His Mate, His Girlfriend

Chapter 48. David's Jealousy

I stood on the veranda, ready to say bye to the kids as they loaded their school bags in Ellis' car.

They hugged me, and I told them to have a great day ahead and watch out for each other.

Ellis walked over to me from his car, his gaze roaming over me as he stopped in front of me, "Thank you for this morning..." his voice was soft, " And for everything else,"

I took a step back as we were a little too close, and this proximity was making it hard for me to breathe. I wondered briefly what he was going to say or do. He leaned in and kissed my cheek, making my heart race. I'm sure he could hear it. Ellis opened his mouth to speak when I heard a speeding car coming towards the driveway. David's car.

David was out of the car before it could even park properly. He was glaring at Ellis, who glared back.

" Um, you can go before they are late for school," I said. I wasn't ready for any confrontations between the two today. Ellis raised an eyebrow at me and then nodded. He went to the car and put the kids in the car boosters.

" Good morning, babe," David said, giving me a searing kiss. I kissed him back. I heard the aggressive revival of the engine from Ellis' car. I glared at him. He was furious. I held David's hand, leading him inside the house.

" Did Ellis Carter spend the night here?" David scowled. He noticed how Ellis' natural scent dominated the house.

" No, he didn't spend the night here. He only came in the morning. He asked if he could take the kids to school, and I said yes," I told him. He exhaled and stopped walking.

" Don't you think this is confusing the kids? You know how kids are. They will expect this to be their new normal when it isn't. Love, he has a mate and is not part of this family," he said gently.

" What do you want me to do? Just say no when he asks to see them. He's their dad," I snapped, turning my icy glare on him. He didn't understand my position. David wanted me to cut Ellis out, but that couldn't happen now, not when children are involved. It would be easier if they didn't know about him at all. I didn't know how to make it clearer to David.

" I know, I know, I'm just jealous that he'll be around now," he murmured, kissing my forehead, his lips lingered. I pulled away.

" Don't be jealous of Ellis. He is not a part of my life like that anymore," I told him.

" I can't help it," he whispered, caressing my cheek.

...

I spent the day at work. We were in the last developing stages of the application, so we worked extra hard. I needed it to be perfect before we could present it to the consumers.

I was glad to get off work because Lilac, Luis, and I would get drinks at a club later. I squealed in excitement when it was time to leave work. I was always the one who stayed up late, but I was the first one to leave today. I grabbed my bag and rushed to the hall. On my way out, I caught Ellis, Jace, and Charlotte. They seemed like they were in a serious conversation near the elevator I was to use. Couldn't they have done it inside the office?

Jace caught me before I could make up my mind. " Hi, Lovie. I see you're ready to go out with Lilac," he beamed.

I only nodded and walked towards him.

" Love, congratulations, I heard you're a mother. I couldn't tell, since you haven't changed one bit," Charlotte seemed shocked and disturbed. Is this what they were talking about earlier? I didn't answer Charlotte.

" I just learned about my mate's ... Children minutes ago, from pictures he took of them on his phone... I saw yours too," She giggled. There was no humor in her laugh. Tears filled her eyes. It was pathetic to watch. Ellis exhaled.

" Don't go through my fucking phone again," he growled dangerously.

" You and your family didn't have the decency to tell me about your new children, and what you're worried about is that I snooped through your phone, Ellis??" she snapped.

" Excuse me," I said, heading for the elevator. I was about to dial the button when Charlotte stopped me.

" No, no, no. We have to talk, Love. I deserve an explanation," she said. I rolled my eyes. Is this woman coherent?

" I owe you nothing. I've said it before, and I'll say again, Charlotte," I spat. She glared at me, and I glared back. However, Charlotte couldn't keep eye contact with me.

" Are the kids my mate, or is this a trick to come between us?" she snarled, glancing at me. I almost chuckled at how absurd it was. Ellis growled at her, and she shrunk back. The bitch had gotten bold indeed.

" Charlotte, I don't care about you or him. There's no gimmick, and it would be a relief if you kept YOUR precious mate from my children," I told him. Ellis' angry gaze snapped at me.

" Your children? They are not yours alone, Love and I'm not staying away from my children because you detest me," he declared.

" I raised them alone for five years without you- "

" And whose fucking fault is that?" Ellis interrupted me with a growl, "You're so fucking hateful towards me that you didn't tell me!"