Autumn Frost

Chapter 9

Grayson's pov

"So how's Tovi and Odette?" she asked nonchalantly.

I wrapped my arms on her waist and pulled her closer to me as I sipped on my coffee.

Yesterday was a wreck. But today is a wonderful dream come true. We were walking and talking like normal couples and having the dates that we never got to have.

"Mmm."

"What do you mean by mmmm?"

"I don't wanna talk about them. "

"Awwww. Why not."

"They're stressing me out. A lot." We passed by a bin and I threw the coffee cup inside.

"You need a little huggie don't you." she teased.

I grinned. "So are you gonna give me one?"

She turned to me cheekily and suddenly take off running.

Although she was fast for a woman because of her small frame and long legs, I could easily catch up to her.

I gave her a few metres head start, then only sprinted towards her and tackled her down as she shrieked in laughter.

Qiu Shuang was lying under me, cheeks red from all the running as she struggled to catch her breath while laughing.

I grinned, leaned in and place a kiss on her forehead. "I'm sorry I doubted you."

She laughed and leaned forward to place a kiss on my cheeks. "Thank you for trusting me now."
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Qiu Shuang's pov
I've been busy helping Lilian with the chores.

She complained missing me a lot and had been checking up on me almost everyday.

Such a sweet woman.

Ever since Grayson and I had ended the silent war, we were closer than before.

I wasn't that shy when I'm alone with him and I'm pleased to show my love for him.

Although I feel like there's something that he's hiding from me and I don't quite understand it.

And I haven't asked the reason why I'm here.

But it don't matter. Love can be built up bit by bit, and I'm pretty sure ours had already reached 50%.

"Qiu Shuang!!!" I heard someone screamed my name from downstairs.

I froze. It was a voice I can't differentiate at that time.

"Qiu Shuang!!!" The voice screamed once more.

I scrambled out of the room. But there's something that doesn't feel right.
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Angelyn sat sobbing in the living room as she tried to untangle her from the mess.

She was covered in sticky flour as a few caterpillars crawl all over her body; her hair was wet and she looked ugly because her makeup was smeared. The dress was ruined as the caterpillars chewed on the fabric hungrily.

My hands flew to my mouth as I wanted to stifle a laugh but I tried to feign shock.

"Stay right there and don't move. I'll call the maids to help you. "

"THEN GO! NOW! HURRY UP! " she screamed frantically.

I went to get Lilian and told her the whole story along the way. Lilian giggled, she told me normally the twins would pull a prank or two on the wives. Even Akilah.

When we had reached the living room, Lilian immediately got to work. She grumbled as her fingers worked on the mess, and then only went away.

"FINALLY! AND YOU," Angelyn pointed a long finger at me while she screeched. "WHERE DID YOU HIDE THOSE SPOILT BRATS?!"

I tried to look as if I didn't know what's going on. I knitted my eyebrows in confusion.

"What do you mean?"

"SO NOW YOU'RE FAKING INNOCENCE HUH."

"Angelyn, what are you talking about?"

"YOU KNOW WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT! "

"Are you looking for the twins?"

"WELL OBVIOUSLY YOU'RE HIDING THEM, THEY LIKE YOU SO MUCH! NOW BITCH TELL ME WHERE THE F*CK ARE THEY?!"

I cringed. I seriously had no idea where the girls are hiding.

"I really don't know. " I told her honestly.

Angelyn's nostrils flared in anger. Not caring the stickiness and dirt on her body she lunged forward and attempt to hit me.

"What do you think you're doing." Grayson's voice came booming in the living room.

Angelyn immediately stepped away from me. Her voice dripped with honey as she faked innocence.

"Grayson honey! You have to help me!" she exclaimed. Much drama.

His only response was raise his eyebrows in question. I know he knew it was the twin's pranks, but he wanted to wait and see what evil plot Angelyn had in mind for me.

"This woman hid those children and I'm sure that she was the mastermind behind all of this! " she screeched while gesturing to her flour-covered self. "Look at me! This is gross!"

Grayson shook his head. "It's the twin's pranks alright. It has nothing to do with Qiu Shuang."

"But..Grayson she's nasty! She's jealous that's why she ordered the twins to..."

"One more word. One more word of this pathetic lie and I shall send you back to your parents."

She glared at me before leaving the living room, her sticky feet leaving a trail of footprints on the carpet as she tried to use her fingers to brush her coarse hair.

Grayson wrapped his arms protectively around me. "You should be more careful."

"I AM being careful."

"Now, if you were you wouldn't need Superman here to come save the day." He winked as he dived in to peck me on the cheek.

I blushed but nonetheless I was happy to know that he cared for me more than he cared for his first wife.

"Shoo. Go back to work."

"No." he nuzzle his head into my hair.

"I can take care of myself."

"No."

I sighed. This is where the stubborn Grayson appears to the surface. And I'm glad I'm the only one that gets to witness this side of him.

His hands traced lazy circles on my hips and I don't know why, I felt the whole room heat up suddenly as I shuddered and tried to suppress a satisfying sigh that was on the verge of coming out my mouth.

Sensing my uneasiness, Grayson grinned as he smacked my butt playfully.

He didn't missed the shock that dawned upon my face as he laughed, his eyes gleaming with excitement as he skipped out there room like a little boy.

I rubbed the sore part of my butt, still savoring the electric sensation his hands gave me. My heart fluttered in excitement.

But I'm not experienced.

He wouldn't like that.

Should I take classes or maybe google for some information?

But that would be wrong. Should I ask Lilian?

Lilian would tell me to go with the flow.

What am I supposed to do?