Chapter 18
Category:
Romance
Author:
ArianaWords:1069Update time:25/05/26 19:59:00
"Your brother must have told you about the wedding plans," he began.
I nodded.
His expression didn't change as he continued, "I don't want any scandals before the wedding."
"You mean the celebrity? There's nothing between us..."
"I don't care what you did or didn't do with him. I just want you to keep a low profile and not make me a laughingstock."
I sighed, rubbing my temples. "Can't you talk to me properly?"
"I'm being very serious, Miss Montgomery—"
Quentin's words were cut short as I climbed onto his lap, tilted his chin up, and kissed him.
The atmosphere thickened with tension, every breath becoming heavier.
Quentin's eyes turned red, locking onto mine as he rasped, "What are you doing?"
"I was wrong," I murmured, wrapping my arms around him. "Don't be mad at me anymore, okay?"
Quentin stayed silent, letting me hold him without resistance.
Resting my head on his shoulder, I began rambling.
"There's nothing between me and that celebrity. People are just spreading rumors."
"When I went on that trip down south, I ran into a snake and these rats as big as cats. I even took pictures; I'll show you later."
"I found an amazing spot for moon-gazing recently. It's super beautiful. Let's go together, okay?"
"My assistant gave me an invite to an auction. I want to go with you..."
"Stella," Quentin interrupted suddenly.
His head was lowered, and I couldn't read his expression.
"It's been eight months."
"I know," I replied softly, my smile fading as I nuzzled against him.
"I was wrong. I'm sorry. Don't be mad anymore, please?"
I knew he adored me.
I knew he hadn't blocked me.
I knew his words that day had been spoken in anger.
I knew he'd been waiting for me to reach out and give him an excuse to reconcile.
But I'd hesitated, dragging it out until now, only just realizing how I truly felt about him.
Quentin was on the verge of losing it.
His eyes were bloodshot as he pulled me into a fierce embrace, holding me so tightly it felt like he wanted to merge us into one.
His breaths were ragged, his voice choked with emotion.
"You didn't come to me for eight months. Even if we crossed paths, you wouldn't say a word."
"If I hadn't come today, how long were you planning to wait? Eight more months? Ten? Or the rest of your life?"
"You really don't care about me, don't love me at all. Eight months without seeing me, and you didn't even miss me. Unlike me... I missed you so much it felt like I was dying, like my bones were breaking."
"I'm pathetic, clinging to you like a dog that can't let go..."
I covered his mouth, but he broke free, pressing his face to mine, planting desperate kisses on my cheek as he whispered hoarsely.
"I admit it. Call me pathetic. I don't care if you don't love me. Just don't leave me. I'm begging you."
"Do whatever you want. I'll never fight with you again. Just don't abandon me, please."