The Accidental Wife by Sara Islam

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"I I would like to know what kind of books you read," Silas says as he takes a seat on the white couch. It still feels surreal that this place is actually mine. It's not. because I'm in shock that I now own an apartment- Mum basically made me the owner of a company when I was five years old. The thing is, I have always been attached to my parents and siblings, so leaving them. A living on my own even though we live in, the same city is slightly startling. "Would you like to drink something first?" I ask him. "I actually plan on making some mac and cheese. Do you want to eat with me?" While Mum is an amazing cook, I'm not as good as her. However, I can make a few good dishes. I don't feel like cooking something fancy today, so I'm opting for boxed mac and cheese. "I'm sorry I can't. I have somewhere to be in an hour," he replies apologetically. Why do I feel disappointed? Why have I been enjoying his company lately? I'm trying to detect when our relationship has started to evolve like that, but I can't really determine a specific point in time. "But if you want, I can bring us something to eat on my way back and we can have dinner together. Does seven sound good?" "Sounds like a plan," I say with a ***id wide smile on my face.

tell me about these books." He gets up from his place and makes his way to my white bookcase. He reaches for one of the books and turns it around to read the synopsis. I don't like people touching my books, but he is handling them with care, so maybe he can be an exception. "Hockey romance? I feel offended. Why isn't there any football romance?"

"It is actually a very popular genre," I tell him. "But I thought you wanted to know more about dark romance." Do I tell them that football romance is my favorite type of sports romance? No, he doesn't need to know that.

"I'm very interested in all types of romance." He flashes me a bright smile. "But, okay. Tell me about dark romance!

"Okay, so basically the MMC can be a-" Silas stops me before I get to continue talking and asks, "What does MMC mean?"

"Oh, sorry. I forgot you're not a bookworm. MMC means male main

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character. Anyway, in dark romance, the MMC can be a mafia both, a gang. leader, a psychopath, or even a serial killer," I start by explaining the basics. His lips part as he hears me out.

"And a lot of people like these novels?" he asks, and I nod. "Is it your favorite?" He seems to be pretty interested in my books.

"I prefer contemporary romance," I answer his questions.

"Tell me more." He takes a seat on the couch again, giving 1 attention.

his full

"What we, readers, like the most about these novels is that the MMC is always more than ready to set the world on fire for his girl," I walk him through the

genre.

in his hair. I don't understand how someone can look this good with the least amount of effort. "Oh Silas, this ship has

a villain to get the girl I like?"

like?" I can't help

why his answer puts my heart at ease. "But don't mafia men and gang leaders seem

thing. They are bad for the world, but good for their girls. That's what makes them attractive. Like the MMC could kill ten men but get back home before nine because he promised his girl a date." "I'm really invested

happy to talk about books, but don't you have somewhere to be, Silas?" I don't want him to go, but I also don't want him to be

phone and curses. "I should go," he says as he stands

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all of my questions

smile

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new books I have bought. Like a typical reader, I have a long TBR list, yet I end up picking my next read from my newest collection. Part of me is glad that I didn't buy any football romanc would have been embarrassed if Silas had spotted them. ecause

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neighbors, but weirdly, I'm not annoyed. There are only two floors between us and the distance now

messed up with my head. What could possibly be good about Silas living in the same building as I am? Perhaps he may consider this at better opportunity to prank me. I close the book after reading the first chapter and reach for my

"Who?"

"Silas

loud that it makes me laugh. "He

the buildings in your area and he ends up in the same building as you?" she exclaims. "Something is

between my eyebrows when she

on the theory you refuse to believe, so I'm not going to

doesn't like me,

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kisses you," she brings up

If that kiss wasn't posted

have told her about it, because I'm well aware of the way

media, I woul