❄️ CHAPTER 15 ❄️ Phoenix froze on the spot listening to the conversation between Monica and Lilly. Tears flooded her eyes and her heart tightened in pain, making it very difficult for her to breathe. So Lilly was never sick. She was just putting on an act. Her sickness was nothing but a lie and Axion never really paid the doctor any money. " Is this a dream? " Was the question going on her mind. She felt like suffocating and for the ground to open up and swallow her. " It isn't being gullible or naive, mom... it's called love " She interrupted Lilly, who looked at the door immediately. The two women sprang up from their seats on seeing Phoenix, who was glaring at them with teary eyes. " Phoenix... " Lilly made to call. " Why mom? " Was the first question Phoenix asked her. " Was it a sin or a mistake to love you deeply? Was I stupid and naive to love you more than myself? " She asked again, not being able to hold back her tears. " I became a stripper just so I'll be able to fe
❄️ CHAPTER 16 ❄️ Axion laid Phoenix gently on the bed and just then she snapped her eyes open. " Axion " She jerked up and hugged him tightly, her body trembling in fear. " She's going to hurt me again, please don't leave. " Her lips trembled and her tears rolled down. Axion could feel she was really scared and traumatized. " Sush. She's not going hurt you, I won't let her do that " He assured her for the first time since he met her , stroking her back gently. Phoenix tightened the hug, nodding negatively, still crying. " I'm scared, Axion " She mumbled. " Do you trust me? " Axion asked and she nodded slowly. " I won't let her touch you again, I promise " He reassured. Phoenix's body slowly started losing up and she fell back asleep. Axion laid her back gently, making sure not to wake her up. He took his phone and dialed a number. " Aunt Glinda, can you come over now? " He asked. " Ok " He added and ended the call. A few minutes later, the door opened, revealing Glinda. "
❄️ CHAPTER 17 ❄️ Axion froze on the spot immediately and his brain went dead for a moment. His heart skipped at the feeling of Phoenix's cold and wet bare body pressed against his back and he felt a weird sweet feeling in his stomach. " She was here, Axion, I saw her. She almost dragged me away " Phoenix's cry snapped him out. " Oh God, what am I going to do? " He bit on his lower lip nervously. " Erm... Phoenix... can you cover yourself with a towel? " He said. " No, I'm scared, I don't want you to leave, Axion " Phoenix replied. Not knowing what to do, Axion turned to face her, his eyes closed. Phoenix was still clinging on to him and that got his heart beating wildly. " Erm... Phoenix, let me get a towel to wrap you up so you won't get a cold, ok? " He said, and Phoenix nodded, pulling out of the hug. Axion's stiffened body relaxed. With his eyes closed, he started looking for the towel hanger and, luckily, he was able to find it even with his eyes closed. He grabbed the towe
❄️ CHAPTER 18 ❄️ Axion blinked repeatedly, his brain spinning in confusion as Phoenix kissed him. She finally pulled out, looking down shyly. It was then that Axion's brain started working once again. He pushed her off him and sprang up from the bed. " You pervert! " He wanted to yell in disgust but swallowed back the words. Staring at Phoenix, who pouted cutely, he lost count of what to say. Tightening his fist in anger, he just left without saying anything. Phoenix went after him immediately. " Axion " She called, hugging him from the back. " You are leaving me again," She mumbled, and that made him stop on his track. Closing his eyes, he exhaled deeply before turning to face her. " I wasn't leaving, I just wanted to go grab some water," He said with gritted teeth, forcing a smile on his lips. Phoenix smiled back at him. " Ok. Let's go brush and bath together instead " She suggested, and Axion shot her a glare almost immediately. " You..." He swallowed back the remaining wor
❄️ CHAPTER 19 ❄️ Phoenix is seen lying on the bed, unconscious and beside the bed were Axion and Glinda standing, staring at her peaceful face with folded arms. " Will she be ok? " Axion asked. " Of course. Don't worry, she's just sleeping and the medicine is using the opportunity to flush out the poison. By the time she wakes up, she will be as good as new " Glinda answered. " Thank goodness. I won't have to deal with her annoying behavior anymore " Axion hissed. " Don't be like that, you jerk. There is nothing wrong with taking care of your Phoenix " Glinda slapped him lightly in the arm making him scoff. Just then, Axion's rang. " Hello Gianna " He answered. His eyes widened. " What?! " He exclaimed and Glinda frowned her brows, wondering what was wrong. " Ok, I'll be right there. Stop crying, ok? " Axion ended the call. " What happened? " " Gianna's apartment got burnt down. I have to go now " Axion answered. " Oh my. Don't worry, I'll stay here and look after Phoenix. Y
❄ CHAPTER 20 ❄ After the kiss, Phoenix refused to go to Axion's room. She didn't have the courage to look at him after what he said she did. Night came and Axion, when Phoenix didn't come to his room, went downstairs to look for her. And there she was on the couch, snoring peacefully. Axion went back upstairs and came back later with a tilt, which he used to cover her up. Staring at her calm and peaceful face, he scoffed. " Do you seriously think you can handle the responsibility of being my Phoenix? " With that, he just left. THE NEXT MORNING A knock came on Gianna's door before it opened and Phoenix stepped in. Seeing her with a tray, Gianna smirked mischievously. " Thank goodness you're here. Here, make sure you make my bed and clean this room up before I'm back " She commanded much to Phoenix's surprise. She frowned deeply. " Excuse me? " " Are you deaf? Or don't you know your job? " Gianna snapped and a huff left Phoenix's lips. Gianna headed to the table and opened the
❄️ CHAPTER 21 ❄️ Axion on the other hand started looking for Phoenix after noticing she wasn't at the party anymore. He bumped into Gianna. " Have you seen Phoenix? " He asked. " No. Did something happen? " Gianna questioned back, feigning worry. " No " Was all Axion said to her and left. BACK AT THE RESTROOM " Enough!! " Phoenix roared in rage, pushing Jason away with all her might and that sent him flying across the room and slamming to the wall. He plopped to the floor with a loud thud, yelling out in pain. Jason looked at her and fear engulfed him on seeing her burning red eyes. Reaching out her hand, Phoenix used her power to start levitating Jason and bringing him to herself. " Calm down Phoenix, we can talk this out, can't we? " Jason chuckled nervously. Making sure he was close, Phoenix grabbed his neck tight, glaring at him in rage. Jason's neck started burning up making him yell and scream in anguish, struggling to break from Phoenix's tight grip but he was nowher
❄ CHAPTER 22 ❄ Immediately Axion entered his office, there was Gianna already waiting for him. She stood up as Axion walked over to the chair. " What did you just do Axion? " Gianna spoke up. " You left when it was almost time for the meeting. Why? " " Because you weren't around, Mr. Albert refused to give us a chance and now you've lost such a crucial partnership " She ranted. " Why did you lie to me? " Was the only question Axion threw at her which got her confused. " Huh? " " What are you talking about Axion? " She asked. " Last night you said you saw Jason and Phoenix making out in the restroom whereas it was nowhere near to the truth. Why lie about it? " Axion demanded. Gianna's eyes widened a bit in panic but she quickly hid it. " I didn't lie about it, I told you what I saw, " She said, trying to hide the fear on her face. " Really? Did you see everything with your own eyes? " Axion scoffed. " Not everything but someone told me she saw the two of them entering the l