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

I said, reaching for the lamp as the two of

Any colour preferences" he asked, throwing one arm over

heartbeat, earning myself

probably fifteen colours at most and that Sacramento in't

to the

will try to find you a helmet in

his cheek.

"Sweet dream."

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

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

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see everything is far from okay?" A sigh full of

to make!" I asked, examining the

but as you can see I'm failing miserably." He threw a spoon in the sink. making it

out. I promise we won't get out of this kitchen until this cake is baked to perfection, okay? I will

way

most certainly would."

dull face brightened made my heart tighten in

think I should just forget about

in the first place?" I rested my elbow on the

the kitchen island as I

thought maybe in addition to a gift, I could make her something myself and she loves desserts, so I told myself a cake would be perfect, but I can't cook,

baking the cake. We are giving Rose the best birthday cake ever!"

I supposed to not fall for him when he was being that nice? "Wait" He pulled away. "Let's eat first. You're probably starving." I didn't even thi "You haven't had

does french toast

then it sounds perfect" I blushed at his comment and started preparing everything and he helped me out. It

you ready to bake, Mr. Kensington?" I

mine. My heart thumped hard when

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

five eggs 1 always get

do it," I said, showing him

with him was fun. It made me feel like I belonged somewhere and that was the last thing I wanted. In my life, I lost a lot. I

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

me. He looked so

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