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 head. Gleaming drops run down his broad shoulders to his firm chest,

 

grin to me, “you

 

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

 

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

 

place his arms on the curb. “Care to join

 

I gulp. “No thanks.”

 

“Why not?”

 

for one thing, I don’t have a

 

your shirt and swim in

 

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

 

together all the time. You’ve grown into a prude you

 

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

 

extends a hand to me. “Come. The water

 

suddenly takes a pull at

 

myself and yell, “Let go off

 

to say something, when

 

out and, of course, it’s my

 

was so worried last night. Where have you been? How did Eason

 

chime in before she throws more questions at me, “Mom I’m

 

At least talk to me. We can work everything

 

time.” I pause,

 

she’s breaking down piece by piece, but she’s not going to win me over this time with

 

someone else speaks up on

 

involuntarily sit up straight. “Yes. Hi Mr.

 

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

 

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

 

fine…and I’m sorry that

 

are you coming back today? We can

 

a person you can say no to. During my hesitation, he speaks up again, “Or if

 

Stay with

 

and watching me closely. Yet the more important question is: would he let me

 

“Natalia?”

 

answer slips

 

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

 

immediately pursues, “Was

 

him, “He asks me if I want to stay

 

silence. God, what’s on his mind? What am I thinking? Of course he doesn’t want me to

 

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