Semua Bab His Dad Calls Me Baby: Bab 51 - Bab 60

The door clicked shut in front of me.I gritted my teeth at the solid wood, a flash of frustration tightening my jaw.I rushed into the bathroom, brushing my teeth and washing my face in a frantic race against time. Staring at the pale, ghostly reflection in the mirror, I gave a frustrated sigh and splashed my face with cold water.There was no time to wash my hair. I wrestled it into a high ponytail, hoping it looked at least halfway decent.I grabbed the first dress I saw, pulled it on, and walked out without a stitch of makeup.Alexander waited in the hallway, looking utterly relaxed.His gaze lingered for a second on my clean but weary face. Without a word, he turned and headed for the elevator.The car wound through a maze of streets before finally coming to a stop in front of a time-worn, bustling, old-school teahouse.The smell of tea, savory food, and the roar of chatter hit me as soon as I entered.I blinked, surprised.This

The sun dipped toward the horizon, bathing the small courtyard in a warm, amber glow.With our flight scheduled for eight that evening, Alexander and I were getting ready to head to the airport.Sir Arthur stood at the gate, his rough, calloused palm landing on Alexander's shoulder with a firm clap."Alright, I know you young people have plenty on your plate—I won't keep you."He waved a hand, his voice still booming with authority."Alexander, drive carefully. Stay safe."Alexander gave a respectful nod."Take care of yourself. Call me anytime you need anything.""Yeah, yeah, you're such a nag."Sir Arthur shot him a look, half scolding, half smiling, but his gaze softened the instant it landed on me.He pressed an oil-paper package into my hand."Sweetheart, I made these dried tangerine and hawthorn cakes myself. Eat them on the way."A playful glint crept into his tone."If this one gives you any trouble, you come s

The plane touched down smoothly at JFK, the final shudder of the landing gear vibrating through the cabin.My lashes fluttered.Consciousness floated up from a dreamless sleep.I'd slept like the dead, sunk in something warm and soft as clouds.I blinked awake and realized my forehead was pressed against the curve of Alexander's neck.The hand that had been warming my stomach was now draped loosely around me, tucking me halfway into his hold.The blanket was wrapped tight around me. Warm.I lifted my head. Focused.And saw a small, dark damp spot on Alexander's shoulder.Drool?My brain short-circuited.Mortification.Absolute, soul-crushing mortification.I'd slept on his shoulder the whole flight?Fine. But I'd drooled?On anyone but him?I wanted to die."Awake?"His low voice rumbled above me.He rolled his stiff shoulder slowly."Mm..."I wanted to disappear into the blanket

The call ended abruptly.I stared at my phone, frowning slightly.Luke Cole?That notorious playboy friend of Alexander's?He wanted me to head to a bar right now and pick someone up?Alexander was drunk?The thought barely crossed my mind before I dismissed it.Someone with that level of self-control would never let himself get to the point where someone had to come collect him.This had Luke's prank written all over it.Whatever. I'd go.Besides, I hadn't seen that ice sculpture of a man in three days.It was the perfect excuse to show up, make my presence known, and stay on his radar.---Alexander came back from the bathroom.He sat down and noticed his phone had been moved from the couch to the coffee table.He shot a look at Luke."You touch my phone?"His voice was cold, roughened by whiskey.Luke clamped a cigar between his teeth, a shit-eating grin spreading across his face."Took

I stormed into the bathroom still fuming.On the marble counter, next to a full set of untouched luxury skincare products, sat several neatly arranged boxes of tampons in various sizes.I grabbed a box and walked back to the bathroom door, leaning against the doorframe.I held up the box and shook it at him."Mr. Knight. You keep these stocked at home at all times?""After your last stay, the house manager added a full set of women's essentials."Alexander tied the belt of his robe, looked up, and caught the surprise on my face.He added,"Better safe than sorry."Something tapped softly against my chest.The house manager stocked them?He approved it?Or did he order it himself?"Your house manager is incredibly thorough, Mr. Knight."I turned and tossed the box back onto the counter.The bathroom was soon filled with the sound of running water.When I finished cleaning up and walked out, I was back in