TAINTED LOVE (Racer×CEO)

T H I R T Y E I G H T

We began walking towards our rooms with a light-hearted mood, laughing occasionally. Out of no freaking where, Rohanna thrust her hip in my direction making me lose my balance, colliding with Theodore. He caught me just before I fell and helped me stand up straight.  Both those monkeys snickered. My eyes met his for a snap of a second before I looked away out of embarrassment. It was getting awkward.

"Go bath, stinky," I teased her with a smile, not able to suppress it. 

"As you say, Lia. I'll make sure I give her a bath with my own hands and under my own supervision." Christian winked at his girlfriend.

Rohanna pouted and dramatically blew her nails. "Scrub my back," she ordered.

"Yes, ma'am,"

"And my legs also peasant,"

"Sure," he voiced out attentively but I surely didn't miss that tease in it. I could practically see his eyes flashing all the inappropriate things he wanted to do to her, all night.

"And my butt cheek." Rohanna jutted out her chin and fanned her face with her hand. 

"Can I eat it too," 

"Ew. For god's sake, we are in public!" And there they go. They ended up tackling and tickling each other on the floor. Their giggles were hitting the walls and vibrating in the entire house.

Theodore chuckled throatily and I finally realized that he was still beside me. My cheeks turned pink without my permission at the thought of our almost kiss. He coughed, tease lacing his voice.

Sneaky little bastard.

I abruptly stopped and turned towards him. "Revenge time," smirking, I ran towards his room while shouting, "I'm going to bathe first. You can stink some more and enjoy it!"

I locked myself in the bathroom despite his threats.

I pressed my head on the door hearing him grunt on the other side. Smiling, I took a long shower and changed into my silk pajama shorts and top. I went back to the room and Theodore entered the bathroom with a scowl. A pretentious scowl.Our shoulders brushed lightly. A breezy laugh escaped my mouth at his grumpiness. 

I lied down on the bed and stretched. I was so exhausted that I can't even explain. Finally, I settled in a comfortable position and looked up at the ceiling with my hands resting on my stomach.

Would we have really kissed today if Christian hadn't interrupted us?

Was I ready to embrace this?

Can I forgive Theodore?

But the bigger question was can I trust him with my heart again?

I sighed at the last thought. I would have definitely not regretted kissing Theodore today. For all I know, he's behaving well with me and I have gotten used to it in no time. As if it was meant to happen, this disaster was written in our faiths. 

But one thing I was sure about was that I could never forgive him for his past actions. Not that easily. Or maybe never. 

'Anyways this contract will end in nine months.' My brain added.

This thought soured my mood, more it did when Theodore didn't have dinner with me. The thought was disturbing me because I definitely have him with all I had then why was my mood dropping. It was confusing, mixing my sane mind with … my desires.

The bathroom door opened and Theodore walked inside wearing a white shirt and grey shorts. I remained where I was lying, in the middle of the bed showing I was deep in my thoughts and didn't realize he came. Theodore, as if noticing me in the middle of the bed hesitated. Gulping, I shifted to my side adhering to my plan, mouthing a sorry.