Kelsey had no idea how hot she looked. Tyler tensed up, his hand shaking while holding the hair dryer. Pursing his lips, Tyler tried to keep it in his pants. Tyler focused his attention on blowing her hair dry, making sure to be gentle and thorough. He turned off the hair dryer when her hair was nearly dry. Without the whirring noise of the hair dryer, their breathing became apparent in the tiny walk-in closet. The heavy, ragged gasps left the room hanging with unspoken tension.Tyler’s arm somehow hooked onto her waist. Kelsey was taken aback. She cocked her head back and met his fiery gaze. Kelsey shivered. Getting on her tiptoes, she kissed Tyler on the lips. Tyler was shocked. His eyes widened. He could not believe that Kelsey would kiss him. Her tongue glided across his lips. Unable to hold himself back anymore, he deepened the kiss. Despite his yearning, he soon let go of her. “You forgot to breathe. Yet, you kissed me.” Tyler looked at her with
Tyler averted his gaze, restraining himself from looking at Kelsey. He kept his head down and put the cap on the ointment before placing it back in the medical kit. “Get an early rest.” Tyler got up, ready to leave. What was that supposed to mean? Kelsey stared at his receding back in confusion. She could sense his yearning, and unlike before, she was more than happy to give him what he wanted. Yet, Tyler still walked out on her. “Where are you going?” Kelsey asked in disbelief. “The study,” Tyler replied in a raspy voice while striding to the door. Surprise fleeted across Kelsey’s eyes. “Aren’t… sleeping with me?” She asked meekly. A wave of despair weighed heavily on her. Tyler let her stick around, put her in his shirt, and rested her head on his bed. Even at that point, he would not touch her. Kelsey did not see the point of staying at his place. She simply did not get it. Tyler would not give her an answer either. He had left the master bedroom
Since it was nearly noon, Kelsey assumed Tyler must have left home and gone to work by now. Kelsey heard a woman talking downstairs when approaching the staircase. “I went to your office, Tyler, and your secretary said that you aren’t at work today. I thought I should check up on you in case you are sick.” Kelsey found the voice rather familiar. She listened carefully, and she finally determined the voice belonged to Zara. Zara’s presence at Tyler’s villa was the last thing Kelsey expected. Tyler simply gave Zara a chilling look without replying to her. His family owned the business, so he did not need to answer to anyone about his whereabouts, much less explain himself to Zara. A while later, he glanced at her in annoyance. “How do you know where I live?” Zara chuckled, not at all feeling embarrassed. She said smugly, “I live in the area too. Didn’t you know?” Zara bought a villa in the same community to be neighbors with Tyler upon learning of his residence the
Kelsey got goosebumps from listening to Zara’s talk. The only thing she was unsure of was Tyler’s stance. Tyler had not said much, and Kelsey could not read his expression and body language from upstairs. There was no telling whether Tyler consented to Zara’s advances or wanted to kick her out of the house. Knowing Tyler, Kelsey thought he would not be pleased with a woman finding out his address and making an abrupt visit. However, Kelsey could not read his repulsion and refusal in his little words. It was the very reason why Zara was pushing her luck. The situation in the downstairs living room was a mystery to Kelsey. She could only speculate if they were looking into each other’s eyes or hugging. For all they knew, they could be sharing a kiss. Kelsey was filled with unrest and agitation. Tyler had given the necklace, the only belonging of his parents, to Zara after all. Zara clearly meant a lot to him. Perhaps Tyler would use Zara’s visit to the house to
For the first time, Kelsey openly admitted to the public that Tyler was her fiancé. Zara turned ashen, her eyes narrowing on Kelsey. “Spent the night?” Zara murmured in shock. Assuming Kelsey’s statement was truthful, she would have crashed at Tyler's place last night. That would leave two adults alone in the house. One thing would surely lead to another. Zara cocked her head back and desperately looked at Tyler for confirmation. She hoped to hear Tyler deny last night’s events, even though the chances were slim. Tyler’s gaze fell on Zara as he contemplated a response. Suddenly, Kelsey clutched his tie and yanked him toward her. “Why are you looking at her? Is she hotter than me?” Tyler replied without thinking, “You’re hotter.” Bingo. Kelsey felt good. The displeasure of seeing Zara in Tyler’s pad lifted. Kelsey glanced at Zara’s grimace and asked, “Should I give you some space since Ms. Quest is here?” She motioned to push Tyler away. Tyler tightened
Zara sure had the nerve to stick around. Kelsey’s words made Zara’s blood boil. “You—” Her lips quivered with her resentment for Kelsey. Kelsey interrupted Zara from talking, “What? Don’t let the door hit you on the way out.” She showed Zara the door. Zara swallowed her anger. “Who said I was leaving?” Kelsey could think twice about getting rid of her. With a raised brow, Kelsey asked, “Don’t tell me you want to stay to watch me and my husband get intimate. Are you still trying to hook up with my husband?” Zara was furious because Kelsey’s statement hit a raw nerve. “Tyler is not your husband. Have you no shame?” Kelsey glanced at her mockingly. “We are engaged, and the man is mine. You’re the one without any shame for throwing yourself at him.” Zara’s face drained of color. “What did you say?” “Am I wrong?” Kelsey refuted nonchalantly, “You knew he had a fiancée, but you invited yourself to his place. Who knows what you are up to?” Zara was speechless.
Zara’s eyes widened in disbelief. “Tyler…” Her face turned pale with hurt. However, Tyler would not even look at Zara. He said sternly, “Get out!” Zara shivered in fear. She dared not stick around. Zara turned and headed to the door. Before her departure, Zara gave Kelsey a dirty look. The malice was apparent in her gaze. Kelsey could not care less. She and Tyler were still engaged. Despite Zara’s attempts to sink her claws into Kelsey’s man, she had been unsuccessful and shifted the blame to Kelsey instead. “Let’s just ignore her, babe.” Kelsey dangled Tyler’s arm, not wanting Zara to ruin their lunch together. To her surprise, Tyler released her arm without a word. He then went upstairs. “Hey, where are you going?” Kelsey asked in confusion. “The study!” Tyler responded. Kelsey blinked. “Aren’t you having lunch with me?” “Don’t wait up for me.” Tyler’s expression was hard to read. He disappeared into the depths of the spiraling staircase.Kels
Tyler was not in the study. Kelsey wondered where he could be. She hoped Tyler did not run after Zara. Even when Kelsey rushed down the stairs just now, she did not find Tyler and Zara in a compromising position. Tyler was indifferent to Zara the whole time too. However, Kelsey could not shake off the thought that Zara was in possession of the necklace left behind by Tyler’s parents. Kelsey felt uneasy. Tyler would not have given the necklace of sentimental value to Zara unless he was serious about her. Kelsey could only speculate about Tyler’s feelings for Zara. Her gaze moved around the room. Kelsey stumbled upon the velvet box on his desk from last night. She walked over and opened the box for a look. The velvet box contained the Angel’s Tear. The necklace was still there. Tyler had not presented the necklace to anyone yet. For some reason, Kelsey was relieved. She waited in Tyler’s study for a while. His prolonged absence left her no choice but to leav