May 30, 2024. Chapter 2-2. Thank you for patiently waiting. What will happen when Riley shares a bed with Adrian? Some imaginations are running wild I think. Haha, but let's hear it.
Riley took a big whiff of Adrian's shirt, and immediately, her cheeks flushed. Wearing the man's oversized shirt felt like having him wrap his arms around her. At least, that was how Riley felt about it. "Wow," Barely a whisper, she said. "It smells really good."Adrian had a special fabric softener and iron spray for all his clothes. Everything in his closet had a distinctly masculine and spicy fragrance.She swallowed hard, her heart pounding in her chest. With her freshly washed face, she returned to the bedroom, her steps filled with nervousness.Adrian was already in bed, reading a book. He looked at her, and their eyes were glued to each other for seconds. Riley chuckled before raising her arms, asking, "How do I look?"Adrian's eyes sparkled with amusement as he took in Riley's appearance."It's a perfect fit," he declared, his voice filled with satisfaction.The man's undershirt was indeed a tremendous mini-sleeping dress for Riley. It covered her arms and upper thighs; the b
While asleep, Riley kept tumbling and turning. On the left side of the bed, she felt cold and alone. Often, Riley found herself moving to the right, where it was warm. Even though the pillows were a little hard, like an overbaked bread, she unconsciously thought they were soothing. The scent drew her in the most. It made her feel secure, and she slept like a baby through the night. "Hmmm," Riley hummed. Her smile reached her ears as she savored that manly scent that was engulfing her. 'This scent is so familiar,' Riley thought. 'It smells like Adrian.''Adrian?' Riley fluttered her eyes open. When she saw how she was hugging the man like a teddy bear, her leg around his, she silently screamed, 'Oh, my god!'Riley flinched as she shut her eyes back. She remembered the Korean series she had seen, in which the female lead awoke in the same situation. She thought, 'How in the world did the same thing happen to me?'In that drama, the female lead pretended to be asleep as if nothing hap
"I am so honored to meet you, Mister King, and it is such a sincere gesture of Adrian to introduce us," Renee expressed.Riley and Adrian visited Renee at the hospital in the afternoon, and Abner came along. "It is my pleasure to meet the mother of the woman who had captured my grandson's heart." Abner laughed, saying, "You should know that Adrian is very picky. Riley must be a special girl."Abner and Renee talked at the hospital room's dining table, whereas Riley sat with Adrian across from them. "Oh, Riley is always special," Renee smiled as she described, glancing at Riley and Adrian. "But Adrian, he is very kind.""He is. My grandson is stubborn, but he is kind," Abner acknowledged. "You know, I was worried at some point that maybe Adrian would stay single all his life. I have been pushing him to have a family for some time now. So, I am glad that he met Riley."Abner pointed to Adrian and said, "As you can see, my grandson is smitten!""It won't be long when these two tie the k
'A goodnight kiss?' Riley's mouth hung open as she looked at Adrian wide-eyed. The fluttering in her stomach intensified her emotions. As she locked eyes with Adrian, her heart pounding in her chest, she stammered, "A... goodnight kiss?"There was a hint of disappointment in Adrian's eyes when she asked, and it made Riley panic. Have she thought about it? Of course! After that morning's first kiss, the scene frequently visited her mind, and she wondered how it would feel if that kiss lasted longer or perhaps was a real deal, not a mere peck or nibble. Adrian averted his gaze, saying, "It's okay, Ri -"Quickly, Riley held Adrian's face, her eyes filled with yearning. After that, Adrian smiled faintly. He raised his upper body so that Riley was lying on his left forearm, and he was leaning towards her. Riley felt every second of that moment. As their faces inched closer, she noticed his warm breath tickling her skin. His eyes became hooded as if he was merely focusing on her lips. W
"Surprise!" Adrian said after uncovering Riley's eyes. Riley's eyes widened in disbelief, and her jaw dropped. Before her stood an entire office floor. The space was a hive of activity, with people bustling in and out, setting up tables and arranging phones. Cubicles stood in neat rows, closed-door offices were already usable, and the company logo adorned the freshly painted walls. Overwhelmed with joy, Riley exclaimed, "Oh, my god. This is real!" Her eyes glistened with tears of happiness, her heart pounding with the realization that her dreams were still attainable. She cheerfully turned to Adrian. He was standing up, supporting himself by leaning into a wall. Riley threw her arms around him and kissed his lips."Thank you so much, Hun," Riley said, her voice filled with gratitude. "The office is beautiful."Adrian smiled. He wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her back twice. He responded, "Glad you like it, Hun."Clint, standing behind them, coughed and said, "Ehem. Lov
"I thought you were full?" Adrian asked while Clint was driving them out of the opera house. Riley's stomach was growling, a low rumble that seemed to echo in the quiet car. She chuckled at the sound, saying, "I was. I had a sandwich with Mom in the afternoon, so I didn't eat much at our early dinner, but I suppose I'm hungry again.""You only ate a salad," Adrian pointed out. He directed Clint to drop by the nearest hotel where they could have a late-night meal for Riley and him to eat. The closest was the Marriot Hotel, which was strangely swarming with people at ten in the evening. "Looks like there is an event, Sir," Clint said. "Shall we go to another hotel?"Adrian frowned. He answered, "It's out of the way. The restaurant should be empty. Call the manager and arrange for someone to meet us.""Yes, Mister King," Clint answered. As Adrian anticipated, no one was in the restaurant because it was closed. However, being who he was, the hotel manager only opened the restaurant for
"I - I -" Riley frowned. How can she tell Adrian that she was thinking about whether he could get a boner?"Um. It's nothing," Riley averted his gaze, but Adrian grabbed her wrist. "Riley." Adrian chuckled. "What is going on in that head of yours? Tell me. I promise to keep an objective mind."'Well." Riley could feel the heat crawling up to her ears. She moved closer to Adrian and whispered, "Leni said you have an erection problem, but I wasn't dreaming when I felt your - your - you know when we kissed?"Riley told Adrian about her encounter with Leni Eros and their exchanged words. Then, the man had this very amused expression on his face. He asked, "Are you worried about that?""No, I'm - I'm confused." She laughed and teased, "I mean, you didn't stuff a cucumber in there, right?"Adrian chuckled at her response and asked, "Did you see any cucumbers in my bed?""No!" Riley laughed, but Adrian pulled Riley closer to him while she was at it. "Come here," Adrian urged. "Remove your s
Riley was heartbroken. How could she not be? She felt robbed of a better love and life. What if she fell in love with Adrian instead of Brian? What if Adrian never met an accident? What if Brian did not own up to saving her?After Adrian told her the truth, she couldn't help but break down in tears."I can't—I can't accept it. It should have been you! It should have been you!" Riley's voice cracked with the weight of her emotions. Her hands were tightly clenched against her chest, and her breaths came in uneven gasps. "Riley." From his wheelchair, Adrian dropped to his knees to level with her. He cautiously held her arms, asking, "Did I say something wrong?""No!" Riley held on to Adrian's arm. She said, "I am just so mad at Brian! He lied to both of us."Her lips quivered, and she said without hesitation, "I just felt that it should have been you, you and me, and not Brian."Following her response, Adrian pulled her into his embrace. He said, "I couldn't agree more, Riley, but at th