Chapter 126
flushed from his words ; I didnt take him for someone who would care about such a thing , especially not when it came to me ..
You shouldnt be too hard on him .
Hes your nephew … Which makes it worse , Gavin muttered .
Hes family and my family never raise their hand to women .
It cant go without punishment .
I knew there was no changing his mind on this ; I bit the inside of my cheek and stared down at my hands .
He asked me to be his girlfriend , I whispered , making Gavin tense from beside me .
And I said no .
He was angry with me … he said some pretty cruel things .
Why did you decline his offer ? He didnt sound accusatory , more just curious like he was trying to keep the conversation going .
My heart swelled a little more thinking that maybe he did care for me … at least a little bit .
I didnt feel the same way about him , I admitted .
I didnt want to hurt him … but I didnt like him in the same way that he liked me .
Gavin nodded , his expression softening .
And he got angry , he said softly ; it wasnt a question , but I nodded anyway .
Yes , I confirmed .
He got angry .
Gavin wrapped an arm around me and pulled me into his side , wrapping me with his warmth and comfort .
I felt my body relaxing almost immediately and my heart eased .
I thought we decided that the other night was a mistake , and we were going to pretend it never happened , I blurted before I could stop myself .
You decided that .
I raised my brows and looked up at him .
And thats not what you wanted ? I asked him .
I wasnt really thinking about it , he admitted .
And now ? He was quiet for a moment , at first , I didnt think he was going to answer my question , but then he let out a shuddering breath .
And now , I think we should be together .
My heart stilled in my chest and my jaw all but dropped .
Im sorry … what ? Chapter 0126 Lets be together .
Even though he had said it twice , I still wasnt sure if heard him correctly .
I stared at him blankly , not sure what to say in response .
Was he kidding ? Do I laugh ? Do I agree ? Did I want to be with him like that ? He was Irenes father and my exs father in law .
Not to mention my boss .
This was a recipe for disaster ! The corner of his lips tipped upward into a smile , and he bent to brush a chaste kiss across my lips .
Im not saying lets get married , or even mate , he said as he kissed the bridge of my nose .
Im saying , lets be together .
Itll get my mother and Daisy off my back and get Ethan and Walter off yours .
Meanwhile , we can scratch each others itches and have a little fun .
I raised my brows , suddenly understanding what he was saying .
You want to have a fake relationship ? I asked .
I wouldnt say fake , he replied .
Maybe something like friends with benefits .
He tucked a strand of hair behind my car and grinned down at me .
With plenty of benefits .
You cant deny that we are sexually compatible , and we are attracted to one another .
I corked my brows at him .
You are attracted to me ? I asked teasingly .
He rolled his eyes , but I could see the playfulness on his face .
Focus , he murmured , bobbing my forehead gently with his knuckle .
Its been a while since I did this whole dating thing and Im a little rusty , he admitted .
But now that Ive had a taste of you … I dont think I can just pretend it didnt happen .
His tone grew sultry at the end and a shiver crept up my spine as my cheeks flared with heat .
I bit my lip as I peeked up at him .
I was definitely going to regret this at some point , but I couldnt help myself .
I nodded , my eyes locked onto his .
Okay , I said softly .
Lets be together .
He grinned but then his face grew serious .
Of course , we cant tell anyone about this for right now .
go public .
We need to keep this a secret .
The media cant find out .
Are you okay with that ? My cheek flushed again , and I felt a pain in my chest from his words .
He saved me from being Ethans dirty little secret … but now he was making me his .
Yeah , I ultimately said .
Im okay with that .