Trapped in Her Heart

When he smiled and closed the door before jogging to the driver's seat, Ellie touched her cheek and blushed. After witnessing the new romantic side of Sebastian for two days, she was surprised and thrilled. Who would have thought that the man who worked his ass off without caring about enjoying his life like normal people do, also had this amazing hidden side of him.      

Though she had seen noticeable changes in him before too but the sudden change that started reflecting after they made their first kiss and the official announcement of their relationship was of some different level. But did she mind the changes? Of course not, why would she?     

Getting inside the car, he fastened his seat belt and inquired, "So are we dropping by your old apartment to grab your things or do you want to do it later?"      

"My things? But why?"      

Tapping his fingers on the steering wheel, he hesitantly answered, "I thought we are officially moving to our place." Without waiting for her reply, he added, "Remember what I told you about Boji? T-That she doesn't like it when we stay in two different rooms or places."     

Tucking a lock of hair behind her ear, she probed, "Seb, you do realize that I am your girlfriend now and you don't have to use our innocent Boji to ask me to move in right?" Wrapping her hand around his arm, she placed her head on his shoulder, "This is when you can use your rights as a boyfriend."     

"Okay so using the rights as your boyfriend, I would ask you to move in with me." Before she could say anything, he explained, "Before you say that it's too early or anything, hear me out."      

Pausing for a while, he continued, "We have been staying together and by together, I mean under the same roof for quite some time and everything is just going on smoothly which is why I am not hesitant to officially move in with you because I know that we are gonna be fine."     

"Are you sure? What if we mess this up?" Tightening her grip around his arms, she sighed, "I don't want us to mess this up Seb, I can't afford that."      

Kissing the top of her head, he said in a very assuring tone which made her feel better. "We won't, I promise that even if we do, I will fix things. You can be the childish one and I'll be the mature one."     

"Hmmm, I think we can switch at times because sometimes, you are way too childish than I am."     

Helplessly shaking his head, he sighed, "That happened one time because you were not making sandwiches for me so I had to act a bit stubborn."     

"Stubborn? You started hiding all the spoons Sebastian, that was very childish of you," she chuckled. How could she forget the time when she refused to make sandwiches for dinner because he had already eaten a couple of them at lunch and Sebastian hid all the spoons somewhere and refused to give it to her until she made one for him.     

Scrunching his brows, he complained, "You promised that we would never talk about this."     

Pulling away, she pulled his cheeks while laughing out loud, "It's just too funny to let go."     

Just, Ellie's cell phone started ringing.      

"Who is it?" he inquired before starting the car.     

"Its dad," she answered before receiving the call.     

"Hey honey, are you back home?" Harry inquired.     

"We are on the way dad, how are you and mom?"      

"We are fine, so who are you with?"      

Pinching the bridge of her nose, she answered, "I am with Sebastian, we are returning together."      

Pursing his lips, Harry snapped, "What are you doing with him? Are you travelling with him alone? Why didn't you travel with Noah and Melissa? And why are you always with him?"     

His back to back one breath questions made Ellie take a deep breath. "Dad, I am fine and there was no space in Noah and Melissa's car."     

"But—"     

Cutting him off, she continued, "Don't worry dad, Seb is a very good and safe driver so there is nothing to worry about." Ellie knew that her father had a few issues with Sebastian and it was quite understandable because the situation they met in for the first time wasn't very father-friendly. But she was sure that when time comes, they would get over everything and bond well.     

Before Harry could say anything, Judith snatched the phone from his hand. "El, honey you have fun with your friends and don't worry about your father, he has way too much free time in his hand these days as semester breaks are going on so I'll make sure that he helps me with the yard. I'll talk to you later okay? I love you and visit us when you have time."     

Without waiting for her reply, Judith hung up the call.     

"Your dad?" When Ellie nodded her head, he sighed, "Your dad isn't that fond of me."     

"Your mom isn't fond of me either," she added.     

"And what makes you think that she isn't? I mean, you two haven't even met yet," he curiously inquired.      

Shrugging her shoulders, she chuckled, "After hearing that she isn't very fond of Melissa, it's not hard to guess that she will never be fond of me. You know your mother better than me Seb."     

Without saying anything, he grabbed her hand and squeezed it lightly before planting a soft kiss on her palm which was like a silent assurance.     

….     

Three hours later.     

After driving continuously, Sebastian and Ellie stopped by a cafe to grab a cup of coffee before heading home. It was still afternoon but the sky was covered with dark clouds and light thunder sounds could be heard.     

Leaning against the car, she took a sip of her coffee. "I think it's going to rain, we should rush home."     

Taking the coffee from her hand, he placed it on the roof of the car and grabbed both her hands. "I wanted to wait until we reach home but the weather is nice and I know that it's still bothering you."     

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