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He closes his eyes and takes a deep breath. He opens his eyes and scans the mess he has made of my house. The floor is stained with blood. Two of my chairs are upside down.
He runs his hands through his hair and cusses. His eyes soften when they land on me. “I'm so sorry. I don't know what came over me.”
I shake my head, not moved by his apology. “No, you knew what you were doing. You even threatened to kill him. What’s going on?”
He places one hand in his pocket. “He…you won't understand.”
“I want to understand. You can't cause a scene and make a mess in my apartment without giving me a tangible reason.”
He knows I’m right. “That man is dangerous. You shouldn't be around him. He wants to get back at me by using you.”
I scoff, finding his explanation ridiculous. “If anyone is dangerous, it's you. Did you see the way you acted? I was scared of you.”
He looks so regretful. “I'm sorry. I’m so sorry. I didn't mean to scare you,” he apologizes profusely.
“Why did you lose your temper?”
“It's a long story. I don't want to go through that right now. I just want you to stay away from him.”
“No, you don't get to tell me what to do. You have overstepped your boundaries twice today.”
“How?”
I point at the cake and gifts. “What's the meaning of these?”
“I had planned to send them on the actual day but was so busy I forgot. I thought you would like them now,” he explains.
“I don't celebrate my birthday, and if I even wanted to, you will be the last person I will accept gifts from.”
His jaw rolls. “That was cruel.”
“I'm just stating facts. We are nowhere near sharing gifts. You just made things more complicated. Nala knows, Perez knows, and it’s all just too much.”
His eyes flash with anger. “I don't give a damn what Perez thinks. Stop mentioning him.”
I throw my hands up in frustration, “You know what? I had a long day at work. I don't need you or anyone else to add to my stress.” I walk to the door and open it. “Please leave and carry your things with you.”
“My things.” He repeats bitterly. “I got those for you because I care.”
His frustrated voice makes my heart clench.
“Why do you keep throwing my kindness back in my face? I thought we had gotten past this.” He sounds so pained and disappointed.
“We had until you caused a scene in my apartment and demanded that I stay away from my client. You have absolutely no right to do that.” I snap. “So, if you really care for me like you said. Leave me alone.”
He doesn't say anything, but his expression conveys what he's really feeling at the moment. If eyes could kill, I would be dead right there. He grabs his suit jacket and brushes past me out of my apartment.
On closing the door, I lean against the door and heave a sigh. What was that about?
My stomach grumbles, and my eyes fall on the cake. Curiosity gets the better of me, and I start to open the presents one by one.
The first present contains a heart-shaped diamond necklace with matching earrings and bracelet. My heart flutters at the beautiful sight. I had told him to take them away without even thanking him.
I opened the next wrapped present, which turned out to be silver stilettos. I immediately open the last one. It's a white satin backless cowl neck midi dress.
I try on the dress and the shoes. After much difficulty, I try on the necklace and look at myself in the mirror.
Everything fits me perfectly, like they are made for me. He did his research.
