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.

 

from it, creating radiating ripples. Hearing the door, he pulls himself to the surface and draws his wet hair to the back of

 

a grin to me, “you are

 

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

 

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

 

place his arms

 

I gulp. “No thanks.”

 

“Why not?”

 

thing, I don’t have a

 

shirt and swim in

 

his bold statement. “No! Not in a million years,

 

to swim together all the time. You’ve

 

as my brother and friend. But we have both changed a lot since. Now it makes me blush just thinking of taking my

 

to me. “Come.

 

takes a pull at my pants, almost yanking me

 

the hell!” I steady myself

 

to say something, when

 

out and, of

 

you alright? Gosh I was so worried last night. Where have you been? How did Eason find you? Where were

 

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

 

She sounds relived, “when are you coming back? At least talk to

 

time.” I

 

me over this time with tears and pleas.

 

someone else speaks up on the other end. “Natalia.

 

up straight. “Yes. Hi Mr.

 

to me, no doubt, but he is also a very intimidating guy that no one dares to joke around. I’ve

 

mom has been very concerned. We are all relieved to hear that you

 

sorry that you have to

 

anyway. So, are you coming back

 

want to 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 want to stay with

 

my heart. Stay with Eason? But like…me and him alone?

 

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

 

“Natalia?”

 

sounds great.” My answer slips out before

 

he gives

 

pursues, “Was that my

 

asks me if I want to stay here for a couple of days. And

 

few seconds are awful for me. My heart keeps sinking as he remains silence. God, what’s on

 

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