Love Began with the First Meeting

The mockingly evil smile on Eric's face was gradually replaced with seriousness.

Molly was so deeply touched by his gesture that she forgot he was still holding her hand.

She withdrew her hand self-consciously. "Er…Eric… You don't have to keep troubling yourself for me.

This gift is too much. I really appreciate it." Molly gushed breathlessly.

Eric stared at his hands. It felt empty the moment Molly pulled her hand away. The feel of her soft hand entwined with his was exhilarating. His heart seemed to melt as he gazed at Molly's embarrassed face. He could still feel the warmth of her hand and he clenched his fist to keep from pulling her hand back. He was not comfortable at all about the way he felt about Molly.

Looking at Molly fidgeting nervously, Eric tried to look casual and unaffected. "It's nothing. I will do anything as long as it will make you happy," he said in a cool voice.

Knowing that Eric meant every word he said, Molly felt uneasy. Suddenly, Brian's warning flashed in her mind. She bit her lip nervously, stealing a quick glance at Eric. Trying to hide her nervousness, she bent down to pick up the glass of milk on the table hurriedly. With her shaking hands, the glass overturned spilling its contents over her dress and Eric's shirt.

Mortified at her clumsiness, Molly apologized,"Sorry! Sorry!" Hurriedly taking out a bunch of paper towels, Molly set out to wipe the stains on Eric's shirt. The moment she put her hands on his clothes, Eric grabbed her hands and pulled her near to him.

Her heartbeat faltered for a moment as Eric's eyes bore down on hers. His sharp eyes looked at her accusingly before asking,"My dear, sweet Molly, why are you suddenly afraid of me? Do you think I have evil designs on you?"

She blushed painfully, hearing the accusation in his voice. She felt that Eric could see through her soul and read her every action. Molly turned her face away, avoiding Eric's probing eyes. She could feel the tension emanating from his body. Molly swallowed nervously. Her words came out in a stammer,"I… I… I don't…"

and Eric knew her too well. She compressed her lips, keeping her head bent to hide her guilty

dangerous voice,"Did my brother tell you that I like to compete

did, right? And of course, since you

the heart. She tried to hide the pain in her eyes at his words. But there was no escaping his watchful eyes.

was in trouble, almost like he was her appointed guardian angel. That made her forget his cruel nature. He might hurt her, but he was always there to heal her. Whenever her scars started to fade, he made it

be

dared to reply to him. "So, are you saying that Brian misjudged you?"

suavely, saying nothing. Suddenly, a smile began to curve

teasing smile made him more dangerously

her ear in a low husky tone,"Yes, he's right. So, are you

to an unsuspecting victim. Molly tried to escape his burning gaze and pushed him away when he leaned closer as if to embrace her. Putting some distance between them, Molly told him coldly,"I may be a

in the direction of her bedroom. Eric was left standing in the middle of the room, staring at her

outwardly timid but she could be a real fireball when her feathers were ruffled. She stirred his emotions as no other girl had done before and that disturbed him more than her parting words.

what had just happened. She was annoyed with herself for losing her temper with Eric. She stopped pacing and breathed deeply, forcing herself

like putting a match to a powder keg of emotions that she had been trying to suppress. She knew that she was just a plaything for Brian. But hearing it from Eric's mouth made her feel so pathetic. When he said she was just

herself for being weak and angry with Brian for putting her in this position. She was also angry with Eric because he couldn't seem to mind