Chapter 4
Adelie POV
Silence assumes the air as I drive down the road. It feels so awkward driving with Asher, and I can't help but look forward to dropping him off soon.
"Why did you put up that attitude back there," He breaks the silence, and I have to glance at him, because if he's not out of his mind, he wouldn't ask me such stupid question, knowing the reason behind my action.
"I'm talking to you, Adelie. Why did you..."
"Because I want nothing but to stay miles away from you, Asher. You are a devil, and I do no want to have anything to do with you," I yell at him as I park at the corner of the road.
"A devil? That sounds really nice, you know?" I thought he was going to be touched by my harsh words, but he seems less affected, and this is driving me crazy. Why the hell do I have to be sibling with this bastard?
"Do you think this is a joke?" I scoff, and he shrugs.
"I know you're serious. What were you expecting me to do? Slap you? Or start crying that my little woman just called me a devil?" My heart misses a beat at the word 'my little woman'.
"Come on, I can't do that. Come here, sweetheart," He suddenly pulls me close by the back of my neck, and no matter how much I try to push him away, he doesn't succumb.
He stares intently into my eyes as he rubs his nose against mine, and I feel spark within me as my heart pick race. I gulp down nothing as I foolishly long for his lips. Yes, this is wrong, but I can't deny this wants that always consumes me when our body touches.
"How about this, hmm?" He hushes as he slowly claim my lips, kissing me slowly and making sure that he teases my tongue until I can't take it anymore and give in to the intense kiss.
"Yes, I'm a devil, Adelie..." He hushes against my lips and continue to kiss me.
"A devil you're trying to fight your desire against... A monster you wants to stay away from, but still feels drawn to. That is who I am," He finally pulls away from the kiss, and whispers in my ear, his warm breath fanning the nape of my neck.
"Asher..." My resistance instead came out in moans of pleasure.
"That's it... That is what I do to you, Adelie. Stop trying to fight your desire. Don't hold back, because you are mine," Whatever charm he is using on me is working magic as I feel my eyes slowly going close, the area between my thighs tightening and craving for his touch. I know this is wrong, but he's fucking driving me crazy.
I gasp sharply when I feel his hand crawling up my thigh and beneath the short suit skirt I'm wearing. His hand finally reach the place I have been longing him to touch, but his chuckles pulls me back to my sense, and I quickly push him off me, adjusting my skirt afterward.
"Look here, Adelie... The devil made you wet down there. It's not yet time to take you, my woman, but soon. When the right time comes, you won't have to wait anymore," He winks at me as he slowly rubs his fingers together, which has my wetness in them. I turn my face away, feeling so embarrassed.
"Asher..." I call and pause, biting my lip. What can I possibly tell him?
"You want me to get out of your car? I will gladly do that, my lady," He doesn't even wait for me to finish what I was about to say before he pushes the door open and step out of the car, and I sigh in relief. Not that I had something to say, but he just did me a favor.
The knock on the window pull my attention, and I tilt my head to see him knocking on the window glass, and I have no choice but to wine it down.
"Drive safely to the office, and don't forget you're mine. You can't flirt or go out with any other man. See you later," He says before he finally walks away.
Releasing a deep breath, I throw my head on the head rest and stare into space as drops of tears slid down my cheeks.
"What did you just do, Adelie... What is wrong with you?" I grab my hair and pull it aggressively, venting all my anger and frustration on it.
After spending another five minutes at the roadside, I finally drive to the company.
I usually get to the office before Mr. Raymond does, but I guess I came late, since his car is already parked at the garage.
I check my wristwatch as soon as I step out of the car, and it's already 8:45am. All thanks to Asher, I am forty-five minutes late.
Taking a deep breath, I advance toward the entrance door, and make my way straight to the elevator which takes me to the third floor, where my office is situated.
"What happened, Adelie? You came late today," Cynthia, one of my colleagues asks me as soon as I step out of the elevator.
"I had to take care of something back at home," I lie to her, and she nods her head.
"How about your hot brother? Will he be around this weekend?" She asks with a smile dancing on her lips as we both walk down the hallway, and I roll my eyes. Well, Cynthia has been crushing on Asher since the day he came to pick me up from the office. I'm sure she won't want to have anything to do with him if she knows the horrible man he is.
"I don't know. I'll give you his number later so you can ask him by yourself," I say as I walk briskly toward the door to my office, which is just right in front of me.
"Thank you so much. I'll meet you later for it," She squeaks excitedly before she finally leaves for her office.
Standing in front of my office now, I take a deep breath before I push the door open, while having my heart running marathon in my chest.
'She's spending time with her boyfriend' recalling what Asher said to Mr. Raymond on the phone yesterday, I can only sigh knowing that I would have to apologize to Mr. Raymond later. Well, I guess Asher is going to ruin my chance of being with my boss, not that I will allow that anyway. He has done that a couple of times, and I won't allow that happen again.
I finally push the door open, but I freeze on the spot as I collide with Mr. Raymond who was on his way out of the office. Alright, I'm in a deep mess now...
Chapter 5Adelie POV"H... Hi, Mr. Raymond," I stutter, smiling at him nervously. It's crazy how I can still look at him and smile even after what happened. Aren't I heartless? Well, it wasn't my fault, but Asher's. He caused all of it. "What took you so long to come to the office today, Adelie?" He asks with a blank expression on. I have no idea whether he's mad at me, or if he's cool about what happened yesterday."Uhm... Forgive me, Sir... Something came up back at home..." I reply to him, and gulp down nothing."Alright. I have a meeting with a client now. I will be back soon," He says and starts walking away."Hold on, Sir..." I find myself calling his attention, and he stops on his track, tilting his head to look at me afterward."Yes?" He raises one of his eyebrows as he stares at me with a demanding expression on, and I bite my lip as I finally turn to face him. What the hell should I tell him? I'm sorry about what happened, it wasn't my fault but my brother's? How am I sup
Chapter 6Adelie POVMy heart beat rapidly against my chest as I stare at Raymond's love-filled eyes. Should I accept him or not? I'm not sure of my decision at the moment."It's fine if you don't want to decide yet, Adelie... I will wait until you are ready for this," As if he read my mind, he suddenly breaks into my thoughts, and I sigh briefly. The last time I remember being in a relationship was four years ago when I just turned nineteen, and it only lasted for one week because of my possessive brother that never allowed me to build a relationship with any man. Even if I want to give this a chance, what about Asher? Will he not destroy everything later? How will he feel when he finds out that I accepted to be my boss's girlfriend?"What do you care? Stop sounding like you are cheating on him, Adelie. He's your brother and not your boyfriend, for fuck's sake," My subconscious mind screams at me, reminding me that I'm being stupid right now. I have feelings for Raymond, even though
Chapter 7 Adelie POVI stare at him for a few seconds as I feel my heart thump heavily against my ribcage like it'll force its way out anytime soon, and I gulp down the sudden lump that forms in my throat as many questions come running through my mind. Did he see Raymond drop me off? Did he see us kiss? What is he thinking right now? For the first time, I wish I can read minds so I'll know what's going on in his.Finally pulling myself together, I force myself to move my legs which are already stiff and glued to the spot. Moving close to him, I feel my legs drawing me back, my soul feels like it's going to leave my body anytime soon. I have never been so nervous or terrified rather, all my life. "Asher... Wh... What are you doing outside at this time of the night? Are you just coming back home now?" I ask him nervously and gulp down nothing, but he only stares at me blankly, and it's scary."Where are you coming from?" His voice sounds cold and scary, and I gulp down nothing as it
Chapter 8"Ash... Asher?" I stutter nervously and gulp down the sudden lump that forms in my throat. By now, my heart beats rapidly against my chest like it would force its way out anytime soon. Staring at him sitting there while having his eyes all over me and a smirk dancing at the corner of his lips, I can literally feel my death hovering over me, and my soul leaving me slowly. It feels as though I'm in the middle of the forest in a vampire's den, waiting to be devoured by the demonic creatures. That is how scared I am right now."What... What... What are you doing here?" I further ask as if it's not obvious what he's doing in my room. As usual, he came to torment me, and I can't deny the fact that it's working now."Nothing... And when has it become a crime to enter my little sister's room?" He finally stands up to his feet and shrugs, crossing his arms on his chest, as he emphasizes on 'little sister'. He's up to something, although I have no idea about what it is."I... Didn't s
Chapter 9Raymond POVI can finally smile genuinely now that I finally have the woman I have always wanted. For the past few years I have been working with Adelie, I have always had my eyes on her and looking forward to the day she'll finally be mine. Well, it was love at first sight, but my fear of getting rejected later didn't allow me to speak up my mind and confess my feelings to her. I wouldn't have gotten the courage to ask her out, but thanks to Rowan, my best friend that encouraged me to go for her.I throw myself on the bed as soon as I walk inside my room, and staring up at the ceiling, I can't help the smile that forms on my lips. For the first time in a while, I feel so happy and alive."I thought you were never going to come home. What kept you so long? Did anything happen?" I almost jump out of my skin when I hear my mom's voice speak, and I quickly sit up on the bed, and there she is, leaning against the wall with her arms crossed on her chest. What the heck! When did s
Chapter 10Adelie POVThe sound of my blaring alarm pulls me out of my deep slumber, and I toss on the bed tiredly before forcing my eyes open. I intend to move my body, but I feel something heavy on me, so I tilt my head to see Asher laying on the bed next to me, while having his hand hugging me tightly to himself, and his leg pinning me down to the bed. I have forgotten that he slept in my room yesterday night.Taking a deep breath, I carefully remove my body from his trying not to wake him up. It's not that I care so much about him that I don't want him to wake up, I just want to get away from him. I finally manage to get off the bed, and I drag myself into the bathroom tiredly. I crash against the wall and run my fingers through my hair as soon as I get into the bathroom, releasing a deep sigh. What the hell should I do? I can't possibly run away from home, right?'Raymond' his name resounds in my head, and I close my eyes tightly. Will this relationship work? Will Asher not try
Chapter 11 Adelie POV'I'm watching you, Adelie. Don't do something stupid at the office' his words replay in my head as I drive down the road, and I feel shivers run down my spine. It took me forever to arrive at the company, and once I park at the garage, I step out of the car and stride toward the entrance door, trying so hard not to appear miserable, because that is how I feel right now. "Hey, sweetheart. How are you doing today?" Just before I take the elevator to the third floor where my office is, Cynthia walks elegantly up to me with a wide smile lingering on her face. Just how I wish I can be this cheerful, but it seems like it'll never happen. Not when my brother still lives with me. "Cynthia... I'm fine. Did you sleep well?" I force a smile at her as we both enter the elevator, standing side by side. "No, I didn't. I spent the whole night, thinking about my prince charming," She smiles creepily as she cups her cheeks in her palm, and I can't just help
Chapter 12 Amelie POVThe rest of my day at work was boring as I expected. The office hour is finally over, and I am getting ready to leave when Raymond shows up. "Hey momma," His voice sends chills down my spine, and the sound of that makes my heart misses a beat. No man has ever called me that before, and I kinda like it. I wish he can call me that always. "Hmm?" Turning to face him, I give him a demanding look. "Do you mind strolling with me tonight?" He asks, and I blink my eyes in shock. "Sure, why not," Even if I know Asher may not let me out of the house, I still feel like it'll only be right if I give him this chance again. He is my boyfriend now, and I should do what will make him happy, right? "Great. We're just going to have fun outside, get fresh air, and grab ice cream together," He says to me, and I must confess that it doesn't sound bad. "Alright, I will be more than happy to go with you," I smile at him, and he chuckles softly. "I will c