Chapter 46 Wake up
>>Clio
As I slowly stirred from my slumber, a sense of warmth and coziness enveloped me and my eyelids fluttered open,
Mmm~
I woke up with a clear head, like how one wakes up after sleeping good and found myself on a soft comfort bed
The softness of the bed beneath me and the gentle weight against my side told me that I was not alone.
Hmmm?
Which was a bit odd. I'm not alone? I turned to the side to look as my vision stabled, revealing a scene that filled me with both surprise and a peculiar sense of astonishment.
?!?!?!
My brain didn't register it well at first even though I was seeing it with my own eyes.
There he was, my boss, asleep beside me, his arm draped gently over my waist. His breathing was slow and even, and his features were softened in the morning light. It was a sight that caught me off guard, a moment of vulnerability I hadn't expected from someone in his position.
WOW,
WHAT!?!? Am I still sleeping?? I shook my head and let out a soft chuckle.
Of course, I still haven't woken up yet. Why would I be in bed with my boss otherwise?
I closed my eyes again and tried to wake myself up from my dream but it didn't seem to work
Hmmm?
The smile I had on my face disappeared and I shot my eyes open again, and looked down at my tummy.
I noticed his arm around my waist again, this time it processed in my mind.
!?!?!
What?
I looked to the side, following the arm and seeing what it was attached to, then my soul left my body
!!!!!
Matthew!??!?!?!
OH GOD! It really is him!!! I panicked but I didn't know if I should remove his hand and jump out of the bed or just stay there
GOD!!!!
Why is my boss sleeping next to me?!?!? Why!? What is happening??!? Oh God! Did something happen!?
My heart skipped a beat out of fear
...
Then I calmed down
Yea, what would even happen? I'm a man for him and I feel so good after waking up, that would not have been the case if something that happened.
I let out a sigh and calmed my body
"Why am I hearing a sigh so early in the morning?"
!!!!
My soul almost left my body and I shot my head towards Matthew. That is when I realized how awfully close we were. Our faces were only a few inches apart which made my body go stiff and my mind go blank.
A gentle smile graced his lips as he realized our close proximity, and he didn't move to withdraw his arm. Instead, he seemed content to remain exactly where he was, our bodies almost entwined.
!?!?!?
Why isn't he moving?!? Why!?!?
"I didn't expect to wake up like this," He murmured and closed his eyes again, his voice low and husky from sleep and I don't know why but I found that so attractive. It made my heart squeal.
I smiled in return, my heart pounding in my chest. "M-me neither." I was panicking with that awkward smile. How did I end up like this?!?!?
"Ah-um," My voice was meek, "Boss?" I didn't know how to ask him this but I also knew I had to say something.
"Hm?" He answered with his eyes closed.
"I don't think I'm supposed to be in bed with you,"
"..." He didn't reply to that question and I remained frozen still in my place.
"How did I end up here?"
"..." He remained quiet and I wondered if he had drifted back to sleep.
OH MY GOD! What am I supposed to do here??!?
Then as I was at the peak of panicking, he retreated his arm and rolled out of the bed, calming me down
Oh! Thank God-
OH! Dayum!
My mouth hung open when he slipped out of the sheets and I saw that he wasn't wearing a shirt, just sweat pants.
Wow!
That's one toned body! My eyes traveled around from his neck, to his broad shoulders, to his back muscles that were just perfect to his abs as he walked towards the bathroom.
AND MAN!
I would drool over it but,
There was something else that caught my attention.
There were marks on his body.
Different kinds, like lashes or stab marks, even bud marks... I think. I was trying to focus on it as he walked but before I could make a deduction, he went into the bathroom and I heard the faucet get turned on
...
My heart sank slowly, I felt it go down my chest and I started feeling bad.
All of those marks looked old and it made me wonder.
Did the boss have a difficult life? Was he involved in dangerous things?
Wait,
Is he still involved in dangerous things? My heart rate picked up speed.
Wait-
Is this why Nolan was so adamant on him being a criminal?
I sat up straight and brought my thumbnail to my mouth. But I haven't gotten anything so far... He looks clean and he doesn't look like a bad person...
But then there's that thing with the Chinese... It's a fact that the building was his.
I glanced at the bathroom door.
And it's impossible for gangs to be doing business in places where they aren't secure. So, the probability that Matthew lied about not knowing is very high.
I looked to the floor.
Am I missing something? Or am I just being paranoid?
I pursed my lips
...
Or is that looking at those scars made my heart hurt for him?
...
I frowned hard and kept thinking about about it when I felt a finger come and poke my cheek
!?!?!
It startled me and I shot my head to the side to look at Matthew staring at me. He retreated his hand away from my cheek, "Lost in thought?" He smirked.
"Ah!" I stood up, "Yes, sort of..." I couldn't exactly meet his gaze.
He let out a soft chuckle, making my heart flutter.
His casual laugh is so nice!
I looked at him. He was wearing a gray sweatshirt now, he had freshened up and softly combed his hair back with wet hands making them look so good!
"What sort of thoughts?" He stepped closer to me
I panicked, "Oh," I looked away, "Just general thoughts..." I gulped, "I can't believe I was so tired I fell asleep at your place."
On that note, it's very odd. How did it happen? I was fine and then suddenly I wasn't? That sounds so suspicious!
I glanced at Matthew, unsure to suspect something or not.
"Hmm," He nodded, "Come to think of it, that was weird." He got closer to me, "I wonder if you're getting a fever again." He placed his hand on my forehead making my mind scream
AAAHHHHH!!!!
"N-no!" I moved my face back, "I'm sure I'm fine!"
A fever? Could it just be the aftermath of recovering?
He smiled at me making me feel all weird
Why is his smile so charming?
"Go fresh up, your clothes are probably dry now too." He said, "After you've changed, come and have breakfast." He was too close as he whispered. His breath made my skin stand up and I gulped.
He then moved his hand and placed it on his shirt that was falling off my shoulder
!!!!
My heart did flips of embarrassment.
Oh! Gosh! I should have taken care of myself first!
He quietly and gently lifted it back up and placed it on my shoulder, "Your answer?"
"Y-yes." I replied and he glanced down at my legs
"You have very pretty legs for a man."
!!!!
His statement got me all self-conscious and I grabbed the bottom of his shirt that I was wearing and pulled it down as my cheeks flushed.
"N-no!" I retorted, "They're not."
He snickered at my reaction, making my ears turn red as well.
Argh!!!
"You're quite adorable Clio," Matthew said and I raised my face to look at him.
"No," I denied it, "I'm not," I said, "How can you call me adorable? I'm a man," I may be saying that but I secretly enjoyed that he said that to me.
"Hmm," He folded his arms, "You know, you blatantly denying it like that makes me feel like you're hiding something."
!!!
My eyes went wide at his words and I felt my heart skip a beat.