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.

He nodded, making me smile widely. "But we need to get you a helmet

said, reaching for the lamp

preferences"

heartbeat, earning

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

to the green family, I

a helmet

his cheek. "Tm going

"Sweet dream."

in the kitchen, which was weird. Melissa wasn't supposed to

rose in surprise when I found 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 and there were many ingredients here and there. Julian was attempting to prepare God knew what "Is everything okay over here?" I asked,

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Chapter 15

everything is far from okay?" A sigh full

examining the ingredients around me. He

is today, but as you can see I'm failing miserably." He threw a spoon

to him. "Maybe I can help you out. I promise we won't get out of this kitchen until this cake is baked to

way

most certainly would."

dull face brightened made my heart

should just forget about it?"

bake it in the first place?"

the kitchen island as I stood in front of

make her something myself and she loves desserts, so I told myself a cake would

We are giving Rose the best birthday cake ever!"

for him when he was

french toast sound

helped me out. It

Mr. Kensington?" I grinned at

His grin matched mine. My heart thumped hard when he called me that.

but 1 knew 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

break the eggs. I think I ruined five eggs 1 always

you can do it," I said, showing him

belonged somewhere and that was the last thing I

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

smiled at me. He looked so handsome when he

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