Chapter 58The atmosphere was tense for Adelie even though it was fine for every other person at the party. Looking around and making eye contact with Asher every damn time she looked was frustrating. She wanted the ground to open and swallow her at this point. Her heart skipped when she saw him stand up from the chair he has been seated on, and walking in her direction. She wanted to walk away fast so he won't be able to catch up with her, but she couldn't move herself from the spot. It felt like something was holding her down."Baby, are you ok?" Ray's warm hand wrapped around her waist as he came to stand beside her, and she watched Asher halt abruptly, his eyes darkened like someone that'd just seen something that got him angry. What's wrong with him? She asked herself, but quickly dismissed the thought, reminding herself that she had no business with him."Babe..." Ray called again, and she finally turned her gaze to look at him."You've been acting weird. Is everything alright?
Chapter 59Adelie froze on the spot and her eyes slowly widened in shock. "What is going on?""Are they not siblings? What in the world is going on?""Don't tell me they've been... Oh, no..." Adelie felt her heart stop beating for a while as those whispers tore through her ear, and when he finally pulled away from her, she staggered back, her face looked pale and shocked like someone that'd just seen a ghost. Maybe it would've felt better if she had seen a ghost, who knows?Just like every other person, Ray watched in shock, still on his knees as he searched for an explanation on her face. It felt like his heart was just stomped on, his chest contracted and his breath hitched. His face was laced with confusion, and like a lost puppy, he stared like that."A... Asher..." Adelie's voice came out in a whisper, and when she looked around the villa, it felt like she should disappear and never come back again. Seeing the expression on their faces, the disgust and confusion were enough to s
Chapter 1Adelie POVAfter having a long day at the company today, I can finally go home."Are you going home already, Adelie?" My boss, Mr. Raymond asks me as he walks in on me packing up the files on my desk, and getting ready to go home.Turning to glance at him, I pull a puzzled look, wondering what kind of question he just asked. Of course, where does it look like I'm about to go? Besides, I've closed for the day, so what's next if it's not to go home?"Yes, Sir," I still reply to him, regardless, and he slowly nods his head. The look on his face tells me that he has something to say, but there's no way I would know what he wants to say if he doesn't spill it out, yeah?"Uhm... Adelie..." He pauses and I turn to face him fully, giving him the look that literally asks him to go ahead and speak up. I don't have all day, and I really need to get back home and get something to eat. I'm so famished."Hmm?" I still reply to him when he doesn't acknowledge my expression."Are you free t
Chapter 2Adelie POVI 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 wit
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