UNLEASHING DESIRE(SPG)

Chapter Three

To my surprise, I had a rare goodnight's sleep. I often woke up due to the stress from work that my mind was functioning even in my sleep. Well, it makes me marvel at how comfortable I am with him. Maybe he's right all along I don't have any sense of vigilance.

Humming a happy song I began to prepare to take a bath. Later on, after I finished bathing.

I pulled out all my essentials and began to do my daily rituals.

I soon started to smell a delicious aroma in the air, I can't help but sniff more. 'Did he cook?' I thought to myself.

I'm also quite surprised that he knew how to cook.

'It's really lucky if I could have a roommate like him, at least there's always this warm feeling and I can always be lazy anytime. It's a pity that he is a guy though.'

I am looking forward to my roommate shortly. The feeling of being depressed went away and I began to list the requirements for my future roommate.

As soon as I walked out into my room, what greeted me was the sight of his strong abdominal muscles. His sweaty naked back with an apron tied on. My eyes unconsciously follow his every move.

With the cat running in his legs always following him wherever he went. The cat meowed constantly trying to brush out its presence to the owner. The picture is warm, too warm and I can't bear to break that illusion.

Like I have a feeling of being served by my husband. What the hell I am thinking about. I'm ashamed of my thoughts. But my eyes were still glued on his back.

Maybe my eyes look at him burning, he immediately turn around with a confused look on his face. What a darling! I muttered to myself. His eyebrows crease in confusion.

He was surprised to see me at the door but then his eyes bent like a crescent moon and then beckoned me. What caught my eye is the pink apron that clings to his body tightly.

My eyes burned with jealousy, what a lucky fellow, and it was closed to those strong abdominal muscles of him.

"Are you up? I'm sorry to invade your kitchen but I made you breakfast, I hope you'll like it," he smile brightly and it almost blinds me. A set of pearl white teeth was perfectly displayed, and his deep pocket dimples were also vividly showcased making him too eye candy.

I was stunned, looking at his handsome face stupidly. His face was blessed by God. I thought. A large series of words pop out of nowhere and flood my brain.

And it gives birth to the idea of letting him stay and rent here. It's a fair bargain after all. I got a housemate and an inspiration while he got a place to stay with.

My eyes gleam with delight. I began to think about how to convince him to just stay here when I told him last night that I needed a female housemate.

His finger snap woke me up from thinking deeply. My cheeks can't help but be stained red in embarrassment.

Did I just space out? I wish I could find a hole to bury in. How shameful.

Who made him so handsome that it took my soul away. I can only try to hurry my discomfort.

"Thank you for the breakfast," I was supposed to make it sound sincere but I make it sound proud.

I tasted his craft. And it turned out well, it's delicious and it fits my liking. Looking at how beautiful his hands are, I really can't tell that he could cook delicious food.

Minutes passed by and I'm having difficulty on how to open a conversation with him. I tried to form a sentence in my mind but I can't seem to voice it out.

I formulated a lot of remarks but It's always seemed vulgar. I began to regret what I said last night. If I didn't dismiss him I wouldn't have had this difficulty.

"How is your stay?" I asked out of the blue. Different from what I had in mind. Noticing that I make it seems improper I give him a reasonable explanation. "I mean, did you sleep well? You know, sometimes the neighbors could be so loud," I explained hastily.

"It's okay, I never heard a commotion," he said.

"Do you plan to look for a place to stay this morning?" I probe. Trying to sound him out for his plans.

I think he misunderstands me, thinking that I'm ushering him to move out. And his face looks subtle and began to think deeply.

"Is there any place to rent nearby?" He probes hoping to hear good news.

"Do you have any preferences?" I inquired.

"I've been into many buildings yesterday but they neither don't accept pets or male tenants," he explained with frustration.

It must have been hard for him yesterday. He pushes his luggage and carries his pet. And to think that it takes him a day and yet he hadn't settled.

"It's been hard for you. What will you do then? Would you still continue to look for a place?" I asked.

"I have to. I've already disturbed you enough. It's like this, I have a deadline to work on. Don't worry I can move anytime but can I just make it later though?" He hesitated. Maybe he feels that we're not close enough to keep accommodating him.

It made me silent. I think my approach is futile and can't keep him. Did I treat him so lightly? It seems that it's not enough. I must give him a reason to let him stay. My brain began to work faster and form some excuses I could pull off.

"You know, I'm looking for a female housemate," I paused. "But, if you like it here I can accommodate you here. We will be working on house rules. I think you're not bad yourself and also you'll have a hard time finding a place because you have a pet."

I said slowly not looking in his direction to avoid leaking my emotion. I feel so nervous like I'm confessing or something. I don't want to hear his negative answer.

"Or I will find you and your cat a safe place to stay, but it will take some time," I added to make it look like I'm being compassionate.

He was stunned. It was all over his face that he can't believe what he heard. His eyes glint a bright passing light and he smiles stupidly with his ear tips red.

"Thank you! Thank you ahh-!

"Avery, but you can me 'berry' my friends call me that,"

"Well thank you, berry." He said in a delighted tone. I guess he really needs a place to stay and it's very urgent too. "It's embarrassing but I'm going to thicken my face and accept your offer," he shied making the tip of his ears turn red.

" No hassle, maybe it's fated to meet you. Have a nice stay," I said.

"Since I called you 'berry' then you can also call me 'rill' my family also called me that,"

"Well, Rill. I will print out our agreement later and the house rules at the same time. If you have any taboos tell me to avoid unpleasantness."

Putting my dishes into the washboard. I volunteered to wash the used dishes. He was about to replace me in doing the dishes but I chased him out of the kitchen.

I enter into the room and take the opportunity to make the contract of agreement.

I prepared a long list of house policies, and his eyes went wide in shock. He can't blame me though, I've been thinking about it and I have a lot of ideas in my mind.

I put everything I can think of, and then I keep adding and adding until it reaches that long. I never notice it, I must be so excited that I can't keep my toes on it.

Cyrill printed his name and signature, and so am I. I made two copies of the agreement so that he will be relieved in staying here. And we unanimously decided to stick the house rules in a place where we will see always to remind us as always.

"Nice meeting you housemate. Happy cooperation," I stretch my plump hand on him with a bright smile pasted on my face.

"Nice to meet you too, housemate." He chuckled. He extended his hands to mine to make a handshake.

"So how about a housewarming party?" I suggested.

"Don't bother. I don't have many friends, to begin with," he said as he carried Peppa into his arms.

He keeps brushing her fur and Peppa always purrs in comfort. Should I say that I envied the cat for having a comfortable stay in his arms?