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His Darkness - Chapter 27
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…ARIANA’S POV—…
“Justin, where are you taking me?” I giggle, holding his hand tightly. I stumble a little on my feet and Justin immediately wraps his arm around me, keeping me up.
“You’ll see Ari, I really am sorry for the other day,” he whispers in my ear, his adorable little face scrunched up with guilt. I shake my head and reach up with my hand, resting it on his cheek.
“Justin, it’s okay…”
“Are you saying that because you’re slightly tipsy?” He asks, a small smile on his face. It doesn’t quite reach his eyes. I shake my head a little too enthusiastically, my dark curls bouncing around my face.
“No JJ, I really do mean it.” I murmur quietly. He stops walking at the mention of my name for him and gives me a toothy smile. His eyes light up and he pushes me gently against the wall, dipping his head down so he’s eye level with me.
“I love it when you call me JJ”
“Do you remember that time we all went out to your parents cabin… you were so drunk. I didn’t really know you well at that point but I went into the bathroom and there you were. Lying in the bath with the biggest bag of Doritos I’ve ever seen.” I chuckled, smiling at one of my very first memories of Justin.
“Yes I remember. You were asking me what my name was and I kept repeating, Justin James. Justin James.”
“You offered me your Doritos and carried on saying, Justin James. Hence why I called you JJ for so long,” I grin, pecking his lips lightly.
“Even though I was wasted, I remember thinking how beautiful you are” Justin smiled, his fingers lacing tightly with mine. I squeeze his hand and he sighs, resting his forehead against mine.
“Our first kiss was in that bathroom.”
“How romantic,” I snort before slapping a hand over my mouth. I let out another deep laugh and Justin joins me, both of us looking like a love sick couple. A few moments pass and Justin’s laughter dies down, his features turning serious. I quieten myself and know he’s about to tell me something –
“Ari, we don’t have to do anything anymore unless you really want to. I’m not with you for sex, I’m with you because I love you. I don’t want to lose you,” he says firmly, his eyes clouded with distress and turmoil. My heart warms at his words and I pull his head down from the back, pressing his lips against mine. They feel safe and warm. My stomach twists in knots slightly as I know he’s expecting me to say it back to him, say that I love him too.
But I can’t.
I do care for him, so much. I just don’t know if I love him. yet. Love is such a big word that involves so many heart strings and feelings. Before I commit to loving someone, I want to make sure I 100% mean it.
“Do you want to come with me tomorrow to view the apartment?” I breathe out against his lips. He immediately nods, his hands resting against my waist.
“I’ll go anywhere with you.”
I feel the weight on my shoulders lift and my body become lightweight. I love it when things between me and Justin are good. I keep my hand firmly in his and we make our way back to the club, smiles on both of our faces.
“Where did you want to take me?” I ask him, confused that we didn’t really go anywhere. He shakes his head, stumbling a little on his feet from his tipsy state. stumbling a little on his feet from his tipsy state.
“You know what? I can’t remember,” he chuckles, running a hand through his hair. We both enter the club, the loud beats of the music blasting through our ears. We head for the bar and Justin buys me and himself another drink. A warm hand on my back causes me to jump and I spin around, coming face to face with Alex. My eyes widen –
“Alex!” I smile, my stomach twisting with knots. His dark eyes are staring at me so intently, I feel like I’m the only person alone in the room with him. I suck in a breath, the drink in my hand shaking from my unstable grip. He looks concerned, wary. He takes a step forward to lean into my ear and his intoxicating scent causes me to swoon, stumbling on my feet.
“Are you okay?” He murmurs, his low voice sending shivers running through my body. I close my eyes and remind myself to breathe. I don’t even notice the drink being plucked from my hands. When I open my eyes, two sets of eyes are staring at me.
“Ari?” Justin asks me, confused. His eyes are flickering between Alex and I and I see the confusion building up inside them.
“Justin, this is Alex,” I smile tightly. Justin barely glances at Alex for longer than two seconds before turning back to me.
“The guy outside your work place? What is he doing here?”Justin asks, his words sounding defensive. I shrug because even I don’t know what Alex is doing here.
“How do you know Ariana?” Justin spins towards Alex, tilting his head. He isn’t a match for him, Alex is tall and broad, muscly. When Justin is slightly intoxicated, he thinks he can take on an entire army. I place my hand on Justin’s arm, tugging him back.
Beside me, Alex is still staring intently at me. His chocolate brown eyes are burning brightly with a flame and I can’t stop myself from shivering despite the heat in the club. He finally tears his eyes off me and looks at Justin, his face expressionless.
“My bad, I had her confused for someone else”
And with that, he turned around and walked away without another glance at me. I watch him disappear into the crowds, his black leather jacket hanging loosely over the broad definition of his back. I tell myself to shrug it off but I can’t get the image of his eyes out of my mind. Why did it feel like I’d been punched in the gut when he walked away?
“Who is that guy? Is he stalking you?” Justin asks me seriously, his eyes turning shades darker. I shake my head, frowning.
“No, of course not. He’s a customer at the coffee shop, I see him around” I shrug, deciding to leave out the part where I saved his life. I don’t know why I wasn’t being entirely truthful with Justin.
“Who did he think you were?” Justin asks, snaking an arm around my waist possessively. I have the urge to roll my eyes but I don’t and instead slowly push myself away from his tight grip.
“I don’t know Justin. Go ask him if you’re that bothered about it,” I mumble, heading in the direction of my friends. Justin follows me closely behind, his eyes still scanning the crowd for another sight of Alex.
I don’t want to admit it but I’m doing the same thing too.
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