SHADOW

CHAPTER-8

Sofie's POV;

"Excuse us,will you?Errington,my wife and I have a busy day tommorrow",Gideon said with a chilling tone I've never heard before.He pulled me away from the man without waiting for his reply.

In the car,Gideon look straight ahead,completely uneffected by what happened before.While my whole body felt alive because of that kiss.

"I'm sorry,that was a mistake,it would'nt happen again".A mistake.I want to laugh and cry at the same time.What was I thinking?That he would kiss me because he's attracted to me?It was just a mistake for him,while it was everything for me.As wrong as it may seem to kiss your best friend's husband.Just then it click,he's kissing me because he see Thea in my face.I try very hard to hold back my tears.I just nodded and we remain silent throughout the ride.

When we reach the mansion,I quickly walk to the my room,not bothering to check Jonah.He's probably asleep by now.I silently cry while changing and washing up.When I'm finally in my bed,I can't hold back my sob any longer.Gideon would'nt hear anyway.I cry for the pain and hurt of seeing your love with best friend,and for that kiss and everything.

The bright sunlight hitting my face woke me up.I look around,its already morning and its late.I probably cry myself to sleep last night.My head and my eyes hurt a lot.I walk towards the bathroom,and look at myself in the mirror.I'm a complete mess,my hair stick out everywhere,and my eyes look red and puffy.

I walk to the dining hall,to be greeted by enthusistic Jonah,"Fie Fie,you're back".That smile made my day.One McArthur hurt me while the other never fails to heal me with that toothy,boyish smile.He's in his highchair,Lily at his side keeping an eye.I give him a quick kiss on the head,"Why,Yes,now,tell me what you did while I'm gone last night."Listening to Jonah,I'm reminded again why I marry Gideon.As much as Gideon hurt me,the joy of seeing Jonah,spending time with him,and seeing Jonah and Gideon bonding is worth the pain.

Days passed,and Gideon remain cold as ever,colder after the kiss.But,he keeps getting better and better at fatherhood.

I'm really glad that Chance will visit me today.I need something to keep my mind off that horrible night.But,all of it was not horrible,meeting Demetrius,seeing Gideon and his friend in a playful banter was refreshing.And Demetrius was very easy to talk to,not to mention he's drop dead gorgeous too.He's like a Greek God sculpted to perfection by a skilled sculptor.His deep green eyes,curly hair,straight nose and a strong sharp jawline,with that pair of dimples will be easy to to fall in love with.I may fall hard for him,if I'm not already in love with Gideon.

I have three brothers,Chance is the oldest,followed by Logan and Andrew is the youngest.Life never get boring with my three rambunctious brothers.Chance is the most mature,he's the one who always have a clever advice for us,and keeps us in line.Logan is the jock of our family,he is the schemer of all our childhood shennigans.He's working as a trainer in gyms and think of opening his own gym.Andrew is the baby of the family,he's the boss.He's still in college.

Finally,at ten,one of the maids inform me that Chance is here.Jonah and I quickly went downstairs to greet him.

I run straight into his arms.God,I miss him.His smile reverbrated in his chest."Hello,little bunny,how are you?".Hearing him call me with that silly nickname,I want to cry so badly,I can't hold back a sob.He pulled me away and look at me straight in the eye"You okay,little sis?"

"Okay!Just happy to see you."

"You wanna talk about it?".

"No".He just nodded.And thats the thing I love about him,he did'nt push me.He knows I'll tell him when I'm ready,I always did.I fake a smile,"Chance,meet Jonah and Jonah this is my brother Chance."