Finally school was over and it was time to go spend the evening with Ripper.
Sophia, Hailey and I strolled out of the building ready to go our separate ways when we saw Ripper waiting for me, leaning on his Range Rover. He looked extremely good standing there but I tried to push that though out my head.
"Oh my god Anna I'm sorry, for two seconds let's forget the circumstances at hand, because I just need to say Ripper looks so fucking hot right now." I rolled my eye's but Hailey wasn't wrong. He looked hot. Standing there watching me walk over to him in grey sweatpants and a matching jumper.
The parking lot was quiet and people were staring at him from where they stood. I'd give my left arm to live in a world where people actually minded their own business and weren't so nosy. I said quick goodbyes to Hailey and Sophia, I don't want them to have to come over to Ripper so he could cause a scene.
"Make sure you text us if you need us." Sophia reminded me of the code word and I headed over to Ripper.
"Hey Noah." I gave him a smile and went to jump into the front seat but he grabbed my hand and pulled me closer to him. "Kitten, come here and give me a kiss, I've missed you." I was fully aware that people were watching, he was putting on public display of affection for show. But I'm also aware that it's best not to deny his requests.
I leaned forwards and gave him a quick kiss but he held my head in his hands giving me a deep kiss that left me feeling slightly dizzy. "Little Red you taste so good all the time, come on lets go get some food."
I jumped into the car getting away from the judgemental stares of my peers. I put my head down until we left the parking lot not wanting to see if Lorenzo had possibly witnessed the kiss.
"Where are we going to eat?" I tried to make small talk, I didn't want to speak about anything too heavy. Or something which would only result in him making another rule for me to live my life by. "I'm not really dressed for anything fancy so I'm thinking a McDonald's, I want a burger." Music to my ears, I'd rather that than somewhere lavish in front of lots of people.
"Sounds good to me, I could eat some nuggets." We drove to the nearest McDonald's in a comfortable silence and went through the drive thru. Ripper ordered enough food to feed 10 people and we parked up deciding to eat in the car.
"So how was school? I hope no one's been giving you any trouble." He spoke as he tore into his Big Mac.
"Of course no one's been giving me trouble, everyone knows they'd be met with the wrath of the notorious Noah Ripper Blackwell." That put a big smile on his face and he seemed satisfied that the school was afraid of the thought of him. I tried to focus on dipping my nuggets into sauce without making a mess but Ripper's eyes bore into the side of my head as he ate his food.
"That's good my sources tell me that the English teacher of yours hasn't been giving you any hassle either." I placed all my focus on keeping a straight face at the mention of Lorenzo. "What sources are you talking about Noah? I don't want people spying on me when I'm at school school." I tried my hardest to keep my voice level and not let the frustration I felt inside come out in my tone.
"Don't worry about it, no one's spying on you and that's all I have to say about that." I didn't want to challenge him further, I'm just glad that Lorenzo and I nipped what we had going in the bud. Obviously it would only have been a matter of time until something got back to Ripper.
"Anyway, what are your plans for after you graduate where do you plan on going to college?" I didn't like discussing things like this with Ripper. College was months away and I had no intention of knowing Ripper when the time came.
"Well I'm going to apply to Columbia to major in Psychology but I'm gonna defer a year so Hailey, Sophia and I can travel around Europe first and experience the world." College was really important to the three of us but we wanted to try new things first. Columbia would wait, I had good grades and a stellar recommendation so putting it off for a year wouldn't stub my chances.
Ripper's silence was unnerving me and when I looked up from my food to gauge his reaction I wish the ground would just swallow me up there and then. He actually looked furious. And he had no right.
"Annabella, you better be kidding. There's no way I'm letting you swan off to Europe for a whole year. And I'm definitely not going to watch you go to University all the way in New York after. Not fucking happening." His voice was demanding and of course usually Ripper always gets what he wants, but I wouldn't let him bully his way through my life about this. This was my future and there was no way I'd let this crazy motherfucker ruin that for me.
"Noah with all due respect that isn't for you to decide. These have been my plans for long before I met you and that's how it's going to stay." I turned away from him hoping that would end the conversation.
Ripper slowly put his food down on the dashboard and moved his right hand behind my chair so he could move closer to me, completely invading my personal space. His goal was to intimidate me but I wouldn't let him take control of this, I had to put my foot down at some point. "Kitten I don't want to argue about this but let me tell you this, you will not be going to Europe this summer."
"Ripper get this through your head right now- I'm not changing my plans for anybody especially not you, if you want to keep me from living my life you're going to have to kill me." His eyes darkened at my words and his hands moved from the back of my chair to my neck, I readied myself for any pain he was about to throw my way but instead he just pulled my face forwards and forced a kiss onto me.
My irritation with him was at an all-time high I and I refused to return the kiss no matter how much his tongue demanded an entrance. Annoyed at my stubbornness Ripper's hand started to close in on my throat, I had to gasp for breath and he took that moment to invade my mouth with his tongue. He dominated my mouth and left me breathless finally pulling away.
"I'm not going to argue with you on this, because we both know I always get what I want." His eyes challenged me as they pierced into mine, begging me to defy him. "And kitten, don't call me Ripper again, not unless you're screaming it when I finally put my cock in that tight little püssy of yours." He finally released my neck and I turned my head to the window unable to look at him any longer.
We sat in silence I watched people going in and out of McDonald's, living their lives. There were kids with their parents, friends laughing minding their own business and some people on their own. They all looked happy and content. And that made me feel even more miserable realising that this is what my life has become.
"Are you just going to sit there and ignore me all night Annabella?" I've noticed Ripper only called me by my actual name when he's irritated with me.
"Honestly Noah I just don't have anything to say to you, we don't exactly have anything in common." I'd rather sit here in silence than force a conversation with this guy, one that would only end up in me hating him even more.
"That's because you don't try to get to know me." There was something in his voice that sounded upset and when I turned to look at him he was starring ahead deep in thought. I took the time to study his face and his usual rigid nature was replaced with one that looked somewhat defeated. For a minute it made me think if he actually cared about my opinion of him, but if that was the case he wouldn't treat me the way he does.
"Noah you've shown me everything I need know about you and the fact is you're not someone I have any intention on getting to know." He let out small laugh and turned so we were face to face.
"You're so right Kitten but I'm not worried and do you want to know why?" He held a strand of my hair in-between his fingers playing with it like a cat with string. "Because you're mine anyway, and there's nothing anyone can say or do to tell me otherwise" My face fell as he kissed me once more before he switched on the engine.
"I like your hair like this by the way, but I prefer the curls they suit you better." I mumbled a quiet thank you wanting to get out of this car and into the comfort of my own home.
"Okay let's get you home, I have business to attend to." I quickly let out the breath that I'd be holding in thankful that this night was almost over.
"Tomorrow you're not going to school you're coming with me, I'm going to show you a day in the life of Noah Blackwell." He had a big smile on his face like that news was suppose to make me excited.
I wanted to scream. I wanted to open this car door and throw myself out mid-drive. I wanted to punch Ripper in his face. I took deep breath and calmed myself down not wanting to anger him anymore tonight. "Noah, I can't miss school, if I'm absent one more time I'm sure they'll tell my mom, it'll look bad on my college application and I don't want to fall behind."
He took his eyes off the road for a moment and sent me a smile. "It wasn't a question, I'll be at your house for noon."
I rolled my hands into fists as anger boiled through my body. It'd be real handy if I had a punching bag in my house. Use Rippers head, it's big enough. I couldn't bare to speak to him for the rest of the ride back to my house. We parked up outside and unfortunately my mom wasn't home yet, I needed a hug badly.
"I'll see you tomorrow babe, don't keep me waiting."
I opened the door and sent him the dirtiest look I could before slamming it and quickly walking to my house. I went straight into the shower standing in there for what seemed like an eternity before I put on my PJ's and slid into bed, quickly informing the girls that I wouldn't be at school tomorrow.
Me: I'm not coming to school tomorrow, Ripper's orders I'll see you Wednesday
Hailey: Okay, what are you doing instead?
Me: I don't know he didn't say. I'll be okay though
Sophia: Keep us posted Anna, remember ... Monkey Slut
I laid back closing my eyes attempting to forget about Ripper's threats. How dare he tell me I can't follow my dreams. I'm going to Europe, he can't stop me. Surely this can't go on forever. A text disturbed my peace and it was one I wish I didn't read just before going to sleep.
Asshole: Bring a stronger stomach with u tomorrow Little Red, we're gonna have one hell of a day ;) X