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Chapter 9
There was nothing more terrifying than seeing your sister being dragged out of the living room while she was drunk out of her mind. My mind is trying to comprehend why Piper was drinking heavily at 5 am while she was Pregnant! Yes,Piper was pregnant with Daniel's and my dad was so disappointed.
My parents are more like Sex after marriage type and I honestly respect their decision. But Piper is a matured woman and my parents had no rights to break them apart. This morning I was sadly woken up by Piper's scream. I was forced to wake up and drag my butt that weighed tons of pounds down the stairs. However, the sight was terrifying and pitiful. My sister was crying while dad was dragging her out of the living room.
Our family, my brother and sister, niece and nephew ,our step mom followed the two drama queens to our front porch. From my place, I see my fuming dad and flushed Piper with her snots and tears all over my dad's shirt. It wasn't a lovely sight in the morning.
"Honey,Calm down!" our mom was swatting her hand vigorously,her composure screams defeat but she wasn't giving up. I awed a little inwardly.
It wasn't the first time with dad and Piper. They always fight and make up later in the evening with a handshake and a hug. It was enjoyable at first but watching the same episode too many times needs extra popcorn or sometimes a pizza and a coke.
By now, the two most dramatic people(after our mom) were crying and hugging while we watched and I saw little monica yawning at the sight. Her Aunt Piper was famous for infuriating our parents and it wasn't news. It was old news like old toilet paper that was too worned out for using it.
"Is this the part where Dad hugs Piper and says his dad's dialogue?" I whispered to Joy who was standing next to me with her gaze fixated on the scene unfolding in front of us.
"Not yet, they are talking things out" we watched in silence as they eventually started wiping each other's face and hugged at the end. The crowd of our family that had gathered around the front porch scattered away when they were about to come back inside.
Every one of us, including mom, acted natural although her lips twitched many times from the urge to add some comments but my brother Jake shook his head which immediately shut her mouth.
I wish I had that effect on her, all I could do was only whine or sometimes cry which is very childish for a twenty three year old woman.
Yes, I was talking about myself.
Our morning was very eventful which I was grateful for however my brain and body turned mushy when the guy who always managed to steal my breath away with his presence every damn time strutted inside my office with a dazzling smile on his face.
God! It feels like eternity the last time I saw him. Is it just me or does he look more and more handsome with every passing day? His skin is tanned from working under the sun everyday with his co-workers. That's what the town grandma told me.
It wasn't just my immature, idiotic brain that longs for his presence but also those grandmas and unmarried women in the town.
I wanted to lock him away for myself but I realized he wasn't mine to keep in the first place but the thought was very tempting. It was difficult to resist.
"I bought you lunch" he exclaimed holding up the bags, his grin melts me like a popsicle on a sunny day.
"Oh My! Ethan,You bought me lunch!?" My screeching is not at all attractive. His wince says it.
But he covered up with a smile that stretched his mouth to his ears.
And oh! That sight is enough to send my heart in a rush of excitement. It was like my stomach was a zoo with animals ready to unleash at the right time.
Stop it,animals
"How thoughtful of you! I shall enjoy my lunch, Darling" I teased, he chuckled and got comfortable on the sofas.
He loosened his tie and rolled the sleeves of his shirt to his elbows. My throat goes dry at the action.
Dramatic? But I don't care. All I need is a daily dose of Ethan knight perfection and chiseled jawline. I could stare at his face the whole day or even a month.
It was that beautiful.
His look is a piece of art,I could be the next Loenardo da Vinci by painting Ethan's smile but sadly I only knew how to paint the ugliest creature in the universe.
I shuddered at my train of thought.
"Come and join me" when my mind and my sanity returned to normal, I cast a glance at his direction. He was sipping on his coffee and munching on some fries and a sandwich.
It was a pretty sight, quite satisfying.
I stood up from my seat and stalked towards him. Picking up the food, I wolfed down in sixty seconds. Turns out, the zoo in my stomach is because of hunger. For a second, I thought it was because of Ethan.
How dramatic of me!
"How is your day? What makes you come all the way here?" I asked Ethan, who stares at the way I eat.
"I longed to see you. Besides, I enjoy your company" he says smirking. Undoubtedly,my face turns crimson from his blunt words.
Does he know shame? But I secretly like his blunt and direct behaviour. Ethan wasn't flirty or perverted but he was sincere and is overly confident which is totally my type. I was insanely attracted to him physically but feelings? I can wait.
"You know how to make a girl happy" I giggled like a highschooler which I instantly regretted. My cool facade broke completely if I was with Ethan.
"Of course,anyway,can I sleep here for a few hours? It's been a tiring day" he looked exhausted when he said it. I could see the circles under his eye.
We finished our food and I tidied up the table while he went to buy some water bottles down the floor. He bought back many drinks and settled on the sofa comfortably. I draped a blanket around him which I kept on the locker for myself. It was pretty convenient at times like today.
Soon, I went back to work replying to tons of email from the reporters and Gareth who is on leave today. I was glad Gareth took his day off, I wasn't ready for any interviews he would be conducting if he saw Ethan in my office.
It was a few hours later when I decided to rest for the day, Ethan was sleeping soundfully with his mouth hanging open. He looks peaceful and warm spread over my heart. It was a satisfactory
to see him getting comfortable enough to fall asleep in my office. I was feeling giddy and my heart was warm. My brain was whirling and swirling with different types of thoughts. I knelt down to his sleeping form and observed his face.
"Ethan" I nudged his shoulder. He remained asleep. My fingers itched to run down his face and that's exactly what I did. It felt so smooth and soft.
Seconds later, his eyes fluttered open. Right that moment, I felt something familiar. It was a newfound feeling and it was amazing yet scary at the same time. It was foolish of me to think he would think of me as something else other than a friend but do friends go on a date? The way his gaze speaks to me did a thousand flip flops on my fragile heart.
Slow down,baby.
Ethan took hold of my hands and tugged me gently towards him. He inhaled the scent of my hair and pushed me a little to see my face. Our gazes locked and our faces lean towards each other. Our lips brushed and it takes only a tiny bit for our lips to fully get attached.
I was all for it.
He was all for it.
But Gareth wasn't all for it, he opened the door and I jumped five feet away from the sound of the door flying open. He almost gave me cardiac arrest.
Girl dies from the sound of the door opening.
Gareth Noland arrested for murder, Witnessed confessed he'd seen the scene right in front of his eyes.
My thoughts was interrupted-
"Fuck!"
And that was Ethan.