"Will it work this time?" Ask my husband, Harvey Ackles.
I put my parfume bottle on the dressing table, and walked over to him. Harvey's handsome face was pale whenever we were going to have a dinner with his family. He tried three times before but always ended up being rejected. Yes, who else are we talking about besides Harvey's younger brother, Sean Ackles.
"I'm sure you can persuade Sean." I replied, fixing his tuxedo collar.
"Really? Are you sure?"
"Actually... no."
Harvey laughed briefly before sighing. "What else should I say? Sean is all grown up. He must change for the better."
I understand what Harvey meant. Sean often acts like a teenager. Whether it's partying, sex with lots of women, and things that 25-year-old men don't do. I was even confused about how Sean graduated from University, when all he knew was having fun.
Harvey just needed to persuade Sean to consider their parents' request -Anne and Roby. They wanted Sean to take over the family company. Harvey already has his own company so it is impossible to become CEO of two companies. Their only choice was Sean. But unfortunately Sean likes to make easy things difficult because he keeps on refusing.
"Speak carefully. Don't forget to give him the alcohol first." We knew Sean's temperament was terrible. At least alcohol can be quite calming.
"I'll try harder."
"Oh, they are coming."
I enthusiastically as soon as the house bell rang. Meanwhile Harvey glanced at the mirror to get rid of his nervousness. Immediately I held my husband's hand and smiled. Hopefully there will be a miracle for Sean to obey, because I can't help seeing Harvey getting more and more frustrated.
"Are you ready?"
"You're the only one who needs to prepare, honey," He pinched my nose softly.
"Me?" I asked, confused.
"My mom will praise how beautiful you are."
My cheeks turned red and we kissed. After that I was ready to meet the three most valuable people in Harvey's life.
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"I hope Sean changes his mind." Said Anne, playing her fingers uncomfortably. Roby can only pat his wife's shoulder and try to give positive thoughts. As the father of Harvey and Sean, of course Roby wanted to join them. But Roby knows that Harvey can rely on whenever it comes to Sean. Sometimes Sean's harshness, only Harvey could handle it.
"Sean must have listened to Harvey's words this time. We have to believe in Harvey." Roby said.
After I finished washing the dishes, I poured wine for them. Anne smiled, then drank the wine. She looks calmer now, it is evident that Anne started talking about Harvey-Sean's childhood. Even though I've heard this story many times, I still laugh. It's hard to belive that Sean was such a lovely person back then.
"Fuck! You damn bastard!"
Sean shouted from upstairs at the same time an item sounded broken. Harvey came down in hurry. His face was hideous with blood on the nose and the corners of the lips.
"What happened? Why Sean hit you?" I asked in panic. To be honest they fought a lot but never this badly.
Harvey groaned like he was in pain. "He still refuses to take over the company."
"Wait a minute. I'll ---"
"Roby and I were taking Harvey to the hospital. Please keep an eye on Sean, Angel." Anne interrupted and stopped my steps that were about to take the medicine box. The blood in my body seemed to stop working.
"No, I'm fine." Said Harvey, aware that I was just silent. Harvey knew I wasn't comfortable with Sean.
"You're hurt, Harvey! What if Sean hit your surgical stitches?!"
Yes, Harvey had been in a car accident in the past and required surgery. Since then Anne has become more concerned with all things about her eldest son.
"I'll take care of Sean. Make sure you're all right, babe."
"Thank you for your understanding. We'll be right back." Harvey must have thought that I wanted to open up to his brother. Oh really, if there were other options besides getting close to Sean, I would have chosen that right away. Unfortunately, this is all I can do.
After they left, I froze in the front door like a fool. My legs feel heavy. I squeezed my dress with no intention of finding out what Sean was doing.
Okay. Lets try it.
The sound of my heels can be heard as I climb the stairs. I threw away the thought that Sean might hit me too. He is indeed a rude man, but I am sure he will not hurt me physically.
At first I assumed Sean was in Harvey's office, but it turned out to be in my private room with Harvey. Sean was facing the window and letting the cigarette smoke carry the night breeze. I bit my lower lip. How should I start a conversation with Sean? Or should I go down and wait for Harvey to come back? At least I knew Sean was fine.
"What do you want?"
Sean's voice made me realize that he was watching me. His pair of green eyes looked up and down on me, making me regret being here. I've never been intimidated just because of someone's gaze.
"A-are you hurt?" I asked.
He threw the cigarette on the floor, then stepped on it. Oh, Harvey's not going to like this! Harvey hates cigarettes!
"Are you trying to kick me out and make sure I leave before your beloved husband returns?"
Sean's guess took me by surprise, even though the thing about me wanting to kick him out was completely true. He stepped forward, while I did the opposite. Sean's grin grew wider when I had no more room to get away from him. I've been trapped.
"Why are you always afraid of me, Angel?"
I pushed my saliva hard. Angel? Did he just say my name? This rarely happens. In fact, this is the first time he's called my name after I officially married Harvey two years ago.
Sean's eyes darkened, and I didn't want to be around him any longer. Unfortunately Sean grabbed my wrist first. He locked me on both sides of my body with his big hands. Our distance is getting closer. Now I can even feel his breath that smells like peppermint and cigarettes.
"You're always getting in on my business and Harvey's. You really disgust me." I know Sean hates me, but I didn't think it turned out this big. "But I have to admit, seeing you in this dress, you make me hard. I really want to fuck you in front of your husband."
Shit, what did Sean say? He touched my face, made me look up and stare at him doubtfully. I'm scared, but I like this. Like a challenge?
"I want to feel you, Angel. I'm going to make you forget how to walk."
My breath caught by his dirty words. Sean's fingers slid sensually down my thighs. Realizing this was the wrong situation, I pushed him away. Sean is my husband's younger brother! This shouldn't be happening!
When I almost made it out of the room, Sean grabbed me and slammed my back against the wall. A moment later he pulled my dress up, which made me gasp.
"You are so wet," I closed my eyes while pushing his chest. How to stop this pleasure? Stupidly, I just moaned, and it made Sean grin happily. "Say you want me the way I want you. Say it, baby girl."
I can't think straight.
My fingers squeezed his sturdy shoulders as a sign that I am enjoying this forbidden touch. In the next second, I closed my eyes and spoke without hesitation.
"I want you."
"You're incredible, Angel." Praise Sean.I can only close my eyes and groan. Our sweaty foreheads touched as a reminder that we had held this position long enough. Yeah, Sean and I had sex on the stairs. I must be crazy!My position is now in his lap, and I try to get up. But Sean grabbed my wrist first so I couldn't do anything."What the hell, Sean ?!""Once again."Sean is the craziest man I have ever known! I mean, we just did something wrong, and without guilt he wants to start over again?!"Stop it.""You're hot, honey," Sean kept insisting even this time he was going to do it without a condom. "Calm down. I'll be careful.""No, that's too risky." Luckily I managed to get up and started picking up my clothes which had been scattered on the stairs. I could feel Sean's cold gaze. Doesn't he understand? If he makes a mistake then I can get pregnant!Sean suddenly carried me into the kitchen. I spontaneously screamed hysterical
I wake up from sleep with a sore head. Sunlight had entered through the window. For a few minutes I stare at the ceiling in my room, trying to remember what happened last night. Girls party to welcome my best friend, Suki's wedding day. I drank a lot, and can't remember anything other than how amazing the party was.My smile disappeared when I realized it was 11 o'clock. I immediately got up from the bed. How could Harvey not wake me up to prepare his clothes and breakfast?I hurried downstairs while calling out Harvey's name. As soon as I opened the garage door, instead of finding Harvey I met Sean who was repairing his motorcycle.Reflexively I stepped back. I completely forgot that he had been staying here since yesterday. Sean looked up because my presence had bothered him. I bit my lower lip in fear. It seems like it has become a habit every time I make eye contact with him."Looking for your beloved husband?" I ignore the sarcasm. I better go back in to
"Is this novel about you and Sean?" David closed the document as he placed it on the table. I rolled my eyes, then took a cup of coffee in front of us. "Come on, Angel. You can't hide it from me and Suki."I glared at him in annoyance. Since college, his curiosity has always bothered me. David is actually Sean's best friend, but he doesn't bully me like Sean does. Maybe that's the reason David and Suki got closer. They even plan to get married in a few weeks."The most important thing is I've submitted my resume. You don't need to know about anything else."David rubbed his face before saying, "I think Suki's guess was right.""About what?""You and Sean."Hearing David mention Sean's name reminded me that he was waiting for me right now. Sean and I used to make out when Harvey was at work. One morning after we had sex, I took out my laptop and wrote a story about our affair. Even though I've changed everything David still knows."Suki said
Sean's POVFLASHBACKWho would have thought Harvey would let his wife party until 1am? In anger I took the motorbike keys and went to Suki's place. I cursed Suki and David while on the road. If they were going to get married, why would they have a celebration like this? In the end Angel just gave me a hard time!Loud music was heard as soon as I arrived. Shy girls like Angel usually hate noisy places. Since college she has lived in a dull zone. Angel only knows study and work, so what she's doing tonight surprised me."What are you doing?!" Angel screamed as I pulled out her alcohol glass. Her breath was panting, and her breasts were exposed under the tight dress. Damn it! How could Harvey let Angel wear these cheap clothes? Even if it was a party that only women attended, Angel still didn't deserve to dress like this."You have to go home.""Go away, Sean. I hate you!" Her screams brought the focus of the party to us. Can she make it easier for m
"Angel, thank you for coming. We're glad you still remember this campus." Said a college student."You're welcome. I'm also happy to be here again."This is the first time I have been invited to speak as a writer at my campus. A campus that leaves a lot of memories. It's hard for me to forget everything that happened here.After the event, I said goodbye and decided to take a look around. A group of campus students are discussing as well as joking, it reminds me of my youth. I majored in law, just like Sean. Our difference is that I am busy working and studying to maintain my scholarship. Whereas Sean, the man from the rich class, only knew to have fun by making jokes at me.Ah, Sean.It's been a year since we had a big fight in David's office. Since then I never saw him again. I heard from Harvey that Sean didn't return to their parents' house. Neither of us can reach him. Yes, I did call Sean
As Sean wanted, I came to the place he wrote about. Capital Corporate. I've heard the name of this company recently. Many people talk about Capital Corporate including Harvey and his business partners. Why did Sean want to meet me here?"Excuse me, are you Miss Angel?" Ask the receptionist. I nod, and she calls back before smiling kindly. "Come with me, miss."I followed her to the highest floor. The receptionist left and was replaced by a woman who seemed to have the position of secretary. "Please come in. You have been waited for since morning.""Thank you."I thought I was going to be sent into the waiting room, but it turned out that I entered a luxurious room. Could there be a miscommunication between them? I just wanted to see Sean, not the CEO of this company.As I was about to leave, I found a familiar figure standing facing the large window. His broad back seemed to be enjoying th
Harvey waved his hand from a distance after showing the ticket to the airport staff. For a few days he will go on a business trip to Germany. Harvey and I never parted ways. Usually when he's on a business trip, we always go together. But this time I really couldn't come."Would you like a cup of coffee?" A familiar voice offered me coffee. I smiled happily seeing Sean. He's wearing a white t-shirt with skinny jeans, that's all, but he looks handsome. Am I overreacting because I refused Harvey to be with Sean? "Finally we can be together."I hurriedly took it, causing the coffee to fall on my hand. "Aw."Without saying much, Sean dumped our coffee in the trash then dragged me into the parking lot. I knew he would scold me like a child. Sean liked to express anger more than any other feeling."Why are you so careless? Is it that hard to do something right?""I am fine.""Sit."
I blinked and looked around Sean's bedroom. The night after we were from the hospital, he took me to his house. I got out of bed to peek into Sean's closet. Since I didn't bring a change of clothes, and wearing yesterday's was such a bad idea, I ended up choosing a shirt that was really too big. Oh, it's nice because I can still smell Sean's scent.Sean left this morning for a meeting. He promised to come back before lunch, and I honestly don't really mind that. Sean already had his own busy life. Sometimes I forget that now he runs a company like Harvey.Gosh, Harvey! Where is my cell phone?I frantically searched my bag in every corner of the room. It must have been difficult for Harvey to reach me since last night. The appearance of Renata and her baby has stolen all my attention. Since I can't find my cell phone, I intend to search outside Sean's room. But before that happened, a blonde girl walked in and it startled me.