TRAPPED IN LACE | Joshua ff

CHAPTER - 8

In morning you woke up snuggled in Joshua's arm. You blinked your eyes few times looking at Joshua who was already staring at you. He tucked the strand of hair behind your ear, cupping your cheek.

"You look pretty, Doll." He cooed placing soft kiss on top of your nose. You were wide awake by now with realization hitting you like truck. You remembered the steamy night you spent with Joshua. Your cheeks heating up in embarrassment. You hide your face in Joshua's chest earning a chuckle from him.

"That's not how you acted last night, Doll." He giggled and continued to rub your back slowly.

"Doll?" Joshua spoke after some time as he made you look at him by removing your face from his chest.

"What do you think about staying here? I don't want you to live in that small apartment." He spoke as he gently kept ruffling through your hairs.

"Umm, I appreciate the offer but I don't think I deserve this." You spoke in low voice lowering your gaze.

"Y/n." Joshua gasped gaining your attention back. "How can you say this? You're moving to penthouse, its small gift from me. No more discussion. I want you to be safe." You felt sense of protection in his tone. Anyway you didn't wanted to get bothered by your foster parents anymore.

"Good girl." Joshua said which alone had you the same butterflies dancing in your stomach. After some time you both got ready to go outside. You wore the dress from last night, Joshua gave you a furry white shawl which was big enough to cover your upper body. It was also looking cute with your dress. You weren't able to walk properly. Joshua held you by your waist close to himself when you exited the penthouse.

"Walk slowly!" Joshua kept saying as he guided you toward the elevator.

"Well, well, well." You looked up to see Jeonghan across the grand hallway, his face have certain cunning smirk as he scanned you up and down before turning his attention back to Joshua who was equally shocked as you.

"I thought she had classes to attend? Or is this new extracurricular activity, Shua?" Jeonghan spoke throwing Joshua off guard.

Joshua cleared his throat as he replied, "Sometime plans changes, y-you know?"

"Plans or priorities?" Jeonghan was quick to retort. "We'll talk later Shua. I guess your doll need your help right now." He spoke pointing toward you.

A/N - Flashback ends here

CURRENT DAY –

You shifted to penthouse after that day and the transition from your small apartment to this luxurious penthouse was something else. It felt like you stepped into the fairy realm that was created by Joshua just for you.

In beginning, the image painted by wealth and social status led you to believe that Hong Jisoo was just another filthy rich and cold-hearted individual. However, as days kept going different layers of Joshua were visible to you.

Joshua was warm and surprisingly domestic person. His caring nature shone through in the way he prepared breakfast and carefully fed you whenever he stayed with you at penthouse. Every week, Joshua gave you a bouquet of fresh yellow gerbera and white tulips buds. He took you on long drives for relaxation.