Bleed for Me by Kitty Rose

Author:Kitty Rose [Rose, Kitty]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-10-12T16:00:00+00:00

Mick and I settle into a comfortable routine. He sleeps in his bedroom while I crash on the couch. By the time I wake up, he’s gone and returns late at night with food. Since our talk, he’s much more relaxed around me, like he’s let go of a heavy weight that has been tying him down and now he can freely exist. I spend a lot of time replaying what he said in my mind, mulling it over now that I'm not dulled by the effects of alcohol.

One thing has become clear, I don’t know myself anymore. Maybe I never really did.

The desire to hurt him back for what he did to me is still there, simmering under the surface, but I no longer want him dead. Instead, I find myself curious, wanting to know more about the man who has discovered how to live for his own enjoyment. So that’s what I do. Every night as we eat dinner at the table, I badger him with endless questions. He’s usually open and willing to provide answers. The only subject he shies away from is his childhood and family. I don’t push him on it, not yet at least.

We’re currently mowing down on Chinese takeout. I’m asking questions around mouthfuls of mar far chicken and lo mein, oddly at ease with the man who I wanted to stab not that long ago. He looks up at me as I’ve paused my attack on the food and smiles, “Any other questions tonight?” His tone has a hint of amusement as he leans back and raps his knuckles on the table.

I study him before asking something that’s been plaguing my mind for a while but haven’t yet had the courage to broach. “You said you own your own company?” He nods in encouragement as I pause. Clearing my throat I stammer, “What, um, what’s the name of it?”

Mick doesn’t respond immediately, raising his hand to rub his chin. I pick at the remaining food on my plate as the seconds tick by. “Why do you want to know?” He finally asks.

I can understand his hesitation. The more details I know about him, the more dangerous it is if I ever get free again.

I shrug and shove another piece of chicken in my mouth, buying time as I chew. Swallowing, I admit the truth. “Honestly, I’m curious and I…I want to get to know you more.” I look down at the table, avoiding his gaze. I feel shame wash over me at the admission. I shouldn’t want to know more about him, I should be trying to run away again. But the way he has been with me since our conversations…I find myself intrigued and drawn to him in a way I can’t rationalize.

Mick’s fingers gently tug on my chin, lifting my face so he can look at me. His eyes are soft as he studies me in silence before stroking his thumb over my lip and pulling his hand away. Leaning back, he takes a drink and clears his throat, setting the glass back on the table.

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