Chapter 2
Adelie POV
I stare at my reflection in the mirror and my lips curve into a smirk. I'm almost ready for the date with Mr. Raymond tonight. I know he didn't ask me out on a date directly, but what do you call watching a movie with your crush?
"Perfect," I mumble after I apply lipgloss to my lips.
The sound of my ringing phone pulls my attention, and I reach out for it from the dressing table. It's Mr. Raymond calling.
"Hey, Mr. Raymond," I say on the phone as soon as I answer the call.
"I'm waiting for you outside, Adelie," His voice sounds through the phone, forcing me to look at the wall clock. It's already 8:30pm. Gosh! I never knew I'm so late.
"Alright. I'll be with you in five minutes," I say to him and quickly end the call.
I quickly reach out for my bag that's on the bed, and advance toward the door. Since it's just movie we're going to watch together, I see no reason why I should dress so much, so I'm just wearing a white long sleeve shirt, and a long pink trouser with a pair of white sneakers on my feet. My hair packed in a ponytail, with just a light make-up on my face.
Pulling the door open, I almost jump out of my skin as Asher welcomes me. He's standing at my doorstep while leaning on the door frame with his hands crossed on his chest. What's he doing here? For how long has he been standing here?
"As... Asher?" I stutter as I run my eyes through his body confusingly.
"Where are you going this late? You look gorgeous," He bites his bottom lip as he stares at me from my head to my toe with a lustful look on.
"Stop looking at me like that... I'm going to the movies with my boss," I shrug, and he scoffs.
"Get back in there, Adelie. You're going nowhere," He says in a domineering voice, and I pull a puzzled look. What the hell is he talking about right now?
"Why?" I ask him.
"Because I don't want you to go," He shrugs like what he said meant nothing to him. What the hell am I even saying? It is not a big deal to him.
"I'm running late, Asher... Can you leave the way? He's waiting for me outside," I plead with him. This is not happening again, please.
"I told you to go back inside your room because I won't let you out of this house to go out with any man..."
"Why? What fucking right do you have to tell me that? Why the hell are you doing this, Asher? For fuck's sake, I am an adult. Why are you doing this?" I yell at him angrily, because this is getting me frustrated. I have always been silent all these while, but there's no way I'll ever be like that again. It's high time I speak up and stop all these bullshits he's doing.
"Come here," He says in muffled breath as he grabs my hand and pull me into my room, slamming the door behind us afterward. He slams me hard against the wall, trapping me in between his arms as he stares at me with those sexy eyes, melting my heart. I hate to feel like this around him, I hate that his eyes has the strong spell I can't seem to break lose from.
"For how long will it take you to accept this, Adelie?" He nuzzle his face in my neck and fan me with his warm breath, and my breath hitches momentarily as my heart beats rapidly against my chest. My legs wobble on the floor, and I feel my knees getting weaker.
"You're mine, Adelie... You're mine forever," He hushes against my neck as he bites my nape, and I gulp down nothing.
"Th... This is wrong, Asher... This is..." My resistance foolishly come out in a moan and I gasp sharply when I feel his hand crawling beneath my short, until his warm big palm cups one of my boobs, and I shudder as I bite my bottom lip.
"You can't see another man... You can't have a boyfriend, Adelie... I won't allow that," He further hushes, trailing kisses down my neck, and suddenly claim my lips, kissing me slowly but I can feel the intense invisible fire burning around us. The way he touches me makes me feel so abominably good.
"No man is allowed to touch you except me, Adelie," He hushes against my lips, and bites it afterward as his hand squeezes my boob, and I gulp down the sudden lump that formed in my dry throat.
"This is wrong, Adelie. What the hell are you doing? Do you realize he's your brother? You're birthed by the same mother and father. How can you be so cheap?" My subconscious mind yells at me, bringing me back to my sense.
"Get away from me, Asher!" I finally summon up courage and push him away from me, and he staggers back.
"You're my brother, Asher. My blood brother... Why are you trying to ruin my life?" I yell at him as a drop of tears slid down the corner of my cheek, and he only clean the lipgloss stain on his lips.
"That was so intense, and I must confess that you have improved. I hope no man has tried to kiss you before? If anyone dares to, I won't spare them," He says like my pain means nothing to him.
"Do you ever love me as a sister?" I ask as more tears stream down my cheeks, and he shrugs.
"As a sister? Do I see you as one? No! To me, you're the woman I'm in love with... The woman I want to spend the rest of my life with... The woman I..."
"Do you still remember that..."
"You're my sister? Yes, I know that. Since I don't see you as one, but as a lover, then there's nothing wrong with us being together," He cuts me off and tries to touch me, but I send a hot slap across his cheek, and he holds his cheek that now has prints of my fingers on it.
"Does that make you feel better, huh?" He huffs and bites his bottom lip as he stares at me intently as if he can see through my soul.
"Asher..." I stop as my phone suddenly starts ringing in my handbag, and even though I haven't checked who the caller is, I need no one to tell me that it's Mr. Raymond. I gulp down nothing as I search my bag fervently for the phone until I find it in there. I pick up the phone, about to answer the call when Asher suddenly snatches it away from me.
"Give that back to me, Asher..."
"Hey, Raymond... Sorry, Adelie can't hang out with you tonight. She's spending time with her boyfriend," My mouth drop open in shock as I watch him say to Raymond on the phone.
"Bye," He disconnects the call and hands the phone back to me.
"How about we spend some time together tonight, huh?" The corner of his lip slowly twitches into a smirk as he starts unbuttoning the buttons of his shirt, and my heart sinks into my stomach. What the hell is he about to do?
Chapter 3Adelie POVYou wouldn't want to know what happened between me and Asher yesterday night. Well, if you're still curious. He smooched and made me moan until I fell asleep in his arms. No, we didn't have sex. At least not yet, although I'm scared that might happen soon if I don't do anything about this.Waking up early this morning, I found myself laying alone on my bed. He must've left my room in the night while I was still asleep.I ruffle my hair slowly as I sit up on the bed tiredly, trying to keep my heavy and sleepy eyes open. It's almost daybreak, and I need to get off bed early so I can get to work early later. Now that I think of it, how am I supposed to face my boss later after what happened yesterday?Pushing all the thoughts to the back of my mind, I stand up to my feet and drag myself sluggishly into the bathroom, slamming the door hard behind me.Staring at my reflection in the mirror, all I see is a horrible girl that's had her life messed up with her brother. A
Chapter 4Adelie POVSilence 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 calle
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