Semua Bab STEPBROTHERS WITH BENEFITS : Bab 31 - Bab 40

I left the mansion after that. I got into my car and drove to the place. The gym wasn’t crowded yet because it was still early.“Wassup, Noah!” Wat greeted me as he approached.“Hey there, buddy.” It was Zade. “Good thing you came. You rarely come here these past few months. I thought you were already a regular somewhere else.”He even gave me a hug. I immediately pushed him away because he was sweaty. He pretended to be hurt by my action, but Wat just laughed at him.“Seriously, after not seeing each other for the past few months, you’re just gonna push me away?” he said with a hint of resentment.“You’re so sweaty, dumbass!” I retorted. He didn’t really smell bad, though. He just had a lot of sweat on him. He probably just finished working out.He sniffed himself and then punched me.“Damn you, dude. I don’t have any liar friends,” he responded.I just laughed at him.“By the way, I’m free for the who

He was in the same spot when I got home as he was before I left this morning. “Did you just spend your entire day in front of the TV?” I asked. He looked at me, then his gaze went down to the paper bags I was holding. “I ordered too much. If you want, you can eat some,” I offered. I headed to the kitchen afterward. If he doesn’t want any, I will just put it in the fridge and have it for dinner later. I don’t mind having the same meal for a day; it tasted so good anyway. I transferred the meals into plastic tubs. I was about to put them in the refrigerator when I heard someone cough. I turned around and saw Kayden, casually leaning against the wall with his hands in his shorts pockets. “I’m going to eat,” he said. He pushed himself off the wall and walked toward me. He grabbed a plate and utensils before sitting down. He glanced at the food before he took some on his plate. “Set some aside for me. I’ll have the same thing again for dinner. I don’t want to order online,” I told

I lost count of how many glasses I’ve already had, but one thing is for sure: I’m already wasted. My head’s spinning with the disco lights swirling wildly over where we were sitting. “Are you still okay, dude?” Zade asked. He’s with a girl next to him who couldn’t seem to leave his side. I just avert my gaze every time they start making out. I’m used to this since I often hang out at bars during my free time. It’s just the three of us at our table since Wat has been missing for a while. I have no idea where he went. “I’m still good,” I replied, not really sure if it’s true. Well, as long as I can still open my eyes, I think I’m still fine. I looked around the place. It’s too crowded, probably because it’s a weekday. Some are dancing on the dance floor, some are just drinking, and there are also others who are practically using the bar as a motel. I sighed before taking a sip of the remaining alcohol in my glass. “Hey, guys.” I turned my attention to Wat, who had just arrived.

As expected, I woke up with a throbbing headache. I pounded my head because of the pain. Fuck hangover. Even though I was feeling dizzy, I still managed to leave my room and go downstairs. My eyes landed on the huge family picture of us hanging on the wall in the living room. We were all wearing formal attire and smiling in that picture. Our family is small, given that I am an only child, but we were so happy and content. There was never a day that our house was not filled with laughter and joy. I sighed heavily as grief started to kick in again. I miss how my life used to be. If I were given the chance to choose which phase of my life to live in, I would choose that time in my life when, even though I wasn’t as successful as I am now, I was the happiest at that moment. I roamed my eyes around the house, reminiscing about all the memories we have built here over the decades. I couldn’t help but feel nostalgic. It’s been over a year since I last visited. We never went back since we s

I lightly pushed him away from me, just enough to create space between us. I lifted my gaze to his face. His eyes were dull, as if they were trying to say something.“W-What are you doing here?” I asked in a weak voice.Instead of answering, he just kept staring at me. His hand landed on my head, gently stroking my hair. Using his hand, he brushed my bangs upward. I couldn’t help but close my eyes, savoring his touch. His other hand was now on my waist. Damn, I miss his presence close to me.We’ve only been apart for two weeks, but it feels as if my body has been yearning for something for years already.“Kayden...” I muttered, trying to get his attention. “Why are you here?” I asked again.How did he find out where I was currently staying? Only my close friends knew about this house, but because it had been over a year since we left, I’m sure they wouldn’t think I’m still here.Aside from that, what is he doing here? Is he here to—damn, I might be reading too much into this. He’s goi