Kim was awoken by the wafting smell of delicious meals. Rubbing her eyes, her stomach growled begging for the desire of food. She let out a tired yawn with her eyes still closed. Grumbling to herself, her hand reached for her hair ruffling it.
She shot her eyes open upon noticing the tangled weaves on her hair. A lost expression was on her face as she sat up on the bed. Her eyes scanned the enormous room, blinking for a few minutes to register where she was. For a few minutes, her eyes grew wide.
This wasn't her bed!
She quickly remembered the events of last night. From Alexander staring at her to him fixing her hair. She remembered falling asleep on the couch. But how did she get into his bed?
Frowning, she climbed out of the bed and walked to the mirror. When she saw that she wasn't wearing the same clothes and her hair look like a mess, she grew annoyed. How dare he change her clothes when she was asleep?
She wore the slippers and headed outside. After asking the maid where he was, she headed for the kitchen. The delightful smell of food was stronger now but the anger brewing inside her quickly washed it away.
Her stomach growled for food but she didn't care now. When she finally reached the kitchen, she marveled upon seeing him cooking.
President Alexander can cook?
He was dressed in a fitted comfortable white shirt with black pants. His outfit greatly complemented his muscular body.
Alexander felt the corner of his lip curve into a broad smile upon seeing her wearing his clothes. He wanted her to have his scent so he told the maids to change her clothes in the middle of the night. His expression softened as he admired her from the door entrance.
Her rosy lips was slightly apart and her brown eyes were wider than usual. She was dressed in his white button up sleeves.
"Why did you change my clothes? Where is my clothes?" She frowned.
"I don't know what you're talking about" he cheekily said.
"Pathetic!" She cursed.
"What's wrong with you smelling like me?" He teasingly asked. "You smell like me and I'll smell like you. That's a good deal"
Kim frowned. Was this even the President? Was this even the mercilessly and arrogant President?
"Don't push the blame on me. Your clothes was changed because you didn't look comfortable in your sleep. Your head was thrashing from left to right"
Kim remained calm for a while as she recalled the nightmare she had last night. About her Elder Uncle killing her parents.
Alexander saw her sudden calmness and smiled. He pulled the apron he was wearing and took a step forward. He leaned closer and cupped her cheek.
"Stubborn little thing"
"I'm pulling it off." She fumed coming out of her thoughts and growing more annoyed.
Alexander's expression turned serious. "Why?"
"Because I don't want to smell like you," She childishly said, turning around and walking out of the kitchen. Getting to her room, she pulled the clothes and relaxed on the bathtub. No matter how much she tried to wash her body, his scent was still there. Frowning, she wiped her body dry and wore a comfortable house clothes and headed back to the kitchen. When she stepped closer, he smiled upon noticing that she still smelt like him.
"Breakfast isn't ready yet. But in the meantime come and hug me"
"Rather I should help you with cooking." She hurriedly said.
"No don't touch anything. I don't want you to get injured. Sit down and wait till the food is ready"
Kim nodded her head and sat down at the dining table. After waiting for about ten minutes, he told the maids to serve the dish.
Soon two maids came with the food and served them. Kim's stomach made a loud noise when she saw the good food before her.
While Kim and Alexander was having breakfast, Olivia met them and joined them for breakfast.
"Good morning Alexander."
Kim did not pay attention to the woman sitting close to her nor did she spare Alexander any of her time.
Alexander had finished cutting the grilled fish and he placed it on Kim's dish. He looked at her with eyes full of hope that she'll eat it.
Olivia rolled her eyes in anger. Her throat felt dry at the love Alexander was showering on Kim. In all years staying with Alexander, he hadn't showered this kind of love upon her.
If only Kim knew she was just here to satisfy his needs. Once he was done with her, he wouldn't hesitate to send her out. But the more days she spent here Kim was terrified that the position of the Future Madam was slipping out of her hand.
Even though Olivia tried to look away, she still found her eyes glued on them. She watched as he urged Kim to eat the fish he placed on her dish. Kim would push the fish back to his plate and act like she didn't care.
Olivia was boiling with anger. He allowed her exploit the 'Title of first Lady of Country Z' and this is how he wants to repay her. By replacing her with a mere soldier?
"Can you please pour me a cup of coffee?" Olivia said interrupting them.
Alexander's face darkened as he stared at Olivia with an angry expression. But nonetheless, Olivia didn't mind.
Kim nodded her head and lifted the tea pot and was about to pour it in her cup when her grip loosened on the cup and the tea pot fell. It landed on the table and splashed everywhere.
"Ah! My face!" Olivia covered her right eye with her hand and purposely fell onto the ground.
Olivia was boiling in anger as the coffee touched her skin. How dare this woman?
But she decided to push her anger away and try to play the victim.
"My eyes!" She screamed in pains. She then looked up at Alexander as if waiting for him to come and help her get back on her feet.
None of the servants dared to enter the scene to rescue Olivia. They only peeped from behind and gossip, blaming it on Kim.
"I'm sorry I didn't mean to—"
"You did it on purpose to hurt my precious face" Olivia said with teary eyes.
Kim breathed out. She knew this was one of Olivia's plan to set her up and put the blame on her.
"I didn't do it on purpose. Let me help you" Kim muttered.
"So rude of you. You can't even apologize" Olivia mumbled making her voice crack on purpose.
"I don't think I can walk anymore. My legs hurts."
"You need rest" Alexander turned to the servant standing at the door entrance. "Take Olive to her room and apply some ice on her eyes"
Upon hearing this, Olivia's face paled instantly. She didn't want Alexander to spend more time with this soldier girl. Her plan wasn't going smoothly. She had thought Alexander would take her to her room and apply ice on her eyes.
The servant nodded and walked closer to Olivia who was fuming hot rage. "Don't come any closer. I can walk by myself"
"No. I saw how you landed on the floor, you'll be needing some treatment later. Take her to her room and serve her breakfast there" Alexander ordered the servant.
The servant carried her and took her to her room. Two maids trailed behind with her breakfast.
Kim went back to the dining table and continued eating.
"We'll be leaving this morning to the Executive office" Alexander wiped his lips with the wiper and stood up.
"Get yourself ready and come to my room" he said and left.