Chapter Eight

"Why did you bring me here?" I asked him, puzzled.

Here we were, me and this jerk, in front of his house. This cop must be really rich because his house is huge.

I didn't even know why he brought me here after we ate earlier. What could this animal be planning now?

He looked puzzled when he noticed I wasn't following him, so he came back for me.

"Mary, what's the problem?" he asked me, looking confused. I, on the other hand, was hesitant to answer him.

"What are we even doing here? Just take me home," I said softly to him.

"I want to show you around my house," he said seriously, pointing to the house. I was amazed and couldn't believe what this guy was saying.

"You mean this is really yours?!" I said in disbelief. He just nodded and smiled.

"Hold on! What are we going to do inside your house, huh?"

He just gave me a mischievous grin and pulled my hand.

"Hold on, wait! Answer my question!" I said irritably to him, stomping my foot because what I hate most is not getting an answer.

"Don't be so restless," he said, trying to calm me down. When I didn't listen, I was shocked when he suddenly picked me up.

"Hey, what are you doing! Put me down! What's with all this carrying around!" I yelled at him.

"You're too squirmy," he said.

He carried me bridal style. I only stopped squirming when I noticed how close our faces were to each other, and this guy smelled so good!

I stared at him closely. This jerk actually has a sharp nose, and his lips are like a girl's—pink lips, why is that? And his eyelashes are so long.

A moment later, he put me down inside the house, and I was so amazed by how clean and beautiful the paintings on display were. They were clearly expensive!

"Why are you the only one here? Where are your maids?"

He turned his gaze to me.

"I gave them the day off for now," he replied curtly. Tsk, that's why it's so quiet inside.

"And where are your parents?" It was puzzling because, for such a big house, it was unbelievable that he was the only one here.

"Both in the States; they have a business there," he explained.

Woah! He really grew up a rich kid!

"Your siblings?"

"There are only two of us, both boys. My older brother is also in the States," he explained.

"And aren't you afraid that--"

I didn't finish what I was going to say because he covered my mouth with his large hand. How rude!

"Why are you asking so many questions?" he said, a bit annoyed with me.

"Oh, what do you care?"

"Well, you're just scared because it's just the two of us here, aren't you?" he said with a hint of teasing.

"N-no, what are you talking about?"

Damn, I stuttered. I ended up hitting his arm. Ouch, it's so hard!

"Oh, really? This is my own house, so I'm really the only one here."

"Ah, well, can I just use the restroom first? Where is it?" I really had to pee because of this guy. My cheeks must be bright red again!

"Go to the left; the bathroom is there," he pointed to me.

I just nodded and ran to the bathroom he mentioned.

I was amazed by how large and spacious his bathroom was! It had a bathtub, and the toilet and shower were separate.