Forbidden Desires

Chapter 15

"You've been staring at me as if your world revolves around me, Meredith."

I didn't react to what Derek said and kept staring at him while he focused on his laptop.

"Is there a problem?" he asked and closed his laptop. He removed his glasses and faced me.

I sighed and hugged him. I nuzzled my face on his neck which made him let out a soft but manly chuckle. He smells good, it makes me feel comfortable for some unknown reason.

"I'll come back to work starting tomorrow, Dad needs me," I mumbled.

Derek went silent for a while. He hugged me back and kissed my forehead. I smiled and hugged him tighter, I don't want to let him go. I can hug him like this forever. I don't know why I'm acting like this towards him. I don't know why I'm acting like a clingy and immature girlfriend.

"You're still here with me but you miss me already? You're kinda scary, Meredith," he said and let out a manly laugh. I smacked his muscular arm.

"I'm serious, Derek. I'm going to be busy again. You don't know how much of a workaholic I am," I said then raised an eyebrow at him.

"What are you implying?" he asked while staring at me.

I didn't answer right away. I just looked away from him because I felt both my cheeks getting hot. Derek immediately grabbed my cheek and made me face him.

"Meredith, is there a problem?" he asked and gently caressed my left cheek with his thumb.

"We won't see each other that much," I mumbled and averted his raking gaze.

Derek chuckled again and pinched both of my cheeks. I glared at him and punched his chest but it didn't bother him. Derek gave me a soft kiss on my lips and smiled at me. He looks like a cute soft boy every time he smiles like that. Before we got to this point, I was already hearing talk about Derek. Most people say he's a cold-hearted businessman who doesn't feel sympathy nor compassion for anyone. He only cares about his own gain and easily disposes of people he doesn't need.

I don't believe those rumors now though. I know he's not like that.

"You don't have to worry about that," he said and while planting soft kisses all over my face.

"Hmm?" I asked, confused.

"I will always visit you in your office. I'll help your father with his problem regarding GTC, so I'll be there more often. Is that okay?" he asked in a soft voice and kissed me on my lips.

I just sighed and nodded.

"Why is my baby still sad? Hmm?" he asked and cupped my face gently.

I held his large and calloused hand and intertwined our fingers. Derek looked at our hands and then looked at me again. He seemed confused with my actions, well, so do I. I don't know why I'm like this. I just want to be with him and cling to him as much as possible ever since I saw his sad eyes that night.

I feel that he is hiding a lot from me.

"Derek," I muttered and caressed his cheek.

"Hmm?" he asked in a soft voice.

"Ahm, is it too much to ask for if I want you to be honest with me?" I asked and caressed his hand with my thumb.

"No, it's not. Why? Do you think I'm not honest with you right now?" he asked in a teasing voice.

I bit my bottom lip and looked away from him. I was even more embarrassed, he might think I'm too demanding even though we don't have a relationship.

"T-That's not what I mean," I mumbled.