'MAID FOR THE BILLIONAIRE

me! Now, I can't get it out of my mind, and I admit, I responded to it. I tried hard to resist him b

like I won't be able to sleep anymore, or if I do, it'll defi

I managed to fall asleep, but now I'm running late. I didn't even bother checking myself in the mirr

anded on his lips... those lips... Jearri, stop it

f being a kind personal maid to him, and I'll be free. Am I not free already? Or maybe I just want an escape. I can't deny that

y thoughts when he

y lifted my

. His attention was solely on the newspaper he was reading. Doe

issed me, is this how he treats me? Fine. Where di

he still wants me to prepare it. "Sir, here you go." I placed the cup of coffee on the

ve when he caught

r, almost choking on the coffee he was drinking. Do I have something on my face? D

face burning f

e's probably just messing with me. I forced a smile. Does he think he can win this easily? No way!

get to me with his teasing. I'm used to him, to his teasing,

w I know." He clasped his hands together and put his chin on top. My

y cheeks felt hot. I don't want to hope,

ecting me like this? I still can't get his words out of my mind. Is that really

t exactly four hours, but I had to clean it twice

day? He never runs out of mess. Doesn't he know how to organize? His work papers are scattered eve

r a while anyway. I laid down on his bed, feeling small in this king-size

my surprise, I accidentally pushed Laxer, causing us both to fall off the bed. "Ouch!

ck, he quickly flipped our posit

s so hot. Literally hot. I touched his forehead and wow! He h

t a moment. Please sit up first." But it seems like he's not hear

ted to hug him. So, I did as he said and hugged him. "It's really cold... hug me tight, baby ple

. Geez, he's so heavy. I lifted him slowly,

wn when he suddenly pulled me, throwing me off balance, and I ended up with my face agains

s still acting like this. "Hug me, it won't take that long." It seems like there

his heart beating. Mine was beating just as fast, and my chest w

properly with a blanket. Wait? Where's Laxer? "Tss. As far as I remembered, I'm the one with the fever h

..' earlier? Geez! You're acting like you have a fever just

in my tracks and felt my cheeks turn red. "Your che

asn't really running a fever, I wouldn't bother asking for a hug from someone who hasn't even bathed yet." I practically sank into a pit

him due to sheer embarrassment. I walked

t of what he said because I was sure it was going to be another round of teasing an

urted out as we crossed paths. "I have

ef. At least that's one thing I don't have to worry ab

t an hour bathing. When I finished dressing, I went downstairs

fever. Can you please take this to him, along with his medic

g with his medicine and brought them to his r

et his food down on the table near h

immediately

sn't mean you lose the use of your

don't have a choice. I fed him quietly until he finish

elt like an electric shock passed through our hands. He placed my hand on his forehea

my words? I'm feeling increasingly nervous. I can't explai

brought my ha

r." What is this? Why am I s

I just shook my head because I was afraid I mi

was beating rapidly, just like mine. I felt like I was turning bright red. "Is this heartbeat too fast?" I

an't hear my name..."

beats?" I was taken aback by the

ited by even his cheesy and simple jokes. My th

easing me again. But why is it that I didn't get

s? Maybe because I hoped.

hether you'll hope or not. Whether you'll give meaning to the simple things he does for you or not. It's not wrong to hope if there

st s

rest. Your fever isn't too high anyway." I

urt. Kinda. I'm so shallow, why is that? I'm not used to Laxer always t

for a maid to fall for her boss. The boss-worker relationship is a serious matter. This is wha

affected by it, why? For some reason, I realized that it's getting deeper and it shouldn't go a

se I would counter it with my own teasing. But things will really change, no matter how you try to k

ouldn't hope because I'll just get hurt and I really shouldn't expect anything.

s the fault of the one leading on because they led on. But to think twice, both parties are at fault. No one leads on if no one hopes, and no one

use you really have something to expect? It's repeated over and over, to the point w

until you start believing again. But one day, you'll realiz

re things we really can't reach, because there are other things that are meant for us. But in this

love could get compli

end to follow our heart all the time and forget that we have to use our brain a

wanted to avoid him, he keeps getting closer. But then

asked Man

to go to him." Oh no! He might hav

odded, so I headed to Laxer's office. I knocke

as soon as I entered, the lights in his office

there was no response. Maybe I should leav

eave his office when I felt a hand on my shoulder. "Waaahhhhh!" I ins

when I realized it was Laxer I

y... Is it still hurting?" I stopped when I realized it wasn't right. Both of my hands were on

d to remove them because I felt uncomfortable, but he tightened his grip. And it was a big mistake w

elp but stare at them. I barely swallowed, and tried to look away. I didn't want to think of anything else. It shouldn't

his voice. He let go of my hands from his cheeks, but he still

udly. He's always leaving me so breathless. My chest tightened in a good way, if that's even pos

. Just great. It's like I gave him th

't make me crazy like this." And it almost made my jaw drop. "I'm going crazy about this

iving h

for a long time and that was my mistake, because just

he kisses. A kiss that makes me feel how special I am. Gentle, careful... Then it will be a mix of soft

He pressed himself closer to me. My hands went over his hair, I almost pulle

y, you have to be fair..." I was almost out of breath when he sto

t?" I found myself nodding almost unconsciously. My mouth was still slightly agape when

red my face with my hands. He took my first kiss, and now even my second kiss. I slapped my forehead in frustration because I always los

water. "Oh horse!" I almost dropped the gla

ss and decided to go back to our room. "Still avoiding me, huh?" Uh-

eyes and he looked away from me. I smirked

ayback

sing him. I could feel him sizing me up, and here

stepping back, while I kept getting closer t

couldn't look at me and he seemed a bit nervous now.

ds?" I cornered him with both of my hands. Essent

't want you avoiding me ever again. Got it?" I mimicked the way he said it earlier. I couldn't help but sm

h of my arms are raised. He tightened his grip on my arms. "You're playing with me baby...I don't want that." He stated with full of confidence. Why doe

umptuous!" I s

now? It's making me uneasy! I felt his face come closer to mine. Is he going

s? "Let's save that third kiss some other time." And h

rabbed it. I threw it in his direction, and it hit him square in the face. "Can't you see I'm

in. His eyes were dark as he stared at me. "I want you to remember the deal.

h because of my pounding heart. "Sorry." His breath felt warm on my neck. It

out you. Next time, I might not be able to stop myself." I saw

e was so hopeful. I didn't realize I

hird kiss." He said and I felt his lips gently touch my forehead. He left me there in a daze, struggl

ack to our room. I leaned against the door, feeling