After the Storm of Love, I Found My CalmChapter 1
Feeling unwell, I decided to ask my boss for half a day off.
Upon returning home and pushing open the tightly closed bedroom door, I caught sight of my girlfriend Scarlett Bullock's senior, Benjamin Stone, shirtless, sporting a pair of shorts, sharing the room with my Scarlett.
Startled by my sudden return, they were clearly taken aback.
I nonchalantly remarked, "Sorry to interrupt, you two carry on, I'll step out for a bit."
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"Gabriel, get back here!" Scarlett stormed out of the bedroom, seething with anger.
Perplexed, I retorted, "Are you suggesting a threesome?"
"Ugh, your mind is filled with filth, typical of a suspicious person like you, seeing everything as dirty," Scarlett snapped.
Sighing, I casually lifted Scarlett's lace camisole nightgown. "I've never seen this nightgown before. Why reveal so much skin if there's nothing to impress?"
Blushing, Scarlett stammered, "This nightgown is..."
I knew for sure that this nightgown wasn't meant for me.
"Stop beating around the bush."
"Then go on, please?" I smiled.
"You've misunderstood, Benjamin was here to help us fix the faucet. He got sprayed and I washed his clothes, airing them out in this hot weather to dry quickly," Scarlett explained, pointing to Benjamin's clothes outside the window.
"Benjamin is amazing, knowledgeable and handy with fixing faucets," I complimented.
At that moment, Benjamin emerged from the bedroom, awkwardly clearing his throat. "Gabriel, don't get the wrong idea. Scarlett and I share a sibling-like bond, and we were only in the bedroom for the air conditioning."
"In that case, you owe me an air conditioning fee," I quipped.
Benjamin was taken aback, not expecting my response.
"Benjamin came specifically to bring me lychees today, and you're talking about an air conditioning fee. Are you out of your mind?" Scarlett retorted, looking at me disdainfully.
Glancing at the bunch of lychees on the table, I couldn't help but chuckle. "Benjamin has ulterior motives, not just about the lychees."
"What do you mean? Stop being cryptic." Scarlett frowned.
"Scarlett, you've misunderstood me. I meant Benjamin's intentions weren't towards you but towards fixing the faucet, right, Benjamin?"
"Yes, yes, Scarlett messaged me about the broken faucet, and since you were at work, I came over," Benjamin said.