Chapter 26 Can I sleep in your room?

MELANIE’S P.O.V

“Yes, welcome to Paradise.” Mr Gordon says to my face, jotting me out of my fantasy. I move my face sideways in total embarrassment.

Did he see my cheeks turn red? Did he catch me drooling over him? Did he take advantage of my awkwardness?

I groan inwardly and I see him take a step back, smiling proudly making me speechless.

Woah! He's a bad person.

I discreetly roll my eyes at him, and he clears his throat.

“I apologise for ruining the dinner you prepared. So, hmmm, I made a portion of spaghetti with tomato sauce to apologise for the effort you put to prepared the meal.” he rush his words and I smile shyly.

“Oh, yeah, thank you,” I mumbled nervously. It's like someone is in control of my tongue.

I swear that's not what I wanted to say. I want to tell him to forget about the dinner and that I'm not interested in his food. But, here I am, stuttering in his front. Unable to stand my ground.

“This way,” he smirks, leading me to the dining room.

Don't ask me, this man i