In Love With My Evil Stepbrother

Chapter 75

Chapter 75: Engaged “I was worried about you,” he frowns and says. “You gave me a new address without (elling me why you moved, and you rarely answered my calls for the past few days, so I came down here to check on you. Are you OK? Whose house is this?”

I wasn’t intentionally ignoring his calls. I was so busy for the past whole week that I didn’t even have the time to check my phone

As I try to staminer an excuse, a flicker of doubt appears in his eyes. I know what he is thinking this is a lancy apartment located in upper east side, somewhere I apparently can’t afford.

“Are you…” he slowly begins, “…dating someone?” “No!” I quickly begin.

I can’t have him know that I’m living with Eason right now. He won’t understand. Plus, this is only a temporary arrangement anyway, so there’s no need for him to know and I can spare his worries.

“My lease expired so I’m staying with a friend before I get a new apartment,” I say, and it is partly the truth

“Oh,” he nods, slightly relieved. “Aren’t you going to invite me in?”

There is no good excuse to keep him out, so I can only step aside and let him in.

But it’s already 9:30.

“Wow the food smells great,” he notices the dishes on the table. “Though it’s a bit too much if you are eating alone are you cooking dinner for someone?”

Another question I can’t answer. I have no choice but to make up another excuse: “I didn’t make those. It’s my roommate. She is cooking for her boyfriend. They will be back

soon.”

“Oh. Then we shouldn’t stick around and disturb them. Can I take you out for dinner? You haven’t had dinner vet, have you?”

This is exactly what I want, getting him out of the apartment before Eason comes back. But this way I won’t be able to have dinner with Eason.

Screw it, I can’t care for so much. The priority is to stop them from meeting each other. “Great,” I force out a smile. “Can you wait here a second? I’ll go change.” I let him hang out in the living room and go into my room. Carefully closing the door, I take out my phone and call Eason. He picks up on the first ring, “Hey Natalia I’m almost”

“You aren’t home yet, are you?” I blurt out.

He pauses, and then his voice deepens. “Not yet. What’s up?” “I’m terribly sorry. But something came up at school and I need to get down there. I had

way back home just to have dinner with you. Can’t you go tomorrow?” “Wait wait wait…you

lapses into

right now. Terrified because l’ın afraid of the possibility that he still has any special feelings for me, and nervous because there’s a sinall part of me tljat wants him

later, he sighs and

“…Oh.”

I should

Liam knocks on my door, “Natalia are you

“I gotta go. Talk to you

grab a coat and exit to the living room. “I’m

to a small pub, where I order burger and fries and he gets a beer. Wesit there and talk. He is fun, sophisticated and easy-to-talk-to as usual. I am willing to share my troubles at school and work with him because he can always

to know? Or do you want to

and laugh with me, “You got me.

excuse me for not wanting to share details

gives me a long look, “Your

gaze. I know that he has a thing for me. And over the years, there were a few romantic moments between lis. But I have been very careful not to cross the boundary, because, clearly,

idea.

my lesson. Swallowing down the bite, I continue, “And honestly, there’s nothing to share. My life is totally occupied by school and work. Even if I want to date, I have no time.” “I know. All i’m saying is that don’t waste out college. Just let me know if you need my help.” He is back to being a big brother to ine.

very

back to the apartment building, Liam stops at the entrance door and says, “so good luck with school, work and apartment hunting. I’ll see you at Christmas?” I hesitate

seems disappointed. “But it’s true that you haven’t seen her for a long time. But doesn’t

is talking about

to be casual about it. “It’s ancient history. Me and Eason are

that Eason is right upstairs and we have already

see you after Christmas. Or you can visit me sometimes. Let me show you around the city,” he opens his arms and smiles, flashing his

hug him back. I’m very lucky to have him by my side for these past three years. He helped me to manage

we let go of each other, suddenly

“Natalia?”

hearing the voice. Not surprisingly, it’s him, Eason, standing by the

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255