Taming A Billionaire

The third point of view :

The atmosphere became awkward after they exchanged pleasantries. Theodore was sitting by her bedside and Ailee didn't know whether she was bothered by her attraction for him or the fact she couldn't lie easily with his proximity.

"How are -?" the both of them said at the same time after minutes of silence. They stared at each other and then burst into laughter - controlled laughter for Ailee because of her stomach wound.

"I'm good," Ailee replied afterward, having sensed his question, "You?"

"I'm fine as well. Thankfully the incident was kept under wraps so our parents didn't see that and freak out," He chuckled.

Ailee smiled back and there came the silence again. The tension was suffocating once again and Ailee had to fiddle with her hands to keep herself from looking at Theodore. She didn't want to see the accusing look that must be on his face. He must feel betrayed by her, the girl he liked.

"How do you feel since he left?" Theodore asked and that question prompted her to look up. Aside from Allen, he was the only one to ask how she was faring with Neon's departure.

"I'm good," Ailee merely shrugged.

"You don't have to lie to me, Ailee," Theodore told her with a sympathetic look in his eyes that annoyed her greatly. He should be angry with her not pitying her.

"Then what do you want me to do? Tell you that I worry about my brother or used-to-be brother that's in love with me? Really? You should be mad, Theodore. I'm supposed to be madly in love with you," Ailee couldn't stir away from the conversation anymore.

"Oh, I was angry," Theodore admitted, "I was very, very angry at first.?How dare he make you just because he has the advantage of being your pretend sibling? It was foul play, Ailee and I was determined to battle it out with him until that incident. 𝗳𝔯𝙚e𝒘e𝚋𝘯𝚘ν𝙚l.𝑐o𝙢

"I saw the look in his eyes, Ailee and he was determined to lay down his life when he saw you fall - It was something I couldn't do.?Perhaps in the heat of the moment, I would, but consciously, I would hesitate. There's just so much at stake here, my sister? Future? But Neon? He didn't care. All that mattered?was you,"

Ailee was dumbfounded. She just sat motionless for a moment and then squeezed her eyes shut as if in pain before reopening them, "Then why are you telling me this? Why is everyone telling me what to feel? It's my feelings I should be able to feel it!" Ailee was frustrated or maybe she was just heartbroken. Mad at Neon for leaving her at a time like this. He was usually her support.

Theodore snorted a laugh, drawing her attention, "Funny enough, he told me to take care of you before leaving. He was handing you over to me,"

"Bastard," Ailee muttered under her breath. She was not a trophy to be won and then sold to the best bidder. He would pay for that when she's out of this hospital.

"Unfortunately, I don't date girls who are in love with another," Theodore told her.

But Ailee was quick to defend herself, "I'm not in love with -" she was cut off by the glare Theodore gave her. Gosh, that was so scary.

"I've forgiven you," Theodore told her and Ailee breathed a sigh of relief as if a huge burden was taken off her shoulder. She felt lighter.

"It seems we make better friends than lovers," Theodore said, stretching forth his hand for a new chance at friendship.

"You'd be my first male friend that wasn't killed by my brother," Ailee smiled, accepting his handshake.

Theodore joked, "I guess he was overtaken by my charm," He was still smiling when Ailee tugged on his hand, pulling him closer, and hugged him tightly.

"Thank you so much," She said, "You don't know how much this means to me. I suddenly wish we were triplets like my siblings so I can offer you, my other sister, to date,"

Theodore grinned, pulling away, "If that's the case, I'd simply wait for the triplets to grow up so I can marry one of them,"

Ailee gave him a dirty look, "Don't even go there because I'd skin you alive before my father does,"

And just like that, the both of them began to throw jokes at each other, arguing away and forgetting about their other halves…..

Eve was standing on the balcony, staring out when she felt movements behind her, and turned around only to see Allen step out from the shadows.

"You know you'd be less creepy if you stopped doing that," she said, almost startled by his sudden appearance.

"You didn't go in with your brother to see Ailee, why?" Allen asked, staring at her curiously like she was some lab subject for an experiment.

"They need the space," Eve said, staring outside once again as Allen came to lean on the balustrade beside her.

A long silence stretched before them and Eve was beginning to get uncomfortable with Allen's scrutiny. So she turned, "What now?"

"You're beautiful," Allen said without thinking.

"Of course, I'm beautiful because I came from my parent's wonderful gene pool. Duh," Eve told him without appreciating his compliment.

She then turned slightly to see him grinning at her, "What?" She couldn't understand this guy at all.

"You're perfect for my experiment,"

Eve's brow arched at that comment, what the hell was he talking about now?

"What experiment?"

"I'm giving a try at a long-term relationship and you are my chosen subject. The attraction between the both of us is lethal, it should last for a month or so," Allen said as if he wasn't just talking about experimenting with human feelings.

Eve was dumbfounded until she finally recovered from the shock and was filled with raw anger at his offer," You my friend is crazy for even suggesting such a ridiculous....! ridiculous suggestion! And trust me when I say there's no atom, speck, or even trace of attraction between - mmm uh!"

Eve was silenced with a sudden kiss that shook her to the core. She knew Allen was trouble and had stayed far away from him since that incident, yet, trouble still came seeking her. What has she done to trouble?

She wanted to push him but Allen's kiss must have a paralyzing effect because she couldn't move at all. No, it must be a hypnotizing effect because she found herself doing what her brain opposed, like pulling him closer by the hair as he pulled at her bottom lips with his teeth, seductively.

Allen pushed her to the pillar behind her while still kissing her. It wasn't until his hand went to her hips and rubbed her against his erection causing a moan to leave her throat that Eve realized what she was doing and pushed him away at once as if she was electrocuted.

The arrogant Allen was not discouraged by her gesture; rather he peered at her through hooded eyes and smirked, "Is this attraction enough for you?"

Eve was so angry that she reached out without thinking into his elastic band pants and grabbed unto his balls through his underwear, causing Allen's eyes to widen in fear,

"The next time you touch me without permission. I would be sure to crush your future generation. Do you understand?!" She yelled, tightening her hold.

"Yes, ma'am," Allen answered in a hurry, beads of sweat rolling down his forehead.

"You're welcome," Eve finally let go and then looked at her hand in disgust amid the blush on her face, "Gosh, I need to wash this," she said and left.

Allen glared at her as she left, already thinking of ways to avenge his crushed glory.

"That evil woman," He cursed.