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.

 

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 drops

 

grin to me, “you

 

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

 

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

 

swims over and place his arms on the curb. “Care

 

I gulp. “No thanks.”

 

“Why not?”

 

thing, I

 

shirt and

 

his bold statement. “No!

 

We used to swim together all

 

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

 

extends a hand to me.

 

suddenly takes

 

steady myself and yell, “Let go off

 

to say

 

take it out and, of course,

 

I was so worried last night. Where have you been?

 

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

 

you coming back? At least talk to me.

 

need some time.”

 

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

 

on the

 

up straight. “Yes. Hi Mr.

 

doubt, but he is also a very intimidating guy that

 

been very concerned. We are all relieved to hear

 

fine…and I’m sorry that you have to fly back because

 

ending anyway. So, are you coming back today? We can all have dinner

 

Ramirez is not a person you can say no to. During my hesitation, he speaks up

 

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

 

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

 

“Natalia?”

 

great.” My answer

 

Mr. Ramirez sounds pleased, “Let me know if he gives you a hard time. Though I

 

“Was that my dad?

 

eye-contact with him, “He asks me if I want to stay here for a couple of

 

keeps sinking as he remains silence. God, what’s on his mind? What am I

 

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