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.

 

on the sparkling water, as a muscular body emerges from it, creating radiating ripples. Hearing the door, he pulls himself to the surface and draws his wet hair to the back of his head. Gleaming

 

a grin to me, “you are a late

 

outside and crouch down by the pool. “If your house has a rocket ship, I

 

laughs. Green eyes glitter with joy. I suddenly feel a pull inside of my heart. God he is so hot and attractive…almost toxic. No

 

and place his arms on the curb. “Care to join

 

I gulp. “No thanks.”

 

“Why not?”

 

I don’t

 

shrugs. “Take off your shirt and swim

 

his bold statement. “No! Not in

 

to swim together all the time. You’ve

 

as my brother and friend. But we have

 

me.

 

still fighting with the temptation as he suddenly takes

 

myself and yell,

 

to say

 

it out and, of course,

 

Babe, are you alright? Gosh I was so worried last night. Where have you been? How did

 

throws more questions

 

back? At

 

time.” I pause,

 

into silence. I can tell she’s breaking down piece by piece, but she’s not going to win me over this time with tears and pleas. She has coped with my father

 

someone else speaks up on the

 

up straight.

 

is nice to me, no doubt, but he is also a very intimidating guy that no one dares to joke around. I’ve never passed first name basis with

 

We are all relieved to

 

“Yeah, I’m fine…and I’m sorry that you have to fly back because of

 

are you coming back

 

decline his offer. But Shawn Ramirez is not a person you can say no to. During my hesitation, he speaks up again, “Or if you

 

Stay with Eason?

 

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

 

“Natalia?”

 

great.” My answer

 

sounds pleased, “Let me know if he gives you a hard time.

 

“Was that my dad? What

 

with him, “He asks me if I want to stay here for a couple of days. And I kind of said

 

silence. God, what’s on his mind? What am I thinking? Of

 

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