Molten Chocolate - S01 E26

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Molten Chocolate - S01 E26

Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 26

Evan's POV

"You know you like her. Ask her already and stop being an egotistical boss who got his head stuck up his butt!" Emily nagged for the thousandth time.

She had come to my office to remind me about our family's dinner that night. Of course, she could have called me, but she had to go the extra mile of showing up and breaking my walls down a bit to ask Jasmine as my date. Emily had a date and she wanted me to have one as well.

"I don't think she'll accept. Her mom is coming home and she'll want to spend time with her, Emily," I explained as to why I hadn't asked her to the dinner.

"You're only making excuses after excuses. Here's what, if you don't ask her, then I will."

"EMILY NO!"

It made no difference, yelling at her and trying to stop her, because she was already out the door. She came back with Jasmine tailing right behind her. She sat back down in the chair she had been sitting in and offered Jasmine the seat.

Jasmine looked between us as if we had caught her with her hands in the cookie jar. She was frightened. I knew Emily's approach must have been a firm one. She always did that to make a 'boss impression' as she called it.

"Did I do something wrong?" Jasmine asked, rubbing her hands together and lowering her head to avoid our eyes.

"No. But my dear brother has something to ask you," Emily answered.

Jasmine's beautiful chocolate brown eyes locked on me as she lifted her head up. I remained silent, which made me earn a dreadful look from Emily.

"Evan, if you're not going to ask her, then I will," she repeated.

I still remained silent.

"Jasmine, my brother would like to know if you'll accompany him to our family's dinner this evening?" she asked with a pleasing smile.

"Ummm... Umm," Jasmine stuttered.

"No pressure if you can't make it. It was only my friendly suggestion," she quickly responded as a form of having a pride if Jasmine was to refuse the offer.

"This evening?" she asked to clarify.

"Yes. If you agree, he'll let you out early so you can have enough time to look extra pretty."

Jasmine blushed, showing her dimples on her cheeks.

"Okay. I accept this friendly offer," she answered.

My eyes popped. "I thought your mother was coming home today?" I asked.

"It was scheduled for today but she has to get one more test done so it will be tomorrow instead," she stated.

"Really? Okay, that's great. And, remember, it's nothing personal, and it's just a friendly get together; although you will be meeting our mother, father and younger brother," Emily informed.

I knew she said that to make her comfortable with going to dinner with me.

"Emily, you're killing me," I said in a joking way.

"Oh shut up. I did something you didn't have the balls to do. And I can't see why you couldn't ask her yourself. Jasmine is beautiful. Just like the flower indeed," she snapped, rising from the chair and taking her bag into her hand. "Well, I'm leaving you two love birds alone now. I have a salon appointment," she added, making her way to the door.

"I'm sorry," I said once Emily left.

I have one of craziest sisters in the world.

"That's alright. I like your sister. She has Zenia's personality, so I'm used to this. So, are you really going to ask me to the dinner, or was that all just a show?"

"The dinner is going to happen at my parents' house and I am inviting you to come along with me."

"But wouldn't Miss Hills be offended by that? Usually, the meeting the whole family thing is for the couple, not the employer and his employee," Jasmine said.

"That's what you'll think if we were to be together?" I asked, leaning back in my chair. "Employer-employee relationship?"

She remained silent, searching her brain for the right answer. My eyes locked onto her body and I couldn't help but to undress her with them. She was a fascinating woman.

"No strings attached?" she finally asked.

I let out a laugh. "Jasmine, are you serious right now? You don't have to come if you don't want to. It's just that my father has been asking about you, and mom is rather inquisitive, also. Plus, I got Emily on my back like a tick and, also, that voice in my head, which is on your side too."

She let out a cute laugh.

"If you're not comfortable going with me, I wouldn't force you to. But it's just a friendly, casual dinner. Think of it like a job function then, if that would float your boat."

She nodded. "I'll go."

"Great. I'll pick you up at 6:30."

"Was she telling the truth about the time off thing, because--"

"You can leave right now."

"Thank you."

She got up to leave but I found myself stopping her and pulling her into my arms. "Are you scared of me?" I asked her softly in her ear. I felt her body shivering in my grasp and I smirked to myself. I had an effect on her and I liked it.

"No, I'm not," she said, not even looking me in my eyes.

"Well, why can't you even look at me?" I asked her, titling her head upwards so that I was seeing into those beautiful brown eyes she possessed.

"I'm looking at you now," she said, giving me a smile.

My lips crashed down on hers and I was even happier when she didn't push me away this time. Her hands went around my neck instantly in support. I kissed her passionately and very slowly. She had the softest lips.

"I'll see you this evening?" I asked between kisses.

"Yes," she answered as we broke apart.

She looked at me unbelievably. "Why did you kiss me?"

"I'll tell you when I see you this evening."

She nodded then moved past me and I took another opportunity to pull her into me again. I can't explain why, but my body was acting like a magnet; I wanted to stay connected to her.

"Get home safely," I heard my own voice saying.

"Thank you, and I will."

I wanted to let her go but I held onto her for another minute or so.

"Bye," she let out.

"Bye," I replied. I released her and watched her walked out the door.

I don't want to see Jasmine walk out my life because it would definitely hurt to see her go.

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