Chapter 49: Chapter 49

While Ray was injured, Alexa served him. Fillo must have seen it all, noticed their closeness and imagined it with his clever little brain. He had considered Ray like his father, he definitely hoped they would have a harmonious relationship.

But ... she was very reluctant.

She took a deep breath and ignored Ray who had grabbed his own food. His right hand had almost recovered and he could use it now. But she still obeyed her son.

Just for this kid's sake, okay?

"Ray, what do you want to eat?" She asked without looking at him.

"Um. No need. I just want a sandwich because I'm in a hurry."

"Why doesn't you want to? You doesn't like eating here?" Fillo asked innocently.

"It's not like that," Ray stopped, looking at her who still wasn't looking at him. "Okay, I can have a salad with pasta sauce."

"Without chili?"

"Yeah."

Her movements were nimble enough to prepare the salad. All the chopped vegetables were tossed with the pasta sauce and she added some macaroni and cherry tomatoes. Maggy usually serves the ingredients for salads raw. This is because Ray's tongue likes to change tastes. So usually the old maid would prepare the ingredients and Ray would choose the sauce according to his wishes.

Since his digestion is getting worse, there will be fruit on the dinner table that is high in fiber. So Alexa peeled pineapples and oranges for him on another plate.

Seeing her seriously preparing his breakfast, Ray almost didn't stop looking at her. He wasn't used to depending on other people—even lovers. Hailey usually didn't like doing this. When he got attention from someone other than his maid, he felt a little happy.

Turned out Alexa wasn't bad.

"Where are you going?" Alexa suddenly asked.

Being asked a question without preparation, Ray's elbow, which was at the end of the table, slipped and immediately woke him up. "Uhm, I'm going to work."

"You've recovered?"

"Not bad."

This time she looked at him. "Are the bruises still there?"

The bandage was still wrapped around his arm, that was because Fran prevented him from removing it. And because of that, the bruises were difficult to remove.

"Can you check it for me?" Ray asked deliberately.

"After eating I will bring you the medicine."

"Okay."

Ray was about to eat his salad, but when his eyes landed on Fillo, he saw the little boy smiling, even giving him a tiny thumbs up.

Ray, "..."

Fillo understood Ray's confusion, he covered his mouth with his thumb and made a weak 'shhh' gesture. Deliberately glanced at Alexa who was still busy stirring the salad and laughed.

Ray glared at him and he laughed even more. It's just that he laughed silently.

It seemed that Ray was starting to understand and well, that was a sign that maybe Fillo will accept him easily.

The three ate in silence. Even Fillo, who usually left the vegetables in the last bite, now finished with a clean plate. The little boy was shy when Ray praised him. He deliberately didn't come when she was going to Ray's room to bring medicine.

"What time will you go to work?" Alexa opened the medicine box slowly.

Ray looked at her. "After this."

The facts were not like that. Ray should have left earlier an hour ago, but he deliberately stalled in his room to calm down before sending her in.

Ray deliberately sat on the edge of the bed, with his sleeves rolled up to his elbows. Today the shirt was navy. Because the size was very suitable, Alexa could see the shape of his body from the outside.

This man is undeniably very handsome and has a good body.

Truly a woman's dream.

Alexa was confused about where to place her gaze. "I'll take off the bandage now."

Ray gave her his arm for free.

Her movements were gentle. Her hands were very delicate with slender fingers. She was very distinctive with a relaxed style. This style was considered tomboyish, but he remembered what she looks like when he wore a dress, she looked good in both.

Before the bandage had finished being removed, suddenly a large hand grabbed her five fingers and pulled them forward. Alexa, who was shocked, immediately looked up.

For a moment, she couldn't move. Ray fell on his back and she was on top of this handsome man.

Even her words couldn't come out at all.

When she came to her senses and tried to pull away, Ray pulled her harder so that she was actually leaning against his broad chest. The shirt underneath radiated the warmth of the skin beneath, and the temperature rose after just a few seconds. In addition, his heartbeat ... was very fast.

Wait?

Is this her heartbeat or Ray's?

Alexa momentarily didn't know where to put her hands, holding her breath. "Ray ..."

Ray's long eyelashes trembled. "I did give you time to think, but I can't hold it in anymore."

Alexa, "..."

Ray, "Alexa, isn't one night enough for you?"

"I-I ..."

Ray held her cheek before she finished. Gently pulled her face to look at him. His movement was very careful. "Alexa, can you?"

The tone he used was the same as the one Fillo usually used. Unfortunately, his expression was not much different from her son's so she bit her lip nervously.

"T-This is too close," she argued.

"Too close?"

Alexa nodded stiffly.

Instead of distancing themselves as requested, Ray deliberately pressed them again. His hands were now on her back and wouldn't let her go.

Now it wasn't just their chests, the tips of their noses were touching. Their breaths merged into one.

"Let go of me, Ray. I warned you!" Alexa was angry, but all that came out of her mouth was a trembling voice. She looked away.

"Sorry, because this is rude, but please answer me, Alexa. I know you like me too."

The sunlight through the window gently sprinkled on his face, showing off his extraordinary beauty. Seeing that thin beard up close made her memory go back five years.

That beard was so sexy.

Alexa sighed. "Are you okay with me?"

Ray was confused.

"I am a single mother with a bad reputation," she continued. "Are you okay with that?"

This time, she dared to look at him. Those blue eyes were exactly the same as Fillo's.

"Are you okay if my reputation will cause problems for you in the future?" She asked half demandingly. "I could make your image worse, even embarrass your family. Worst of all, it could make you bankrupt instantly."

Ray, "???"

Alexa was ready to take it easy as a woman.

She continued to stare at him. "Have you thought all that through, Mr. Ray Sanders?"

This didn't sound like a question, but more like a demand.

... to be continued ...