Tempting My Rented Boyfriend - Chapter 114

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“Did he threaten you?” Aiden asked.

“Dad, He didn’t threaten me. He proposed to me about the wedding. I refused him saying that I want to hold a wedding till my brother is awake. Even though he was told he said okay for that.

“Dad… I wanted to register the marriage with him and hold a wedding with him when my brother was awake,” Eleanor said.

“Eleanor, I know you are worried about his feelings. But you can’t be naive in this matter. Let dad deal with this thing,” he said.

“Dad… I know you are protective of me. But Cedric is too good to me. You know… he doesn’t even let me cook despite knowing my major. He washes the dishes and when my whole body was aching he was massaging me the whole time not acting appropriately.

“He takes permission from me before he wants to touch me. He gives me so much respect. You know… yesterday… Just because I was angry, he left the presentation hall, just to give me company.

“I am his priority. But I always say mean things to him and hurt him. If it was another person they would have left him.

“I realized how scummy Jacob was. I never knew that a man could take care of a person he loved in this way. You know what dad?

“Now… as I think that… just because Cedric is loving me head over heels, I felt like I occupied Jacob’s place while he occupied my place. I make him suffer and play with his feelings as I wish,” she said.

“Even today… I said he is after me to satisfy his cravings but not out of love. Even though he said nothing, he was too quiet. He didn’t speak a single word. But seeing me awake, he just asked me if I was awake. After that, he went inside the kitchen to heat the food

“Dad… Maybe he is a ruthless businessman but a good husband. I slipped on the wet floor without looking. From then on he doesn’t even let me walk. He carries me around as if I am some patient. Dad… I won’t regret being with him,” Eleanor said.

“Eleanor…” Aiden wanted to say something but Eleanor cut him off.

“I know… I am your precious daughter. But please let me make my decisions. After my brother’s accident… I am growing up. Don’t hinder it with your care and concern. I know they love me so much. But he does the same.

“He waited for me for eight years. And is still waiting. I don’t want to let him wait anymore. He is a good guy and deserves more. And he even gave many contracts to our company to let it stand. Even though we are no longer in the top 5 company list. We can float. With hardwork, I guess we can make it back soon.” Eleanor said.

“Nora… what about your brother’s opinion?” he asked.

“I don’t think he would say anything against Cedric. I trust him. And Cedric is his best friend,” Eleanor said.

“Eleanor, I won’t stop you from marrying him. I am just worried about him bullying you. Tell dadda, if he bullies you,” she said.

“Dadda is the best,” he said.

“But I would have felt happy if he called me instead of you,” he said.

“Dad… he doesn’t even know that I am calling you. He is still in the kitchen.” Eleanor said.

“Fine… If you say so,” Aiden said.

“I will bring him to you before we get married,” she said.

“Sure… I will be waiting for him,” he said.

“Dad… don’t scare him. Okay?” Eleanor said.

“You didn’t even marry him and you are defending him already!?” he shrieked.

“Dad… I didn’t defend him. I am asking you to not give him a hard time!” she said.

“Okay okay… if you say so,” he said.

“Dad…” she dragged for which she only heard him chuckle from the other end.

“Dad… he is setting the table. I will take my leave for now. Talk to you later,” she said.

“Okay… Have food and rest well,” he said.

“Bye dad,” she said.

“Bye, Nora,” he hung the call.

Eleanor walked to the dining table. And coincidentally, he was bringing the dishes out. He served the dishes on the table. He said nothing but did what he should do.

Eleanor started eating her food calmly. She liked the food but she could feel the hand of an experienced chef. And the dishes were aromatic. Somehow… she could feel the familiarity of the dishes.

“You didn’t cook them,” she said. It’s not a question but more of a statement.

“I ordered them,” he said.

“Oh… Did you eat?” she asked him.

“Nope… I am waiting for you,” Cedric said.

“Serve yourself too,” she said.

Cedric went inside and got bowls for himself too. They ate in silence. But Eleanor couldn’t get her mind out of this chef.

“Where did you order this food?” Eleanor asked.

“There is a small inn near this place which is twenty kilometers away from here. I ordered from there,” he said.

“Oh… you speak as if you know about that restaurant,” she said.

“I used to go there along with my grandparents. The chef was an old lady when I was a kid. But now her son took over the kitchen after she passed away.” he said.

“Oh… Can we go there for dinner?” she asked.

“Sure,” he said.

Again the room went into its usual silence.

Even though Cedric didn’t talk to her, she sensed his odd silence. He was really upset with her. After finishing her food, she did the dishes and cleaned the dining table.

Cedric said nothing, he sat in the living hall and started watching the TV. She sat beside him. Eleanor was so addicted to him that she couldn’t take his ignorance.

“I am sorry,” she said.

“No need. I should be the one who should be sorry. I didn’t consider your feelings and acted like an animal,” he said.

Eleanor knew he was sad for what he did. The one who should be guilty should be hers, not him.

“Cedric… I don’t know. What I am doing these days. I am always snapping at you. I am really sorry. I won’t do that again. And You shouldn’t be sorry,” she said.

“Eleanor… I swear… I won’t lie to you. But I have had a one-night stand with three women three times in my whole life. And honestly, they were random women who were available in the pubs and bars. But I always felt guilty and never felt in the mood to do it with them.

“After you came into my life, I couldn’t stop myself from lusting you. I always want to spend every second with you marking you mine, showing the world that you belong to me. It’s my fault that I didn’t hold my emotions right and well. I will consider these things from now on. Don’t worry,” he said to her.

“Cedric… but I am thoughtless. You did many things for me and my company. I didn’t even consider your feelings and behaved selfishly. I am thoughtless,” Eleanor said.

There was a silence between them.

“Eleanor… just because I did many things for you and your company it doesn’t give me any right to take advantage of you. I should be thoughtful too.

“And… we both are at fault in some instances. So… let’s not be hard on ourselves and enjoy ourselves with each other’s presence. Let’s take these things as our lessons and learn from them. Let’s not repeat them again,” he said.

Eleanor nodded at him.

“You are not angry?” she asked.

“Nope,” he said.

“I love you,” she said.

“I love you more,” he said and kissed her forehead.

“Come with me,” he said after seconds of silence.

She nodded at him and followed him. She noticed it was the same he took her to the cave. In the night the walls looked divine, but now she saw it… she noticed a few paintings on the walls that enhanced their beauty even in the morning too.

“Beautiful paintings,” Eleanor commented.

“My grandmother liked to draw,” he answered her many unasked questions.

“Can you draw too?” she asked with her hopeful eyes.

“I am not as good as my grandma,” he said.

“Oh…” she reacted disappointedly.

“We are here,” he said as he led her out.

The big tree has no leaves. All the leaves had fallen. But she could see there was no trace of leaves on the tree. Last night she didn’t think much about it.

“It doesn’t have leaves,” Eleanor said with surprise.

“This tree doesn’t grow leaves,” he said.

“Why?” she asked with her curiosity in her eyes.

“It is called the Execution tree. Many say it is a haunted tree. But I see the soul of a lonely person in it,” Cedric said in his distant tone.

Eleanor nodded her head at him. Giving a last look to this mysterious tree… she walked towards the cave behind Cedric.

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Author’s Guide:

There is really a leafless tree in this world. That is called ‘The tree of Death’ or ‘The Executed Tree’. It is in somalia. According to the lore, the tree drank human blood to sustain despite the change of seasons the whole time. From what I heard it doesn’t even need water to survive. Search about it you will know more. Thankyou.

‘Check Author’s Note! Important!’