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.

smile widely. "But we need to get you a helmet

one tomorrow," I said, reaching for

I will do it. Any colour preferences" he asked,

replied in a heartbeat, earning

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

the green

will try to find you a helmet in that shade,

his

"Sweet dream."

I made 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 she had the

out of its place and there were many ingredients here and

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Chapter 15

you can see everything is far from okay?" A

examining the

cake for Mum since you know that her birthday is today, but as you

"Maybe I can 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," I said.

way

most certainly would."

my heart tighten

should just forget

the first place?" I rested my elbow on the

kitchen island as I stood in front of

Mum has everything and I just.. I thought maybe in addition to a gift, I could make her something myself and she loves desserts, so I told myself a

cake. We are giving

best," 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 that nice? "Wait" He pulled away. "Let's eat first.

french toast sound like?" I

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

Mr. Kensington?" I grinned at

mine. My heart

never considered me one. Hearing him calling me Mrs. Kensington was terrifying because I didn't want to feel like I finally belonged to

ruined five eggs 1 always get pieces of the

it,"

forty minutes mixing everything. Baking with him was fun. It made me feel like I belonged somewhere and that was the last thing I wanted. In my

hope, especially that kind of false hope. I didn't want julian to make me feel like

He looked so handsome when he

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