Kellyâs POV
Yara kept on looking at me and Klay alternatively. Her lips were curved into a playful smirk and her eyes were judging and teasing me. I feel like Iâm about to pass out in embarrassment so I walked towards Klay and grabbed his wrist. Without saying anything, I dragged him to my office and locked the door. My heart was racing and I felt like I ran a mile because of what happened.
My employees will surely tease me because of Klay. Why did he even announce that he wants to date me? Argh!
I looked at Klay in disbelief when I heard his soft chuckle.
âWhat?â I asked, raising an eyebrow as I faced him.
He smirked, âWhy did you lock the door? Theyâll think weâre gonna make youââ
I covered his mouth with my palm and frowned. I was about to ask why he came here when he suddenly took a single step closer, caging me between his body and the locked door. I swallowed hard and was about to escape when he pressed both of palms against the door as his face leaned down and closer.
âW-What are you doing?â I asked with trembling lips as I stopped him from leaning further by putting my palms against his chest.
I felt like I was burned by the sudden contact but I couldnât take my hands off of his chest. He stared into my eyes so intensely that I immediately felt anxious.
âIâm asking you, Klay. Why did you come here?â
âBecause...â he trailed off and tilted his head. âI missed you.â
I squeezed my eyes closed and swallowed hard when his breath brushed against my cheek. I didnât realize he was so near. His breath smells like a mint and I liked it. His warm breath reminded me of the night we shared and here I am again, feeling so weak and at his mercy.
âOpen your eyes, babe. Let me see your eyes when I tell you that I miss you.â
I immediately shook my head and met his eyes, âYou shouldnât act like this just because something happened between us, Klay.â
âActing like what? Something really happened and I want to remember every single detail of that night.â
My cheeks burned and I felt my heart racing. I took a deep breath as I tried to catch my breath and look into his eyes.
âIt was just a one night stand, Klay. It was nothing special. And if youâre thinking that you can make me a replacement for Emily, you should think again because I wonât be your bed warmer.â
I thought heâd get mad but he didnât. Instead he chuckled like a madman, making my eyebrows furrow.
He looked at me with amusement dancing in his eyes. His lips were curved into a devilish grin, confusing me even more.
âAre you jealous?â he asked shamelessly.
My eyes widened. âWhat? Are you crazy?â
âThen, why do you sound angry?â He asked again and crossed his arms.
âIâm not!â I growled at him and looked away. âItâs just...I donât wanna be a replacement. And I donât wanna share...â
I walked past him and walked towards the couch while nervous. I sat on the single couch and crossed my arms and legs as I looked at him again. He was staring at my face. He shot an eyebrow up as the corner of his lips rose into a smirk.
âIâm not angry, Klay! I just donât like the idea that youâre treating me like one of your women. I donât wanna share. I want to be the only one and I definitely wonât settle for being a replacement.â
âThen...â He started walking towards me. I was shocked when he put both of his arms on my sides, caging me between his body and the couch. He leaned to me, locking our gaze. âYou consider me as your man?â
I gasped, âWhen did I say that?â
âYou admitted that you donât wanna share, Kelly. You basically admitted that you want me only for yourself.â
âYou!â I sucked my breath and looked at him in disbelief. âWhat kind of logic is that? I was just explaining...â
âYeah, yeah... Donât worry, babe. You wonât share me with anyone. Iâm done playing. You can have all of me.â
I flinched when he pecked on my lips after saying those words and then he smirked playfully.
My eyes widened. âYou brute!â
I couldnât help but catch my breath because my heart has been beating so fast and itâs making me breathless. He kissed me. He just kissed me. Oh my God! It was just a peck but it made my whole body shiver. I felt like he awakened my body just because of a peck. I feel pathetic for feeling this way.
How did I end up getting attracted to my own step brother?
I slowly shook my head after mustering up my courage to meet his eyes again. âLook. This is wrong, Klay. You shouldnât be acting this way. Iâm your step sisterââ
âHow many times do I have to tell you that nothing going on between us is wrong, Kelly? Iâm willing to prove to you that nothing about these is wrong. You just have to give me a chance to prove to you that I can change your perspective about us. I can make you see me as a man not your step brother. Just let me...â
I was lost for words as I was slowly drowning in the emotions in his eyes. He was looking straight into my eyes as if he could see my soul. I donât know what to do. Everytime he finds a reason to make me believe in his words, I feel like heâs slowly dragging me to a hole where the end is uncertain. Itâs making me anticipate what will happen, but Iâm also scared of taking a risk. I feel like in the end, I will be the one getting hurt again.
My mind fell into chaos when I realized he just glanced at my lips and his face was moving closer inch by inch.
His lips were just an inch away from mine when someone knocked on the door, followed by Yaraâs voice. I was saved but I feel like Klay wonât let this slide.
âI-Iâm needed outside,â I said with trembling lips.
He clenched his jaws and he remained staring into my eyes, not even bothered by the knock.
âI need your words, Kelly. I know I promised you that I will wait but I feel like I will die every single day without having you as mine. Just tell me youâll give me a chance.â
âLetâs just talk later...â
âYour words, Kelly. I need your words,â he whispered.
I couldnât take it any longer. Heâs making me so weak that I ended up nodding slowly. I was shocked when he flashed a handsome smile and claimed my lips after I nodded. The kiss didnât last long. It lasted for only five seconds before he finally stood straight and walked towards my table. He sat on my swivel chair happily and looked at me with a big grin plastered on his lips.
âGo on, finish your work. Iâll be waiting here. Weâll have our first date tonight.â