KAI’S CONFESSION

After a quick shower ,I walked to my wardrobe to look into an outfit for this meeting with Kai, he begged for this meeting after the dinner where I stood him up mistaking him for an informer or someone of that sort.

I found out that I was wrong and he isn't that kind of a person and I was happy.

I wanted to impress him and looked for a stunning dress ," Why am I strangely attracted to him? " I thought as I grabbed two dresses but ended up wearing a corset midi dress and drove to the place as soon as I Could.

I walked out of my car ,as I entered the building I felt eyes over me. I walked past the reception and trodded to his office ignoring the attention.

Before I could knock on the door, it opened and Kai welcomed me in.

"How…how come..how did he know that I'm here...I looked at him surprised, must be the receptionist..she must've informed I'm here! " I thought.

"Can't he act like a professional? He's showing everyone in his office that he's waiting for me ?" My cheeks red.

'Look who's talking? '' said my mind ,looking at my dress ,' I've dressed up, so what? ' I ignored my mind's tease.

"Seems like you're not angry with me? " Kai probed me as we settled on the couch opposite to each other.

'Angry? What's he talking about? ' I pondered.

'Damn!' I thought he's the spy or some mule, but he's not!

'Uh….that…'

"I know, I should have told you earlier. My intention was just to get closer to you, to know you better and to be at your side!"

'Yes, I am connected to him.But this is different ,to be with you , to adore you ,to cherish you was my own choice.I hope you understand. I meant no harm! '

" What the….Did you just….I…."

He moved up and came closer and sat next to me.

I turned to him , clearly confused by his words, ' Who is he talking about? He was confessing that he's connected to him..and he has confessed that he wants to be with me..oh my...! ' my heart started thumping inside.

He held my hands in his, his thumbs grazing my hands gently ," I think I'm falling hard for you ,I can't contain the excitement. I just couldn't get enough of you, " his eyes searched for an answer.

I cleared my throat, took my hand from him.I was wordless and taken aback by his confession, my eyes shifted from his face, my cheeks beet red, lips stuttering, " I…Uh…" my eyes landed on my phone ,my pupil dilated in fear, of being watched ,realizing the peril I am letting him in ," I'm sorry…."

' What…? ' his voice broke.

I closed my eyes, " Kai…You are a professional, act like one!"

' Then why are you dressed up to the nines , when it's just a meeting with me in my office? '

I looked at him, why don't you understand Kai, my heart throbbed in fear.

'I always dress up for my meetings !'

"Is that so? Fine, I'll let you know everything ,I was the only person .." he choked up when I shushed him with my finger.

He grabbed my arm, letting out a sigh ,my brows raised, my eyes gesturing not to say a thing, my mind wondering if I could tell him about my phone.I looked at him perplexed.

His shiny dark eyes gleamed when I stared at him. His shocked face turned normal and his lips curled up to a smile, closing up the space between us.

I gulped looking at him , his face just an inch away from mine. He came closer and whispered in my right ears," You are blushing and I know I am the reason! " he chuckled and moved.

I stopped him grabbing his suit ,facing him, I leaned to his left and whispered,' You know what? I….' Before I could say another word ,my phone started ringing.

It was Nate and I answered.

"Nate…"

'Ash..' he huffed.

" What? "

'Noah..Kai..they are…cousins !'

"Eh?" I pinched my  nose, closing my eyes.

I let out a sigh," Okay,Thank you! " I ended the call and turned to Kai.

"When were you going to tell me Kai? "

' I…It's ... .Um….that's why I wanted to meet you! ' his cheeks reddened.

"Really? And then what?"

'Look…I really am in Love'

"Uh….Huh…You are just the same….and Noah…what does he think of himself? "

'Ah…' his brows raised.

"I know you are his cousin, so stop this act for heaven's sake, Kai !! " I moved up the couch furiously.

He rised up with me, grabbing my hand ," Ash, he is my cousin and isn't that why you stood me up that dinner night ? I'm not faking anything and everything I am doing..I've been doing, is solely my decision."

'What the heck? What do you think of me? I am so frustrated with Noah being behind everything.Noah has helped, Noah was there, Noah supported you, Noah this,Noah that...Stop this…Stop it…I feel …Just..I hate being in someone's shadow.

He has made me look like a person who has grown with his support, backed up by a giant business magnet. No ... .I am not….I made everything on my own. 

I did all the things over this decade to come here, to this place, It wasn't Noah...It was Me ... .I did these all alone. 

I don't need anyone's pity. I hate it when my hard work isn't credited ,but his goddamn name, his so-called backup or support or whatever it is, takes the credit. I did it. I am the Queen, Ruthless Queen of businesses,' threw my phone to the floor, my eyes teared up, my face fuming in anxiety.

'I am Sorry!' He hugged me to comfort me.

Tears rolled down my cheeks as I closed my eyes. I pushed him away, wiping off the wetness from my face ,took my phone from the floor and walked off.

"Ash….Ash….Please…." Kai begged as I searched the door knob. I turned around.

' Please,hear me out! ' his expression worried.

"Maybe later !" my sorrowful face made him clench his teeth.

'I was not sent by Noah and I never approached you ,Remember? Hope you see through this! 'he peered into my eyes.

"Hmph…." I opened the door and walked away, his words kept ringing in my ears,"I never approached you! "