His Lovely Obsession novel Chapter 58

Stacey couldn't believe that her sister will say something about the photo shoot. It is a good thing that Nick knows about it because if not she will probably die of shame.

Mrs. Williams just shook her head but didn't make a comment.

Heather slowly tore her eyes from Stacey and looked at Nick who has a grim expression. She jutted out her chin before speaking again.

"She doesn't have any inhibitions about showing her body to men. Is that the kind of woman you want?"

That made Stacey snapped. She took one of the coffee porcelain set on the table then she threw the milk inside it to Heather's face.

"STACEY!" their mother exclaimed.

"YOU BITCH!!" Heather angrily wiped her face with her hand.

"You should be thankful that it's just the cream not the hot coffee! I should have thrown the coffee instead to scald your thick face! How dare you say that?! We all know that I was forced to do that pictorial because of you!" she accused. Her voice is shaking.

"Honey.." She heard Nick's gentle voice before he took her hand to hold it firmly.

Without saying it, she feels that he wants her to know that he is here for her.

"Look how barbaric you can be! You really want to hurt me physically?! At least now Nick realized that you have an evil side!" Heather furiously said before getting the napkin their mother handed.

"Stacey! How could you do such a thing to your sister?! Since when did you start getting violent?! That is so unbecoming! " Mrs. Williams said angrily.

When Nick pulled her closer to him, she felt safe and braver. It is high time that she defend herself. She has no reason to feel ashamed because he already knows about the photos. She wants him to know the real reason why she posed for Not Eye Candy magazine.

"Ma..you know what I have been through because of Heather right?I was expecting that after Bella told us what kind of magazine I was posing for, you will help me back out. But as usual, you were more concerned about Heather. I understand that you didn't want her to go behind bars but you would really let me do such a thing just to save her. What is more painful is tyou didn't even take my side when I got angry at her because she didn't even say thank you to me after what I did for her. I really mean nothing to you. " her voice is shaking and she is on the verge of crying.

Her mother looks teary-eyed but didn't say anything.

"So if you had your choice you would let me go to jail?! " Heather accused her.

Stacey looked at her but she seems not to really see her. She felt all the pain of the past come back again.

" I have always been the sacrificial lamb. When we were kids, mom scolded me all the time when you did something mischievous. I was always told that even if it was your fault, I should always understand you because I am older. I accepted everything because I owe your dad a lot. He was genuinely nice to me and he loves mom very much. I tried to forget how you got me in trouble many times. But what happened recently is by far the worst one. I bet my life on it that you planned everything. You wanted me to be in a compromising situation so you are the evil one! I hope you'd soon realized everything you did to me.I tried very hard to be a good sister to you but it was useless. I finally give up.." she said and her tears finally fell down.

Nick wrapped his arms around her and he just let her cry on his chest.He has a pensive expression. He looked first at Mrs. Williams then at Heather.

He didn't know about Stacey's situation. He is more determined to take care of her now.

"Oh puh-leeze! Not another drama from you! "Heather rolled her eyes." Nick! Don't tell me that you believe all her lies? You still want her knowing that a lot of men drool over her almost naked photos?"

Stacey felt Nick's body tensed but she didn't raise her face. He has his hands around her as if trying to protect her from her own family.

"No other men saw nor can see her body but me because I bought all the issues of that magazine."he said chillingly.

That made Stacey raise her face and look at him then at her mom and half-sister. She saw shock registered on their faces.

When she returned her eyes to Nick, he lowered his head and looked at her intently.

"I did the right thing for Stacey . It saddens me and at the same time angers me knowing that she did that to save an ungrateful person." he said in a cold voice. He tore his eyes from her and straightened to look at their mother. "Mrs. Williams, after learning the truth, I believe that Heather never considered Stacey as a sister even for a minute."

Heather snorted.

"Stacey.." her mother called her in a small voice with a hint of sadness.

"Wow! You succeeded in brainwashing Nick chubi! (bitch) Are you happy now? You have your knight and shining armor ! Hooray for you! All your plans actually worked!" she said sarcastically.

"She didn't brainwash me. She doesn't need to do that. Your sister has a lot of good qualities half of which, you will never have in this lifetime." he said in an arctic tone and Heather gasped.

"Nick!" Mrs. Williams called in a disapproving voice.

"Nick.."Stacey murmured as her eyes are on him.

"I apologize again Mrs Williams. Sorry Mrs. Williams but I think Heather needs a serious spanking. She has done enough to her own sister. I don't mean to offend you but if you can't defend Stacey against Heather, I guess it is time for her to leave. I am going to take care of her." "he said seriously.

Her mother protested at first but eventually gave in. Maybe she thought it is better this way. Heather threw a fit after hearing what Nick said but couldn't do anything . Nick even warned her that he will deal with her if she will attempt to do something bad at her either physically or emotionally again. She probably knows that Nick is serious but she's too proud to admit that he scares her.

But before turning to go she told Stacey in a very cold voice, "Well, come to think of it..my life will be better now that you are finally leaving my house!"

She took her mother's hand and put the key on her palm. She is just looking at her sadly.

'But what will you use?" her mother asked sounding genuinely worried.

"Don't worry Mrs. Williams, I will take care of Stacey. I will make sure that she will have everything she needs. ." said Nick.

***

Billy and Amy are walking ahead of them while they are walking hand in hand. Nick never released her hand since they went out of the house.

Before they reached the gate she halted and turned to him.

"Nick...thank you." she said.

He stopped walking too and faced her. He also took her other hand.

"Don't thank me honey .I only did what I have to. From now on, I will take care of you and no one will hurt you again.."

She chewed her bottom lip. How is she going to tell him that she needs to talk to Derick on Friday and her decision hasn't changed? This is not the right time to talk about that.

"Please don't say that. I am not your responsibility." she said which made Nick frown.

"I called Eve and she said I can stay at her unit. Please just drop me off there." she requested.

"You are not going to stay with your friend." he said through tight lips.

"Nick, I can take care of myself. You don't have to do this. I know you told my mother that you will take care of me but you don't really need to. She won't know that I am at Eve's.."

"I told your mother that I will take care of you because that is what I have been wanting to do for a long time now. You are not going to stay with Eve! " he said sounding firm.

"Where will I stay then?"

"I am bringing you to my unit. You are going to live with me."