Trapped In Her Heart

"Exactly, who on earth can do that? I mean who can be so dumb to climb up using a snake?" Ellie added, trying very hard not to laugh or smile.

Sebastian on the other hand smiled and helplessly shook his head. She just purposely called him dumb but did he mind? Surprisingly he didn't, she could call him whatever she wanted. 

"I know right? Only a retarded person wouldnt know how to play snake and ladders." 

Sebastian frowned and glared at Owen. He wasn't a retard but may be a little less informed. 

Seeing that Sebastian was pushing himself towards the very edge where he would definitely get busted, Ellie quickly jumped for his rescue. "Alright, let's start playing."

"Hmm why don't we make this game more interesting?" Without waiting for anyone's reply, Noah added, "Let's play for money instead." 

Taking out his wallet, he took out a twenty dollar note and placed it on the table. "So since we are divided into four teams, let's bet twenty dollar from each team which means ten dollars from each player and the team who wins, takes all the money."

"I actually like this idea,"Ava added before grabbing her purse.

"Ahh I'll go get my purse too," Ellie was about to get up when Sebastian stopped her saying, "I have enough cash."

"But—"

Taking out his wallet, Sebastian said, "It's alright Ms Miller, I got this."

"Dude, when was the last time you paid for me?" Noah asked

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"Exactly when was the last time you paid for us?" Owen asked.

Ava chuckled and took out some cash from her wallet. "Hmm, I can't complain about that because he just gave me his credit card without saying a word in the morning."

Taking the cash from her hand, Calvin shoved it back inside her wallet before taking out his wallet. Giving her an 'I got this' look, he took a twenty dollar note and placed it on the table.

Compiling the eighty dollars, Melissa placed it under the board and started rolling the dice.

…..

After a couple of hours.

Squealing in excitement, Ellie grabbed the money and grinned, "Now this is what you call victory people."

With the proudest look on his face, Sebastian started rearranging the square pieces to the starting point.

"This is cheating." Owen yelled.

"Yes, this is cheating." Calvin added.

Noah frowned and nodded his head. "I agree with them, something really weird is happening here. How the f.u.c.k can you both win eight games out of ten? That is unbelievable." 

"That is what you call having snake and ladders skills." Ellie retorted.

"One more?" Sebastian asked before rolling the dice.

"No," everyone shouted in unison.

"Damn, I cannot believe I lost two hundred dollars in this stupid game," Owen cursed before puffing his cheeks.

Counting the bunch of ten and twenty dollar bills she was holding, Ellie chuckled, "We should play this again, damn this is actually a very nice way to earn money."

Getting up, Calvin grumpily said, "Next time, I'll bring my own game board because I feel this one is cursed." 

"Yes, we should do this again but in a brand new board." Owen added..

Supporting his head with his head elbow, Sebastian chuckled, "You people always turn grumpy when you lose." 

"We aren't grumpy," Owen and Calvin yelled together.

Grabbing his blazer, Calvin gritted his teeth, "This isn't over and next time I'll make sure I take back all my money with interest."

"Ahh are you people leaving already?" Ellie asked.

"It's already so late so I guess we are but it was fun today and we should really do this again someday." Giving Ellie a hug, Ava added, "You should cook for me often."

Ellie smiled and nodded her head. "Sure, I would love too."

"I guess Sebastian isn't leaving yet so you both can clean this mess up," Winking at Ellie, Melissa grinned before leaving with Noah.

….

After everyone left, Ellie sat down on the couch and started separating the money into two shares, out of which Sebastian's share was bigger than hers.

"We have 640$ so you'll get 500$ and I'll get 140$." 

"Why? We were a team and we won together so—"

"You paid the betting amount every time, even my share so your share is obviously bigger." 

Taking the money from her hand, he merged them together. "You know what? You should keep them all."

Ellie widened her eyes in shock and vigorously shook her head. "No I cannot, how is this fair?"

"How is it not fair? You were the one who taught me this game so you deserve it." 

"No, that lame excuse is not gonna work."

Sebastian thought for a while and came up with a wonderful idea. "Hmm why don't we do something? You should keep the money and when we eat outside or grab a cup of coffee together, you can pay for us using this money."

She thought for a while and nodded her head in agreement, "Hmm, we can actually do this."

"Great, so problem solved." Glancing at his watch, Sebastian frowned. It was already 5 in the evening and it was almost time for him to leave.

"Do you have to go somewhere?" She asked.

"No I don't but it's already 5 and I guess it's time for me to leave."

Tucking a strand of hair behind her ear, Ellie nodded her head, "Ahh yes, I didn't even realize that it's already evening. Thank you so much for today boss, I surely would've been struggling if you hadn't helped me clean that mess."

Sebastian smiled and said, "It's alright, you don't have to thank me." 

Staring at each other awkwardly for a few seconds, Sebastian reluctantly forced himself to walk towards the door. He didn't want to leave but he had no reason to stay. How could he possibly tell her that he wanted to stay but he had no specific reason for staying behind? 

Turning the door knob, he sighed and reluctantly stepped out of her apartment. Just then, Ellie called him out. 

"Umm boss." Walking towards him, she leaned against the door and hesitated for a while before asking, "It's still early so do you wanna watch a movie together from my collection?"

…..