One Roof With Five Hot Jerks

Maxine’s Point of View

“I came here to pick you up,” he said. He put his hand holding a handkerchief in his pocket, then extended his other hand in front of me, “Shall we?” He asked, while wearing a sweet smile.

Yes. Let’s go. Let’s go home, Alyn.

That’s what I wanted to reply, however, my lips just parted but I couldn’t utter any words. I don’t know how long I have been silent, I just got back to my senses when Shin grabbed my elbow and whispered to my ear.

“Max, is he your husband?” She asked, “I know he’s handsome the last time I saw him the night of your birthday but I didn’t know that he could be more handsome during the day.”

I elbowed her, “Shut up.” I mumbled, still looking at Alyn.

Alyn lowered his hand that was going to shake my hand and put it in his pants pocket. His lips trembled but still managed to smile at me.

“Sorry, are there too many people?” He looked around then looked at me again, “Are you uncomfortable?”

I shook my head instantly, “No! O-Of course not. I’m just surprised…”

He giggled, “Hmm, really? I really wanted to surprise you, I’m glad I succeeded.”

I lowered my head. Gosh, I know that I’m not a teenager anymore but why do I feel like I was still one? Gosh. This is embarrassing.

“Let’s go home,” I uttered, and held the hem of his long-sleeve. My head is still lowered. It’s because I couldn’t look him in the eye!

“Okay,” he replied and held my hand that was holding the hem of his long-sleeve just awhile ago. “If that’s what my wife said,” he added.

Because of the shock, I suddenly lifted my head and looked at him.

Did he just say, “wife”? In front of many people? Fuck. I think my heart is going to explode.

“OMO! Did you hear what he said?” University student no. 17.

“I’m not the one who heard it, right?” University student no. 18.

“I didn’t misheard it, didn’t I?” University student no. 19.

“Does that mean Wertheimer is married?” University student no. 20.

“Oh my gosh, I’m so jealous!” University student no. 21.

“If I were to marry someone, I hope it would be as handsome and hot as he is!” University student no. 22.

There was a lot of noise around but the only thing I could hear was the loud beating of my heart.Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

I said goodbye to Shin before Alyn and I went home. He even gave me a bouquet of flowers when we got in the car and before he started the car.

What’s this? It’s as if he’s courting me. Am I just delusional?

“How did you know where I am studying?” I asked as soon as we entered the house. I’m still hugging the bouquet he gave me.

He’s walking ahead of me. When I asked him, he stopped so I stopped, too.

I just asked him. It’s not that I don’t like what he did. It’s just that… I’m just curious how he knew and since when did he know. I don’t dislike it, in fact, I’m really thrilled. I want to scream at the back of my stomach until I lose my voice.

“How could I not know where my wife is studying? I would be a bad guy in that case,” he answered.

Gosh. I’m asking how!

“How did you know, Alyn?” I asked him once again.

Of course, my stomach is tingling about what he answered but I really want to know how he knew where I was studying.

He turned to me, “Because I’m your husband, that’s it. Do you want another answer? Is my answer not enough to fill your question?”

I looked away, “Okay, I get it.”

I walked past him and didn’t look back. I didn’t look back not because I’m mad. It’s because my heart is beating so fast! How many times should he say that he’s my husband? Oh, my gosh! I think I’m gonna die!

I walked upstairs to my room. I showered and got dressed. At 7 PM, Alyn knocked on the door to call me to eat dinner. I followed him and went downstairs. No one spoke until we reached the dining room.

I sniffed the meal and I think I’m going to drool just by sniffing these. Oh, my gosh! It smells and looks yummy! Where did he buy these? I want to know so that I can buy some other day.

“Where did you order these?” I asked before I dug in.

“Huh?” He looked at the food and looked back at me again, “I didn’t buy those. I cooked it.”

My jaw dropped, not only that, I dropped the fork and spoon, as well. Oh, my gosh. Since when did he learn how to cook? Damn. So, embarrassing. He might think that I really didn’t expect him to cook these dishes.

He giggled, “You looked rather surprised. I can’t complain about that. If I were you, I would be shocked, too.”

I closed my mouth and gulped. I averted my eyes and just looked at the food on my plate. I can’t look at him!

Oh, gosh. How many times have I averted my eyes to him today? He won’t notice it, right?

“It’s okay, you don’t have to be embarrassed,” he chuckled. “Let’s eat.”

Just like what he said. We started to eat… quietly.

“Eherm~” I cleared my throat to get his attention. I want to break the ice between us since we were going to stay on one roof… Just the two of us. Kyah! Ehem. I reached the glass and drank water there. I glanced at Alyn and saw him focusing on his food. Tch. “Ahem! A-herm~ ehem, ehem, ehem.”

Finally, I got his attention. He looked at me, “What’s wrong? Is there something on your throat?”

I suddenly felt guilty seeing and hearing the concern on his face and tone of voice. Once again, I averted my eyes.

“N-Nothing,” I answered.

He was just sitting in front of me just a while ago but he’s not sitting next to me. He reached the glass and poured water there then, he handed it to me, “Here. Drink water, don’t make me worry, Max.”

“Did I… Made you worry?” I asked, after drinking the water he gave me.

He nodded, “Yeah.”

“Would you like to sleep in my room today?” I asked. And it’s too late to take that back now! Damn it. Why did I ask that? Oh, my gosh! Oh, my gosh!

He tilted his head and gave me a teasing smile, “Hmm, hmmp? Are you feeling lonely?”

I looked away, “I-I-I-I… Oh, fuck.”

He chuckled, “You’re too nervous that’s why you’re stammering.” He caressed my cheek with his soft and big hand, “Will you sleep with me tonight? Hmm, my wife?” He smiled.

Fuck. I don’t think I can calm my heart down when Alyn is this close to me.

I looked at him. My eyes went down to his lips and that gave me an urge to kiss him. I want to feel his lips again. I want to kiss him. I want him just mine, only mine.

“Your answer?” He asked, which made me come back to my senses.

Fuck it. What am I thinking?

“No,” I answered.

Of course, I want to but I’m afraid. What if I do something he doesn’t want? He might suddenly leave me. And what if I suddenly kiss him? It’s a shame if that happens. I feel like I’m not the Maxine I used to know. Since when did I crave for Alyn’s lips? Dammit!

“Oh…” His smile faded for a moment, “I thought you liked it because you asked me first. Hmm, maybe you like us to sleep together in your room instead of mine?”

I shook my head, “No.” I looked at my food, “I just blurted that out of nowhere. Please, forget I asked about that. I’ll appreciate it.”

“Yeah… Sure,” he responded before he went back to where he was sitting.

You ruined it again, Max.