It All Started With Hatred-Chapter 126: Insecurities

Jacob left the pair of uncle and niece alone to talk privately seeing that there’s nothing to worry about. The restaurant had a bar in it so he went there to grab a drink. Ordering a cup of beer. He took a seat.

"There you go. Sir." The bartender handed him a cup of beer.

"Thank you." Jacob mumbled without looking at the bartender.

The bartender stood there staring at him before she moved to serve the other customers.

Jacob was watching the match that was airing on the TV as he sipped on his beer. Jacob wasn’t the kind to give women attention. His job needs that. So it’s become a habit of his. That’s why he didn’t notice the girls in the bar staring at him and whispering something.

Luna, The bar tends to notice the fuss that this handsome stranger caused since he walked in. He was a new customer. She has never seen him here before.

"He’s handsome. Do you think we can get his number?" One of the girls asked.

"Well. I will be happier if I spend the night with him." Another of the girls said.

Luna knew if she didn’t shoo these drunk girls away right now. They will cause

problems. After shooting them out of the bar. She went back to her work." These spoiled girls. I just hate them." She muttered under her breath as she wiped the counter.

After finishing his beer. Jacob stood up and reached for his pocket as he asked."How much?"

Luna turned to look at him and said."Thirty euros. Sir."

Giving her the money. Jacob stood there looking at the girl with wavy red hair for a moment."Thank you for shooing them away." He said before he left the bar.

Luna stood there unmoving. Not because of what he said. But it’s because of how she felt right now. Pushing her thoughts away, She went back to her work.

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Once the dinner ended. Petal and Jacob went back to the apartment. On their way back. Jacob noticed how PetaI was lost in thoughts all the way. He didn’t blame her. The man was completely different from her father. If he was her father, She wouldn’t have gone through the horrible things that her father did to her.

Henry locked his daughter in a dark room for more than a month. During that time he tortured her every day until she dropped unconscious. Because she saved innocent people that had nothing to do with his work.

After that, Petal changed. It was like her soul was stolen and she remained an empty shell. The only time he saw her smiling genuinely is with Ethan. Now. He only hoped that this man won’t break her heart too.

"Thank you for today. Having you by my side made me less scared." Petal said signaling. She was grateful for having Jacob in her life.

Jacob smiled and patted her head." Don’t thank me. I’m your big brother. It’s my responsibility to take care of you." He replied to her words.

After changing her clothes. Petal prepared dinner for Jacob as he didn’t eat anything in the restaurant. On the table. Jacob noticed that Petal was in deep thought. Ben had asked her to come and live with him in his mansion and he could tell that she didn’t like the idea. He too. After all, This man suddenly appeared In her life and they still don’t know anything about him or his true intentions.

Suddenly the doorbell rings and Petal stands up walking towards the door to see who is visiting them late at night. Looking through the peephole, She saw Ethan standing in front of the door. With a racing heart, She immediately opened the door for him.

Ethan stood there leaning against the door, Staring at her."I couldn’t stop myself from coming and seeing you." He said.

Petal blushed and turned to look behind her. She would die of shame if Jacob heard what he said but luckily he wasn’t there. "Come in." Petal said to him signaling as she stepped away from the door.

Ethan stepped inside the apartment and immediately the smell of delicious food reached his nose. Suddenly he became angry. She cooked food for another man that it’s not him!

Petal who was closing the door was suddenly pushed against the wall with him pressing his body against him."You know. I should punish you for cooking food for another man." He said, circling his arms around her waist.

Petal’s eyes widened as she gulped softly. She tried to point at the kitchen but he catches her wrists, Kissing the back of them.

"Ahem... I think you should take him to your room." Jacob who walked upon the scene suggested.

Petal buried her face in Ethan’s chest. Embarrassed and unable to look at Jacob. She just wanted to kick Ethan between his legs to shove him away from her.

Ethan turned to look at him with cold eyes."No need. We’ll be leaving." Ethan said as he picked up the Petal coat from the hanger.

Petal peered up at him before she glanced at Jacob.

"Whatever. Leave." Jacob said, shaking his head hopelessly. He pitied Petal for what is going to happen to her tonight. Surely, She will be punished.

Putting the coat around her. Ethan picked her up in his arms walking out of the apartment. In her Embarrassed state, PetaI clung to his neck keeping her face buried in his chest.

It was late at night. So Ethan didn’t drive here alone. He had planned to take her with him so he brought his most trusted men with him in case anything happened. He was a mafia man. So anything bad can happen at any moment in his life. From gun shooting to accidents. Day or night.

Once they settled in the car. Ethan brought the blanket on the seat across from them and covered her legs with it as she was seated on his lap. Petal didn’t know why but she felt very nervous right now. Her hazel eyes looked up at him with shyness in them.

"What’s the matter? Did I make you uncomfortable?" Ethan asked, cupping her face.

Petal shook her head no and took his large hand in hers, Writing something on his palm. Ethan focused on what she was writing, Looking at her small finger as she drew the letters.

"N-e-r-v-o-u-s." Understanding the word. Ethan kissed the side of her head.

"Because of me?" He asked her and she nodded her head slowly.

She was nervous about what he was going to do to her when they reached the countryside house. To Petal. Being intimate was something that scared her because she isn’t able to express her feelings and her disability is causing her insecurities problems.

"Do you want to tell me why?" Ethan asked in a calm voice. Being patient with her.

He knew about her fears and insecurities. He knew about it all and he wanted to take them all away.

"Can we talk after we reach home? I’m not comfortable here." Petal signaled. Having the driver there with them made it feel like someone was watching them. Though there was a non-transparent glass between them. But she prefers for them to be alone.

Stroking the back of her head gently. Ethan nodded his head. Once they reached the countryside house. Ethan got out of the car with her in his arms. He refused to let her walk on her feet. Petal stayed still in his arms and didn’t protest and let him do what he wanted.

She noticed that he asked his man to guard the house and not leave and she wondered if something had happened.

Closing the door. Ethan walked towards the living room and lowered her on the couch and then he walked towards the fireplace adding more logs to warm the house. Winter is a very cold year.

Taking off his coat. He sat next to her."Now that we’re all alone. Will you tell me?" Ethan coaxed her as he caressed her face.

Petal smiled as she lowered her head. She was embarrassed about telling him such things but they’re in a relationship so sharing things was important to understand each other.

"I feel insecure whenever we’re intimate. But it’s because of me and my disability. I feel incomplete." She said signaling. Her hand reached for her ear, Touching the hearing device.

Ethan sighed as he reached for her hand that was on her ear. Replacing it with his hand."Is there a way for me to eliminate these insecurities? Tell me. I will do everything in my power. All I want is for you to just be you." He whispered bringing his face close to her ear device.

Petal’s hands clutched his shirt tightly. She was overwhelmed with emotions. Her heart was racing and she felt like falling in love with him once more.