Tolerating The Playboy
Episode 43

“What?” She panicked as soon as she heard her name, I stood up from the ground and held her closer to me. She had a confused look on her face while I was lost in her beauty. Everything became slow, she was the only person I seemed to see in the room and even her heart didn’t race as fast as it was racing.

My whole mind had sunk into her and I was surprised she didn’t try to run away or release herself from my grip but I was glad she didn’t leave. The DJ started to play a slow music and everyone made room for us to dance according to the schools’ tradition where the king and queen are given a special moment to dance before the rest starts to dance.

While everyone was focused on us, I decided to use the opportunity to apologize to her.

“I’m sorry for everything I’ve ever done to you Isabella and I hope you’d give me one last chance to make everything right” I apologized with in the most sincere and genuine way I have ever apologized.

She didn’t say anything but her eyes were fixed on mine, it was driving me crazy, her silence was making me go nuts. I had no idea of what she could be thinking of.

“Please say something!” I begged out of eagerness and she adjusted her gaze to the floor. I held her chin as I brought her face back up to look at me but she still wasn’t saying anything.

Every muscle in me was tormented and it was true that the silent treatment is worse than an afflicted pain. I was dying to hear even a word from her.

“I know you hate me already but trust me I haven’t been myself since that day and I’ve been trying to make it up to you” I begged and almost broke down in tears. I could feel the tears building up, I tried to blink rapidly hoping it wouldn’t fall because all eyes were still on us but that didn’t seem to be working.

I buried my head in her hands and after some seconds she removed her hands from mine, I thought it was over for me and she would walk out again but I was shocked when she pulled me in for a k**s. The whole school students gasped as some cheered us up while some muttered some words under their breaths. My whole body was jubilating like it used to whenever my mum would let me eat as much Sun-flakes as I want.

I wrapped my arms around her waist for support as she deepened the k**s, I got hard and I think she noticed it as she pulled away with a shy smile on her face, I was kind of embarrassed because I couldn’t control my self from getting hard but it wasn’t my fault. I really didn’t want her as a s****l thing this time but for who she truly is. I could hear different people murmuring but all that mattered was that she’s willing to give me a chance.

The rest of the students joined on the dance floor and I realized it was time for me to make it up to Devin.

“I’ll be right back” I kissed Bella’s hand with a promising smile before I made to leave. I caught Aurora’s face burning in flame at the sight of me, she must have witnesses the k**s but that didn’t concern me at all, if she tries any thing funny with my Bella then I won’t just alone warn her but deal with her.

I scanned through the room looking for Devin before I finally saw him standing alone at a corner. He saw me walking up to him and flashed me a cocky smile, he was going to talk about me and Bella.

“Just zip it!” I scoffed before reaching where he was, he raised his hands in defence and chuckled.

“Okay so stay right here and don’t leave this spot, I have something for you” I said and he seemed surprised but at the same time worried.

“I hope you’re not up to any mischief” he warned and I smirked.

“Just stay here” I repeated before leaving him standing clueless.

I went outside the hall, she should be here any moment from now. I stood by my car as I dialed her number.

“Hey are you still going to make it?” I asked over the phone.

“Yes of course! I’m close to your school” she squealed in excitement and I ended the call as I patiently waited for her to arrive.

It didn’t take up to five minutes before I spotted a car pulling by me, a girl of my age came down from driver’s seat and opened the back door to bring out a wheel chair before bringing Sofia to sit on it.

I flashed a smile at her as I walked up to her, she was really beautiful and it wasn’t really fortunate she couldn’t walk anymore. She smiled at me and for a second I was mesmorised at how soft and meek her smile was.

“He’ll be so excited to see you” I said to her as I wheeled her into the building with her friend walking beside me.

I scanned through the hall but I couldn’t replace Devin in where I asked him to stay, I was still unable to replace him when Sofia suddenly dragged my attention.

“Is that Devin?” Her voice broke as she pointed to him.

“Shit!” I cussed as she broke down in tears while staring at Devin who was making out with Maya at a corner of the hall. They were in an intensed kissing situation.

“I’m so sorry!” I begged into her ear, I really didn’t want her to see this and I definitely didn’t want any of this to happen to their relationship, all I wanted was to make this night a memorable night for the both of them and make it up to Devin but shit always happens and revolve around me.

Devin pulled away from the k**s and Maya seemed to be flushing, his face met mine before it moved down to my hands and the wheelchair. His eyes widened at the sight of Sofia and I felt so ashamed of myself.

“Sofia?!” He exclaimed out of shock but she shook her head at him before requesting her friend to wheel her out. Devin was frozen for a while before he realized all that was going on.

“I’m so sorry!” I apologized and he ran past me to meet Sofia, I never really knew Maya as a flake or whatever was happening at the moment. She had a sad look on her face and couldn’t bring her eyes to mine.

I was f****d up and I have just messed up big time again, what I really didn’t understand was why I kept on f*****g and messing things up. I realized Isabella must still be waiting for me, I ran to where I left her and found her drinking another punch. She had a scorn look on her face and I knew she was mad at me for leaving her for that long.

“I’m sorry I tried to fix things with Devin but ended up ruining everything” I apologized but it didn’t seem like she was buying it.

“It’s fine!” She muttered and I felt a little bit if relief, I knew it wasn’t fine but I was glad she at least said two words to me.

“I want to leave here, Can you take me home?” She requested.

“Sure, of course, why not?” I nervously replied and helped her with her purse. She walked up to Maya who still had guilt all over her face and said somethings to her before coming back to meet me.

We walked out of the school building and made for where I parked my car.

“Just because we kissed doesn’t mean I’ve forgiven you, you’ll have to earn it” she said and I smiled as we both stopped walking, I wrapped my hands around her waist and a weak smile appeared on her face.

“I love you and I’ll do anything to earn your forgiveness” I said In a low tone and she smiled.

“Maya told me everything, i know it must’ve been hard for you to beg Maya with all of that ego flying around but you tried” she said. I was kind of surprised Maya told her because I didn’t even notice anything.

“I’m just really sorry” I apologized again and kissed her on her forehead.

“We should get going” I said but she didn’t move an inch.

“I just wanted to leave the party, i don’t want to go home either” she said and I smiled.

“How about Xavier?” I asked, I’ve been keeping it in me for a long time but I couldn’t hold the question back in any longer.

“I guess he’s fine, I told him I couldn’t be with him because I felt nothing” she replied and I couldn’t help the broad smile from beaming on my face.

My face shifted to a car driving off and I noticed it was Sofia’s car, Devin was standing by the car like a hopeless and drenched man and I knew things didn’t go well with her, if only I hadn’t done anything crazy and wild.

Bella turned to look at what my eyes was fixed on, she saw the way Devin was standing hopelessly.

“Why’d you say you messed up things with Devin?” She asked and I told her about everything that happened with him.

“You should go meet him” she suggested but I refused, I had just gained the attention of the girl I want so bad and I’m not just losing it.

“No I’ll stay here with you” I said.

“He looks like he needs help” she said and suddenly closed her eyes tight and flinched like she was in pain.

“Are you okay?” I asked, I have been noticing the way she had been and I knew something was definitely off in her, she looked weak and unlike the Bella I knew at first.

She tried to force a smile at me, “I’m fin….” She couldn’t complete her statement before she suddenly passed out.