Chapter 0007

Trish POV

I really enjoyed teasing Liam. I can see how easily get annoyed with my every actions. He seems very possessive which I find a bit annoying and at the same time sweet. I just find it really annoying that they all treat me as a small kid. I know I sometimes act like a kid but they don't have to point it out every time they get a chance. Besides, I was dying to be with Liam. He said it himself that he wants to fuck me every time he sees me and I have to admit I have the same urge and desire. But there was no way I'm going to tell him that. There was also no way that I'm going to take the first step to be with him.

It was difficult for me to look at the wreck in front of me. My house was a total wreck. Luckily Liam and I was able to get inside. I was able to get some of my things. My family album was really important to me since it didn't only got pictures buts some notes that my parents and I included. The necklace had a locket that contains their pictures. These were my priceless possessions. I was also able to get some of my clothes and some materials for my paintings. Painting was one of the the things me and my dad enjoyed. I was really close to him. Mom was jealous at times when we were together. It was as if we had our own world. I sat infront of my parents grave crying while Liam watched me from his car. We went by Scott's grave earlier before going here. I've spent the entire morning at the cemetary.

"Hey, we should head back home." Liam approached me as it started to rain. "Come on, I don't want you to get wet."

"Really?" I giggled at what he said as he helped me stand up. "But I'm already wet just by looking at you." I teased.

"Very funny." He stated. "Come on. let's go before the rain pours hard."

"Yes, daddy." I replied. "Wait, mom, dad this is Liam the guy that has been helping me. He's really nice when he tries."

"Come on, let's go." He removed his jacket and covered my head as we headed back to his car.

"Can I ask you a question?" I stated when he started driving.

"Sure. Ask away, love." He replied.

"Why are they scared of you? I mean the guys seems to be afraid of you and the people around you seems to just follow whatever you say."

"Because they know me and they don't want to be on my bad side. Let's just say that I'm used to getting whatever I want and people following my orders. Are you scared of me?"

"No. I mean I don't know you that well and you've been nice to me since we met. I guess I just feel safe with you." I admitted.

"That's nice. Do you want to know a secret?"

"What?!" I replied excitedly.

"I'm scared of you." He replied playfully.

"Huh?" I was so confused. "What?! Why?!"

"That's another secret I'm not willing to share for now."

"You are making fun of me." I rolled my eyes at him and he just laughed.

"Would you like to go home straight or do want to go somewhere else?"

"Do you not have work? I mean since I've been in the hospital you never left my side and I'm really grateful about it. But aren't you going to get in trouble for not going to work?"

"I own my company and I have the most trusted men running it while I'm on sabbatical. Besides, I can still monitor it from my office at home."

"Wow, I wish I had your life. My life sucks. Anyways, since you've been very generous to me can we stop at the mall and buy some stuff I can you use to paint. I can't really find a job as of the moment since I'm still recovering. I need something to distract me."

"I can distract you." He smiled at me sweetly.

"I actually needed a distraction so I'd forget I'm staying with you and that you've been breathing down my neck. I'm getting pissed with your presence. It bothers me." I replied without thinking.

"Don't worry I won't bother you with my presence." He replied seriously.

He stayed quiet and didn't talk to me the entire time he was driving. He handed me his card and just followed me around the mall as I bought the things I needed to buy. He seemed upset with what I said but I was really embarrassed that I voiced out what I had in mind. I also don't have the guts to take it back. It was awkward the whole time until we got home. He carried all the items I bought and put it down the living room then went straight to his room. I went to my room and took a shower. I unpack the clothes I was able to retrieve from my house and organize my closet. When I got out my room I saw food on the table and a note - I hope you enjoy your meal. Liam.

I wanted to call Liam to eat with me but there was a do not disturb sign hanged in his office. I can hear him talking to someone over the phone so I just ate by myself. I set up my canvass outside the poolside and started to paint the city. I lost track of the time and didn't realize it was already getting dark. I went back in the house and saw Liam walking out his office. He walked out the poolside and didn't even look at me. It was as if I was invisible. He must've been still upset with what I said earlier. I didn't take him for someone to hold grudges. He seemed matured and would know better that I just half meant what I said. But then again I might have been wrong. He might have taken my words seriously.

It's been almost a week and I was starting to lose my sanity. Liam wasn't talking to me. He had a new lock installed that wouldn't let me out the penthouse without a code. He prepares food but never joined me for a single meal. I couldn't get out and to top it up it was raining hard the entire week. He was avoiding me like plague. He stayed in his office most of the time and stays at the poolside despite the pouring rain. I felt like a prisoner. I don't even have a phone to call anyone. I busied myself painting or watching TV. I didn't have the courage to talk to Liam since he felt so distant.

I was walking at the hall looking for Stanley. Gareth told me that he saw him headed to the dance hall. I was really excited to show him the ball dress he got me. It was perfect. It was really strange though that he didn't wait for or escort me to the dance. The ball has already started and the guest were dancing. I was pulled in the dance floor and started to dance with them. I wanted to leave so I can find Stanley but to no avail. I saw him after several minutes of dancing. He was talking to a man and all of a sudden the man ripped off his head and I screamed in horror. Then I saw vampires started to suck blood of the human in the ball. I run and some vampires run after me. They caught me and the started to attack me.

"Wake up." I heard Liam voice and felt him shaking me. "Patricia, your having a nightmare." I open my eyes and embraced him tightly. "It's okay."

"They were trying to kill me." I stated crying while trembling.

"You're going to be fine. It was just a dream, love." He rubbed my back to calm me. "I'll get you something to drink."

"Please, don't leave me." I embraced him tightly and buried my face on his chest.

"Okay, calm down. You're going to be okay. It was just a dream." He stated sweetly.

"Please stop avoiding me. I have nightmares when I don't feel safe or sad." I admitted.

"I'm sorry. I just don't want you to be bothered by my presence." He replied and kiss my temple. "I didn't want you to leave."

"You fucking locked me up. How can I?" I slap him in arms and sat on the bed properly.

"It's the building new security feature. It came quite handy." He stated and wipe tears of my cheeks. "You seemed to have enjoyed not talking to me. You didn't even tried to talk to me."

"You were avoiding me." I replied sadly.

"I'm sorry. I just wanted you to approach me and tell me that you want me by your side. I didn't want to force myself to you. I didn't want to drive you away."

"Can you stay here with me?" Suddenly there was a loud thunder and flash of lightning so I covered myself with my blanket grabbing my pillows.

"Love, are you scared of the thunder and lightning?" He teased as he removed the blanket.

"Yes." I admitted and he embraced me tightly.

"I'm sorry. I should have known." He kissed my forehead. "You might have been frightened the past days. Don't worry I'll be right here. Nothings gonna hurt you."

"Thanks." I lay in bed and he stood up. "Where are you going?"

"I'll grab a chair so I can watch you sleep."

"Aren't you going to sleep? You can sleep in the bed with me."

"Are you inviting me in your bed love?" He replied seductively.

"To sleep. Yes." I moved to give him space and he lay down next to me.

"Close your eyes and try to relax love. You're going to be okay." He cuddled me and I lay my head on his chest.

I fell asleep feeling safe with his arms around me. I always had nightmares but this was the first time I had a nightmare since Liam was with me. It's crazy but with Liam next to me I feel safe and it drives my nightmares away. I woke up feeling great. I felt Liam's arms around me and his arousal poking my thigh. I looked at him his eyes were closed and so I slowly moved my legs to press on his arousal.

"Don't even think of it." He grabbed my hands before I can touch his arousal.

"Good morning." I got up and straddle him.

"Looks like someone slept well." He smiled at me seductively as he run his fingers on thigh.

"Yeah!" I replied and started grinding at his arousal while trying to take my top off.

"Stop." He sit down and embrace me.

"Liam?" I was pouted and he smiled at me.

"Love, you're not yet fully healed. Your body is still recovering and I don't want you ending up in the hospital again. I might lose control." He embraced me and kissed my temple.

"Liam, I'm not a kid. I can take the pain. I'm not gonna break." I stated as I run my fingers on his face. "Don't you find me attractive anymore?"

"I think you can feel how I'm attractive I am to you. But I can't stop once I start." He looked at me seriously. "I will hurt you and I don't think you can handle it for now."

"Fine." I moved away from him. "It's not like I'm the one who got a problem here." I stare at his arousal and rolled my eyes.

"It's been hard since you got here. I'm getting used to it." He replied playfully.

"Fuck!" I glared at him. "Can you just let me help you with that? I mean we already had sex before and I owe you a lot so please."

"I plan to take my time the next time I have sex with you. We're going to enjoy it so let's not spoil it for a quickie."

"I may no longer be interested by the time you think I can handle it." I stated and walk in the bathroom.

"Really?" He followed me and stare at me while I started to strip to take a shower. "I can make it worth the wait."

"Prove it." I stand naked in front of him before getting into the shower.

I don't get him. I already swallowed my pride and offered myself to him. And yet he walked out on me. The cold shower calm down my raging hormones but I was still really frustrated. He wants me and he was trying so hard to control himself. I can see that he would give in with just a little bit push. I saw desire and lust when he looked at my naked body. I was in the shower for already half an hour when I came up with a mischievous idea. I walk out the shower and grab a skimpy towel.

"Liam?" I walked out the room covering my front body with the towel with water dripping over my body.

"Wow! Hello beautiful." Benjamin stated and the rest of them stare at me. There were seven of guest - Mikel, Oliver, Benjamin, Samuel, a man and two woman.

"What the fuck." Liam exclaimed and immediately covered the others view with his body since I remained frozen in my position and almost drop my towel. "Excuse us." He stated and dragged me back in my room. "Patricia." He glared at me.

"I didn't realize you had visitors." I replied and smiled at him.

"What were you planning to do?" He studied me and I drop my towel.

"Walk around the house naked and find out how much self control you have left." I admitted.

"We have guest. So please fix yourself." He stated and walked out my room.

"Hello, baby girl." Mikel embraced me once I got out the room to join them. "Sorry we seemed to have interrupted your playtime." He teased.

"There was nothing to interrupt." I smiled at him. "Liam, I'm hungry. Where's my breakfast? Have you guys eaten?" I smiled at his guest. "I'm Trish by the way." I smiled at the three new faces.

"That's Mike." Liam stated and wrap his arm around my waist. "The ladies are Amber and Natasha." He kissed me on the cheeks and smiled at me sweetly. "I wasn't able to prepare your breakfast since I had some guest."

"That's fine. I'll try to whip something up." I smiled at him. "You guys want anything."

"No. Were good." Samuel replied.

"Make sure you don't burn the kitchen." Liam stated playfully.

"I'll try my best. You do know that my cooking skill is down to zero." I replied.

"Don't worry. I'll make sure she doesn't burn down your place." Mikel stated and accompanied me to the kitchen. "So? Give me all the details."

"I wish I had something to share." I rolled my eyes and open the fridge to get some eggs and bacon. "He wasn't talking me the past days. We only got to talk again last night because I had a nightmare."

"Seriously?" Mikel responded. "Baby girl, if I were you I would have jumped that man. I mean girl you are a complete package. You can fucking make a man beg just to fuck you."

"That was my plan earlier to have him drool and pounce at my sexy body but you guys were here." I stated giggling. "That guy has serious self control. I mean was standing naked in front of him and he walks away."

"Really?" Mikel started cooking the eggs and bacon. "Maybe he doesn't get turned on by you. Maybe his gay."

"No!" I stated. "He's interested, I know he is. It's just that he told me his worried that I might get hurt since I'm still recovering."

"His in love with you." Mikel stated as he put the food on my plate.

"What?!" I laughed at his statement. "His just being an asshole."

"By not fucking you? If he doesn't care he would have already fucked you."

"Whatever." I ate my food and Mikel was just looking at me like an idiot. "I made a few sketches you might want to look at." I stated while washing the dishes.

"Not interested. I was hoping for some hot info getting here."

"You are such a supportive friend." I laughed at him. "I'll go get it."