Crimson Vendetta

CHAPTER 24

VIV'S POV

I feel tired not physically but emotionally. It's mentally straining to meet your father's other family. I had dinner and now I'm trying to sleep.

Oh, I need fresh air. I wrapped a blanket around me and walked outside onto the balcony. It was pleasant. Cold but pleasant.

Suddenly there was a knock on my door. Who could be at this time? Please don't be Finn. He is tiring. I opened the gate and it was the last person I expected. Ace.

"What are you doing here?" I asked. "Just checking whether Finn came by? I told the pilot to be ready by 2 so If he won't get here by then we have to leave." He told me.

"No, he didn't come. Okay then." I tried to close the door but he blocked it with his arm. "You want coffee?" He asked. That was out of nowhere. "Why? Why are you asking?" I raised my eyebrows. "I was gonna order it. Thought it would be nice to ask!" He shrugged.

"Since when do you do nice?" I narrowed my eyes. "I was only asking if you don't want it then I will leave!"

"Alright! Come in!" I said. "Can you please close the door On your way in?" He nodded and followed me inside.

I ordered 2 coffees while Ace was on the phone with someone. "Viv?" He said softly after hanging up the phone. "Yeah!" I turned around. "I should've told you about Orson." He said.

"Yeah well, you didn't!"

"Why are you so stubborn? I'm trying to apologize here!" Ace sighed. "Well, you are not doing a good job." I walked closer to him. "This is me trying! I'm not the one who apologizes. Alright." He exclaimed.

"You are saying sorry now! But then you will screw up again!" It is always like this. I'm tired of this. I'm tired of everything. I need a fucking vacation after all this is over.

He walked closer to me. "Why won't you let me apologize to you." He said taking a step forward. "Because it's exhausting. Trying to hate you it's exhausting. And I really really want to hate you because you keep secrets that can kill us and you still don't share them. Then you say sorry and then you do it again." I rambled.

"You are so freaking annoying and you irritate me. And I hate you for throwing our friendship away but it's too late now so-" And then I was interrupted with a kiss. Ace was kissing me. Why was he kissing me?

My eyes were closed. I don't know what was happening. I opened my eyes and gave him a little push breaking the kiss. I met his eyes. He was kissing me and I pushed him.

Why did I push him away? "Viv I-"

"Just Shut up!" I cupped his cheeks and kissed him again. His hand snaked around my waist pulling me closer to him. It was soft at first but it started to get rougher. Goosebumps were arising on my arms, my back everywhere on my body. I don't know what this kiss was but oh it felt so good!

We fell on the bed as his tongue slid into my mouth deepening the kiss. He broke the kiss and started trailing kisses down my neck. Fuck it felt good then the reality hit me. I gently pushed him and he fell on the bed beside me.

"Viv.." He mumbled. "Ace." I had no idea what to say to him. I turned on my side facing him. He was staring at the ceiling. "So this happened!" I mumbled. "Yeah!"

"Let's just pretend this didn't happen!" Ace said standing up. "Yeah!" It will be hard to pretend this kiss never happened.

"I will see you in the morning." He said. "Coffee?" I asked. "Umm. Not feeling like it." He said. Suddenly there was a knock on my door. I fixed my hair a little bit and opened the gate.

"Hello Lily," Finn smirked. "Hi!" I smiled. "Oh, Felix you are here too!" He sounded a little disappointed seeing Ace. "Just here for coffee." He mumbled.

"Come in!" I said. He handed me a few files and walked in. I was hoping he would just leave. I really am in no mood for conversation. I want to be alone. "So Can I stay with you for the night? I am a little low on cash."

"Oh umm..." I stammered. "Your room is already handled," Ace said. "Okay Thank you!" He smiled. The whole time Finn's eyes were on me and it was really creeping me out.

I was sleepy and tired and I needed a hot shower so I asked them to leave. I picked out my clothes for tomorrow and fell on the bed. I touched my swollen lips. That kiss felt incredible but I couldn't get involved with him. It's Ace. He will just turn on me again.

What am I thinking? Why I'm thinking about that stupid kiss? I should just forget about it. It will be easier that way.
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