Chapter 173 - I love you

I was about to get lost in the kiss when his body stiffened and he pulled back.

'Hey! I'm not done!' I screamed in my head, but still put on a plain expression.

"How do you feel?" he asked, but my eyes remained glued on his lips. What could I have done if I had died? this sweet lips will belong to someone else?

I didn't know why my mind suddenly drifted to such. I felt pissed at myself and jealous at the assumed outcome.

He was still waiting for my answer, but since something else has popped up, I couldn't control myself and speak up. "What will you do if I had died?" I asked.

He scoffed, but I could tell he's pissed. I still wanted to know, "how long will you mourn me before dating another woman?" I asked again, hoping he will understand my point.

He stared into my eyes for a long while, before averting his gaze and landed it on my waist area. "Does it still hurt?" he asked.

'Hey! don't brush away my question! I'm damn curious.' I growled in my head and pouted my lips, ignoring his question as well.

Yeah well! we women tend to act spoiled when we were given the privilege. Especially by the man we love.

I knew I was wrong, but since he took the blame, here I am, acting spoilt and taking advantage. If he hadn't taken the blame; I could have swore to be feeling bad right now, probably pleading with him.

Immediately those thoughts crossed my head; I relaxed my pout. "It didn't hurt." I replied.

He smiled at me and my heart race. He stood up and went around to the other side of the bed, as the side is free from all these annoying connection to my skin.

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{Ethan's POV}

Getting to her side, I wrapped my arms around her and hug her. I was careful not to hurt her, but I couldn't resist holding her.

How can she do this to me. What sort of question did she just asked me. I felt pissed over it, but not with her.

I'm not me anymore. It's the first time with love and it's driving me crazy. I never thought feelings could bring such effect to me.

I don't blink when I sign multi million deals. I don't waver when I was surrounded by guns and was held captive. I overcome opponent's company mercilessly and care less.

But seeing her on the sick bed makes my heart broke. It hurts so much and I couldn't even control my tears. Each encounter just kept making me realize how much I love her, how much she meant to me.

But, she just asked me the question I dread to think of. Even though I was told she will be alright; that thought made me unable to leave her side.

I'm scared of losing her. I've never felt this way with anyone. I can't control myself and feelings when it comes to her.

"You must not think about dying from now." I said.

I pulled back and looked into her eyes, awaiting her answer. I understand why she asked such question, after her second one, but I'm still not pleased with the fact that she did.

I stared into her eyes and guess what! she's still waiting for a reply to her question. 'Seriously Diana?' my head asked.

I guess I'm the one overreacting. If she cares about such right now, it means she's fine. I guess I should stop taking everything too seriously.

I will protect her from now on. I caressed her face and look down on her pale lips that seem to be regaining its color after our shared kiss.

I felt the urge to melt into her, kissed her with all my might, punish those lips for spouting nonsense, but scared I will choke her with this urge.

It's so nice to have her looking into my eyes again. I was so scared. The blood loss was too much, but I'm happy that she's being herself again.

"Did you perhaps hit your head?" I asked, which she nodded as a confirmation.

I rolled my eyes. "I guess that's the reason then." I added.

"Common tell me." she urged, rubbing her thumb on my hand that was cupping her face. I swore to bring that bastard at her mercy. Only then can I forgive my incompetence.

She was the one who rushed it. If only she didn't go after him. I only have a month left to execute my plan. People like that think they are smart.

Sometimes, we do not have to solve everything with violence. People like that need to be outsmarted. They need to die playing their own game.

"I can't lose you." I said flatly.

Her eyes seem to have their glows returned in them. She looked into my eyes with excitement, "let's assume you do. What will be your next step." she asked.

'Silly girl.' I closed in on her lips and she gladly return the kiss. I nipped on her lower one, while she took control of my upper one.

Seriously, she doesn't seem like a patient right now. I'm being considerate and wanted to pull back, but she held onto my neck firmly and reached out her tongue, seeking an entrance.

I gave in to her. That's one of my favourites. I love sucking on her tongue. I love the grunting and moaning effect it brings from her.

To make her feel comfortable, I lifted my body and hovered above her, making her relax on her back and didn't have to turn. I groaned, while a moan escaped her lips, as I sucked on her tongue.

Wait seriously! she was trying to lift my top. "Diana?" I pulled back and called her name, giving her a disbelieving look.

She lifted her upper body and her lips captured mine again. I quickly gave in to her, not wanting her to stress her muscles.

She's tempting me. My heart melt and I felt every nerve in me relaxed. She's fine! she isn't leaving me!

I pulled back and watch her still feeling energetic. She actually pouted her lips at me for pulling back. I chuckled and kissed her forehead.

I pulled back and find her gaze serious and very calm. My lips stretched into a thin line, before I peck her lips softly. "I love you." I confessed.