Scratches of Wound in Fiona's Heart
Make a Choice

Fiona immediately lowered her head and looked wrong after Steven took off his pagutan. Steven gently rubbed Fiona's lips with his thumb. "Sorry," Steven said in a soft voice as he looked down at Fiona.

For a moment Steve lost control. She never apologized to Fiona, even though she kissed her without her permission, it was because Fiona did not have a lover, but now, considering that Fiona now has a lover, Steven feels guilty.

"You don't need to apologize" Fiona said in a voice that didn't slow down. Fiona still lowered her head and did not dare to look at Steven.

Steven smiled his smile and rubbed Fiona's lips.  "Tell me, besides me, who else has ever touched your lips?"

Hearing that, Fiona immediately blushed and embarrassed her face. He looked down to hide his face. "Nothing."

Steven tilted his face slightly at Fiona who seemed to be deliberately avoiding her gaze. "Is there really nothing but me? Is your boyfriend a stupid man?"

Fiona immediately raised her head and looked at Steven. "I told you you misunderstood, Steve. I don't have a boyfriend and I haven't kissed anyone but you, either" Fiona said.

"That means you're still mine?" Steven seemed very confident when he said that.

"I'm not yours" Fiona said nervously.

Steven drew his face closer to Fiona and whispered, "Have you forgotten that we've been through a hot night back then?"

Fiona immediately pushed Steven's body. "I-i... I don't believe what you say." Fiona looked up at Steven.

Steven pressed the corner of his lips next to his. "Do you want us to repeat it again so you know that you really belong to me?" Steven smiled smirk at Fiona.

"No need" said Fiona, shaking her head quickly.

Steven aligned his face with Fiona and said, "Why? Do you want us to get married and do it again?"

"Steve, I'm not here to discuss that, I just want to explain the misunderstanding between us."

Steven folded his arms around his chest and looked at Fiona. "Then explain it to me now."

Steven looked at Fiona in silence, waiting for Fiona to open her mouth. "I'm just pretending to be dating Leon's sister."

Steven's forehead immediately shriveled. "Pretending?"

"Yes, I was forced to do it because my mother kept urging me to marry James."

"James? Who else is that?"

"He was the son of my mother's friend. Because their friendship was so good, my mother betrothed me to her son."

"You're not a kid anymore, Fio. You can refuse your mother without pretending to be with that man."

"Even though I refused to marry James, my mother must have set me up with another because all she wanted was a marriage to save our family's possessions" Fiona said.

"You mean?" Steven still doesn't understand.

"My father left almost all his wealth to me." Fiona then tells Steven everything without anyone she covers up.

"So you're gonna be married to Leon soon?" steven asked when Fiona was done telling him everything.

"I'm looking for a way that I can save our family property without having to marry Leon or James."

"Then, then...." Marry me. Those words were just stuck in his throat. Steven no longer dared to say that after Fiona rejected him first. "Don't get married."

"My mother will not forgive me and expel me if the property is donated because I did not marry according to my father's will."

"Let's stay with me."

"Haaa?" Fiona looks surprised to hear the words of Steven.

"You can stay here for a while."

"That's not the problem, Steve. I don't want to be hated by my mother. I only have a mother now. I promised my late father I'd make up with my mom and try to be a good boy."

"So, did you choose to marry Leon? Or do you really want that wedding?"

Fiona shook her head strongly. "No Steve, I don't want to marry him."

"When not Leon, do you want to marry James?"

"No, I don't love her" Fiona replied quickly.

"Then don't get married, I'll talk to your mother."

Fiona nodded quickly. His mother hates Steven, she can't possibly let Steven meet her mother.

"Don't Steve. My mother hates you so much. He won't listen to you. My mother even forbade me to meet you."

"Fiona, if I could give you what your mother wants, would you like to get out of that house?"

Fiona's forehead is wrinkled. "You mean?"

"I'll help you deal with that, but after that you have to get out of that house" Steven said with a serious face.

"Fiona, do you really think she's your mother?"

Fiona's forehead shriveled. "What do you mean, Steve?"

"Now answer my question. After my departure, did you ever have a serious relationship with another man?"

Fiona was still astonished by Steven's words that were not answered by her. "Never," replied Fiona steadily. "So, you really don't have any feelings for Leon?"

"Of course." Fiona seemed convinced by the answer.

"Well, I'll talk to your mother. All I want is treasure. I can give her as much as she wants so she doesn't force you to marry again."

"Steve, you don't have to interfere in my business. I'll handle it myself." Fiona just doesn't want to owe Steven any more.

"Why did you handle it? By marrying Leon?" asked Steven with raised eyebrows.

"I-i...."

"If you don't want me to take care of it, you should marry me. That way you can give all that treasure to your mother and get away from it."

"Haaaaah?" Fiona's eyes grew bigger and her eyebrows shot up. "But I don't want to involve you with my family's business."

"So, you'd rather marry Leon than me?" Steven stared coldly at Fiona.

"No, not like that."

"Then the choice is only 1, you marry me or let me take care of this matter with your mother. I'll give you time to think" Steven said firmly.

Fiona seemed to think. "Don't you hate me, Steve? Why do you want to help me?"

Steven frowned. "Fiona, don't you really know why I'm helping you?"

Fiona lowered her head, trying to think of the reason. "Maybe out of pity" Fiona said in a soft voice.

Steven closed his eyes while sighing. "Have you never been in a relationship with a man before you met me?" asked Steven with raised eyebrows.

Fiona shook her head slowly. "Never."

Steve then held onto both of Fiona's shoulders while looking down, looking at her. "Listen to me, from now on don't ever get close to any man. I don't allow you to be close to another man because you're mine."

"What do you mean?" ask Fiona nervously.

"Did you not understand the meaning of my word? Do I have to show you to understand?"

Steven stepped closer to Fiona and Fiona reflexively walked back to avoid Steven. Fiona continued to step back until her body hit the wall.

"Don't come any closer." Fiona held Steven's body with both palms to give them some distance.

Fiona lowered her head while biting her lower lip. "Fiona, don't lure me. I might be able to hold off another woman who teases me, but not you."

Fiona raised her head to look at Steven. "I'm not teasing you" Fiona said confidently.

"Then why are you holding my body?" steven asked, looking down at Fiona's hand on her chest.

Fiona spontaneously pulled her hand. "Sorry, I didn't intentionally. It's because you keep getting closer so I'm a reflex."

Steven held one hand against the wall when he felt dizzy. "You why Steve?" fiona asked while looking anxiously at Steven.

"I just feel dizzy, probably because I'm drinking too much. I'll take a break" Steven said as he walked away from Fiona. "You better rest in the next room, we'll talk tomorrow again."

Fiona catches up with Steven who is seen walking towards the bed. "Let me help." Fiona wrapped her hands around Steven's body, which seemed to be walking out of balance.

Steven just kept quiet without refuting. "Be careful." Fiona helps to break Steven's body in bed.

"How about I call the doctor" suggested Fiona with a worried face.

"No need," Steven refused quickly. "Come out" Steven said in a soft voice.

Fiona looks worried when she sees Steven's pale face. "But, you...."

"Or do you want to sleep with me here?"

"No, I'll sleep in the guest room" Fiona replied quickly.

"Then get out." Linger with Fiona in the room frustrating Steven.

"All right, I'm out first." Fiona walked out and closed the door quietly.

"Sooner or later you will also be my wife, Fio," Steven murmured inwardly.

Seriate....