Dallas’ PovBreakfast was tranquil. I could only feel relieved that Arabella was still eating well and still greeting Emi as usual. She just stared at her food and then occasionally at the cell phone she had deliberately brought today instead of chatting to me and the others. I couldn't even look at her face. Last night's situation must still be upsetting my sister."I'll go first," Arabella said softly and hurried upstairs to her room.Not long after, Sean also did the same without saying much. Emma, who was sitting next to me, looked like she wanted to catch up with him even though the food wasn't finished yet, but I quickly stopped her before she moved on. "I have something to talk about.""Can't it be later?" Emma sounded pitiable, but I confirmed my words by shaking my head and tightening my grip on her wrist. She pouted even more. "I'm going to catch up with Sean, Dallas. You know I don't have much time here, right? My work schedule awaits."Emma did point out her busy schedule
Dallas’ PovBoth of them looked startled at the sound of my voice. Sean looked awkward. He immediately released his hand grip from Arabella and put some distance between them, while my sister immediately looked away even though she didn't say anything."You're just being annoying. I don't want to be near you, Dallas." Arabella said firmly without even looking back at me. Her body position was now switched to my back so I couldn't see her facial expression. I paused, hesitating to step into her room.Sean stood up, walking towards me to pat my shoulder before walking away. He deliberately gave my sister and me some space to talk. "I'll wait outside. Talk to him."I thanked him, looking at Arabella, who still had her back to me as she walked over. "Are you okay?" I was already near her but didn't dare to touch them when I saw how tense my sister's shoulders were. "Sorry I didn't check on you last night because I didn't want to disturb you.""Who wants you to check on me? I don't even wa
Sean’s PovI felt myself suffocating from Dallas's grip near my neck. I pushed his hand away and coughed, but it didn't erase the intense stare he was giving me. I sighed, admitting half of the truth. "I was just calming Bella down. She was crying because she was too upset with Emma, and I was there to listen. Other than that, there wasn't anything else I did to her.""Since when were you guys close?" Dallas repeated his unanswered question. I shrugged.I remembered our meeting that wasn't good, but it gradually improved after I took her to the beach and let Arabella do whatever she wanted. The same goes for the nights we spent afterward. I swallowed when I remembered that we hadn't had such passionate nights since Dallas and that woman had arrived.Dallas almost grabbed me by the collar of my shirt if I didn't stop him. His eyes looked fiery. "What were you thinking, damn it?" His question made me fully realize the man's instincts were so terrifying that I couldn't let my guard down.
Sean’s PovI went downstairs to look for Arabella but didn't find her. Emi was busy with her work as usual, while the car Dallas had given her sister was still in place. I called the woman's cell phone, but it wouldn't connect."Where is she?" I was just about to send a message when a message from Arabella entered my cell phone notification. She asked about my whereabouts and informed me that she was now in the room.I looked up to the second floor, searching for the whereabouts of the man who had caught us together in the room by accident. Dallas was nowhere to be seen, but I chose the safe way by entering my room. There's no telling what a protective older brother would think if he saw his younger brother in bed with his friend.Another notification popped up on my phone screen as I entered my room. 'Are you okay? How was your talk with Dallas?' A sticker with a worried expression was sent from Arabella.'I'm fine. How are you?' I replied to the message briefly. When Arabella left,
Sean’s PovI had voluntarily agreed to Arabella's request to keep our relationship a secret from Dallas. I knew the man well because we had been friends for a long time, and I still remembered certain moments when Dallas went to extremes due to his bubbling emotions."Wasn't that too much?" I asked as we headed towards the café, following Dallas' desire to work on the campus organization's monthly project while calming himself down.Dallas snorted. "No, it wasn't. They must be hardened like that so they never think our organization's project is a joke. How dare he say he has other things to do when this meeting was planned a week ago."I paused, feeling that Dallas's temper would flare up again if I brought up the incident in the senate room. My friend finished the man who claimed to be on business and almost didn't survive if one of the big boys hadn't stepped in to stop him."Isn't she quite cute?" Emma suddenly joined our conversation. She also followed us with two women who were s
Sean’s Pov"S-sean." I heard Arabella's stifled whisper as I removed her bra from under her pajamas. I looked up at her, seeing the blush on her face as I rested my cheek on one of her breasts with a questioning look, deliberately teasing her silently. She swallowed. "Is it okay if we do this now?"I mumbled long, considering Arabella's question while unbuttoning the woman's pajamas until her breasts were exposed. "Will you be able to hold it if I stop here?" I played with the tops of her breasts in my mouth, making her moan again and then hug me tighter as if she didn't want me to stop. I let go of her for a moment. "How?"Arabella couldn't answer. She was busy feeling the pleasure I was giving her and calling my name several times with each well-placed touch. Sweat was already coating her face and neck, adding to her ruddy body, but she was even more beautiful in my eyes."I like you, Bella...." I whispered between her gasps, busy leaving traces on her body that felt soft in my arms
Dallas Pov"Mr. Dallas... can you cook?" Emi asked me hesitantly, looking at me in disbelief as I began to process the potatoes into mashed potatoes and prepare the seasoning from the other ingredients available.I just nodded with a smile. I intended to serve my cooking to Arabella in a unique way as an apology for what my sister had to endure due to my one-sided judgment. She always liked the potato preparations I made and was more cheerful when eating them after they were freshly made.Emi prepared breakfast beside me, not asking any more questions, though still paying attention to the food I prepared. She seemed to be serving steak. "Can I have the meat?""You may, sir. I bought this to be eaten by ladies and gentlemen." Emi explained without being asked. I thanked her and accepted one piece of meat to prepare as the main meal. "If I may know, did you cook for Miss Emma?"I blinked quickly, somewhat surprised to hear that question from Emi. "No, no. I made this breakfast for my si
Dallas’ PovEmma seemed to be running up the stairs. I realised that the door to Arabella's room was now wide open and revealed the chaos inside, as well as all the commotion that had probably been heard downstairs earlier. She was still looking at us, but no one answered her questions.The woman was already visibly annoyed. "Hey, I asked you guys a question."I didn't care, turning my gaze to Sean, who had woken up and taken a safe position, then seemed intent on grabbing Arabella's outstretched hand from the other side. I quickly pulled my sister from the man's reach, mediating between them and glaring at him. "What do you want? I'm not done dealing with you, asshole.""Dallas, calm down." Sean was still trying to calm me down. His innocent face made my blood boil. After all the things he might have done to Arabella, the man still felt no guilt.I would not spare him. I promised, holding Arabella's wrist tighter and pushing her body to the ground. She clung to the wall to hold herse