Chapter 297 - Do not open!!

Michael was about to leave his working place when he saw the lady that just started working at their office today.

She was a very pretty woman with stunning features and Michael could not fail to recognize the lady.

She was the exact woman his friend, Frank, who was as cold as ice ended up getting together with.  

Even Michael has started doubting his friend's s.e.x.u.a.lity. He just does not have any interest in things.

By things, he means things that men his age do. He has never dated. Even when they go to group parties and clubbing when they are still in school, he won't breathe a word or look around.

Not even when girls flirted with him. Absolutely nothing worked on him. Only the few friends they made and Belle knew the guy is fun when he's with people he likes.

But then, he sent the picture of this woman as his babe and had even called Michael today that she got a job at his working place, so he should look out for her and not let naughty eyes pest on his woman.

Michael was eager to meet her and here she was.

The lady was expressing how Frank had told a lot about him and he was asking her how he managed to tame his friend.

Seems like she's a very friendly and cute type as she demonstrates how she bugs him till he moves. She claimed Frank was so stubborn and sharing the tip she used on him.

How she later gave up and then he came to look for her after he didn't see her showing up around him anymore.

That's what they are discussing outside the premise, before Belle saw them.

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Meanwhile.

Belle stayed rooted on the spot and that's when she sees her situation in a different light.

The fact that she felt empty due to the countless of intercourse they shared.

Would any other man even want her?

Would she be able to fall in love again?

Belle knew she had reached a point of no return with her feelings for Michael.

She was worried Michael won't value her anymore, so what should she expect from another man that wasn't the one would ruined her s.e.x-wise?

The thought of even being with another man made her choked up in tears. 

She sniffled her nose and her gaze locked with the lady's own.

She quickly turned away and began to leave with her ashes buried at her feet.

She should approach and make it known that he belongs to her, but didn't even know what to fight for?

Fight for his love? What if he openly said he stopped loving her.

Then what? Fight for her body that gives him some much pleasure? That's more like shaming herself.

Openly proving to anyone that she has been used a lot.

She felt so devastated and heartbroken. She felt tired and regret was starting to crawl in.

Did she make a wrong choice?

"Ow!" She winced as her head hit something hard and a pair of large hands held her waist to stop her from falling.

Belle couldn't summon the energy to wonder what's going on.

She will seriously appreciate falling down to stop feeling so pathetic. Perhaps the injury she will suffer will overshadow the one that has built up and making her feel extremely fed up.

Where would she start from if he leaves her?

Perhaps she should pretend not to see him and the lady and just further do things that will make him stay.

Is he tired of the s.e.x styles they've been doing?

She wonders if she needs to search more. She just hopes it's not too late and someone else has interest in him.

She just couldn't think straight and since she knew he's addicted to s.e.x, that was her solution.

She should give him more. 

"Are you okay?" A manly yet calm tone was heard.

That was when Belle realized that someone was still holding her waist.

She slowly looked up into his eyes.

He was so beautiful. A pair of ink black orbs stared back at her. His features are perfect like you will see on any man and claim he was well structured.

Shoulders broad and eyes carry a hint of curiosity and worry as he stares at her.

The guys didn't understand why Belle's broken expression hurt so much. She looked lost and scared.

It was like her whole life was on the verge of ruin.

Who hurt this woman? He thought and somehow, she found her extremely beautiful.

There are so many beautiful ladies she has met, but there's something touchy and soothing when you look into this woman's eyes.

It makes you want to hold her, pamper her and take her worries away. To promise her the world and do anything to fulfill it.

He realized he wasn't even eager for an answer and just felt his heart beat for her.

With a jerk, Belle was pulled away from him and a heavy punch was delivered to the guy's face.

He staggered back and Belle just stared at Michael as he breathed heavily and pointed a finger at the man.

"If you f.u.c.k.i.n.g touch her again." He growled in a warning tone and quickly returned to her.

His lips crashed on her own. He claimed her, holding both sides of her face and continued to kiss her till the need to breathe arose.

All the pain, worries and insecurities, vanished yet again.

She wondered if she had misunderstood him.

She wondered if he had nothing to do with that woman.

The guy's gaze darkened as Michael kissed Belle. If he loved her so much, why make her cry and look so messed up.

At an open place at that!

He didn't buy his kiss or the affection he was trying to show.

He just knew that Belle isn't happy. Even now that he's hugging her, she was facing his direction and all he could see in her gaze was confusion. Uncertainty, fear.

And yeah, he's the CEO of the company Belle recently sent in her CV.

He recalled seeing her face among the applicants.

He wants to give the woman the joy he believes she deserves. He didn't know what came over him, but he wanted to see her smile.

And that smile should be directed at him.

He wants her.

He remains rooted at the spot as Belle and Michael walk away.

Picking out his phone, he dialed a number.

It was picked at first beep.

"Sir." Came a voice in a respective manner.

"I will interview the candidate myself." He said.

"Candidate?" The voice asked, since there's no 's' behind his word.

"Yes. I've found someone suitable among them. Place the files on my table. I will be returning to the office after visiting my sister." He said.

"OK, sir." 

He ended the call, cast one last glance at the couple before walking away.

Meanwhile, Belle, who had thought Michael kissed her in front of the woman and assumed they weren't seeing each other, realized that the lady wasn't there anymore.

A part of her wondered if Michael hadn't used a trick to send her away before coming to meet her.

She just remained silent as they got to where he parked his car. He opened the door for her and she stepped in, ran to the other side as if she was in labor and he couldn't wait to bring her to the hospital.

Those acts show he's crazy about her, but she doesn't trust it like before. She couldn't put away the feeling that kept rising.

A strong feeling that their relationship is going to crumble soon.

Michael stepped into the car and looked at her. He reached his hand to wind up the blinds and locked the door before cupping her face in his hands.

Belle remains blank. "Baby, what happened?" He asked.

Belle couldn't help it. She couldn't help but want to say something. At least they are alone and even if he shamed her, it will be just between them.

She doesn't plan on hiding this pain.

"Michael, do you still love me?" She asked.

Michael's heart skipped.

What sort of question is that?

Recalling the look in that guy's eyes and how Belle just affirmed to her doubt about his feelings, he felt pissed.

He let go of her and relaxed on his seat.

Belle turned to look at him.

Why is he silent?

Does that mean she guessed right?

"Michael, you aren't saying anything." She said, tears building up again, her chest rising and falling.

"Belle, what's going on?" He asked.

That wasn't the response she craved.

"Do you still care about me?" She asked in return.

Michael couldn't believe she asked again.

He didn't know why it hurt so much to hear her ask such a question.

Perhaps because of how much he was crazy about her.

How much he was even scared of himself becoming a monster for this hot love that drives him crazy at the sight of her.

And that was being doubted?