Fear of Desire

CHAPTER 1 Emerson

Emerson Ormond was on his way back home from his morning jogging when he noticed a newly-opened coffee shop near their residence. He was about to enter the coffee shop when a girl in her early twenties went ahead of him. She managed to open the door while playing her mobile phone.

She went to the counter directly to order her favorite black coffee and a slice of chocolate cake. Emerson followed.

As Leilani was paying for her coffee and cake, Emerson stood next to her. At the counter, Emerson noticed that she was playing his favorite mobile game. He thought she was good at playing the game and could even match his abilty. Suddenly, he felt a strange feeling while he was watching her closely. He admired her bare pretty face. He was attracted by her physique. And it's the first time he liked the scent of a girl. He was frozen for a while. He seemed to be enchanted by a five-feet-three-inches girl.

Little did he know that Leilani was secretly glancing at him. She was amused that she was noticed by a man of her type when it comes to looks. She wanted to giggle but she controlled herself.

"What's for you sir?" the staff asked Emerson.

Emerson finally came back to his senses. Before saying something, he looked at the direction Leilani was heading. She sat at the corner. It was her favorite spot of the coffee shop since it opened.

"Iced coffee please. To go." Emerson answered.

Emerson Ormond was back to his city for good. He is twenty eight and finished his college education in another country. As advised by his mother, he majored in business administration and took his master's degree just like his older brother, Harryson Ormond. He was like the other boys. He liked playing online games and watching animations.

Emerson is intelligent, observant, calm and often thought deeply before making decisions. He resembled his mother. He was tall, slim with firm muscles with light brown complexion that added to his masculine charm. Just like his mom, he had those mysterious eyes that were difficult to read.

His older brother, Harryson adored him so much. He was five years older than Emerson. He had protected his younger brother since they were little boys.

Bismarck Ormond, the father of Emerson and Harryson, inherited two hotels from his parents. However, he chose to become a university professor. Instead, his wife Chantal Ormond, managed Ormond Hotel A and Orrmond Hotel Plus. He died when he was fifty five.

Emerson sipped all his coffee when he arrived at their house. He was still thinking about the girl who amused him. He was wondering if she lived nearby since she was wearing a shirt, jogging pants and a pair of outdoor slippers.

"She's cute," he uttered while smiling.