Chapter 74: Chapter 74

“Why don't you stay the night for him?” Theon suggested.

I want to, and since it is Sunday tomorrow and I will only lay on my bed all day, I guess I can make time for Arson.

And the money I receive will be worth it.

“Alright.”

Theon smirked as he motioned me to the guest room I slept in last night.

Gosh, seeing the left part and the door to Theon’s room brought memories to me.

How I entered that last time thinking it was mine. And I pinched his abs! Damn it! I could still feel how hard it was against my palms!

When I entered the guest room, I was shocked that the place was fully all customized now. Fit my taste.

“How did you know this is my type of room?”

“I just asked my interior designer to do what’s popular for women nowadays.”

I nodded, “I like it.”

“I am happy you like it.”

“Does this mean this is my temporary room?”

“Yes. No one sleeps there anyway.” He stated and I smiled.

He left me alone and I decided to freshen up a bit to prepare to read bedtime stories with Arson. I went to the bathroom. Then got thirsty and went to the kitchen but on my way, the door was open and I saw something I shouldn’t have.

Theon’s hard body again as he removed his clothes. Last time it was his abs but now it was his biceps and back muscles. I gulped, wanting to remove my eyes but they seemed to be glued to the scene in front of me.

He must have heard my footsteps and was about to turn to me when I instantly walked away and went down.

I managed to hit my foot on the way to the counter and I groaned in pain. I grabbed the water in a hurry and drank some water.

My groan must have been loud as Theon was already in front of me. This time, all dressed up for sleep. “Are you alright?”

My eyes instantly checked him out. He was wearing some gray sweatpants and a plain white shirt. He looked younger now that he was not wearing his usual suit and I shook my head to wake myself, “Yes.”

He nodded, “Alright. Don’t keep up that late.” And walked away.

I am surprised by how nice and gentleman Theon acts compared to his other triplets. I honestly could not believe how related he was to them except for the fact that they had the same face and height.

I did not expect this. I guess I judged him too much without prior evidence. To think that I thought he was the worst of them all.

Damn, why am I even thinking about the other two?

I read Arson some stories before he fell asleep and I retired to sleep too. The next day I returned home and did my self-care routine. Washing my laundry, treated myself to good food and cooking, washed the plates, cleaned the apartment, and then had time for face masks.

I returned to work again for the whole week. On Friday I visited Mom again like always but paused when I saw gifts in her room.

“Mom is this yours?”

“Yes, some handsome man came here to give them. Why not marry him?”

“Mom!” Who was it? “Don’t accept any gifts from any strangers!!”

“He’s not a stranger. He’s your friend.” She chuckled and then get back to crocheting.

“Hello, I give the gifts.” A deep voice of a man said. “And here’s your juice ma'am.”

I blinked…, it's Theon.

“Thanks.” My mom said.

He decided to chat for a while and I was just watching Theon and my mom talking. When they grew tired, Theon then said his goodbyes.

She crocheted one handkerchief again with the same flower pattern. She must have forgotten she did this last time.

Theon grabbed it, “Oh, is this mine? Thank you. You already have one so I’ll keep this.”

I rolled my eyes at him as he gave me a sly smirk. Whatever.

He then smiled at my mother one last time and grabbed my hand, “Come on, let’s go to my house.”

“Your house? But isn’t the deal only on weekends? It is still Friday.”

“Arson is growing impatient. He demands to see you frequently these days.”

I blinked and didn’t have a choice.

I said my goodbyes to my mother and quickly went to Arson.

We ate dinner first and I was surprised to see Arson leading the prayer.

We played again and watched movies and then he fell asleep.

I went down to grab some snacks when I saw Theon outside the poolside. He was swimming and when he got out of the water, speckles of water sprinkled to his hard and toned body.

Oh my…what a view.

I didn’t know that I was gaping at the sight. I am suddenly feeling hot…

I fanned myself. I could feel the sudden heat rush to my cheeks. Damn, why is this happening?

“Are you alright?” I didn’t know that he was already in front of me. He had a towel around his waist and he was shirtless.

I could feel the heat from his body now due to the sudden closeness and I suddenly forgot how to breathe.

“No, its just hot,” I answered, lying to him.

He cocked his head to the side, “But the aircon is already low.”

I chuckled sheepishly, “Guess I just overworked myself. Don’t worry, I am fine-“

His hands checked my temperature on the neck. “Oh, you’re fine. I thought you had a fever.”

He then pointed at the pool, “Want to swim with me?”

“I am alright. I already did my skincare.” I said, not wanting to get wet now.

He nodded, “Come on. The weather is good. And you are feeling hot. The water might help you ease your body temp.”

I sighed “I am not going. I don’t have a swimsuit.”

I never even planned to swim.

He nodded, “Then we can wash our feet.”

Since he is still determined, I accepted his offer and wiggled my feet into the water.

I admit it helped me calm down. But Theon is too near for my good and his abs in view is not helping at all.

I suddenly felt him lightly tapping me. I jumped in shock, my feet slipped and I fell into the pool with a splash.

My ears were ringing and my head was aching. I gritted my teeth, I was angry. I even drank some pool water! Ew!

“You pushed me!” I yelled at him. Thank goodness I know how to swim! And this damn pool was only 5 feet!

“I didn’t. I apologize! I was merely tapping your shoulder? I didn’t mean to shock you.” He said, looking guilty. “What should I do for you to forgive me?”

I glared at him, went closer to the side, and smirked, “Really? Then what if I do this?”

With a sharp pull, I grabbed his knee and he was already on the water.

He gasped, instantly recovering and swimming like a Greek god there with those sharp jaw and blue eyes.

I chuckled at his reaction. “Haha! In your face!” I stuck my tongue out childishly at him. But he did not look sad or angry.

He was staring at me. Gazing at me.

He then went closer to me, his hand caressed my cheek and I stared back at him in awe.

“W-what?” I mumbled out loud, feeling the hot tension between us and the mood changing into something sensual.

Softly, he glanced at my lips and pulled me to him, and clashed his lips to mine.