In Love With My Evil Stepbrother

Chapter 6

 

I slightly open my mouth, but no words come out of it. I completely lost track of what I’m going to say.

 

A moment later, I stutter, “isn’t it obvious? You chase me out of your room. You shout at me at the restaurant. And you—”

 

“And I drove around crazy trying to find you, I fought for you, and I risked getting a ticket just to cheer you up.” He shrugs, “yeah, I must have hated your guts.”

 

I flush. That’s why he confuses me. “Thanks.”

 

He grins, “as long as you feel better.”

 

I truly do. The way I feel around him…it’s so new and exciting and thrill. Being with him is such an adventure that it blows my head off. I know that’s partially because he comes from a different world than I do. But I don’t hate it when he gets his rich on, not the way I hated Zack.

 

And that’s why he’s so different.

 

We talk for a while and finish the beer. And he leads me to the guest room.

 

“Bathroom is inside. You’ll find anything you need…towels included.”

 

I giggle. “Anything in particular that I should keep my hands off?”

 

He lets out a short laugh. “No. Just make yourself at home.”

 

We both smile at each other. Just when I’m about to say goodnight, he gently lets me into his arm, giving me a short and warm hug.

 

“Goodnight Natalia.”

 

Before I can react, he takes a step back and closes the door for me.

 

***

 

I had a hard time falling sleep. But once I did, I slept surprisingly well. I wake up feeling refreshed. Breaking up with Zack, running away and chased by some scums in the park all seem like a century ago.

 

I stretch a little in bed and reach out for my phone. God, it’s almost 5 in the afternoon. How long did I sleep? I’m also not too surprised to find hundreds of missing texts and calls from mom.

 

I sign and toss it aside. My mom and her nagging can wait.

 

The house is super quiet when I come out. Seems like no one is around. I walk around a bit and see a slide door on the glazed wall. It was too dark last night so I didn’t notice.

 

I stride over and slide the door open. Then I got completely astonished by the view outside.

 

There is an infinity pool outside.

 

pulls himself to the surface and draws his wet hair to the back of his head. Gleaming drops run down his broad shoulders to his firm chest,

 

a grin to me, “you are a

 

outside and crouch down by the pool. “If your house has

 

pull inside of my heart. God he is so hot and attractive…almost toxic. No girl on

 

his arms on the curb. “Care to

 

I gulp. “No thanks.”

 

“Why not?”

 

one thing, I don’t have

 

“Take off your shirt and swim in

 

his bold statement. “No! Not in a

 

“What’s the big deal. We used to swim together all the time. You’ve grown into a prude you know

 

we swim together a lot, that summer three years ago. During that time, I see him only as my brother and friend. But we have both changed a lot since. Now it makes me

 

to me. “Come. The water is

 

suddenly takes a

 

hell!” I steady myself and

 

about to say something,

 

it out and, of course, it’s

 

you alright? Gosh I was so worried last night. Where have you

 

in before she throws more questions at me, “Mom I’m fine.

 

“when are you coming back? At least talk to me. We can work

 

some time.” I

 

to win me over this time with tears and pleas. She has coped

 

else speaks up on the other end.

 

involuntarily sit up straight. “Yes.

 

He is nice to me, no doubt, but he is also a very intimidating

 

are all relieved to hear that you

 

I’m sorry that you have to fly

 

back today? We

 

hesitation, he speaks up again, “Or if you want

 

with

 

still standing in the water and watching me closely. Yet the more important question is: would he let me

 

“Natalia?”

 

answer slips

 

he gives

 

pursues, “Was

 

and try to avoid eye-contact with him, “He asks me if I want to stay

 

what’s on his mind? What am I thinking? Of course he doesn’t want me to

 

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