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Chapter 9 - 9. Sleep

Fuck it. I slowly took her head off over her

hands and leaned it on my shoulder. I wrapped my arm around her ensuring she was comfy. I looked at her once more, taking in her visuals.

"Take us home, Jackson." I whispered to him.

He looked at me through the rare view mirror and nodded before averting his eyes to the road again. She seemed to fragile and it felt like if I held on too tight...I'd break her....

Soon we arrived at home. She was still fast

asleep. I didn't want to wake her so I lifted her

into my arms gently. She's a strong sleepier

maybe because she was so exhausted. I finally made it to the apartment. I took off her heels and carefully laid her down on my bed. I moved a strand of her soft hair away from her face. "I promise I won't break you..."' I whispered to her.

GAEUN POV

I arose from my slumber. I was at home. Oh no I fell asleep. I face palmed again. I had work to do! Ugh. I looked around only to see I was in his room. Huh? Why would I be here? Wait I feel asleep in the car?! Oh no. Stupid!!

I got up and freshened up before going

downstairs to get something to eat while I do

work. Surprisingly he wasn't home. Hmm. Oh

well. I brushed off the thoughts and left to do

work.

IAN POV

I left her at home. I needed to get out. I can't

keep her in my mind. She's not going to be

around me for long. Don't get fucking attached Ian.

"Umm, Ian?" Rome questioned.

"What?" I asked with a slight tone.

"Sorry, I'm just stressed out right now." I spoke out loud.

GAEUN POV

"I really don't know Isha, he hates me." I told

her.

"I'm sure he doesn't, you both just need to get to know each other." She added.

"We've been living together for almost a month and still nothing," I huffed.

"The least we could do is be friends right?" I asked.

"I guess but I don't think your husband is supposed to be your friend." She pointed out.

"I know but I don't love him." I replied.

"Maybe with time you will." She spoke.

"Oh never, he's just a stuck up 23 year old who only cares about himself." I replied.

"Well maybe you could change that." She said sipping her coffee.

"I don't think that'll ever change.'' I replied.

"What about Lucas, he seems to really like you." She wiggled her eyebrows.

"No he does not. He's just a friend," I replied.

"Sureeee," she said.

"I'm telling you he doesn't like me." I said.

"But don't you like him?" She asked.

"It doesn't matter anyways, I'm getting married." I looked down sadly.

"Don't worry everything will work out." She comforted.

After a few days I arrived at home after a long

day of work. I unlocked the door to find a strange figure inside. "'Umm...hello?" I asked. He spun around. Woah. He was really cute. No Gaeun!

He could be an assassin. "Oh sorry, I didn't know you'd be home this early, I'm Rome, and you must be the fiancé.'" He spoke.

"Yeah that's me" I said sadly.

"I didn't mean to intrude, Ian said you would've been home later." He rubbed his nape. He was just adorable. He had sanely

blonde hair and He had a sharp jawline and he was pretty short.

"Oh it's fine I just came home earlier today." I

replied.

"Well I'll get going, it's nice meeting you

Gaeun" he smiled.

"Nice meeting you too, Rome"I returned the soft smile and closed the door.

Huh, Gaeun. I didn't tell him my name. Ian

must've mentioned it. He suddenly called me.

"Hey don't wait up I'll be out late." He spoke.

"What makes you think I'll wait up?" I rolled my eyes.

"Didn't I tell you stop rolling you eyes." He

spoke.

"Ok ok." I hung up.

After a while there was a knock on the door. I

opened it and it revealed....a girl?