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.

 

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 run down his broad shoulders to his firm chest, he seems so handsome

 

grin to

 

and crouch down by the pool. “If your house has a rocket ship, I still won’t

 

pull inside of my heart. God he

 

his arms on the curb. “Care

 

I gulp. “No thanks.”

 

“Why not?”

 

one thing, I don’t have a swimming

 

your shirt

 

bold statement. “No! Not in a

 

swim together all the time. You’ve grown into a

 

see him only as my brother and friend. But we have both changed a lot since. Now

 

hand to me. “Come.

 

with the temptation as he suddenly takes

 

hell!” I steady myself

 

bursts into laughter and is about to say something, when my phone suddenly

 

it out and, of

 

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

 

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

 

back? At least

 

need some time.” I

 

falls 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

 

on

 

straight. “Yes. Hi

 

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

 

concerned. We are all relieved to hear that

 

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

 

back today? We can all have

 

not a person you can say no to. During my hesitation, he speaks up again, “Or if you want to stay with Eason

 

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

 

in the water and watching me closely. Yet the more important question is:

 

“Natalia?”

 

answer

 

Ramirez sounds pleased, “Let me know if he gives you a hard time. Though I know he wouldn’t

 

immediately pursues, “Was that my dad? What

 

me if I want to stay here for a couple of

 

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

 

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