Aeris' POV:
When we reached the mansion, my things were taken by his men. They said they were taking me to my room. I told them I could do it myself but they said the boss wants to see me.
I was led by them to the study. They closed the door and left me there. I looked around and saw him sitting on a chair in the middle of the room looking like a God.
It was clear he knew I was in the room but he didn't look up.
He pointed to the chair next to me and I immediately understood what he meant. Even though I hated the idea of facing him, I had to get close to him if I wanted him to trust me.So I sat on the chair with a grim look.
He closed the book with a loud bang creating a raucous sound. "Do you have to make me mad on your first day?". He asks looking up at me .
I was confused. What did I do wrong?
"It's now 5 : 9 pm."
That's when it hit me that he was talking about the curfew.
"Uhhm your men didn't arrive early" I defended myself.
"My men had been waiting since 12 at noon" He said irritatingly.
"Well it's just nine minutes. It's no biggie" I said rolling my eyes.
"I guess the first thing you should know about me is that I value time and I don't accept lateness". He said. It was clear he was struggling to keep his cool.
"I guess you'll have to get used to it. Plus you are the one trying to win me over so you must do what I want not me doing what you want" I said grinning.
"Okay sorry. I guess we got off the wrong foot. So do you have those 30 wishes?" He asked.
Since I couldn't come up with anything, I told my best friend at the agency, Lina Harmony to write them for me since she's been in many relationships. I didn't really go through them but I knew she will write something professional. I took the small note pad from my pocket and handed it over to him.
He went through it and smirked saying " Looks like you are the romantic type. Who would've guessed that from a feisty woman like yourself".
I didn't really know what he meant but I didn't want to look suspicious so I just smiled. I stood there awkwardly as he went through the list but unfortunately, my stomach refused to cooperate and grumbled.
I was expecting him to look disgusted but he started laughing right away. It wasn't my fault cause I hadn't eaten anything since that awkward morning breakfast. I was hungry.
"Let's take this hungry lot to the dinner table" He said and then held my hand and started dragging me along with him. When I tried to remove his hand he tightened his grip.So I eventually gave in.
When we were finally there, he still didn't let go of my hands. When I protested he ignored me so I gave in. The food in front of me was too alluring to ignore. Even though I needed to stay fit I knew I won't be fighting anytime soon .
I had the meal of a lifetime and I was shocked that he was still holding my hand. When he saw my confused face he said teasingly "What you thought I couldn't grant the simplest of the thirty wishes?"
When he saw I was still confused he said "To hold your hands in mine everytime we spend together?".
What?! Lina actually wrote that. Seriously, there's no way I would've written such a thing. And to think that he said it was the simplest of all the thirty wishes. I grunted.
I understood that he was trying to get me to experience romance but this is unacceptable. She can't expect me to do that with the enemy. And he is none other than Clyde Avellino Viper himself. I just hope she didn't go too far.
"Hey Lily!!!" I heard someone shout my name. I looked up to see that it was Clyde.
"Are you okay? Why are you spacing out? What are you thinking about?"Clyde kept asking worriedly and I couldn't tell why.
"I'm fine okay.You don't have to act worried" I assured him.
He didn't say anything and just stared at me. To clear the air I said " It's late I'll go to bed"
"But it's only 7pm are you sure?"He asked.
"Um yeah I had a long day." I lied of course but it felt weird being around him.
"Fine by me. I'll lead you to our room."He said taking my hand and leading me upstairs.
"Wait.What do you mean by our room? I thought my room was next to yours." I asked confused.
"Well that's what I planned but your wishes go against that since we'll be doing many things together"He said amusingly.
I knew I had to cooperate cause if he finds out that I wrote none of those wishes, he'll be suspicious. So I had to act like I knew them . I am going to kill that girl the second I lay my eyes on her, I thought.
"Spacing out again? It's this a habit like the lateness? Do I have to get used to this too?"He asked.
"Sorry something just crossed my mind. And yeah I know I wished for extreme things and I understand if you want to admit you lost".
" Of course not. The thirty days have not started yet. And those wishes will make it easier for you to fall for me. Can we head to our room now?"
That wasn't the answer I was expecting but on the bright side , I get more time to find more clues about him. So I said "Sure".
The room was filled with velvet and white everywhere. I assumed it is his favourite colour. I suddenly felt like I once had a friend who had the same favourite colour as him.
It had two pairs of every thing , a woman's dressing mirror with accessories and closet. It looked like everything had been prepared in advance.
"Didn't you say you didn't plan this? Then how come everything looks like it was prepared in advance?"I asked.
"I told the butcher to prepare the room for me and you when you were busy eating earlier.He works fast." He answered.
"Oh okay. I need to use the bathroom." I said.
"I need to use the bathroom too so I guess we can go together" He said giggling.
" You know what, I'll hold it in. You can go first." I said grunting.
" Come on I was kidding baby girl." He said jokingly.
"Wait what did you just call me?" I asked.
"Baby girl?" He said raising an eyebrow.
"And why did you call me that?" I asked frowning.
"You look cute when you make faces" He said laughing.
"And don't get mad. You are not a baby girl rather you are my baby girl" He said looking at me intimately. It was clear he was flirting with me but what made it worse was that I was blushing.
I immediately ran to the bathroom and locked the door. Why was I blushing? I was ashamed. I immediately pulled myself together and went back to the room.He was already on the bed with a laptop on his lap.
"Since you are taking the bed,where am I supposed to sleep? I don't see any spare bed either." I asked.
"Yep you'll be sleeping with me baby girl. Another one of your 30 wishes was for us to cuddle each time we sleep together" He said.
Lina actually wrote that! Is she out of her mind. I had to come up with an excuse.
"Uhhm but you're working. I don't want to disturb you" I said.
"I'm done " He said and put the laptop beside the bedside table's lamp . He patted his chest signaling me to come.
He was wearing a robe with his chest bare. He was also wearing white shorts that were visible. His hair was not comed and it was scarted on his face. To be frank, he was looking hot ,He smelled like velvet rose. This man was clearly obsessed with velvet stuff.
"If you are done drooling then come sleep" He said amusingly.
"Stop saying I'm drooling over you whenever I stare at you. You are not worth drooling over" I said firmly.
"Looks like your lips disagree" He said smirking.
I touched my lips and found out that I was actually drooling subconsciously while I was looking at him. My eyes widened in shock and I was so ashamed that I wished the ground will open and swallow me.
"I guess I'll have to get used to that too. Anyway don't be shy. I'm actually flattered that you are drooling over me. You said you were sleepy and had a long day so what are you waiting for; Come and join me." He said still smirking.
"We had a thirty days deal so why don't you fulfill one wish each day. Plus the thirty days start tomorrow and you already want to fulfill two wishes at a go?"
"Look Lily. I'm a busy man. I would've loved to be here each one of these 30 days but I have to go work. So I have to fulfill every wish once I have the opportunity to do so. Please understand."He said.
I couldn't believe that he was putting in so much effort just to fulfill those stupid wishes. And he was apologising for not being able to be around. Why is he even really doing this.
And I don't know why but I felt bad when he said that he won't be around always. I immediately removed those thoughts and focused on my mission. It will be easier to find clues when he's not around.
"So are you coming to sleep or you are going to stand there all night spacing out ?"
I hesitatingly climbed onto the other side of the bed opposite to him to keep distance but he took my hand and pulled me towards him.
As my head fell on his chest and my legs lied between his, I tried to struggle but he held my waist tightly and held my hands above his head and said "Be good baby girl".
After sometime I stopped struggling and just lied on his warm chest and before I knew it, I was subconsciously touching his hair with one hand and the other was around his neck.
When I tried to let go, he stopped me so I continued.As I closed my eyes and felt myself gradually falling asleep, I felt his lips on my head. And instead of struggling, I smiled and fell asleep.