Chapter 47

Time really did drag by when you didn't have anything to do but sit, sleep, eat and get fucked. I probably sounded like an ungrateful bitch but I couldn't help it. Don't get me wrong, life with Hunter was great but it was getting too mundane. It been less than a week but I felt like I was suffocating. That's exactly what I had been afraid of and it was already happening.

That's why on Thursday I planned my escape. Not literally but I didn't let know Hunter I was leaving because anytime I mentioned me going back to my place, he kissed me and more often than not we ended up having sex. I didn't mind that part but he was distracting me and I didn't like it.

It was too soon in the relationship to let Hunter run my life like that. We needed some space that's why when he came back home at the end of the day I wouldn't be there waiting for him like I had been the last few days.

"You're quiet today, are you okay?"Hunter asked me as I helped him with his tie like I always did each morning.

"Yeah I am."I reassured him trying to make my smile as genuine as possible.

"Okay I'll believe you because as always I'm late and don't have time to get it out of you."Hunter replied kissing my forehead.

"You could fuck it out of me."I teased tucking his tie into his half coat after I was done.

"Tempting but I've already had you twice this morning and I wasn't exactly gentle. I don't think you can handle anymore."Hunter grinned looking very proud of himself.

"Smug bastard."I mumbled under my breath.

He was right but I wasn't going to let him know that. It would only inflate his ego further and he already had a big one as is.

"Time for me to go baby. I'll miss you."He said leaning in to kiss me.

"I'll miss you too."I replied loving the feeling of his lips on mine.

"I'll see you later this evening."Hunter whispered against my lips.

"Mmh."I agreed with a nod even if I knew I was lying to him.

He kissed me once more and two minutes later I was all alone in the big apartment. I napped in his bed for another hour just because I could. I'd miss sleeping in his big ass bed and comfortable mattress.

When I woke up I cleaned the apartment, did his laundry and all the dishes. I wanted to leave the place spotless. I packed everything I owned into my bag and erased every trace of me from the house. I didn't even leave any panties behind.

I ordered an uber just as I was about to leave the apartment. I made sure all the windows were closed and all lights were off before I picked up my bag and left the cozy apartment I had been habiting for the past few days. I knew I would be back but for the moment I needed to leave and put some space between Hunter and I.

The uber was waiting for me outside the gates when I walked out. He confirmed my destination before driving off. It wasn't right leaving without telling Hunter but he wouldn't have let me leave otherwise.

There wasn't much traffic since it was mid morning so I was home half an hour later. I paid for my ride and let myself into the compound feeling like I'd been away for months yet it had only been a week.

I didn't expect anyone to be around since it was a weekday at eleven am in the morning but I was wrong. Sonie popped her head outside her door the minute she heard me unlocking my door.

"Ah Nala, finally umerudi. Ulikuwa umepotelea wapi mrembo?"She asked with a teasing smile.

Nala, you're finally back. Where had you disappeared to?

"Matembezi kidogo tu. Umekuwaje?"I replied trying to be as vague as possible.

I'd traveled for a bit. How've you been?

"Salama, na wewe?"She inquired dishing for more information.

I've been great, you?

Unfortunately she wasn't going to get any from me.

"Nimekuwa poa pia. Acha niingie nipumzike tutaongea baadaye."I said dismissively.

I've been good too. Let me get in and rest, we'll talk later.

"Haya basi, baadaye."She mumbled disappointed that I wasn't telling her anything.

Okay then, later.

I smiled politely at her and let myself into my house locking the door behind me.

It smelled funky after being unoccupied for a week so I opened the window to let some air in. I unpacked my bag and put all my dirty clothes in the laundry basket to deal with later.

Being in my tiny room after being around so much vast wealth the past few days made me feel inadequate but I quickly suppressed that feeling. I refused to let Hunter and his money make me feel spoilt.

I took off my jacket and belt and since I didn't have anything to do, I decided to take a nap. It's weird that I had a left a six by four queen bed with a foam mattress to sleep in my tiny mattress on the floor. But this one was mine and that one belonged to my very rich CEO boyfriend.

I woke up at noon to a couple of messages from Hunter checking up on me. I replied them as naturally as possible because he still had no idea that I'd left. I knew he would be angry but he couldn't keep me prisoner at his house. Okay I wasn't exactly a prisoner but I didn't have complete freedom either.

I didn't have much food in the house and didn't feel like going to the market so I opted for the shop close to our building. I bought a loaf of bread, eggs and some vegetables to make a sandwich for lunch since I was too lazy to cook.

An hour later I was watching a movie on my phone when it started vibrating in my hands with a call from Hunter. I considered not answering but that would just make him furious so I took a deep calming breath and received the call.

"Hi bear."I chirped trying to sound normal but failing completely.

"Nala, where the fuck are you?!"He growled and I immediately knew I was in trouble.

It was only two in the afternoon, how did he know I'd left?

"Home."I chocked out.

"No you're definitely not at home because that's where I am and you're not here. Can you please explain to me why I came home in the middle of the afternoon to surprise you only to find every trace of you gone?"Hunter shouted getting angrier the more he spoke.

"I am home, at my place."I repeated clarifying.

"I hope it's for more clothes and you're coming back."Hunter gritted out.

"No I'm not coming back Hunter and drop that tone already."I whisper yelled getting angry myself.

"Nala, you're making me angry."Hunter gritted out and I could almost see the vein popping on his forehead from how pissed off he was.

"Then stop getting angry."I retorted.

"Why didn't you just tell me you wanted to leave instead of sneaking out? I could've driven you."He asked me.

"I did tell you multiple times but you wouldn't let me so I had to leave in secret."I replied.

"No you didn't. You know what, I'm not having this conversation over the phone. I'm coming to you."Hunter said and I immediately heard the jiggling of keys.

"No you don't have to."I rushed out panicking.

"Yes I do, now stay put. I'll be there in twenty minutes."He asserted and hang up on me.

Fuck.

Angry Hunter was not a pretty sight. I'd seen him angry before but it was never at me. Now I was on the receiving end of his anger and I didn't know what to do. Maybe I could run before he arrived but where would I go to. I didn't have any friends, well besides Sonie and she would ask too many questions that I didn't want to answer. Hunter also wouldn't give up until he found me so my only option was to sit tight and wait for him. I just hoped that the drive over would calm him down a little bit.

Exactly eighteen minutes after Hunter hang up, my phone pinged with a text.

Bear🧔🐻

Open the gate!

Even via text he sounded angry and his usual bossy self. Looks like the drive over hadn't calmed him down. I grabbed my keys and went to open the gate for him. He drove in while I closed the gate and waited until I was done to get out of his car.

I took tentative steps towards him feeling like I was walking towards a wounded lion. They were after all the most dangerous.

I knew Sonie heard him come in so before she could pop her head out to introduce herself, I invited Hunter into the house.

"Come in please."I welcomed him pushing the door open.

"Am I even welcome in there? You were after all desperate to get away from me."Hunter retorted.

"Yes you are. Now come in, we are not having this conversation outside."I insisted.

Hunter glared at me before entering the house in a huff. I got in after him and closed the door behind me. I watched Hunter kick off his shoes and take off his jacket tossing it on the chair and turn to glare at me, his hands on his waist. He was so intimidating, I almost flinched back and stepped back but I stopped myself.

"Before you say anything, I have one request."I rushed out cutting him off before he could start shouting at me.

"What?!"He asked through gritted teeth.

I didn't reply, instead I tossed my keys on top of the bed and bridged the gap between us standing toe to toe with him. I wrapped my hands around his waist and hugged him laying my head on his chest.

"What are you doing?"Hunter asked sounding confused.