Ai swiftly took a step back and stood rooted at her spot. Her hands were aimlessly wandering on and around her face, unsure of what to say.
Embracing a man while donned in only a towel made her feel ashamed.
"I know it's silly, but I am really afraid of bugs and insects, especially cockroaches. I freaked out when I saw one, plus it was a…flying one," her countenance didn't look so good. "I apologize for hugging you-"
When she finally found the courage to meet his gaze, she trembled. Jun stood absolutely silent, but a storm was brewing in those dark pupils.
Now that she stood at a distance, he could see the tiny slit between her breasts that was thinly visible from where the towel covered her chest. He drew his knuckles in, trying to stop his palms from shaking. From her neck to her shoulders and until the point where her chest bulged into her two lovely breasts, he stared at her like that, unable to tear his gaze away.
Under his sharp scrutiny, Ai shivered. She looked left and right, and her lips trembled as she whispered, "Y-you can leave-"
Fueled and consumed by his desire, Jun took a step forward, not listening to her words.
Startled, Ai looked up and watched the distance between them gradually lessening. She bit her lower lip, an action that only enticed Jun further.
He took another big leap of a step and easily grabbed her waist by his arm in one fell swoop. He held her with such a firm possessiveness emanating from his grip that it made her heart thump and flutter. Her skin tingled with warmth, and she wished for Jun to hold her even tighter.
A wish that shook Ai from within as she realized that she wasn't supposed to harbor such thoughts for Jun. She knew, yet she felt strongly attracted to him.
What was it in him? ɪꜰ ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴀɴᴛ ᴛᴏ ʀᴇᴀᴅ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs, ᴘʟᴇᴀsᴇ ᴠɪsɪᴛ N0velFire.ɴet
Was it his eyes? His smile? His kindness beneath that cold exterior?
The way he cared for her even though he might hide it behind his taunts? Or was it his presence that made her feel reassured and safe?
Were it his words that rang into the depths of her heart? Or was it his support which always stood beside her like an immovable rock?
She felt a current sizzle through her body as Jun's fingers traced the curve of her jaw, wanting to cup her cheek.
She wanted it too. She wanted Jun to hold her. She wanted to feel the heat of his palm against her skin. She wanted their faces to lean closer and closer until their lips would touch.
But her heart was torn apart, recalling the day she went to Sky. That and…
No. I have promised myself that I won't let myself have such feelings again. In this second chance, writing is the only thing that matters to me.
Love had only led to a tragic end in her past life. This time, she had no intention to repeat the same mistakes.
And even if in one in a million chance I choose to repeat that mistake, it won't be with Jun who is…
Who will soon confess to the woman he…
Ai placed her palm on his chest and slightly pushed it, trying to put distance between them.
Jun, whose jaw hovered over her forehead, narrowed his eyes dangerously. He stared at her hand trying to push her away which he grasped and locked within his fingers.
"You are avoiding me once again," be icily barked. "And I told you…"
He held her chin up. "Look at me when you talk to me."
Ai stared straight at him and said, "You should leave."
Instead, he held the back of her head and pulled closer to her until their lips almost crashed. "Then you shouldn't avoid me."
Irked, irritated, angry and frustrated - he hated how she was putting distance between them.
His deep, husky and cold voice held alarm and threat. "I have been watching you since I came here, and you have been avoiding me. Now, you are pushing me away. Do that again, and I will-"
"You will what?" Ai sharply questioned. "This is my house."
Jun stared at her and burst into a chuckle. "Oh," his index finger traced the curve of her chin, making her jolt, "Your house? Until when?" He tilted his head, a cold smile stretching his lips, "I can buy this whole building with a snap of my finger. Then I would like to see how you will avoid me," he squinted his eyes.
He pushed her with his body until she was forced to bend her knees and sit on the bed. His arms locked her from escaping anywhere as he leaned on top of her. His breaths fanned her face.
She peered into his eyes, her heart drumming in her chest. But her expression was unfazed. "You can buy this apartment but not my attention. Money can only go so far."
The temperature took a sharp drop.
"So, leave. Don't do anything that will…that will jeopardize your relationship with Shui."
"Huh?" Jun's eyes rapidly blinked. "Excuse me? Where did she come from?"
With a bleak voice devoid of any emotion, she said as her eyes shone with pain, "Congratulations. I feel happy for you and Shui. Things seemed to have patched between you two."
Jun was getting more and more bewildered.
What the hell is she talking about?
"What happy? What patch up?"
Ai's brows crinkled. The more Jun denied and asked questions as if it was something unbelievable, the more her heart ached.
"You don't have to look so surprised. I heard the announcement President Chen made that day on Sky."
"You bought a ring for Shui," Ai stated without a twitch in her expression. "I was there that day and heard the announcement. So my hearty congratulations."
Jun slowly widened his eyes, remembering the day crystal clear. "You were at Sky that time?"
Her gaze dimmed, but she didn't respond. Instead, she took a deep breath and pushed him as he was lost in his shock. She got up on her feet, slightly trembling. "Now if you will leave-"
"There is nothing between Shui and me!" Jun exclaimed as he pushed her back.