All Chapters of Illicit Affairs: Chapter 11

Later in the evening after finishing her work in the office, Bella comes back to his apartment. She walks to the kitchen hearing the subtle noises of utensils. Reaching there, she finds Asher making dinner alone. "Why did you leave like that?" She asks him genuinely, placing her handbag on the table. "Like what?" He responds with his deep british accent, still trying hard to act unbothered. "You know what I'm talking about." "Your show off in front of Jennifer was over so I thought of leaving," He mumbles and turns around to open the fridge and bring out the ingredients. "I wasn't acting," She frowns. He stops his movements, looking back at her with confused eyes. "You were supposed to leave today," He changes the topic and focuses on the boiling pasta. "Can I stay here for few more days? My aunt had to get hospitalized and-" "You can," He answers before she could finish her sentence. "Thanks," She sighs in a tight lipped smile. "Maybe go get freshen up, I'll serve the dinne