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Inside the vehicle, Ronald took a careful look at the man in the leather backseat and
tentatively asked, “Are we heading back?”
“Hold here for a moment.”
Brian did not roll down the window of the car until he could no longer see Rachel’s
silhouette fading into the distance.
When he did, a burst of crisp air flowed in, refreshing his thoughts slightly.
The thought crossed his mind that he might be losing his sanity.
He and Rachel had not exchanged words in a week, yet a sense of unease lingered
within him.
For example, returning to a silent, empty home without the usual greeting unnerved him. Or the nights spent missing the soothing warmth next to him in bed.
This evening, after an extended day at work, he had impulsively boarded an overnight. flight just for a brief sighting of her.
Upon discovering she was still at her office late, he had driven there directly.
What he witnessed had unsettled him.
Trey was walking her home, his coat around her shoulders.
She seemed unbothered by it, actually quite at ease.
The scenario gnawed at Brian, replaying in his thoughts and aggravating his mood.
Jealousy began to creep in.
“Ronald, check the hotel for any available food. Order her something and send it up with a bottle of red wine,” he instructed sharply.
Ronald wore a confused expression. “Should I send it to Ms. Marsh?”
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Brian gave him a stern glance. “Who else would it be for?”
“Yes, of course. I’m just unsure about the red wine.”
Brian’s eyes grew intense. “She always feels hungry after working late. Hunger keeps her from sleeping. A glass of red wine will help her unwind and sleep soundly,”
With that, Ronald rushed to the hotel reception and carried out the order efficiently.
He sensed that Rachel was becoming increasingly important in Brian’s life.
The real issue was that Brian himself had yet to recognize it.
Rachel had just stepped out of the shower, enveloped in a bath towel and preparing for bed, when the sound of the doorbell interrupted her.
“Ms. Marsh, your order is here.”
Rachel was confused. Her order? She hadn’t requested anything.
After a moment of reflection, she concluded that Trey must have placed the order on
her behalf.
Upon opening the door to find all her favorite dishes before her, she felt a genuine surge of surprise.
The sight of the bottle of red wine heightened her astonishment.
“Thank you!” Feeling the pangs of hunger, she welcomed the delivery without
hesitation.
That evening, Brian remained seated in his vehicle for an extended period.
An hour passed before he said softly, “Let’s proceed.”
“Got it. By the way, the hotel receptionist just informed me that Ms. Marsh consumed the entire bottle of red wine.”
Brian’s features stiffened. “Why didn’t you inform me earlier?”
Before Ronald could reply, Brian was already exiting the vehicle and heading towards
the hotel.
Unbeknownst to Rachel, the hotel was a property owned by Brian’s family. This
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connection made it simple for Brian to secure a room key.
As he unlocked the door, the scene that unfolded was just as he had envisioned.
Rachel lay sprawled across the bed, her bath towel loosely hanging on her, her slippers scattered aimlessly, and a wine glass tipped over on the carpet.
Clearly, she was heavily intoxicated after finishing the bottle.
No surprise there, given her condition.
The scent of alcohol clung to her, prompting Brian to gently clean her up before he lifted her into bed and tucked her in.
Her cheeks, flushed from the wine, glowed under the gentle lighting, enhancing her beauty.
Brian confessed to himself that he had always been drawn to her allure.
Her current state, visibly tipsy, only intensified his attraction.
However, he restrained himself from acting on impulse.
After ensuring she was comfortable, he began to leave the room.
“Please don’t go!” A soft murmur made him stop in his tracks.
He looked back to find Rachel’s slender fingers grasping his.
Aware that she was intoxicated and not fully awake, he did not take her plea to heart. Carefully, he attempted to disengage her grip.
However, she tightened her hold, unwilling to release him.
Concerned about causing her pain, he refrained from applying too much force.
In the end, he resigned himself to sit beside her, whispering reassurances. “Be good,
Rachel. It’s time to sleep.”
“You can’t go. I… I need you to stay,” she whispered back.
“Alright, I’ll remain here. I’m not leaving.”
“Okay.”
She nodded with conviction and drifted back to sleep.
Ten minutes later, confident that she was deeply asleep, Brian quietly tried to exit once
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more.
But his wrist was suddenly clasped firmly.
Rachel’s eyes snapped open, surprising him.
Brian’s pulse quickened, anxious about how she might react after not seeing him for a
week.
Yet, when she blinked, her look was dazed yet endearing.
She reached up, looping her arms around his neck, her words thick and endearing. “You’re Brian, aren’t you?”
Before he had a chance to respond, she placed a finger gently on his lips.
“Shh, don’t speak. Stay silent! If you talk, you’ll break my dream.”
At that moment, Brian understood that she believed she was dreaming.
“But you do resemble him so much!” Rachel exclaimed, playfully tugging at his cheek.
“Mm, your skin is so soft and springy. It feels lovely! Brian, you’re so attractive, it makes everyone envious. With your looks, I wouldn’t need to work; I could just live off my appearance!” Her excitement was growing, her speech becoming more spirited.
Brian moved to disengage her hand from his face, but she resisted.
“Don’t move! Shh, this is my dream. You must do as I say. You can’t just act on your own.” With that, she squeezed his cheek again, this time with a slight scowl.
“Wait, is that stubble? Brian, your stubble feels rough!”
Brian was struggling to maintain his composure.
Previously, he would not have put up with such jesting; he might have turned the
tables on her.
However, tonight, he felt powerless, merely letting her do as she pleased.
Resolving to satisfy her, he took her hand and brought it to his lips.
“Here,” he murmured, his voice soft. “Touch here, it’s not rough.”
Rachel’s fingers caressed his lips, and a pleased smile spread across her face.
“Mm, so smooth. Feels good. I want to try it.” Before Brian could respond, she moved
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closer and kissed him.
His thoughts scattered, a wave of warmth rushing through him.
As he was about to speak, she deepened their kiss.
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