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 drops run down

 

reveals a grin to me, “you are a late

 

down by the pool. “If your house has a rocket

 

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

 

place his arms on

 

I gulp. “No thanks.”

 

“Why not?”

 

thing, I don’t have a swimming

 

shirt

 

bold statement. “No! Not in a

 

We used to swim together all the time. You’ve grown

 

three years ago. During that time, I see him only as my brother and friend. But we have both changed a

 

me. “Come. The water

 

still fighting with the temptation as he suddenly takes a

 

hell!” I steady myself and

 

is about to say

 

take it out and,

 

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

 

in before she throws more questions at me, “Mom

 

sounds relived, “when are you coming back? At

 

some time.”

 

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 my father to

 

else speaks up on the other end.

 

up straight. “Yes. Hi

 

but he is also a very intimidating guy that no one dares to joke

 

mom has been very concerned. We are

 

sorry that you have to fly back because of

 

is ending anyway. So, are you coming back today? We can

 

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

 

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

 

who is still standing in the water and watching me closely.

 

“Natalia?”

 

sounds great.” My answer

 

if he gives you a hard time. Though I know

 

“Was that my dad? What did

 

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

 

on his mind? What

 

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