Page 142 of Nemesync
“The one where you write my initials over your heart, and I write yours over mine?”
I looked at him with disgust. “I honestly want to punch you every time you bring this up.”
He crossed his arms behind his neck, like it was a really good idea, “Hit me up when you realize what a fantastic idea it is.”
As dawn approached, I led him to the door. He clapped me on the shoulder and said, “You’ve got something good with her, Elijah. Don’t let your past mess it up.”
I nodded, closing the door behind him, and returned to the bedroom, where the most beautiful girl was still peacefully asleep.
Zanae
I wake up alone in my bed, tired, but remembering my night I unintentionally smile. Eli’s up way too early again, and I think I heard other voices last night while I was sleeping.
I wash my face and brush my teeth. My hair is curly and tangled, and my mouth is still swollen from yesterday. Elijah can be rough in kissing,reallyrough.
I head to the kitchen, and that’s where I find him, dressed up, preparing breakfast. Nikolai is already at the table. I can’t resist the urge to mock Nikolai for always being here.
“Hey, you. Don’t you have a home? Or are you completely obsessed with us? Because Ben isn’t always here even if he loves us.”
Nikolai grins, unfazed by my comment. “Morning, Little Z. Just so you know, this place has better breakfast options, and I get front-row seats to the daily Elijah and Zanae show. And Ben isn’t as obsessed as I am. Plus It’s my first episode, so shut up and sit down to eat, little brat.”
Elijah hears me, turns, and flashes a little smirk. “Morning,Milaya.” he says, placing eggs on the plates.
“Hi. Did you sleep well, or did you stay up plotting world domination with Nikolai?” I reply, leaning in for a quick kiss.
Niko pretends to gag and covers his eyes like a child, “Oh please, spare me the morning sex. I think I just lost my appetite.”
Elijah chuckles, wrapping his arm around my waist. “You’re the one crashing at my place every morning, Nikolai. If it bothers you, feel free to get the fuck out.”
He dramatically clutches his heart, “I’ll survive somehow even if you don’t love me anymore.”
This man is completely crazy, I couldn’t hold my laugh when I saw him pretend to be hurt, he even tried to cry. Sometimes I really ask myself how he can switch up personalities like this. He’s so different with us and with the others.
“I feel like I’m with my mom and dad eating before school right now.”
“And here I thought I was just making eggs.”
“You’re kidding? The eggs are fantastic, and being near you my dear Elijah is enough for me to feel like home, you know what they say? Home is where the heart is.”
Elijah shakes his head and Niko is proud of himself for what he just said.
A little chuckle slips out of my mouth, “Well, if this is the breakfast, I can’t wait for lunch.”
Niko winks at me and adds, “You’ll see, Little Z.”
“Okay, I need an explanation. Why are you so well-dressed this morning? Did I miss a memo?”
Elijah grins, looking pretty handsome in his suit. “We just have some business outside of town today.”
“Yes, we’re stepping into the world of corporate shit. A dangerous place in my opinion.” Niko says, with a sigh.
I raise an eyebrow, “Corporate? Don’t you just go around and kill people?”
“Something like that. If you need anything, just call me immediately, okay? We’ll be back really late or really early tomorrow morning.”
I nod at him, “I expect you to be careful, and stop avoiding your bodyguards.” I lean to Elijah’s ear and whisper, “Keep the suit, you look hot in it.”
Nikolai gives me a disgusted gaze, saying, “I just want to leave right now.”
