The Accidental Wife by Sara Islam

Chapter

15

It was a late Friday night. I was reading a book in my bed when I heard something smash downstairs. 1 set the book down and got out of bed. My heart was beating hard in my chest. Was that a burglar? Was Į about to die tonight? Well, my life wasn't fantastic, and death

I unplugged the lamp beside my bed and opted for not wearing slippers as I made my way downstairs. It was a bit dark, but I could still see. The moment I reached the bottom of the stairs, Julian appeared out of nowhere in front of me, making me scream. I almost hit him v

lamp, bur he quickly held my hand, preventing me from doing so.

"It's just me! I'm Julian," he repeated that twice until I calmed down.

"I heard something break, so I came to check. I thought there was a burglar or something, I mumbled, placing my hand over my chest,

"You were going to fight a burglar with a lamp?" He chuckled, making me roll my eyes at him. He took it from me and set it on a table nearby, then kissed my forehead, making me smile. "Sorry for scaring you. Laccidentally knocked something on my way upstairs."

I looked at what he was wearing and gave him a look of confusion. He was in black pants, a white t-shirt, and a leather jacket. He looked bot. Super hot. Why did he have a helmet with him! I didn't even know that he owned a bike, "Where were you" I wondered,

"Out with some friends," he replied.

"What about the helmet? Do you have a bike?" I asked

I do, but I would rather you keep this a secret," he said, rubbing the back of his neck.

"From whom?" I frowned.

"My parents" He gave me a sheepish smile.

"May Lask why?" I was curious to know

"When I was eighteen, I had an accident with my old bike and Mum made me promise them I wouldn't ride a bike again," he told me.

"Looks like somebody has broken their promise." I smirked.

"What can I say? I love the thrill." He grinned.

"I will keep your secret under one condition." I folded my arms.

"And what is your condition?" He leaned against the wall.

"You have to take me on a ride at least once every two weeks I exclaimed, making him laugh.

to get you a helmet first," he

tomorrow," I said, reaching for the lamp as the two of us

Any colour preferences" he asked, throwing one arm over

in a heartbeat, earning myself a look of

talking to a guy. My colour palette consists of probably fifteen colours at most and that Sacramento in't one of

belongs to the

to find you a

you." I smiled and kissed his cheek. "Tm going

"Sweet dream."

cluttering in the kitchen, which was weird. Melissa wasn't supposed to come today since

Julian in the kitchen and it seemed like he was doing something. The kitchen wasn't in the best state. Everything was out of its place

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Chapter 15

is far from okay?" A sigh full of frustration

the ingredients around me. He probably wanted to

today, but as you can see

help you out. I promise we won't get out of this kitchen until this cake is baked to perfection, okay? I will help you out with everything you want,"

way

most certainly would." I

dull face brightened made my heart tighten

should just forget

did you want to bake it in the first place?" I rested my elbow on the

as I stood

in addition to a gift, I could make her something myself and she loves desserts, so I

giving Rose the

he mumbled, pulling me into a tight hug, and making me swoon. I didn't want him to be that sweet to me. How was I supposed to not fall for him when he was being

toast sound

helped me out. It didn't

ready to bake, Mr. Kensington?"

matched mine. My heart thumped

that he had never considered me one. Hearing him calling me Mrs. Kensington was terrifying because I didn't want to feel like I finally belonged to a family, only to be thrown out of

break the eggs. I think I ruined five eggs 1 always get pieces of the

do it," I said, showing him how to do

It made me feel like I belonged somewhere and that was the

him leave me later. I didn't want any false hope, especially that kind of false hope. I didn't want julian to make me feel like I was his and he was mine for

He looked so handsome when

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