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.

"But we need to get you a helmet

one tomorrow," I said, reaching for

don't. I will do it. Any colour preferences" he asked, throwing one arm over

heartbeat, earning

consists of probably fifteen colours at most and that

belongs to the green family, I

to find you a helmet in that

kissed his cheek. "Tm going to bed.

"Sweet dream."

my way downstairs the next day, I could hear a lot of cluttering in the kitchen, which was weird. Melissa wasn't supposed to come today since

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

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Chapter 15

far from okay?" A sigh full of frustration escaped

do you want to make!" I asked, examining the ingredients around

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

of this kitchen until this cake is baked to perfection, okay? I will help you out with everything

way

I most certainly

made my heart tighten in

think I should just forget about it?" he

want to bake it in the first place?" I

kitchen island as I stood in front

everything and I just.. I thought maybe in addition to a gift, I could make her something myself and she

baking the cake. We are giving Rose the best

to me. How was I supposed to not fall for him when he

french toast sound like?" I

me out. It didn't take us a lot of time to eat breakfast and once we were done, I put on my apron

you ready to bake, Mr. Kensington?"

are ready. Mrs. Kensington. His grin matched mine. My heart thumped

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 it within months. "Okay, let's mix the eggs." I opened the fridge

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

you can do it," I said, showing

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

feel like I had finally found the person I could spend the rest of my life with, only to have 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

at me. He looked so

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