Chapter Thirteen: BUSINESS?

Gusion's POV

I watched Lesley as she yawn. It's her thrice. "You're too tired, babe. You need to take a nap."

"I'm not." But she yawned once more. "When Harley's snoring like that," sleepy, she glanced at her brother, "it means he's sleeping too tight. I needed to watch over him."

I sighed and shook my head. "I'll take over. Go on. Sleep." It's a command.

"You sure?"

I did not answer. I was getting mad. This woman was soft-hearted. So selfless that it irritates the hell out of me.

I sighed and pulled her closer in my shoulder. I adjusted her face to nestled in my chest.

"Thank you," she murmured.

I nodded. I don't know what should I feel with this woman. I want to pity her. But I respect her as well. I want to protect her, but I don't want her to feel unworthy at the same time.

I sighed again when I saw she finally drowned to sleep. Then spoke seriously without breaking my focus on Lesley's pretty face. "I hate it when you're having fun out of your sister."

Harley stunned for a minute then laughed mischievously. "You knew?"

"You pretended you were sleeping while your sister doesn't know how to protect you." I looked at him accusingly.

"Relax. Lesley might hear us. You don't want to wake her up." He really knows how to play me. I stared again at Lesley's face and kissed her on her temple. "I knew you were coming so I just watched, and enjoyed the scene," Harley continued. "You're good, BIL. Someday I want to challenge you in a battle field. I will show you my fighting techniques."

I just lift one corner of my lips. "I'll wait for that day." When I saw the kid's putting on his shoe, I frowned. "Where are you going?"

"Need to meet someone. Tell Lesley don't look for me. I'll be back tomorrow."

I shrugged.

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Lesley's POV

I felt something's tickling my nose. I gradually opened my eyes. White soft fabric and same color buttons I saw first. I frowned. "What the.." Slowly, I raised my eyes. I slightly got surprised when my eyes laid on Gusion's face. That's then I remembered, I fell asleep leaning on him last night.

I know it wasn't right for me to be this close to him but I simply couldn't pull myself away from him. I can't help myself but to stare at him intently. His eyes were closed. His breathing was even. His lips were partly parted making him more attractive.

I could feel inside a tingling sensation urging me to touch my lips on him.

"Just one kiss." I whispered. Eyes half-closed, I raised my lips on him.

I'm almost there. But, heck. I immediately pulled back when I saw his eyes widely open, shining with amusement.

I looked down and silently cursed myself. I could feel my face heating up. Jeez. This is embarrassing. "Uh.. Ahm.." Jeez. What should I say?

I saw him stood up and fix his pants and collar. "How's your sleep?"

I sighed in relief. "Good." That was then I noticed something. "Where's Harley?" I looked around.

"He will meet someone. He'll be back tomorrow."

I stiffened for a minute but nodded in the end. "Okay."

I was about to walk away from him when he held my arm. "I guess, you still have unfinished business."

"What bus--"

He cutted my words by kissing my lips. I was astounded. "There." Using his thumb, he wiped something in one corner of my lips. "That business."

I totally turned red. Jeez.

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