Chapter 0126 1 flushed from his words ; I didnt take him for someone who would care about such a thing , especially not when it came to me ..<\/p>\n
You shouldnt be too hard on him .<\/p>\n
Hes your nephew \u2026 Which makes it worse , Gavin muttered .<\/p>\n
Hes family and my family never raise their hand to women .<\/p>\n
It cant go without punishment .<\/p>\n
I knew there was no changing his mind on this ; I bit the inside of my cheek and stared down at my hands .<\/p>\n
He asked me to be his girlfriend , I whispered , making Gavin tense from beside me .<\/p>\n
And I said no .<\/p>\n
He was angry with me \u2026 he said some pretty cruel things .<\/p>\n
Why did you decline his offer ? He didnt sound accusatory , more just curious like he was trying to keep the conversation going .<\/p>\n
My heart swelled a little more thinking that maybe he did care for me \u2026 at least a little bit .<\/p>\n
I didnt feel the same way about him , I admitted .<\/p>\n
I didnt want to hurt him \u2026 but I didnt like him in the same way that he liked me .<\/p>\n
Gavin nodded , his expression softening .<\/p>\n
And he got angry , he said softly ; it wasnt a question , but I nodded anyway .<\/p>\n
Yes , I confirmed .<\/p>\n
He got angry .<\/p>\n
Gavin wrapped an arm around me and pulled me into his side , wrapping me with his warmth and comfort .<\/p>\n
I felt my body relaxing almost immediately and my heart eased .<\/p>\n
I thought we decided that the other night was a mistake , and we were going to pretend it never happened , I blurted before I could stop myself .<\/p>\n
You decided that .<\/p>\n
I raised my brows and looked up at him .<\/p>\n
And thats not what you wanted ? I asked him .<\/p>\n
I wasnt really thinking about it , he admitted .<\/p>\n
And now ? He was quiet for a moment , at first , I didnt think he was going to answer my question , but then he let out a shuddering breath .<\/p>\n
And now , I think we should be together .<\/p>\n
My heart stilled in my chest and my jaw all but dropped .<\/p>\n
Im sorry \u2026 what ? Chapter 0126 Lets be together .<\/p>\n
Even though he had said it twice , I still wasnt sure if heard him correctly .<\/p>\n
I stared at him blankly , not sure what to say in response .<\/p>\n
Was he kidding ? Do I laugh ? Do I agree ? Did I want to be with him like that ? He was Irenes father and my exs father in law .<\/p>\n
Not to mention my boss .<\/p>\n
This was a recipe for disaster ! The corner of his lips tipped upward into a smile , and he bent to brush a chaste kiss across my lips .<\/p>\n
Im not saying lets get married , or even mate , he said as he kissed the bridge of my nose .<\/p>\n
Im saying , lets be together .<\/p>\n
Itll get my mother and Daisy off my back and get Ethan and Walter off yours .<\/p>\n
Meanwhile , we can scratch each others itches and have a little fun .<\/p>\n
I raised my brows , suddenly understanding what he was saying .<\/p>\n
You want to have a fake relationship ? I asked .<\/p>\n
I wouldnt say fake , he replied .<\/p>\n
Maybe something like friends with benefits .<\/p>\n
He tucked a strand of hair behind my car and grinned down at me .<\/p>\n
With plenty of benefits .<\/p>\n
You cant deny that we are sexually compatible , and we are attracted to one another .<\/p>\n
I corked my brows at him .<\/p>\n
You are attracted to me ? I asked teasingly .<\/p>\n
He rolled his eyes , but I could see the playfulness on his face .<\/p>\n
Focus , he murmured , bobbing my forehead gently with his knuckle .<\/p>\n
Its been a while since I did this whole dating thing and Im a little rusty , he admitted .<\/p>\n
But now that Ive had a taste of you \u2026 I dont think I can just pretend it didnt happen .<\/p>\n
His tone grew sultry at the end and a shiver crept up my spine as my cheeks flared with heat .<\/p>\n
I bit my lip as I peeked up at him .<\/p>\n
I was definitely going to regret this at some point , but I couldnt help myself .<\/p>\n
I nodded , my eyes locked onto his .<\/p>\n
Okay , I said softly .<\/p>\n
Lets be together .<\/p>\n
He grinned but then his face grew serious .<\/p>\n
Of course , we cant tell anyone about this for right now .<\/p>\n
go public .<\/p>\n
We need to keep this a secret .<\/p>\n
The media cant find out .<\/p>\n
Are you okay with that ? My cheek flushed again , and I felt a pain in my chest from his words .<\/p>\n
He saved me from being Ethans dirty little secret \u2026 but now he was making me his .noveldrama<\/p>\n
Yeah , I ultimately said .<\/p>\n
Im okay with that .<\/p>\n
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