Chapter 156

Reunion After a Long Separation Atlas brought me to the resort again, but he strode away alone after getting out of the car. I mumbled, “He was stalking me, yet he acts like I’m wrong?”

The driver exited the car and whispered, “Ms. Chloe.”

I stopped and looked at him. He glanced at Atlas, who had walked out of earshot, and said, “Mr. Atlas had a busy week, and he rushed back from Operose just to meet you. He hasn’t even had dinner-”

“Hurry up!” Atlas’s voice startled me.

The driver quickly shut up, wanting to say more but couldn’t. Meanwhile, I realized why Atlas was upset and felt terrible. Then, I nodded at the driver and chased after Atlas, softening my attitude.

After entering the room, Atlas walked toward a sofa and removed his jacket. Immediately after, he stopped to look at me, and I collided with him. He pulled me along and then pinned me to the sofa.

He kissed me passionately, and I couldn’t breathe. I felt a trace of anger in his kisses. After a long while, he stopped and stared at me, asking, “Did you miss me?”

I was flustered and looked away, not knowing how to answer. Finally, I said, “Let me make you some food, okay?”

“Did you miss me?” he asked again.

I rolled my eyes. “I can’t breathe with you on top of me, okay?”

“Answer me!”

I yielded. “Yes, I did….”

He got off me and carried me upstairs. Despite my protest, he brought me to the master bedroom.

Afterward, he tossed me onto the bed and kissed me again. As his hand ran up my skirt, I grabbed his hand and said, “Let me make you something to eat, and-”

I’m just hungry for you,” he said before making love to me.

We lay close together when we finished, our fingers intertwined. We could only hear each other’s breathing. I said, “I’ll cook you something while you shower. You must eat no matter how busy you get, okay? Also, why didn’t you call me when you came to my place?”

“Well, you didn’t invite me to dinner, did you?” Atlas sounded like a child.

Although he didn’t ask me who Ryan was, I was sure he knew.

All my doubts and frustration about our relationship disappeared when Atlas and I were together. I also felt terrible that he had waited outside my house with an empty stomach until I finished dinner.

I let go of his hand and tried to get up, but he pulled me back into his chest and kissed my cheek, saying, There’s no hurry. Just accept my calls next time, okay?”

I wanted to tell him never to hang up on me again, but I refrained myself.

He turned me over and lifted my chin. “Have you been overthinking about us again while I was away?”

I blushed at his gentle gaze and kissed his lips. “I missed you, but I know I shouldn’t. I’m just a- .He interrupted me with another kiss.

A Natural Talent for Cooking I saw a sparkle in Atlas’s eyes when he saw the food I made. He took the knife and fork from me to start eating. He ate a lot this time, and I could tell he was starving. I stayed beside him and looked at him with my chin in my hand.

We locked eyes when he looked at me, asking, “Haven’t you seen enough of me? You have a talent for cooking, that’s for sure.”

I smiled. “Thanks!”

I got up to clean the dishes, but he stopped me and held my hand. “Let’s go for a walk. I can’t let that man beat me.”

I chuckled. “Get over it, okay? It was not that I had sex with him.”

“You did think about it, didn’t you?”

I laughed, and he kissed me hard. “You’re mine, okay?”

“Hey!” I pulled away and palmed my lip when he bit it.

“That should teach you a lesson.” He removed my hand and kissed me again. “Does it still hurt?”

I pouted. “Of course!”

After showering, he put on silk pajamas that looked great on him. They matched a long nightgown he had prepared for me, and I noticed they were a couple’s outfit. Everything felt so surreal.

Suddenly, I realized we weren’t in the same resort as I thought. I looked at the beautiful yard and said, “Is.

this your house? I thought it was a resort.”

“Well, it is a timeshare resort, so there aren’t many guests here. My house in Foswood isn’t complete yet, so I stay here for now.”

I leaned into him as we took a stroll. I noticed how nice he smelled.

“What time is it? I have to get going.” I said after hesitating for a long while.

“Do you have to be such a party pooper?” He gazed at me. “You have to stay here tonight.”

“But-

“No butts, okay? Didn’t you say you miss me?” He looked into my eyes. “Or you didn’t mean it?”

“Of course I did!” I retorted.