All Chapters of Tempted By Your Touch.: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

DIEGOEvening finally came. I stepped out of my room heading for the dining, only to find the room empty of Carla.I assumed she was still in her bedroom, getting ready to join me for dinner, but she didn't step out for fifteen minutes after my arrival."Have you called her?" I asked one of the maids that stood next to me.She looked towards the entrance, responding to my question, " I did call her, Sir. But she said she's not hungry.""Not hungry?""Yes sir," She answered.It was obvious that Carla was doing this just to ignore me, all because of what I said in the morning.With a sigh, I got off my seat and exited the dining room to meet her.I was about making my way up the stairs when I spotted Carla, near the living room, heading into another path."She was there all these time?" I carefully distanced myself from the stairs, going after Carla to speak to her."Yes, I made her upset with my words, but it doesn't mean she'd pass that anger to her meal," I groaned, following her fro

DIEGOThe moment I held her by the arms, that same tingling vibe I always get around her, came streaming into my body.I felt my body shiver when she looked at me into the eyes. Those innocent blue eyes shimmered in the dark like diamond.My lips slowly came open as she asked, "Sorry for doing your brotherly duty?."I know it sounded weird but I wanted her to understand me."Em, well..." My hands came off her, reaching for the back of my neck."What I meant was that... I... Damn," I groaned at my inability to speak properly before Carla.This isn't like me. I know how I'd speak especially in front of her, but now it's totally different.I saw how she stared at me confusingly, and I didn't want her seeing me as a weirdo.That's not who I am.I cleared my throat and said with seriousness all over my face, " Look, since you're going to be my sister, I feel it's best if I take my time and carry out my role as your brother, so you won't end up regretting later on."I managed to drop my gaz

DIEGO"What? But why? " Carla questioned me.From her face expression, I could tell she didn't look pleased with my decision.But I don't want her knowing the reason behind it. I want her to be safe with me."Just tell me you're joking, Diego. I don't miss school activities like that. It's just not me.""I can understand you, Carla. But I've made my decision. You won't be going to school.""Why? " She asked once again, making an attempt to pull her hands out of my hold, but I didn't allow her."If I tell her about Pedro, she might get uncomfortable and still prove stubborn with me. I'll think of something," I viewed, thinking of what to tell Carla, and just in the nick of time, the heavens blessed me with an idea."So? " Carla asked, lifting her brow at me.With a curv to the lips, I said while loosing my grip on her gently, "I made that decision because we have a lot of work to attend to. And it's something I can't do by myself, since I won't be the only one having a new family membe

DIEGO"Once that is achieved, the business would shoot sky high," I said, clicking the next slide, showing them a diagram on the screen.The meeting slowly drew to an end, with me passing out different tasks to my top staffs with the deadline. "It should be done before the actual date. Meeting is over." I turned off the slide, with all top staffs rising to their feet. I didn't use an hour like I had planned for the meeting earlier.Just thirty minutes, brief explanations, and we're done."Carla, " My mind went to that naughty soon to be sister of mine.Our moment was ruined by that annoying secretary.If Carla hadn't suggested I attend the meeting, I bet I would have postponed this meeting to a different day.I'm glad I listened to her. And now... "She must be bored. I should hurry up and see her, " I decided. I immediately left the room before my staffs, hurrying down to my office to meet Carla. At that point, I could feel that burning desire that came dimming down because of m

CARLAIt felt nice shaking hands with Diego, making peace with him at last. Although we've been doing fine for some time now, It still didn't feel like we've officially accepted each other as friends. But now, I know we are.I drew my hand back from Diego, as we both looked at each other awkwardly, not knowing what to do next."Maybe I should leave you to get ready for tomorrow and...""No, " I said unexpectedly.That got Diego looking at me curiously, asking, "No?""I mean..." I didn't know what to use and back up my response. It just came out unexpectedly and now I'm kinda stuck."Don't you want to head back home? Or do you wish to stay with me for another month? " He asked, letting out his cunning smile.I felt my cheek burning red as I gave out a chuckle and said, " No, that's not why.""Oh, then why the No? " He asked, showing his curiousness. Diego's eagerness to hear my response left me feeling somehow pleased.Aside from my mother and my late father, no one else has ever giv