Chapter 3
Adelie POV
You wouldn't want to know what happened between me and Asher yesterday night. Well, if you're still curious. He smooched and made me moan until I fell asleep in his arms. No, we didn't have sex. At least not yet, although I'm scared that might happen soon if I don't do anything about this.
Waking up early this morning, I found myself laying alone on my bed. He must've left my room in the night while I was still asleep.
I ruffle my hair slowly as I sit up on the bed tiredly, trying to keep my heavy and sleepy eyes open. It's almost daybreak, and I need to get off bed early so I can get to work early later. Now that I think of it, how am I supposed to face my boss later after what happened yesterday?
Pushing all the thoughts to the back of my mind, I stand up to my feet and drag myself sluggishly into the bathroom, slamming the door hard behind me.
Staring at my reflection in the mirror, all I see is a horrible girl that's had her life messed up with her brother. A helpless girl that can't even fight against her brother's seduction, and a stupid girl that falls for her brother's seduction when she should be pushing him away. A part of me is screaming how much disgusting this is, how much of a cheap and shameless whore I am to be doing this dirty thing with my brother, but a part of me is also convincing me that it's not my fault, even though the truth is staring right back at me.
Taking a deep breath, I strip out of my nightie, leaving me stark naked in front of the mirror while staring at myself. This nakedness has been seen by my brother... This body has been defiled by my own blood, and the thought of it makes me feel so horrible.
I finally have a long relaxing bath and walk back into the room to get dressed for work. By the time I'm done dressing, it's already 7am, the time the family do have breakfast at the dining. As much as I don't want to have breakfast because of my brother, I can't also dodge my parents as they will always make sure that I have something to eat before I leave for office.
Descending the staircase minutes later, I almost heave a sigh of relief when I meet just my parents in the dining. Asher is not with them.
"Good morning, mommy, daddy," I greet them as I pull out the chair and sit on it.
"Good morning, love. Did you sleep well?" They take turn in asking, and I only nod my head with a warm smile on my face, pretending to have a good sleep the previous night. I couldn't have told them that I was busy with my brother all night, right? That'll be very heartbreaking for them to know that the two kids they gave birth to are into some illicit affair. That's crazy.
Silence assumes the air as I hurry with my food, intending to get done with it and leave home before Asher comes to join us. I don't want to see him.
"Come on, honey. Eat calmly. You're going to purge later," My mom says when she notices that I'm hurrying my food. If only she knows what I'm trying to avoid, then she would know that purging at the office later is better than seeing my brother.
"Hmm," I nod my head as I reduce my speed of eating.
The sound of the footsteps descending the stairs pull my attention, and the cologne that fills my nostrils makes my heart sink into my stomach. Asher is here.
"Uhm... I need to go now. See you later, mom, dad," I say to them hurriedly as I quickly stand up to my feet and grab my bad without bothering to drink water. I'll buy a bottled water on my way to the office.
"What's with the hurry, sis. Aren't you eating?" I have no idea the time that Asher arrives behind me, but feeling his hands on my shoulders makes my heart miss a beat, and I gulp down nothing nervously.
"Yes, you should finish your food first, Adelie," Dad supports him, and I gulp down nothing.
"No, dad. I'm fine. I just remember that I need to hand a file to my boss very early. He's having appointment with some of his clients, and he needs the file," I lie to them, making sure that my voice doesn't falter.
"Oh, I didn't know that," Dad utters, and I nod my head.
"Drive safely, ok?" Mom says to me as I made to go.
"Thanks mom," I reply to her.
"Uhm... Adelie, can you give me a ride to the office? My car is faulty, and I can't take a cab to the office," Asher suddenly says, bringing me to an abrupt halt. I slowly clench my fingers around the bag in my hand, and take a deep breath. Can't I really avoid this man?
"There are many cars in the house, you can take anyone..."
"You know I don't like riding other cars aside from my own. There's no harm in giving your brother a ride, right? I will tell the driver to bring me the car later when it's fixed," He says with an unconvincing look on his face. I know his car may not have issue, or who knows, maybe he caused the damage by himself just so he can bother me.
"You can have mine instead, Asher. I will take a cab to the offi..."
"No, Adelie. I won't do that. I don't want to make you feel inconvenient. It's your car, and it'll be selfish of me to do that," He says, trying to sound like the gentleman he's not.
"I just said that I need to get to the office early..."
"Come on, Adelie... He's your brother, and there's no big deal in dropping him off at his office. Besides, you two are going the same way," Mom finally chips in, and at this point, I know that I don't have a choice. They are going to question me if I insist, and how will I explain to them then?
"Fine," I can see the smile on his face as I finally agree to give him a ride. I need to be saved from him, please...
Chapter 4Adelie POVSilence assumes the air as I drive down the road. It feels so awkward driving with Asher, and I can't help but look forward to dropping him off soon."Why did you put up that attitude back there," He breaks the silence, and I have to glance at him, because if he's not out of his mind, he wouldn't ask me such stupid question, knowing the reason behind my action."I'm talking to you, Adelie. Why did you...""Because I want nothing but to stay miles away from you, Asher. You are a devil, and I do no want to have anything to do with you," I yell at him as I park at the corner of the road."A devil? That sounds really nice, you know?" I thought he was going to be touched by my harsh words, but he seems less affected, and this is driving me crazy. Why the hell do I have to be sibling with this bastard?"Do you think this is a joke?" I scoff, and he shrugs."I know you're serious. What were you expecting me to do? Slap you? Or start crying that my little woman just calle
Chapter 5Adelie POV"H... Hi, Mr. Raymond," I stutter, smiling at him nervously. It's crazy how I can still look at him and smile even after what happened. Aren't I heartless? Well, it wasn't my fault, but Asher's. He caused all of it. "What took you so long to come to the office today, Adelie?" He asks with a blank expression on. I have no idea whether he's mad at me, or if he's cool about what happened yesterday."Uhm... Forgive me, Sir... Something came up back at home..." I reply to him, and gulp down nothing."Alright. I have a meeting with a client now. I will be back soon," He says and starts walking away."Hold on, Sir..." I find myself calling his attention, and he stops on his track, tilting his head to look at me afterward."Yes?" He raises one of his eyebrows as he stares at me with a demanding expression on, and I bite my lip as I finally turn to face him. What the hell should I tell him? I'm sorry about what happened, it wasn't my fault but my brother's? How am I sup
Chapter 6Adelie POVMy heart beat rapidly against my chest as I stare at Raymond's love-filled eyes. Should I accept him or not? I'm not sure of my decision at the moment."It's fine if you don't want to decide yet, Adelie... I will wait until you are ready for this," As if he read my mind, he suddenly breaks into my thoughts, and I sigh briefly. The last time I remember being in a relationship was four years ago when I just turned nineteen, and it only lasted for one week because of my possessive brother that never allowed me to build a relationship with any man. Even if I want to give this a chance, what about Asher? Will he not destroy everything later? How will he feel when he finds out that I accepted to be my boss's girlfriend?"What do you care? Stop sounding like you are cheating on him, Adelie. He's your brother and not your boyfriend, for fuck's sake," My subconscious mind screams at me, reminding me that I'm being stupid right now. I have feelings for Raymond, even though
Chapter 7 Adelie POVI stare at him for a few seconds as I feel my heart thump heavily against my ribcage like it'll force its way out anytime soon, and I gulp down the sudden lump that forms in my throat as many questions come running through my mind. Did he see Raymond drop me off? Did he see us kiss? What is he thinking right now? For the first time, I wish I can read minds so I'll know what's going on in his.Finally pulling myself together, I force myself to move my legs which are already stiff and glued to the spot. Moving close to him, I feel my legs drawing me back, my soul feels like it's going to leave my body anytime soon. I have never been so nervous or terrified rather, all my life. "Asher... Wh... What are you doing outside at this time of the night? Are you just coming back home now?" I ask him nervously and gulp down nothing, but he only stares at me blankly, and it's scary."Where are you coming from?" His voice sounds cold and scary, and I gulp down nothing as it
Chapter 8"Ash... Asher?" I stutter nervously and gulp down the sudden lump that forms in my throat. By now, my heart beats rapidly against my chest like it would force its way out anytime soon. Staring at him sitting there while having his eyes all over me and a smirk dancing at the corner of his lips, I can literally feel my death hovering over me, and my soul leaving me slowly. It feels as though I'm in the middle of the forest in a vampire's den, waiting to be devoured by the demonic creatures. That is how scared I am right now."What... What... What are you doing here?" I further ask as if it's not obvious what he's doing in my room. As usual, he came to torment me, and I can't deny the fact that it's working now."Nothing... And when has it become a crime to enter my little sister's room?" He finally stands up to his feet and shrugs, crossing his arms on his chest, as he emphasizes on 'little sister'. He's up to something, although I have no idea about what it is."I... Didn't s
Chapter 9Raymond POVI can finally smile genuinely now that I finally have the woman I have always wanted. For the past few years I have been working with Adelie, I have always had my eyes on her and looking forward to the day she'll finally be mine. Well, it was love at first sight, but my fear of getting rejected later didn't allow me to speak up my mind and confess my feelings to her. I wouldn't have gotten the courage to ask her out, but thanks to Rowan, my best friend that encouraged me to go for her.I throw myself on the bed as soon as I walk inside my room, and staring up at the ceiling, I can't help the smile that forms on my lips. For the first time in a while, I feel so happy and alive."I thought you were never going to come home. What kept you so long? Did anything happen?" I almost jump out of my skin when I hear my mom's voice speak, and I quickly sit up on the bed, and there she is, leaning against the wall with her arms crossed on her chest. What the heck! When did s
Chapter 10Adelie POVThe sound of my blaring alarm pulls me out of my deep slumber, and I toss on the bed tiredly before forcing my eyes open. I intend to move my body, but I feel something heavy on me, so I tilt my head to see Asher laying on the bed next to me, while having his hand hugging me tightly to himself, and his leg pinning me down to the bed. I have forgotten that he slept in my room yesterday night.Taking a deep breath, I carefully remove my body from his trying not to wake him up. It's not that I care so much about him that I don't want him to wake up, I just want to get away from him. I finally manage to get off the bed, and I drag myself into the bathroom tiredly. I crash against the wall and run my fingers through my hair as soon as I get into the bathroom, releasing a deep sigh. What the hell should I do? I can't possibly run away from home, right?'Raymond' his name resounds in my head, and I close my eyes tightly. Will this relationship work? Will Asher not try
Chapter 11 Adelie POV'I'm watching you, Adelie. Don't do something stupid at the office' his words replay in my head as I drive down the road, and I feel shivers run down my spine. It took me forever to arrive at the company, and once I park at the garage, I step out of the car and stride toward the entrance door, trying so hard not to appear miserable, because that is how I feel right now. "Hey, sweetheart. How are you doing today?" Just before I take the elevator to the third floor where my office is, Cynthia walks elegantly up to me with a wide smile lingering on her face. Just how I wish I can be this cheerful, but it seems like it'll never happen. Not when my brother still lives with me. "Cynthia... I'm fine. Did you sleep well?" I force a smile at her as we both enter the elevator, standing side by side. "No, I didn't. I spent the whole night, thinking about my prince charming," She smiles creepily as she cups her cheeks in her palm, and I can't just help