Chapter 13 Brown Eyes Kelly's POV I was drinking water while sitting on the couch . Pierce is in front of me , still scolding Luke . We're in my condo unit . Pierce actually wanted to bring me to his house but I insisted on going home to my condo . " You can't do this again , Luke . What if I wasn't there ? What could've happened to her ? " " Pierce , stop it . He's my driver , not my bodyguard . " " Then I'll get you a fcking bodyguard ! " I pulled myself and stared into his eyes . " It's my decision to make , Pierce . " He looked at me worriedly . " Did you understand what's going on , Kelly ? You were stalked and you was wearing a mask and hoodie . That means he's not a good person and he meant harm . palmed my face and took a deep breath . " You didn't think I'm not scared , right ? " He sighed and grabbed my arm . He made me sit on the couch and held my hands . He everything I can do to catch him , Kelly . He can never harm you . I promise you that . " I nodded and gave him a faint smile . He pulled me closer Luke said the person following ཤ་ རྫོང་ ར་ ནས ༨༣VV stared into my eyes worriedly . " I will do wrapped his arms around me , giving me a warm embrace . ving s For the following week , Pierce kept on checking on me in the company . He kept on sending me messages and asking my whereabouts whenever I had business outside the company . He keeps on visiting me in my condo . Sometimes , I couldn't help but have an illusion that we never divorced and we were still a lovely couple . Now again , he appeared at my door to pick me up so we could go together to the anniversary party . " Pierce … " I called as I took a deep sigh . He looked at me and pulled himself up . He walked towards me and held my arm . " Are you okay ? What's wrong ? " He was wearing a black suit and he looked dashing in his attire . His aura was intimidating . His lips were reddish and his brown eyes were so beautiful . God ! If only I could keep him for myself forever . I pulled my hand away from him and looked him in the eyes . " I know you're worried but you shouldn't come here whenever you want , Pierce . We're divorced . " His forehead immediately creased . " Does that take away my right to worry about you ? " 1 shook my head . " I know your intention , but you shouldn't cross the line . We're just nothing but best friends now . " Exactly ! What kind of best friend doesn't worry and visit his friend ? " " What kind of ex - husband visits his ex - wife , Pierce ? Every single day ? Without a miss ? " I threw the question back at him . His lips parted as he looked into my eyes . I could feel his shock and frustration I understand what he wants . He wants to keep me safe but he can't do this . I'm trying to move on Yes , I needed his help last night but that's what a friend should do , right ? And this ? What he is doing right now ? It's not a best friend's duty . It's a husband's responsibility . He slowly shook his head . " Kelly , I just want to keep you safe " " I know but what you're doing right now is a husband's responsibility and you're no longer my husband , Pierce " He was rendered speechless . He stared at me for God knows how long with pain and confusion in his eyes . After a few seconds , he looked away and took a step back . He shook his head and palmed his face as if the truth hurt him He sucked his breath and looked at me again . " Are you kicking me out of your life ? " 1/2 Chapter 13 Brown Eyes +25 BONUS " I couldn't get on with my life because you keep on making me want to depend on you . We can't do this forever , Pierce . We have to draw our limitations . What would Lexi feel if she learned that you're still visiting me- " " Lexi and I aren't dating . " My forehead creased . " W - What ? " He shook his head and turned his back . I saw his jaws clenched as he spoke … " I'll call Luke to come back here and pick you up . I - I'll be waiting at the party . " I squeezed my eyes closed as I caressed my chest when he left after that . I bit my bottom lip and slowly sat on the couch . I looked at my dress . The red dress hugged my body perfectly and it matched my skin tone . It was a dress given by Mrs. Anderson as a gift and she wants me to wear it for tonight . Actually , I thought about not wearing this , but I guess this would be the last request I would grant . Luke came to pick me up and when we reached the venue , my eyes automatically set on two people standing next to each other , talking . Lexi was whispering something to Pierce and she was laughing but he was not . His face was serious and I was shocked when he found me . Our eyes locked and even when he's talking to someone else , he doesn't take his eyes off of me . I looked away and couldn't help but curse my stupid heart . What are you expecting Kelly ? That he said he was not dating Lexi didn't mean she was no longer his true love ! Since I spotted Pierce's parents and Mr. Anderson do've decided to draw the line , then never look back ! if trying to calm him down . " Kelly ! " A bubbly voice behind me called . look happy . His face was dark and his wife kept on caressing his arm as When I looked at him , it was Chris . He was smiling as he walked towards me . " Good evening , gorgeous . " He took my hand and kissed the back of it . I smiled at him and roamed my eyes around thinking everyone was looking at us but everyone around us was busy in their own world . However , there was a pair of brown eyes darkened with anger looking at us , from the corner of the venue . BIG SALE : 3500 BONUS FREE FOR YOU !