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.

 

he pulls himself to the surface and draws his wet hair to the back of his

 

grin to me, “you are

 

“If your house

 

inside of my heart.

 

arms on the curb. “Care to

 

I gulp. “No thanks.”

 

“Why not?”

 

thing, I don’t have

 

shirt and swim

 

statement. “No! Not

 

to swim together all the time.

 

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 blush just thinking of taking my shirt in front

 

extends a hand to me.

 

still fighting with the temptation as he suddenly takes a pull at my pants, almost yanking

 

I steady myself and yell, “Let

 

laughter and is about to say something, when my

 

take it out and,

 

so worried last night. Where have you been? How did Eason find you? Where were you two

 

throws more questions at me, “Mom I’m fine. I am

 

sounds relived, “when are you coming back? At least talk to me. We

 

time.” I pause,

 

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

 

on the other end. “Natalia. It’s

 

involuntarily sit up straight. “Yes. Hi

 

but he is also a very intimidating guy that no one dares to joke around. I’ve never

 

We are all relieved to hear that

 

“Yeah, I’m fine…and I’m sorry that you have

 

anyway. So, are you coming back today?

 

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

 

a tuck at my heart. Stay with Eason?

 

take a quick glimpse at Eason, who is still standing in the water and

 

“Natalia?”

 

great.” My answer slips out

 

he gives

 

Eason immediately pursues, “Was that

 

and try to avoid eye-contact with him, “He asks me if I want to stay here for a couple of days. And I kind of said

 

me. My heart keeps sinking as he remains silence. God, what’s on his mind? What am I thinking? Of course he doesn’t want me to stay. I’m such an

 

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