god, please hurry to the hospital!”

Mom? Sirens wailing on the other end of the line caught my attention, heartbeat racing at just the sound of it. “Mom, what happened? Is everything all right?”

“No! It’s your father, he had a heart attack!”