Breaking the Rules

"Aauuww!" Sharlynn was startled as something pulled the Bluetooth headset from both her ears. Her face tilted up, and she saw Richie's face so clearly.

Both of her eyebrows raised high and followed the man's movement. Her mouth formed an 'O.' Sharlynn blinked as Richie tossed a pair of small headsets onto the small table in front of the sofa.

He then casually dropped his backpack onto the sofa and placed a paper bag on the table. He also dropped his weight onto the couch and leaned back casually.

Sharlynn, of course, was shocked. She looked at the door and ensured she had closed it tightly.

"How did you get in?" Sharlynn got up from her chair, leaving her work behind, and approached Richie, who seemed to have his eyes closed. "Richie! How did you get in? I locked it tightly to prevent you from coming back."

Sharlynn grumbled while shaking the man's arm carefully. She didn't want her body suddenly pulled until she fell into his lap.

Her slender fingers moved away from Richie's body as