My Addiction by Ida Gonzalez (summer reading list TXT) 📗

"Baby, why didn't you tell me your sister had leukemia?" he knew she was sick from what I had told him but he didn't know exactly what was wrong with her. He tucked a lock of my hair behind my ear while I played with the coffee glass, stirring it.

"I will not go around the world discussing all my problems, Dante," I said and he lowered his head.

"I'm not everyone, baby," he grabbed my chin and we stared at each other, with those little acts I want to float in the air. Maybe, I'm too stupid but I can't help feeling like that.

"I'll be here for you, Paula. Even if you don't want me by your side, I won't leave you alone," I have a habit of biting my lip every time I get nervous about something. He just smiled, shaking his head, I know that he has always told me not to do it because it provokes him but I swear that I do not do it intentionally.

"I already told you a thousand times not to do that in front of me. Why do you like to tease me so much, baby?" his hoarse voice produced an incredible sensation in my body. I felt it vibrate. I felt my face burn.

"There is something I want to talk about, Paula," he took both of my hands. I looked at him. "I know it's not the best time but I can't take it anymore. Today, I wanted to talk to you and all this happened but I don't want to put it off any longer," I blinked repeatedly but kept silent, to hear what he had to say.

"I know the contract you have with Iam," he revealed, fixing his eyes on me.

Oh shit!

"I want you to leave it, Paula," he declared.

"Dánte ..."

"No, Paula. You don't need to do that."

"I need it, Dante. My sister needs it. I don't have money as you do. I just work as a waitress. I can't pay for my sister's treatment," And for her, I can do anything.

"I will help you, Paula. I have contacts, specialists who will help you with your sister's health, and don't worry about money."

"No, Dante, no. I won't take it. I won't take advantage of you just because you have money."

"I would never think that of you, Paula. I know the kind of woman you are. I know your worth and I'm happy to be able to help you."

I lowered my head in denial. "You used to think the worst of me," I whispered under my breath but still he managed to hear it.

"Don't remind me, baby. I feel like the worst son of a bitch. Forgive me for that, let me make up for the bad times I've put you through."

"But I can't bear to see you with someone else, Paula. I already told you, you are mine and nobody else's. I will return to Iam everything he paid for you," he declared and I was perplexed. I could not believe the attitude so different that he showed. He is another man, and I am afraid of falling more in love.

"No, Dante, you won't do that. It's my problem. I don't want anyone's money, much less yours."

"I'm not asking you, Paula. And I won't take no for an answer. If you're stubborn than I am more stubborn than you. I take care of what I love," he fixed his eyes on mine and I felt my world shake.

I don't know what to do with this man. I don't want him to think that I'm only looking for his money because God knows I would never do that. But I don't want to continue with the damn contract.

"Don't think so much baby just accept it," we looked at each other for long seconds.

I would never take advantage of anyone but I am already tired of fighting alone. Sometimes, you need help, and you must take advantage of some opportunities that life presents. Nobody is made of iron, we are only human beings.

"Okay, Dante, I’ll accept it on one condition."

He leaned back with his arms crossed in the chair and arched an eyebrow.

"Which is?" he asked, smiling.

"Let me pay you every penny, even if I have to pay you my whole life," he shook his head.

"I don't need you to pay me, anything baby. I just want you to stay close to me. That's my condition," he assured.

I raised an eyebrow.

"Dante either you accept that condition or there is no deal. I already told you that I will not take advantage of you. I do not accept that. I have always been able to do it alone and now it will not be the exception."

I Sigh frustrated, “yes, I know I'm stubborn, but that's what I am. I always have it all on my own and this time it will be no different.”

"Well, you win," he snaps, running a hand over his face.

"You are impossible, you know?" He smiles approaching me to kiss me and I reciprocate. He pulled away from me and I kept my eyes closed, which opened when he abruptly pulled away from me.

"Oh, by the way, I don't like the way that doctor looks at you," I opened my eyes in amazement.

"Dante !!, calm down that poor guy has not done anything," I affirmed.

 "You just have to see to find out what he is doing. You can see the interest he has in you even from far. Haven't you seen how he looks at you?"