You Still Belong To Me

Chapter 3

Julia Thomas

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One week.

Yes, I had one week left to save the house which was our home once.

And this was killing me.

For all the years of my life, I lived without seeking any help.

Not depending on anyone.

But now I was going to everyone, asking to help us.

I felt useless.

Mainly, I felt like I had failed.

I didn't mind going on the streets.

But I was not ready to let this part of my dad go.

The memories.

“Excuse me.

How can I help you?”

A lady walked up to me, as I entered the gigantic door.

The placed looked richer than ever!

“Hi.

I'm here to…see”

I swallowed…

My heart kicking hard.

“Mr. Reed”

I finally took the name.

“Do you have an appointment?

Can I take a look at that?”

She asked, still a small smile on her face.

“Well, I don't have one.

But it's an emergency.” My voice sounded too weak.

And she gave me look of disgust!

“Are you one of those charity cases?

Who wants Mr. Reed to fund you guys?”

She rolled her eyes.

“No I'm not.

And I will appreciate if you would watch your tone with me”

I hit back.

Not liking her rudeness.

She kicked her heels as she walked over to the counter.

Grabbing a few papers, she returned.

“Fill these papers and drop it at the front desk.

They will let you know if Mr. Reed will want to meet you” She spoke out, rudely.

“When can I expect an appointment or call back?” I asked.

“Maybe like three or four weeks later,

Every day we get people like you standing in a line to meet him.

So, better luck to you.

He is a busy man” She smirked, like it was funny

And before I can say something I noticed a familiar face.

“Uncle Sam”

I called out.

He was a manager of David Reed, when my mom used to work there.

“Is that you, Ms. Thomas.

Wow, you have grown up since the last time I saw you” He smiled as he walked towards me.

Pulling me into a warm embrace.

“It's good to see you Uncle Sam.

I wanted to see Nate…

Nathaniel Reed.

Mr… Mr. Reed”

I stammered my words.

Fidgeting.

“You too, my child.

Come on, you don't need those paper works.

I work here now, helping Nate with the business since you know David left us”

He put his arm around me, as he pulled me along with him.

I sighed out of relief.

Happy for now.

But I was slowly dissolving inside.

Like a part of me was burning like a wax set on fire.

What am I going to tell him?

Or talk to him?

Or how can even see him ,be in the same room with him?

“I'll go let him that know you are here.

And call you in”

He smiled, as he made me sit in the room which looked like a waiting area as I noticed few more people dressed professionally.

And I looked at myself.

Wearing my old sandals and a plain black dress that fell down my knees.

My hair braided, but the strands were out, making it look messy.

Nodding at Uncle Sam, I waited.

.

.

.

.

I waited,

But he never came back.

An hour became two.

Two became five…

And before I know, the sun was setting down.

I knew I wasn't welcomed here.

Yet, I wasn't going to leave without seeing him.

Mainly, people walked in and out, yet nobody looked at me.

Finally, a lady rushed towards me,

“It's the closing time.

Sorry, you got to come back tomorrow”

She gave me a sad look.

“Is your boss here?

Nathaniel Reed?”

I questioned her, as I got on my step.

My legs were numb by now.

And I couldn't feel them.

I hadn't moved a step since Uncle Sam left me behind.

“Sir is very busy in a meeting” She reasoned.

And for some reason, I was angry at her.

Because every second waiting here.

I was preparing myself, thinking what to say to him.

A sorry?

Or Mainly, how will I stand to see him after all these years without feeling anything inside me?

The magazines published too much news about him.

And I know he had moved on.

I mean, I came so far.

And if he wants me out.

He will have to kick me out.

Grabbing my bag, I walked past the lady.

As I rushed towards the huge door which held His name.

I ignored the lady's call ,as she asked me to stop.

Threatened me, telling she was going to call the security.

But I didn't.

Tears tried to prick my eyes, but I didn't stop.

I finally pushed the door open and I saw him.

A woman on his lap.

He raised his blue eyes.

Looking at me.

And he wasn't the Nate I loved once.

He looked cold.

Like a stranger with a familiar face.

And felt like I was stabbed right into my face!

“Jeez.

Security, we have a crazy woman here” the women on his lap screamed out loud, as she protectively hugged him.

But I didn't move.

The lady came with a security, as they moved forward to remove me.

But…

“Adele…

I'll see you soon.

Bye”

He removed the women's hand which was holding him tight around his neck.

And like it was a cue for her , she grabbed her bag. Adjusting her dress, she walked past me with disgusted eyes at me as she left.

He sat back on his seat, as he looked at me.

It felt like my eyes were betraying me as I saw him.

“That's it Miranda.

You can go home”

He ordered, and the lady left, without a word.

His voice had gotten deeper from the last time I heard him.

He had a long hair back then.

Now it was trimmed, clean shaved that showed his jawline.

I was once obsessed with that.

“Wait out”

He ordered looking at the two other men in the room,

The security.

And they left without a word.

It was us again.

Alone

After ten years.

“You are breaching the law, breaking into my office”

His voice was cold, as he crossed his legs.

And I stood straight.

“I know you weren't expecting me.

I'm sorry to show up this way.

But…”

I shrugged.

Weakly

If I could run back, I would.

I couldn't do this.

But I had no other option…

“I need your help”

I finally breathed the words as I looked at him and a tear rolled down my eyes.

The first time I saw him was ten years ago.

When I accidentally stumbled into his room.

Drunk on my eighteenth birthday.

Wanting to be kissed for the first time in my life.

And there he was.

I had a massive crush on his brother Trevor for the whole of my life back then, but that night I met him.

And my life changed…

Now?

“What makes you think I'm going to help you?

After everything you have done,

Why the f**k will you even think that I will help you?”

He Gritted his words, venomously, as he slammed his hand on the table.

His eyes held the hatred for me.

And I never imagined I would be standing here.

“Because you loved me once…”

I wiped my tears that blurred my vision and looked at him.

Not giving up.

“That's the one mistake I regret in my life”

He coldly said.

His jaw clenched.

“I need your help, Nate…”

I bit my tongue as I corrected myself,

“I need your help, Nathaniel.

I need money to save my home.

It will be put onto auction in a week, if the debts are unpaid.

My dad was killed three months ago.

Now we are stuck with grief and debts.

So, I'm here asking you to help me”

I spoke out the reason.

Making it clear I was here to ask him to help me.

And not to remind us about our past.

"How do you plan to pay me back?”

He got on his step, as he questioned me.

“I don't know”

I clenched my fist, trying to stay still.

While all I wanted to do was breakdown.

But not in front of him.

“Ask me again.

Beg me to help you.

Plead me, Julia Thomas.

If you need my help.

You will have to earn for it.

I mean, Your tears can't move me this time” His menacing voice cut my wounds further.

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author's note:

hey guys, so I have started working on this book.

And the daily updates will start from January 1st ,2022

I'll try to do double updates :-)

making up for the wait.

till then you can check out my other ongoing book ,which will be completed soon "Sleeping With the forbidden billionaire"

happy Christmas in advance.

have a good one

stay safe

-K