เข้าสู่ระบบBryce 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.
"We're home." Max announced hours after they arrived at their destination as he pulled up in front of a mansion that was located at the outskirts of town.Christina opened her eyes to peek through the gates that housed the most breathtaking place that she had ever seen. Her eyes couldn't believe any of this. She has always known that Max was doing well for himself but she didn't know that it was this good.Well, why would she even think otherwise anyway when his best friend is also wealthy too. She was a fool for thinking anything less cause this place doesn't even look like a family house. It could be a resort and she wouldn't even be surprised."It's good to see you again, Mr Maxwell." The security greeted and Max smiled at him."Likewise, John." He answered and drove in when the gates were pulled open.After making a round turn at the fountain, he parked his car at an empty space and turned off the engines."Well, welcome to the place where I was born and raised." He said casually
Christina packed what's left of her things into her bags. She had managed to find a way around it by telling Hera that she had a school trip a little outside town.Hera hesitated at first but when Christina had thrown in the fact that it was a bit closer to Max's hometown and he would be there for the weekend, she readily agreed.She knew that if she told her that Max was close by then she wouldn't have to worry anymore so she just did that. She threw in a little bit of details and let the rest speak for itself.It wasn't the truth but then, it wasn't exactly a lie either.In the end, they both came to a conclusion that she should go on the condition that she called at least three times daily which she readily agreed to.Christina had no idea why she was even doing this in the first place. She didn't know why she was jumping through all these hoops just to go on a trip with him but she really wanted to.A part of her longed for it and she just wanted to experience it at least, once. S
"When are you leaving for home?" Bryce asked as he stretched himself out on the couch that he was seated on. Max had invited him over to talk about something urgent and he had only just arrived minutes ago."In a couple of days." Max answered, eyes focused on the papers in front of him. He wanted to get this over and done with before he leaves for his trip."And you're still working?" Bryce questioned, eyes staring down at the paper that his friend was scribbling on. "Can't you finish it when you come back?"Max chuckled, shaking his head in the process. "I'll be swamped with work over there as well and I want to leave with the knowledge of nothing waiting back here for me when we arrive.""We?" Bryce picked on his statement, eyes furrowed in confusion. "You're going with someone? I thought that it was a solo trip. That's what you told me a week ago.""Change of plans." Max answered, trying to keep Bryce's imagination from running any farther than it already has. "It just happened las
"I don't like him," Christina muttered repeatedly to herself after Nathan had left.She had insisted that she doesn't like him that way but Nathan had refused to believe her. To make matters worse, he left because according to him, he needed space to clear his head, whatever that means.Sure, Max was kind and caring but that wasn't enough grounds to like someone or was it? She only saw him as a friend and nothing more. He was still trying to get into her good graces and that's it.The possibility of liking someone like him was low. Way too low especially for someone like her. She would never even dream of it.Nathan was just talking rubbish. He might be saying all those things because he was angry at her. He of all people should know how much she despises Max.They were miles apart and different from each other.She'd just have to find a way to make it up to Nathan and apologize for not replying his texts and hopefully, all of this would be sorted out.Just as she was about the settle
"So, we're back at your place." Max announced, his fingers drumming quietly on the steering wheel as his car came to rest just outside her apartment."It sure looks like it," Her answer was brief as her lips stretched into a thin smile, forcing her already rising nerves to go still.Max waited for Christina to say something after that statement but she was silent and he didn't know what to make of it. He didn't know what was going through her mind.He was a bit nervous. It felt like he was dropping off his date back at home after prom. He genuinely didn't know what to say after that and he didn't know what to expect from her either.Deep down, he didn't want this meeting to be their last. He knew that she had given him permission to call and text him but that was all there is to it.He wouldn't be able to visit her anymore even if he wanted to. The project was finished and there was no nothing to use as an excuse to come running back so if she steps out of his car today, it'll probabl
Christina woke up bright and early when the rays of sun hit her through the curtains of their room. She groaned awake and opened her eyes slowly.Her eyes searched around the empty room she was sleeping in but there was no sign of Max. Alarmed, she sat upright. Her head was in a mess.Last night, it has taken almost a miracle for her to fall asleep but Max kept her company all through the night until she finally did.He had promised that he wouldn't leave her side so she was surprised to see that he wasn't next to her when she woke up. At what point did he even leave?And how come she never noticed?Just as she was about to go full panic mode, the door pushed open and he walked in. He was already dressed and was surprised to see that she was awake."Where did you go?" She asked, jumping out of bed to meet him halfway. "I was worried you know? You could've at least dropped a note or something to tell me that you were stepping out for a while.""But you were sleeping beautifully. I didn






