256 CHAPTER 256: HEARTBEA

He was immensely hurt; physically, emotionally and mentally.

He had an amazing moment with Aisha as Alex earlier. That hot, wild kiss...he can say it was their heart's way of expressing each other how they missed to be together.

Originally, he was teasing the woman. Though he was able to sense the woman's desire but he wanted her to feel the need. The need of that intimate touch. He doesn't want to make the first move for now because he wanted her to realize what her heart really wants.

But he was so surprise when the woman pulled him close to meet her lips. That burning, steamy passionate kiss… they seemed so hungry for more, more of each other. If only that guy didn't show up then probably, they had another round. And maybe they could try sorting out the situation between them. He was actually planning to tell her everything. But his plan was compromised when that guy, named Clement showed up and punched him immediately. fresh blood trickled from the edge of his lips.

Fudge! Now he wants revenge! Did this man have a death wish? He scoffed.

He can say Clement was a good-looking young man. A doctor by profession; he guessed based on his uniform. Usually, Ethan won't hold himself back once he's provoked. He was supposed to beat the crap out of that guy, however, Alex interrupted. It appears that she instinctively knew what his going to do next.

She was actually on his side and Ethan was so happy about it.

"What are you doing?" Alex yelled at the man who just attacked Ethan.

"He was taking advantage of you, Alex, can't you see that?" The man shouted like a mad man.

"Shut up, Clement!" She was trying to control her emotions. Her fist was all curled up as if wanting to hit someone.

"How dare you hurt my superior?" She scowled.

"Superior? A rotten spoilt superior? Ha-ha!" Clement laughed frantically.

"Do you really want me to believe that?" He inched closer at Alex. His eyes were hinting a dangerous gaze. "I'm not blind, Alex." He howled.

"Clement, we're in front of my boss right now. Can we talk about this tomorrow?'' she tried asking nicely.

''No, we should settle this now. I want him to listen so he'll know not to mess with someone else's woman.'' He guzzled at Ethan.

Alex jerked as well as Ethan. Wait. Did he just hear him say something? Ethan irked. Someone else's woman? Does that mean... Ethan suddenly stared at the embarrassed woman.

'' Clement! Stop it!'' The woman yapped. ''If you don't stop your madness, I will make sure you will regret this day.'' She threatened.

Clement suddenly stopped. He was so surprise when he saw the woman's stern gaze. He can't explain it but looks like he is staring at a very different person right now. Gone is the calm, kind and humble Alex he once knew. What he was seeing at right now was a fierce bold and dangerous woman who could burst out anytime soon when further provoked. The hell, what did he do to aggravate this woman. Now his thinking.

'' I'm sorry...'' he looked down defeated.

'' Mr. Williams, please go back to the City without me.'' Alex voiced without hesitation, her back facing the man.

Ah, his Aisha... she resurfaced again. Ethan leered within him. Looks like you can never change who you truly are. However, he doesn't want to leave the woman in the hands of who knows who this person is. He is less interested with him, but then considering how he admonishes her, he's someone who plays a big role at the woman's life. Is he possibly... no! Ethan raised his brow in annoyance.

'' Unfortunately, I can't.'' Ethan replied and that made Alex stupefy. '' I was the one who brought you here and it is my responsibility to get you back home...safe.'' he spoke with finality.

'' Ethan...'' Alex muttered but somehow, her heart skipped a bit. She beamed within but she also made her resolved. She and Clement must talk. Therefore, she spun around to meet Ethan's eyes.

'' Sir, I know you're just taking the responsibility to bring me back home safe, and I appreciate that a lot. but there are things I need to do as well. My role as your secretary and PA ended this morning so I hope you understand that I need to settle my personal affairs as well.''

Ethan was stupefied. She's indeed his Aisha. That kind of attitude, the way she approaches any situation that comes her way, on her own resolve... he can't deny it. He wanted to cry and embrace the woman in front of him. Her smiles, it has always been breath-taking and he missed her a lot. He wanted to caress her, hug her, kiss her and keep her... forever.

Ah, his heart, it's aching again. He doesn't want to let go of her right now. He wanted to keep her by his side, always and forever. Damn, his heartache, it's killing him. He wanted to protest but it might aggravate the situation further so he decided to heed the woman's request.

'' Alright. Your call.'' The man uneasily replied. Then he stood up and went back to the hotel. But before he went on his way, he glanced at the woman one more time. Is he really going to leave her? What if the man does something to her? What if he'll hurt her? What if... Ethan's thoughts were running wild.

But guess he needs to trust the Aisha within Alex. The kiss they have relentlessly delight in together few minutes ago... he'll trust that for now.

***

Ethan laid his tired back at his soft king size bed. He's already back at Estrella city but his mind is still at the valley of dreams. His distressed mind made him drink a glass of wine, hoping it will ease him temporarily. Is she home already? How is she? What did the man do to her? What did they talk about?

Ah! Ethan shrugged his thoughts. He himself needs to rest for now. He still has a lot of things to do tomorrow. He was supposed to sleep off his exhausted body when his phone beeped. He immediately glanced on it then a slight curve suddenly formed on his face. The photographer had already sent their pictures on his email, therefore, he quickly opened it.

As he flipped through the pictures, he can see the woman smiling without any reservations. After a few seconds, Ethan decided to send Alex a message.

'' Are you home right now?'' He was not actually expecting the woman to response but after a minute or two, his phone light up. And just like an in love teenager, Ethan tossed on the bedside just to check the message. It's her!

'' Yes. And I'm sorry about what happen earlier.'' She replied.

'' It's okay, I should be the one to apologize.'' He sent a reply.

'' I'm sorry. How's your wounds? Have you put some ointment on it?''

'' still bleeding? Could you do that for me?''

''Ha-ha. Too late, Can't go out now. You should ask some of the hotel staffs to bring you some medicine instead.''

'' Am not comfortable with other people touching me.''

'' how about going to the doctor instead?''

'' guess I am at her doorstep right now.''

'' that's good then.''

'' I'm at your doorstep ^_^ ''

As soon as Alex read his response, she accidentally dropped her phone on the floor. Wait, what? He's at my doorstep? She thought. Then she walked near her small window and peeked through the blue curtain. Wait, his not kidding! That's his car!Find authorized novels in Webnovel，faster updates, better experience，Please click www.novelhall.comfor visiting.

'' Can I come in?'' Her phone light up again. Meanwhile, Alex was rendered speechless and had been pacing back and forth while biting her nails. She's perplexed at the moment. Will she open the door? What if...? Ah! She's actually embarrassed about what she did earlier. It was her who made the first move and that's just... ah! She messed her hair in annoyance. Why did she even do that?

She was busy scolding herself when she saw another text from the man. Ah! Come what may! She heaved a sigh before she went to open the door.

She opened the door in hope to see a man standing outside the door. However, it was the opposite. Ethan was sitting on the floor, leaning his head on the wall with his eyes closed. Dang! Did he fall asleep? How much time did it pass before she totally opened the door for this poor man? Now, guilt is eating her.

She walked to his location and stoop down. She was about to wake the man when she accidentally glanced at the man's lips. Then her mind voluntarily recall how they shared a passionate kiss under the beautiful sunset. Then she smiled at the thought of it. How did she end up wanting this stranger? It's so weird.

Ah, her pervert thought, it's coming back again. She swallowed deeply and was thinking to steal a quick kiss. Ah, guess it won't wake him up if it'll just be a quick one. She shies away but her body was pulling her closer to him. Oh no...

She was slowly inching closer, then closer... then a little bit closer... now there was only a very small gap between their lips. Ah, her heart was beating so fast. She could feel the man's breath... looks like he drunk a little. She was about to kiss him when she halted. Ah no, this isn't right. She thought. So she was about to break away when she suddenly felt a hand that grab her neck lightly.

Then instantly, she felt a soft wet thing on her lips. Ethan! He was kissing her half open mouth. Ah, his becoming wild than before. Oh man! The woman was definitely caught off guard. She wanted to stop the man's advances but then the fire of his desire started to arouse her own. Fudge! Why is her body responding naturally to his touch?

Dang! What's happening to her?! Ah, come what may! Then a minute later, she responded to the man's advances.