Make You Mine(Redemption 2) - Episode 23

 

Cheryl:

"Shhh.. That's enough. Don't cry. You're breaking my heart." Phillip says softly. I push my face from his chest and level him with a hard look.
"You broke my heart first!" I slam my fist into his chest. He grunts but takes the hit. My dad is already out of sight with his men.
"I'm so sorry baby." He takes my hand and kisses my knuckles softly. I retrieve my hand so I can think clearly . I can't have him blindside me with his touches.
"Spill." I seethe. He looks around the compound and shakes his head.
"Can't we talk somewhere else? Let's go home. I want you in our home, Cheryl." He goes to touch me again and I move back.
"I want the truth from you Phillip. We've been together for almost two months. It's been nothing short of blissful but now that I think about it, you have never spoken of your past." I can't believe I never asked about it.
"Isn't the past supposed to remain in the past? You are my present Cheryl."
"I am. But when the past starts to interfere, I need to know as much as I can." I watch him rub his eyes before releasing a long breath.
"What do you want to know?"
"Did you really...sleep with the wife of a client?" I say the abominable words. He looks down shamefully and nods

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. I clench my eyes shut. What does that say about him.
"But I didn't know she was married believe me. I never would have made that move."
"Is that what this is between us? A move to improve your career? Use the daughter of your client. You knew my father was rich didn't you? That's the reason you kissed me at the dinner? Is this..."
"No! Cheryl no! This has nothing to do with my career. I just said I love you didn't I?"
"Love is just an overused word. Damon said he loved me and yet he hit me every single chance he got." I see Phillip's face harden.
"Don't ever compare me with that man beater!" He growls.
"You both used me. What's the difference?" I snap.
"Used? Feel this Cheryl!" Before I can register his movement, he has my hand pressed against his chest.
"That's my heart beating erratically because of you. I nearly lost my mind looking for you today. I love you. Don't let anger cloud your judgement Cheryl." I grind my teeth against the onslaught of feelings at the erratic beat of his heart. His hand snakes up mine and he squeezes it.
"Tell me you don't feel it. This pull between us. It scares the hell out of me but I'd rather be scarred with you."
"Phillip..."
"I love you. I love you. I love you. I'm going to say it for as long as I need to."
"I don't know what to believe. I don't want to be that weak woman who can't protect her heart anymore." I tell him truthfully. He drops my hand and use his to lift my chin up till our eyes lock.
"I'll drop your father's account. Anything I have to do. To make this right with us."
"That's medicine after death." I try to drop my gaze but he nudges my chin up.
"Tell me to leave Cheryl. And I'll leave. I'll have my things taken out of the apartment and you won't ever see me again." A sob catches in my throat at this. He can't leave me.
"Say the word Cheryl." He says and I shake my head.
"Say it!"
"I can't! I can't okay! I can't!" I scream back at him. A broad smile splits his face as his hand brush my cheeks.
"Then that's all I want to hear." He says as he brings his lips to mine. I meld my body into his and kiss him with all I have. Phillip whispers quiet promises against my lips as he kisses every inch of my face. We only come apart for air after long minutes of indulging in each other. I smile up lovingly at him.
"I love you." I breathe out. His eyes flutter close like he's pained but when he opens them he pulls me into his arms again.
"Thank you for loving me." He whispers and I feel like the luckiest woman on Earth. I hold him super tight.
"I'm not letting you go ever." He tells me.
"I don't ever want you to."

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Phillip:

"I'm so happy that you came back with me." I hug Cheryl from behind as soon as I close the door behind us. I settle my hands on her hips and caress it lightly. Her hands cover my big ones and she relaxes into me.
"I'm more than happy to be back. I don't want to ever go through that ever again. Let's not ever hurt each other." She says and I nod.
"I. Love. You." I say each word with a soft peck to her shoulders.
"You should be hungry. I'll put something together for us. Come on." Cheryl takes my hand from her hips and lead me into the living room. I stop her and kiss her hand.
"I don't want to leave you yet. Let's order something." I tell her. She thinks this through then nod. We both sit on the couch and she drops her head on my lap. Our hands entwine.
"This is nice." She says softly as I call for food to be delivered to our house. I drop my phone on the table when I'm done and let my hand drop on her stomach.
"You didn't even change your clothes before you came barging into my father's compound." She chuckles and I grin.
"Who cares about changing into something else. You had me panicking. Don't do that again." I tell her.
"Ok."
"Say it." I insist.
"I promise not to ever leave you." She says.
"You better not. Your father's goons really did a number on me. I'm going to be sore for days." I crack my knuckles and stretch my legs. Cheryl jumps from my lap and fawn all over me.
"Are you okay? Did they hurt you? Should I call an ambulance?" She looks worried and I chuckle.
"I need my medicine." I say as I dive into her. I settle my head between her boobs and she giggles.
"It tickles." She squeals.
"It's not supposed to tickle!" I act insulted but she just laughs more. I can't stop myself, I join her in laughter. When our laughter dies down, I maneuver her body so I'm lying on her lap. She plays with my hair for a few minutes deep in thought.
"What are you thinking about now?" I ask her.
"Are you really going to drop my father's account?" She asks and I nod seriously.
"I just have to call the office tomorrow and have his shares handled by another firm. He won't suffer any loss trust me." I tell him.
"I heard them talking about it at your office. They want to close up the company? Won't this make it worse?"
"Don't worry your pretty head about it."
"No. They were crying in the bathroom. They need the job. I don't want you to drop my dad's account." She says. I take my head from her lap and bury my head in my palms.
"That wouldn't solve anything. I'm afraid the company is going down with or without your dad's money." I say truthfully.
"Really? You're going to lose your job? All those people too?" She frowns.
"There's nothing I can do. My promiscuity is a well known thing in the industry. My boss wants the company packed up by the weekend. My boss doesn't want a bachelor like me ruining the company's image."
"Let's get married then." My head snaps up at her words. I wait for her to start laughing at her joke but she looks at me completely poker faced.
"What? We're already engaged and you don't want me leaving your ever. Let's hit two birds with one stone. You said you love me right? We already have rings." She sounds more excited by the second.
"Hey!!! Hold up for a second." I raise my hand. Her eyes are twinkling like crazy.
"I want you chained to my side forever, Phillip. Marry me?" She bat her lashes at me.
"I'm pretty sure the guy is supposed to be saying those words." I muse and she grins.
"You're too slow. I can't wait for you to grow the balls to ask me." She tease and I mock gasp.
"I'll get you for that." She starts to back away from me as I creep up on her until her back touches the side arm of the couch.
"I surrender." She raise her hands up and I shake my head at her.
"You don't get to dodge this one." I dig my fingers into her hips and tickle the breath out of her.
"Stop! I'm going to pee on myself!" She tries to get her laughter in order. I bring my eyes up to hers. She's just too beautiful with her lips turned up in laughter. She's mine. I press my lips to hers and capture her laughter.

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. Her hands come around me without delay and her legs wrap around my waist. I growl when she presses her chest to mine. My blood ignites in fire as my hands travel up her body and creeps under her top. She moans softly into my mouth and I stop myself. I pull away from her and stare lovingly at her. She deserves more than this. Marriage? I'm warming up to that idea with each smiles I see on her face.
"Why did you stop. You keep stopping." She pouts under me.
"Let's not get carried away." I maneuver her so she's lying on my chest.
"The food should be here soon. Let me hold you a bit longer." I tell her. She doesn't argue but snuggles deeper into my chest. I feel content.