LOGINBryce decided to have a quick shower after his morning run. He was already late for work as it is. Hopefully, he would make it to his office on time.
He came back home to an empty room which indicated Nella's departure. He'll make sure to call her later but now he has to get ready.
After taking his bath, he rushed out of the bathroom and that's when he saw her again.
How is it possible that she's always in front of him all the time. For some weird reason, he doesn't want to see her even though deep down he wanted nothing but to see her face all the time. He had been so messed up earlier this morning and it's as if the universe is intentionally throwing her towards him.
He had noticed how her cheeks had turned crimson red just by staring at him. Is she for real? Does she want him as well?
"What are you doing in my bedroom?" He asked after gaining a little composure. The beads of water trailed off his muscular body in droplets but he doesn't seem to give a care in the world about it.
For now, all his attention was focused on this little petite woman standing in front of him.
Still not facing him, Hera replied "Mariam had asked me to clean out your bedroom and I came to do that."
He folded his hands across his chest as he continued to stare at her with a smug grin on his face "Is that the only reason why you came here? Just to clean up my bedroom?" He asked again. Her first reply wasn't as satisfying as he had hoped.
He sounded amused and for some reason, it bothered her. Why was he finding this funny? It wasn't funny that she got to see him naked. It's not funny that he's standing shirtless in front of her and it's not funny that he's finding her current predicament amusing.
Well technically, he wasn't completely naked but still, he was without clothes and just stepped out of the shower so it counts as being naked.
"I don't understand sir" her small voice echoed with her head slightly bowed down facing the ground.
"Are you saying that you didn't know that I was here in my bedroom before you walked in?" He sounded like he doesn't believe her.
He had seen her type over the years.
A lot of his maid had tried to seduce him all in the name of pretence so he was certain that she was one of them.
Why would she come in here in the first place when she knows that he might be here after all?
"I didn't know that you were here" she said after finding her voice "I promise that I didn't..."
He stalked closer to her and she took a step back. Her brows knitted in confusion. Her fears suddenly becoming visible.
"What are you doing?" She asked- moving further backwards till her butt landed on the soft fluffy bed.
Bryce was staring at her now. His eyes never wavering.
"You came here because you wanted a piece of me right?" He asked in a husky voice that caused her blood pressure to rise involuntarily.
"What do you mean by that sir?" She asked innocently.
Bryce was taken aback by her sudden question. Does she really not understand what he's saying or is she just trying to act dumb?
Ignoring her remark, he pressed further "I'm pretty sure you're here because you wanted me to touch you" He smirked and continued "I'm sure you've heard lots of stories about me and now you want nothing more than being with me don't you?"
"Listen" he said when she didn't respond "I don't usually have any sexual contact with any of my workers but if you want it so desperately then I guess I can make an exception" Bryce inched his face closer to her and sniffed the tendrils of her blonde hair. It smelt like a mixture of lavender and chamomile. He guessed that it was the smell of her hair shampoo.
Hera felt cold chills run all over her body at the slight contact of his face on hers.
Sex? He wanted to touch her in a sinful manner. He's trying to have his way with her. She couldn't believe it.
She's heard stories from the sisters In the convent about illicit relationships that people share and she's promised herself not to give in to that sexual desires no matter what.
Her chin flew up defiantly and she pushed him away as hard as she can.
To Bryce, it felt like a little shove but to her, it felt as if she just moved a huge rock with her bare hands.
"Don't come close to me sir. It's not right." She warned him sternly.
"Don't play pretence sweetie, I know that you want it as much as I do" his lips came closer to hers and before her brain could process what was going on, he crashed his lips on hers making sure to savour the taste of her plum lips on his.
She tasted...DIVINE.
That was the first thought that registered on his mind. It wasn't like any kiss Bryce had ever had in his life. Her lips on his tasted soft, lush and very intoxicating.
MORE!
He wanted more. He needed more and by the heavens, he will get more.
Bryce never anticipated Hera's next action. She pushed herself away from her and slapped him hard on the cheeks.
Bryce was shocked and utterly confused. Disappointment coursed through him.
What just happened?
He touched his cheeks and that's when it hit him that he wasn't dreaming. She just slapped him.
He brought his face to look at the first woman who just dared to assault him only to find her eyes flooded with tears.
She was crying.
Bryce didn't know if he should feel sorry or offended by her actions.
He's the one who got slapped and she's the one who's crying.
Women! He can never understand them. One minute they're acting like they want you and the next minute, they're pretending like they want absolutely nothing to do with you.
Forcing herself up from the bed, Hera excused herself and ran out of his bedroom without looking back. She ran like someone who was being chased by a gang of robbers.
Well he didn't regret the kiss. The woman tasted like honey from a nectar. He most definitely doesn't regret it at all and if given another chance then he'll do it over and over again.
"Here is your keycard." The receptionist handed Max a plastic card and he reached out to take it. "I hope you have a wonderful stay here and if you need anything, don't hesitate to call.""Sure." Max answered and ducked his head towards Christina who was trembling uncontrollably, her head facing the ground.He needed to get her inside so that she could be warm but he also knew that he shouldn't force her or she would be weary of him.It's already bad for her that she's spending the night with him and he knows that she's going through multiple mental breakdown at the moment for her decision and he wouldn't want to add to it."Let's go." He said in a calm voice and she slowly raised her face to meet his.Christina didn't even know why she agreed to this in the first place. Sharing a room with a man might not seem like a big deal to a lot of people but if felt that way to her.This is something that she had never done before.Even back at the convent, she always shared her space with the
"How long do you think it'll take before we arrive home?" Christina asked and Max glanced over at his watch before facing the road again."I think that it'll take a while but I'll make sure you arrive safely so you don't have to worry." He answered and she fell back to her chair. Since they left the orphanage, neither of them have found the courage to start up a conversation.Max didn't know what to say or how to even say it. He wanted to thank her for accompanying him even though she didn't have to but he just couldn't.Which is weird because he always knew what to say to women and how to say it. He's never the type to think so much about how to articulate his words before he says them.But with her, he finds himself trying to tame his words before he utters them because he didn't want to cross a boundary where she would get upset with him.Glancing over to the passenger seat beside him, he watched her briefly.Her eyes were looking outside the window and the evening non-luminous glo
They made it to the orphanage just in time. It was a long ride and Christina was grateful that they didn't get into an accident themselves before arriving there.Apparently, there was a fire outbreak and Max had called the paramedics before they arrived. He met the caregivers at the entrance who rushed out to welcome him."What happened?" He asked, a certain panic feeling slowly rising inside him. Christina who noticed how agitated he had become, slipped her hands into his to hold on and he immediately tightened his grip on hers without realizing it.She didn't know why but for some reason, she wanted to offer support in any way that she could.She knew that he might still be mad at her for what happened between them last time but it doesn't mean that she shouldn't be a decent human because of that."There was an electrical malfunction and it caused a fire but Carl got caught in it somehow." One of the caregiver explained as they made their way inside."We've called the technicians to
"Thank you for lunch Hera. It was delicious as always." Max complimented with a peck on her cheeks as they maids trooped in to start clearing up the table."You're welcome Max." She smiled back at him, grateful that he enjoyed the meal. It was always a delight to have him at home with them."Urm...Bryce," Christina beckoned, with a gentle tap on his folded hands. "Will it be possible for you to drive me home?""Oh sorry honey, I would've loved to but I still have some work to finish but Max can drop you off." Bryce suggested, signalling him with his eyes for compliance.Max on the other hand was livid. Why would Bryce put him on the spot like that without even asking if he was okay with that? He had been planning how to make a smooth getaway and now, his supposed best friend had ruined it."Uh, no worries. I'll just take a cab." Christina countered with a smile that didn't reach her eyes."He might be busy and I don't want to bother him with something like this." Her eyes glanced over
"And it's finally over." Nathan exclaimed happily the moment Christina walked out of the professor's office. She had finally submitted her project.After weeks of working and toiling on it, it had finally come to an end. She couldn't be any more happier."Do you want to hang out this weekend? Just the two of us?" Nathan asked and Christina nodded. He was inviting her for a date and not really giving it too much thought, she agreed to it.Her weekend was free and she didn't want to be cooped up at home doing nothing. She was already tired of the loneliness she felt after her altercation with Max.It's been days and she hasn't heard from him. He hasn't even tried to reach out to her too. She felt guilty, speaking to him like that and it was eating out at her.She had wanted to reach out countless times to apologize but just didn't know the right way to go about it. Would he even listen to her if she did? He probably hated her right now.Sighing loudly, she tried to block out all thought
Christina didn't know how to accept his request. He was hugging her and she wasn't exactly the type of person to give a hug to someone like him but still she didn't move until he untangled himself from her."What happened?" She asked worriedly "are you okay? Did something happen at work? Are you sick?"He shook his head, "I was just worried about you so I decided to come over and see if you're okay."He wasn't saying the full truth but then again, it wasn't exactly a lie. He was worried that if he said the real reason why he came here then she would grow uncomfortable and possibly kick him out of her house."Of course I'm okay. I went for lunch with Nathan so I'm definitely going to be okay." She answered casually."That's why I told you not to come today because I won't be available. Nathan is a good guy and he took care of me so there's nothing to worry about." She said and went into the kitchen to grab a glass of water before joining him at the living room.Max on the other hand, f







