Sold to my crush

Lily’s POV

It has been over a week, over a whole week since I’ve seen or spoken to Alex. It has been over a week of me sulking, sitting by my phone and checking it every now and then.

It has been over a week of me sitting by the window, checking and waiting for his car to drive into the compound.

The last time I saw him was the night where I told him about the abuse. Although he promised to be back later that night, he was nowhere to be seen up until now.

His last words to me rang a metallic bell in my ear every now and then. “You should be worrying about that brother of yours. He touched what’s mine and he’s definitely going to pay for it.”

I feared for what Alex might do or might be doing right now to Chase. But the whole week has been nothing but silence, from Alex and also Chase. So I guess nothing has happened yet.

He also said that we would talk when he gets back. A part of me is glad that he did not come back then cause I’m dreading that conversation. I’m so nervous about what Alex would want to talk to me about.

The only reason that I could think as why Alex has refused to see me or talk to me is that he has realized how worthless I am. Maybe he’s even drawing up divorce papers. He doesn’t want me I’m sure.

But all these are at a contrast to how he made me feel the last time I saw him. The way he held me so tenderly, the way he spoke softly to me, the way he looked at me with so much admiration. It felt like he actually cared for me. I felt… Loved.

But I guess it’s all in my head.

“Lily can you grab the napkins from the back room please”. Grey asked as he arranged various bags of coffee near the front counter.

I was already at Brew cloud and as usual it was just Grey and I. We’re usually the first people to arrive at work before the others arrive a while after.

So far working with Grey has been wonderful. He has always treated me with kindness. I noticed that he was man of few words. He rarely talks unless necessary but regardless he was an awesome boss.

“Yeah, sure”. I smiled before wiping my hands down on my apron and and walked out to the back. Getting the napkins took me longer than needed because I had a hard time reaching for the top shelf that it was seated on.

I made my way inside from the back room and I almost had a stroke when I saw the person standing at the counter.

He had his body leant on the counter and was talking casually to Grey with charisma seeping off of every word.

Why the hell is Alex in my coffee shop?

Grey turned to me and caught me standing there with my mouth hung open and smiled widely. “Oh, Lily dear, come here, I was just talking to your lovely friend Alex”. Grey eyes up Harry seductively as he spoke.

Oh did I mention that Grey was gay. Sorry about that.

Trust Gina to fill me on the tea and a while after I started working here, I saw it for myself.

His husband comes here every now and then, bringing gifts and flowers to him. Sometimes his husband drops him off and picks him up too.

Yes, his husband. Grey is fucking married. I should get a video of him flirting with Alex and send it to his dear husband.

“Husband!”. Alex said in a cold voice, his earlier cool expression shifting immediately.”

“S… sorry?”. Grey asked scared and shocked about his sudden change in demeanor.

“I’m her lovely husband not “her friend”. He said eyeing Grey up.

“Oh my, forgive me”. Grey said with a nervous chuckle.

Alex’s attention was now on me, his eyes glancing over my figure as a pleased smirk pulled over his lips.

How on earth did he even find out where I work?

Grey waved his hand and urged me to come over to the counter. I felt like I was about to pass out .

I took slow uneasy steps towards them with my head bent low. I placed the napkins on the counter and stood close to Grey.

I darted my eyes between Grey and the smug asshole who stood on the other side who wouldn’t take his infuriating eyes off me.

Grey smacked my shoulder playfully. “How come you never mentioned being married to the handsome Mr. Dankworth here. I thought I knew you so well”. He tsked feigning disappointed.

Well there goes Grey who doesn’t speak so much unless necessary.

I glanced at Alex, he titled his head to the side with a look that said he was waiting for an answer. I clenched my teeth at the cocky look he had on his face.

“It’s only recent”. I answer clipped. All I wanted was to snap at Alex and ask him what he was doing here.

“I don’t even get a hello, I’m hurt princess”. Alex pouted.

I turned my head to Alex and smiled as I replied through my teeth. “Hi Alex”.

Alex raised his brows and drops them again. “Hi again, princess”. He said cheekily.

Grey looked between us as if he was trying to figure out why our conversation was so tense but he just shrugged it off.

“Mr. Dankworth was telling me that you both had plans”. Grey said, raising a brow at me accusingly.

I snapped my head so fast towards him and I nearly broke my neck as I gawked at him. ” what!!?”.

“You could have informed me of it Lily, I would’ve been more than happy to give you the day off, you did not have to cancel on the handsome Mr. Dankworth”. He frowned and scolded me lightly.

I honestly think Grey should just suck Alex’s dick already. This is all too much.

I turned to look at Alex who had a satisfying shit eating grin on his ugly face. My whole being desperately wants to slap it off of him.

“I can’t, I had to work today”. I lie through my teeth. I glanced at Alex again as I tried to figure out what he told my boss.

Grey shook his head, with a crease on his forehead as he dismissed my excuse straight away. “Oh don’t start with that nonsense. All you ever do is work. You’re always on time here and you leave very late too. I would have never guessed you were married to the handsome Mr. Dankworth. When do you ever have time for yourself or even for your dear husband”. He flashed a smile at Alex

I rolled my eyes as Grey continued talking. ” I already told your husband that I’m giving you the rest of the day off. He told me about the surprise he has for you.”

With how much Grey is grinning, I’m certain he is more thrilled about the surprise than I am. Maybe he should just go in my stead.

I pressed my lips together firmly as I glared daggers at Alex. “Oh really, a surprise?”.

Who exactly does he think he is to just waltz in here and lie through his teeth like a raccoon.

“Yes and your boss was kind enough to do me the favour of letting you off work so we didn’t have to cancel our plans”. Alex said with a charming smile.

That’s it, Grey was hooked. He’s definitely going to find a way to shag my husband.

“Oh stop it”. Grey waves off shyly. ” You definitely deserve my kindness”.

I think you mean you deserves a taste of his dick. But anything you say.

“And what plans would that be?”. I asked still glaring at him as I tried to hide the annoyed tone in my voice.

For once in my life, I was not a bag of nerves around this man, all I felt was irritation and anger bubbling in my chest, kidney and lower abdomen.

“Na na”. He tutted. “I told you it was a surprise.”

The only god damn surprise here is you Alex so just fucking stop this tomfoolery.Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

Grey looked between us with an amused expression on his face. I’m sure he was thinking that this was just a normal cheesy couple interaction.

I wish.

If only he knew what Alex did to me and how I desperately want to hate him for it and erase him from my memory.

Alex ran his hands through his dark hair and pushed them off his forehead. He then looked at me with a mischievous glint in his eyes.

All these was making my blood boil and I just wanted him to be hanged.

Grey patted my head and gestured me out. ” Now off you go, go have fun with your husband”.

“Oh no, Grey, I can stay honestly. It’s such short notice ….”. I tried to reason quickly, hoping he would agree so I won’t have to spend any more time with Alex.

He can’t always get what he wants. The time I needed him, he wasn’t here but now all of sudden he has a surprise for me and I just have to go.

Grey scowled and shooed me with his hand. ” Nonsense, I don’t want to hear another word about it. Go have fun with your handsome husband. Anyone would want to go wherever with this handsome man”. I rolled my eyes again as I watched Grey droll over my husband. I mean to Alex. Growl over Alex.

Alex didn’t seem to notice as his eyes were trained on me.

“Besides Gina and the rest are here already. We can handle it”. Grey said, dismissing me.

I turned to look around and finally noticed Gina and the other worked. I wonder how long they have been here, watching us quietly.

The all gawked at my husband and it left a bitter taste in my mouth. Maybe that bitter taste was jealousy but would I admit it. Never.

Gina gave me a look that said what the fuck is going on and I definitely need the tea after. Typical Gina.

“Fine”. I sighed in defeat and threw my head back. I made my way around the counter with only one wish.

That this fucking ground would open and swallow me whole. At least I won’t be near Alex.

I untied my apron and threw it on the bench behind the counter and grabbed my bag as I walked around to meet Alex on the other side.

He was still leant against the counter as he twirled his rings around his finger and watched my every movement.

If he thinks for a second that he would get away with this then he is a piece of shit.

He seemed totally unfazed by my frustration and in fact he found it entertaining.

I did not even know which was more annoying. If it was because of what Alex did or the fact that despite all he still looked ravishing. I can’t help but still be in awe over it.

He was dressed in grey suit pants and a white long sleeved shirt. A few buttons were left open revealing his hard and toned body. He looked enchanting.

When I reached him, Alex picked a cup off the counter and nodded his head towards Grey with another heart warming smile. ” Thank you for the cup of ice, and letting me steal Lily away for a few hours.”

I’m struck at his out of character politeness but I’d be damned if I’m fooled by it. I could tell it was just a well executed act to get whatever he wants and I’ll be fucked if it did not work.

“Anytime, you’re welcome here anytime Mr. Dankworth .” Grey smiled widely as he looked eagerly between us.

I wonder if his teeth and face did not hurt from smiling so widely.

Alex then extended a bent elbow out to me. “Princess, shall we?”.

I linked my hands through his begrudgingly, giving Grey and Gina a tight smile as Alex led me to the front door.