Chapter 40


    River’s POV


    “Ethan no we can’t,” I said, looking directly ahead and he simply looked up with a smirk forming on his


    face.


    “I was just kissing you but if you want we can always do more.“He replied in a snazzy tone and I rolled


    my eyes at how childish he was being.


    “Are you joking?” I asked in a rhetorical manner and he shook his head.


    “When do I ever joke, especially when ites to you?“He asked in a smug tone.


    This was one of the reasons I did not want him to stay over.


    He always found a way to charm his way through things.


    It was rather sickening and frustrating so I decided to set him straight in hope of nothing going wrong or


    I would just run for my life in hope of him never catching me.


    “Well um, Ethan goodnight.” I made sure I had enough space to run and so I made the move but to my


    displeasure, he gripped my hips pinning me in ce without any way to exit.


    “You can’t leave now.” He demanded to create a wave with his eyebrows and I furrowed my eyebrows


    folding my arms.


    “And why not?” I asked and he smiled mischievously.


    “Because we’re not done here.” He confirmed as if I belonged to him.


    I ran my fingers through my hair, I was more frustrated than before and now I was getting to be angry.


    “Ahhh yes, we are.” I pulled away from his grip walking towards the door but he blocked me once


    again.“What do you want Ethan, whats left for you to have my pride or my dignity because those are


    the two you left untouched.


    “River.....” He trailed off as I turned towards him.


    “River what hmmmm tell me because I’m getting sick. I cried myself to sleep practically every night and


    not because of the darkness you showed me, Ethan. You made me hate life and question myself


    endlessly........“I trailed off and then wanted to continue but I could see the hurt in his eyes as he was


    ncing in my direction.


    " I love you River, I never stopped loving you.“He said looking deep into my eyes.


    I really want to try to forgive him but there’s that voice that haunts me endlessly, that keep’s telling me


    what if he hurts you again would you be able to take it.


    " Ok we will talk when I get back Ethan. I just don’t feel the energy for a conversation like this at the


    moment.“I told him and his eyes showed a hint of disappointment.


    “Alright, whatever you want will happen.“He smiled forcefully but I smiled genuinely.


    “Im d you understand,“I said, walking out of the room and then into mine.


    I did my nightly routine thanid my head on the pillow with Ethan being myst thought.


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    “Mommy, Mommy breakfast is ready.“Nate hollered down the hall and into my room.


    “Im awake, I’m awake,” I exined rummaging through my closet finally deciding on a beige, sidecut,


    above the knee dress with a nude belt around the waist, nude heels and a nude Dolce bag.


    After I got finished I was taken by endless great smells that were leading to the dining table.


    On the table, there was eggs, pancakes, butter, goat cheese, tomato and potato mix, bacon, etc.


    I examined the room looking for the puppy I was supposed to take to the vet but there was no sight of


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    the poor thing.


    “Where’s the puppy?” I asked Nate with one hand on my hip.


    “Oh you mean Storm ah...dad took her to um... the vet early this morning.” He beamed pointing


    towards the kitchen.


    “Of course he did,” I mumbled under my breathe.


    “What did you say, Mommy?“He asked smiling and I forced a smile on for his sake.


    “Oh, nothing I was just um.... so you named the dog storm?“I asked because that was the first thing


    that came to mind for some stupid reason.


    “Yeah, do you want to eat?“He asked ncing at the food as if he’s never eaten before.


    " I will take a few bites but I have to leave in order to catch my ne soon ok,” I said, walking towards


    the table as Ethan set tes on the table.


    “Uh, Ethan do you have something tonight?“I asked and he nodded.


    “I have a meeting in Vancouver for the next two days why?“He said casually passing taking a piece of


    bread than passing it on to me.


    “I was thinking Nate can stay with you but Violet said she could take him if you couldn’t so it’s all good,”


    I announced so he wouldn’t feel guilty and his smile was now a frown.


    “If the meeting wasn’t really important I promise I would have stayed.“He nodded looking at me than at


    Nate reassuringly.


    “Its no problem but my ne leaves at 4:00 and I have to finish some paperwork at the office so can


    you wait until Violet picks him up,“I asked getting up from my chair to grab my purse.


    “Yeah mine doesn’t leave until 5:15 so it should be no biggie.“He assured with a smile and I kissed


    Nate and walked out of the door.


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    I arrived at the N&S Grand za Hotel about an hour after the nended and the hotel was


    crowded with people, barely an inch to breathe.People were swarming the streets miles from the hotel


    and the inside was no different.


    Finally walking through the front door I see Serenity waving her hands like a maniac and so I walk in


    her direction.


    “Hey, long time no see.” I chuckled engulfing her into a hug and she smiled.


    “Same goes for youst time I saw you, you were like big-


    “Pregnant and I know I was big.“I rolled my eyesughing.


    “So how long do we have to wait until the stuck up frat boy shows up.“I sneered rolling my eyes for a


    second time.


    “Gosh, how do you hate a guy you’ve never met?“She asked giggling and I ran a hand through my hair


    in frustration.


    “There no battle there, of course, I hate him. He made us make an appointment seven months in


    advance than canceled the day of the appointment ording to personal issues,“I emphasized thest


    part.“Then we reschedule in a different hotel three months in advance and he tells us its a different


    location after the meeting time is over, so we reschedule again four months in advance and here we


    are today and I just wonder what the hell his excuse is going to be now.“I huffed a deep breath and she


    busted outughing as we walked to a table near the bar.


    I mean who wouldn’t hate a guy, that dragged you around for over a year just for a frickin appointment.


    “Give the guy a grip he’s busy.“She muttered, smiling and I rolled my eyes.


    “No he’s fuckin stuck up and needs a smack of reality and if she doesn’t want to give it to him I dly


    will.“I scolded and Serenity chuckled but covered her mouth right after.


    “Good morningdies.” A familiar masculine voice hollered from behind me and my eyes went up than


    squinted back down.


    I turned slowly to see Ethan smirking before me.


    “I’m the owner of N&S Grand za Hotel.“He announced with confidence.


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