Mr. Billionare and Ms. Bookworm

Chapter 2 - Greek God With A Sexy Smirk

Chapter 2 - Greek God With A Sexy Smirk

Cole's POV

I had finally arrived in the small town after being in a plane for 7 hours, my back was stiff and I was in desperate need of some caffeine, so I entered the closest cafe after stopping the car, as soon as I walked in I was greeted with the smell of freshly brewed coffee beans and old/new books. I looked towards the counter and saw the cutest creature to have ever walked this earth. She was so small and frail, her glasses perched up on her nose almost falling off and her petit form nearly sinking into the huge chair she chose to sit in behind the counter.

Suddenly she looked up, her eyes grew wide and she blushed a tint of pink.

Ellie's POV

I had seen many good looking men in my life but this man was something else, thick black locks, a 5 o'clock shadow on that chiseled jawline, outline of muscles you could see through his shirt, skin as fair as Apollo and beautiful vibrant green eyes that seem to be crystallized.

A blush rose up my neck and on to my cheeks as I realized he was looking at me and must of seen me checking him out.

I tried to stand up from the chair but I couldn't I sunk right back down into the cushion...wow can anybody say major fail? He slowly walked towards me with a smirk gracing his lips, "Need any help sweetheart?" he said in what I could only describe as a deep timber voice that seemed to drip of pure seductiveness (and I don't even think he was trying!).

"I-I u-umm, uh w-what?" I racked my brain trying to find the proper words to say, I was pretty sure my face had flushed red and my face was probably becoming the shade of a tomato.

As I snapped out of thoughts I noticed he was a lot closer than before, he leaned forward past my face, his stubble brushing my pink cheeks and grazing over the shell of my ear, I froze, I had become completely immobilized as my heart crashed against my ribcage (I'm pretty sure he could hear it, I mean the sound of it was pounding in my ears)I've never had a guy come to such a close proximity before.He pulled the hem of my big sweater free from between the cushions of the chair and pulled back then lifted me by my small hands out of the chair effortlessly. He let go and I crashed onto his chest, I stayed there for about two seconds enjoying the way his large frame towered over me , enveloping me in warmth and comfort. I realized what I did and pulled back in haste trying to compose myself to the best of my ability.

He was still smirking, boy did I want to kiss that smirk away. GAHHH Stop it, stupid brain, now is not the time to think like that, I shuddered a bit " C-can I h-help you with s-something?" I squeaked out.

Hmm that sounded a lot better in my head...

"As a matter of fact yes you can, go out with me on a date tonight." He stated confidently. Oh Jeez he's one of those guys, you know the kind with the over inflated ego just because he had the looks and cash.

"Umm n-no thanks" crap why did I stutter again! His smirk dropped and he looked as though he was contemplating something.

"All right but remember this, I'm not giving up Ella " I scoffed at his words, I knew if I did go on this date he would ditch me as soon as he met Peyton and I'd rather not go through that again.

Wait how did he know my name anyways!?... oh right name tag. Duh

His driver brought back a coffee and handed it to him, he started to leave, I couldn't help but feel a little empty, but I couldn't figure out why.

Just before he left he turned around and smirked once again, "By the way the name's Cole" what the hell was that all about.
I mimicked him in a mocking tone "By the way the name's Cole" I stuck my tongue out at what I thought was his back with my eyes closed, he chuckled and I opened my eyes to realize he had turned around and heard what I said. I covered my mouth with both hands as another blush rose on to my cheeks.

My phone rang and I picked up, it was my sister. "Hey sis, let's go clubbing tonight!!" She yelled out, I was reluctant, I knew none of her friends liked me, but she was my baby sister and I wanted to keep her safe, even though I knew she was only inviting me to ward off all the guys she didn't like.

"Okay, see you at the club" I said quietly.

Cole's POV

I overheard her talking about some club, she seemed reluctant to go, I wonder why she agreed? I called up Andrew "Get me all the information you got on Ella Hanson" I locked my phone and looked out the window with my infamous smirk.

No one refuses Cole, I've always had girls chasing after me, but this was the first time I had been rejected. I would be damned if I would let the one girl who didn't see me as a step on a ladder to success or a cash reservoir slip from right in between my fingers.

Ellie's POV

I sat at a booth at the club alone, lights flashed and music was on full blast. My sister and her friends danced, I let out a quiet sigh as the seventeenth guy this night approached me. Once again it's not what you think "Hey, I couldn't help but notice you across from the bar" he said, just wait for it "but you sat with the hot blonde that's on the dance floor right now" and there it is folks.

I looked at the guy he's cute but he was wearing a tie dye shirt with black polished shoes, he seemed sweet but I knew my sister would just laugh at his face and I don't want him to feel bad about who he is so I politely lied and said she already had a boyfriend. I had only given her number out to 4 guys tonight, at this point I was itching to get home and read a book. Once again I heard footsteps walking towards the table, yay no. 18 (note the sarcasm)

"Excuse me is this seat taken?" Said a familiar deep voice, I looked up and dark brown eyes met vibrant green orbs.

"Y-yes" I said quietly, Cole sat down anyways.

Cole's POV

I couldn't help but notice her small frame outlined in the black dress she wore, it stopped just before her knees, I was about to speak when a trashy blonde came over to the table, I had seen her type before and she definitely wasn't my kind of girl. However my mother raised me a gentleman so I kept on a smile.

Ellie's POV

Peyton walked over and roamed her eyes over Cole's tall masculine frame, "Hey Ellie can you go get yourself another drink? I'de like to talk to Mr. Sexy over here" she whispered into my ear. I just nodded and left. As I left and asked for a drink I couldn't help but think.

I knew it was wrong so wrong, but over the years I had grown to dislike my sister more and more. I'm always overshadowed, no one noticed me because I was boring, too quiet and always meek in reality I'm very loud and crazy but the constant thought of being rejected holds me back and every time I look at my sister my self-esteem plummets. I couldn't do this anymore I'm sick and tired of doing this, warding off guys for my sister, getting her a job and watching her purposely taking away anyone she knew I liked, seeing her take credit for all I've done for her.

I feel suffocated, I know I may end up alone in life but I still love my sister, even if it meant masking my true emotions and letting myself break piece by piece everyday, looking in the mirror and picking out each trait I didn't like about myself and constantly wishing to be beautiful, constantly wishing I could change.

Tears formed in my eyes and I turned around to leave but bumped into a well-defined chest, I saw Cole's surprised face with concern written all over it. I didn't need his pity, so I did what I've always done. I shoved past him with difficulty and ran away from my problems.

I grabbed a taxi and texted Peyton telling her that I was headed home. When I finally reached home, I broke down, this always happened once in a while, I knew it wasn't healthy to cry this much but I've always dealt with certain situations by crying alone, all those lonely nights when I wanted comfort...

Third Person POV

As she laid there, her world felt shattered, the cold hard truth had crashed down and the glass shards of reality were piercing her, letting those emotions and tears she had fought so hard to keep at bay run free.

Little did she know Cole was her new flat neighbor and was currently standing right outside her door and could hear the sobs echo through the apartment as he walked into the one right beside hers and with determination he decided he was going to make her his to love and hold.
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