Chapter 5

A couple hours later

I left my office to find Juliana, Estella and Luca colouring in. Well it was more like Juliana and Estella colouring in with Luca watching Juliana like the fucking pervert he is.

"I'll go plate the dinner" I said grabbing their attention. My gaze hardening on Luca as I silently sent him a warning to stop staring at Juliana like she was a fucking object but he clearly didn't get the memo and turned back to play with her long hair.

I pulled out 4 plates and put a generous slice on Juliana and Estella's plates, wanting to do everything I could to impress her.

Luca was already seated at the dining table when I noticed Juliana and Estella still in the living room.
"Come eat" I said getting their attention

"You made food for us as well?" She asked her eyes wide as if she had never experienced this from anyone before.

"Of course I did. I couldn't let you both go hungry" I played it off smoothly. She gave me a shy smile which made me instantly smile and turn away, feeling my face heat up for the second time of the night. I wanted to punch the air in happiness. I've noticed that Juliana doesn't smile often so when I do make her smile, I feel like a fucking superhero.

What the fuck is wrong with me? I need to get a grip.

"Food!" I heard Estella cheer. This made me frown, it almost sounded like she hadn't had a good meal in ages.

When we began eating I almost choked when I heard a moan from Juliana.
"This is so good" I heard her say. That simple noise gave me a semi. What the fuck is going on

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We all ate dinner and it was time for Juliana and Estella to leave. My mood instantly dropped and I don't know why

"Thank you Mr Tybewius for the food," said Estella. I smiled. Why couldn't Luca be more like her?

"It's no problem Estella," I replied, seeing her blush and hide her face in Juliana's neck.

I turned to Juliana, my palms instantly getting sweaty.

"Thank you for everything Tyberias" she said

"I should be thank you, I don't know how I would've dealt with Luca if you hadn't came" I said and she chuckled.

"He's not that bad, maybe he just didn't like you" she joked and I smiled, knowing full and well that Luca practically hates me.

"Uhh so I was w-wandering" I began. Why the fuck did I just stutter.
"Can I maybe... get you number" I asked while holding my breath
I saw her tuck a curl behind her ear
"J-just in case I need you to babysit again"

"Are you sure that's the only reason?" She boldly asks, a smile forming on her lips and I nodded.

"Okay then" she smiled, as if she knew that wasn't the actual reason.

I gave her my phone and she bag am typing her number in.

"Do you need a ride home?" I asked, secretly hoping she would say yes because for some reason I wanted to spent more time with her.

But when I saw her eyes widen and smile instantly disappear, I knew something was wrong.