Chapter 11 The Cold Argument
Elena Pov
The drive to the college was silent. The natural air that came from me opening the car window blew on my face which made my hair caress my face gently. I looked out of the window, allowing my eyes to check out the place I hadn't seen since I left the country two years ago, but as my eyes continued to check things out, my mind couldn’t help but recall a lot of beautiful memories.
To be honest, I was sad when I left the country years ago, but after leaving, I thought I’d stay there for many years and I was surprised when my dad called me back home urgently. I had felt scared with the thought that something might have happened to him, but also… I felt happy and anticipated meeting Marcus again.
I have had so many thoughts about him while abroad, I had dreamt about him, I secretly kept most of his pictures, and I also did so many things just to squelch my urge to call him or come back to meet him.
My fingers curled awkwardly at the remembrance of many wild imaginations.
“I hope he doesn’t find out one day,” I mumbled to myself, my lips secretly curling up in sideache, and my eyes lit up with mischief.
Suddenly, I felt a jolt that brought me back to my senses. I furrowed my brows in confusion, then raised my head and only now did I see that the car had stopped in front of a large building.
“We’re here. Please, get down, Miss Elena.”
The voice of Marcus Assistant, a beta sounded and I immediately guessed that this should be the college where I would be continuing with my studies.
My face lit up as I looked at the building in front of me. Tall, low key, but filled with elegance, solemn but also filled with integrity but one thing that made it stand out more is the designs, the arts, the drawings and painting that are enough to leave one in awe.
I gasped from just looking at the outside. My face flushed with excitement, and my heart wouldn't stop beating fast.
“Truly worthy of being an art college!” I exclaimed silently.
I really can’t wait to start a new life here, and also learn more. As a lover of art, this just piqued my interest.
Suddenly, I heard the sound of the car door opening, I looked up and flashed a smile of apology to the Beta assistant who might have been wondering why I wasn’t coming down from the car.
With urgency in my movement, I turned to pick up my bag, but who knew that my hand would hit the door and before I could help myself, I found myself tilting to fall..
“Ahh!” I cried out in shock, my eyes wide as I tried to stabilise my body, then I felt someone hold my shoulder and push me back to my feet, but then, my bag had fallen.
My eyes rolled as I heaved a sigh of relief. Thankfully, I didn’t embarrass myself in front of this place.
“Thank you so much—“ I pause as I notice the Beta Assistant’s attention wasn’t on me but was on the ground.
I raised an eyebrow in confusion, then followed his gaze and—
“Ahhhh!!” I cried out in shock, my eyes wide opened and my heart skipped a beat as I looked at the drawing on the ground.
It was a drawing of a naked man! Of course, who else would it be but the man I’m obsessed with…the SS+ Alpha, Marcus!
My teeth gritted, and with immediate effect, I rushed to my bag where the drawing had flown out, and immediately picked up the drawing and my bag. I stood up, my face flushed red, my fingers trembling as I tried to put the drawing back into the bag, and when I finally did, I felt so embarrassed to raise my head.
“Oh my goodness! Why the hell did this have to happen?! Just let me disappear!” I cried inside me, closed my eyes tightly and squeezed my bag on my chest.
Like, why did this have to happen in front of Marcus’s subordinate?! These drawings are my private fantasy, ones I secretly drew while abroad as I imagined what Marcus would look like naked.
Suddenly, my mind flashed to last night—Marcus naked chest, his toned muscles, the scars that made him look so sexy that I could worship him, the enchanting way he moved on that omega’s body, his waist and…
“Ahh! Stop it, Elena! What the hell are you thinking about at this moment?! Aren’t you embarrassed enough?!” I cursed in my head.
Finally, I gathered my courage to raise my head but I was met with a shocked expression on the face of the assistant which made me dizzy. My brain felt like it was about to explode, and my legs couldn’t stand straight. I swallowed and shifted my face away from his, but then, I heard him clear his throat which attracted my focus again.
I turned to look at him again but this time, I was met with a cold expression that made me frown, but I don’t blame him, but still, though I feel embarrassed, I don’t regret it.
“This way, please.” He spoke, his voice cold and gone was the respect he had when we had first met which made me feel a bit uncomfortable but I didn’t show any reaction, instead, I nodded politely and then turned to follow behind him.
He could be angry or even disgusted all he wants, but I just hope he won’t tell Marcus about this because this is embarrassing. How could I let Marcus know that not only do I make sexual paintings and drawings of him that are kept as my secret collection, but I also try to learn ways of sexual satisfaction just so one day, I might have the opportunity to do this with him. How could I let him know that I had 2 ex-boyfriends, not because I love them, but because Marcus had said he preferred experienced women?
My head lowered as I thought about it. My fist clenched beside me, and my eyes shone with determination and craziness.
“After doing all this, learning, hoping and waiting for you… I’ve become too obsessed to let you go, Marcus. So,” I paused and swallowed, I raised my head and looked at the place where the assistant had stopped but it was like Marcus was standing in front of me.
My breathing became raged and my eyes became darker than usual but I immediately suppressed it.
“Marcus, you have to be mine!”
Hours had passed after I finished my registration, but something continued to baffle me as we walked out of the director’s office.
I didn’t even have the excitement to look around me, instead, my fists were clenched in a tight fist, my heart was pounding loudly as I tried to deny my thoughts. But finally, I couldn’t hold it in anymore so I stood in front of the assistant who had become cold after the drawing incident.
“What do you want, Miss Elena?” he asked in his cold voice, but who cares about that?!
My eyes stared sharply at him, “I don’t understand what you mean by asking the director about "Dormitory keys?” I asked, my voice still polite.
He looked taken aback by my question, but then, he immediately returned to his calmness, “What do you mean, Miss Elena? This is for you. You’ll be staying in the dormitory!"
His words resounded in my head again and again. My mind understood his words, but somehow they just didn’t make sense to me. My heart sank, and my nails pierced my palms until the pain woke me up.
I swallowed, then tried to regulate my breathing. I don’t want my pheromones exploding in a public place due to my emotions.
“Why should I stay in the dormitory when I already live with Marcus?! That’s impossible! Marcus wouldn't agree to this! I’m not staying in the dormitory!" I snapped.
I glared at the man standing in front of me, not caring about his position or who the fuck he was.
How could he allow me to stay in the dormitory?! That’s impossible! I have fought for an opportunity to stay in Marcus's home, so how could I waste it?!
A cold chuckle suddenly rang out which snapped me back to my senses. I looked at the man in front of me in confusion.
“Miss Elena,” He smirked, then continued, “First, I won’t allow you to disrespect the name of the Alpha. You should show respect for his name!”
My eyes widened, and my teeth gritted as I continued to glare at him coldly, but he glared back, this time, his eyes were filled with disdain, arrogance, and coldness that sent chills down my spine.
I couldn’t help but frown, and I noticed that this isn’t normal and this assistant seems to have something against me.
“…Also, the Alpha requested this himself! So you’ll listen to him and stay on campus. Miss Elena, be grateful and be obedient.”
The words pierced my heart and went straight to my bones. I felt my whole being explode. The delusions I kept, the hope that after what had happened last night, Marcus might understand me clearly, the dreams and excitement that held me all shattered at this point.
My body trembled, my eyes turned moist with unshed tears and my throat felt so tight that I could not even mutter a word in response to him.
I lowered my head, and a small but shallow smile appeared on my face. “Oh.. he suggested this?” I muttered, “Does he dislike me so much that he wouldn't even stay in the same place with me?” I snickered, but it came out painful.
I closed my eyes tightly, and after a while, I nodded, raised my head and looked at the man standing in front of me with a cold expression on his face.
Though, my face was pale, and I couldn’t stop the trembling of my body, I still let out a little smile. I nodded, then spat, “Okay, I’ll stay in the dormitory."