Samael’s POV“… and then you close the lid of the pot and let it cook for a few minutes,” I explained as I put the lid on the pot to let the chicken stew cook.“Wow” Caroline muttered while looking impressed.“Yeah, have I proved myself that I can cook?” I asked, still thinking about how we had a conversation in the car, on our way back to her home.“Should we take out something for dinner?” Caroline eyed outside the window looking at the restaurants. “We ate at McDonald’s before so I think we should cook something instead,” I suggested. “Oh, but I don’t want to,” Caroline said her thoughts out loud with a frown on her face. She looked not interested but then I thought maybe the reason was something else. “Why, you can’t cook?” I asked teasingly and she looked at me with narrowed eyes probably sensing the teasing through my voice and the smile. “Yes, I can. I have been cooking for myself past few years, I just don’t feel like cooking.” She said with a huff making me bit back my sm
Caroline’s POV“Hey, how are you doing?” Mason asked me as we all took seats.“I am fine, really fine. I visited mom and dad.” I said with a small smile thinking how content I felt after visiting mom and dad.“You did? Wow, that’s great. I was worried about you, I am thankful that you were not alone. Thank you, man.” Mason looked at Samael with a thankful gaze.“Don’t mention it.” Samael smiled at Mason as I looked at him.He somehow looks different without his glasses, in a good way. He took off the glasses while cooking and still was without them, giving me a clear view of his eyes without the barrier of the glasses. His eyes snapped at me making me advert my eyes, probably he felt my gaze on him.“Why do I smell something amazing? Caroline, did you cook?” Mason asked sniffing the air, taking both of our attention towards him. Which I was thankful for, it is already embarrassing when Samael catches me staring at him although it was not the first time, I think it’s not going to be th
Samael’s POVI sighed as I parked the car, I am so exhausted. It was a very tiring day of work, there were many meetings and we barely even got time to have lunch. Taking my glasses off, I rubbed my eyes with the palm of my hands to get rid of sleepiness.Taking the elevator, I got outside my house and something caught my eyes which made me frown. There were three pairs of shoes outside the door of my house and I got confused. I don’t know many people here except my office colleagues and they won’t come here to my home without informing me.Did Justin bring someone over? No, why would he bring someone to my house? With many questions in my mind, I took out the house key and unlocked the door. And what I saw inside was unexpectedly shocking and immediately made me freeze on my spot.Two people who I hated the most were sitting with their back facing me on the couch, while Ella was standing fearfully behind an angry Justin, who stood protectively in front of her.“Come on now, Ella. Is
Caroline’s POVI have trust issues, a lot. I trust only a few people around me, yet most of the time don’t let my guard down. And because of that, no one has been able to hurt me, but somehow a certain man, who happens to be my assistant has been able to change that.After what he did for me a few weeks ago, we started spending a lot of time together. I didn’t feel lonely anymore and felt like I had a friend, who cared for me. Maybe not a friend, but that’s what I wanted to believe for my sake.Samael has been acting differently toward me, mostly it feels like he is ignoring me. Trying to not talk with me if it’s not about work and not to mention how he is refusing to meet my gaze and be professional. I have no idea what went wrong or if I did something.Suddenly, after a few days, he started behaving distant and when I tried to talk about the changed behavior, he just changed the topic or ignored it like he wanted me to drop the topic. So, I dropped everything, my hurt feelings, our
Caroline’s POV“Why are you looking like that at my brother?” she asked raising her eyebrow at me.“Like what?” I asked and continued to drink my coffee.“Glaring at him. Are you angry at him? Did he do something, you can tell me, Caroline.” She said with a frown on her face.“It’s nothing, don’t worry. We are just not on very good terms at the moment.” I tried to assure her with a smile but she didn’t seem to believe me.“Oh, and is it his fault? Come on tell me or I’ll ask him,” she said folding her hands while looking at me expectedly.“You sound like his mother,” I said as my lips stretched into a grin.“I have to sometimes take his matters into my hands, he is dumb in some sectors.” She said making me laugh.“Don’t worry, Ella. It’s not that serious, or at least I hope so.” I whispered the last line with a sigh.“Okay, but what did he do?” she asked and I smiled at how persistent she was being.“Nothing, he did nothing. He is behaving professionally but I think I am not. When he
Samael’s POVThe past few days have been hard for me, mentally. Most of the time I am having debates in my head itself about my current actions towards Caroline. My decision to keep my distance from her and put my all focus on my sister, Ella has been taking a toll on my mind. I am having constant headaches and self-hate whenever I see Caroline’s confused and hurt expressions.Because I have been with Ella all the time except when I go to the office, I can guarantee her safety from the two people who unfortunately are our parents. However, I try to be always with her, it’s not going to be the same in the future. She is 10 years old now, but gradually she will grow up and will go out with friends and all. She needs to be safe then too, so I have come up with something that I still have to discuss with her. Now, while riding back to our house from the café where we meet Caroline coincidently, I decide to talk with her.“Ella, I wanted to talk with you about something,” I said while keep
Caroline’s POVAfter my parents died, I never cared for anyone if they stay or leaves from my life. I never made new friends and dint keep a connection with the old ones, but now it seemed like Samael changed it.After he started ignoring me or being too professional all of a sudden, I realized that … I cared about his presence in my life.And that alone scared me and wanted nothing more than to choose one end. Either become strangers again and do our work or be friends or something. And I somehow wanted to be friends with him … or maybe … something more. I was confused yet determined.So, when the words I told him that he matters to me I was not surprised by my words unlike Samael, who looked at me with huge eyes through his glasses.“W-what? I – I” he stuttered making me take a step back and give him his space.“Look I don’t like whatever is going on between us. I understand that maybe you are going from some stuff but your behavior is affecting me and I don’t like that. So, either
Samael’s POVI was surprised when Caroline said that, making me freeze but something made my heart flutter. I could sense Justin and Ella looking at me wide-eyed when they heard Caroline, as the phone was on speaker because Ella wanted to talk to Caroline. Ella took the phone from my hand while I was sitting there thinking about Caroline’s offer.“Yes! It’s me, Ella. I would love to go on a vacation with you … and also Samael.” Ella said with a huge grin on her face.“Oh, Ella. Hi, that’s good to know. I will inform you after planning everything.” Caroline said and I could sense relief in her voice.“Yes, that would be great. Wait, would you mind, if my friend tagged along with us?” Ella asked making me frown. Who does Ella want to go with us?“Um, … yeah, okay. No problem.” Caroline said a little unsure but Ella dint picks it.“Yay! Thank you, Caroline! Here talk with my brother.” Ella said holding the phone in my hand. Turning off the speaker, I stood up and turned around to talk wi