My CEO Boss Is A Masked Internet Sensation-Chapter 282: The Breath Of February Rain

(Arata)

Once the cookies were done, I prepared some hot chocolate for him. Setting everything up on a tray, I let Caysir take it to him.

If I went myself, I wasn’t sure I would be able to return back inside.

And I didn’t want to leave without Baba’s approval. I couldn’t hurt him any more than I had.

Karsten instantly called and I sat in my window watching him.

"The cookies are delicious. You made them?" He asked while biting into one. Our gazes remained on each other.

My heart swelled seeing him relish something I had made myself.

"Yes, do you like them?"

"I love them. Even if you give me poison, I will love it too," he answered. And I could see the hints of teasing in his voice.

"Don’t be an idiot," I reprimanded with a scowl.

He chuckled at my reaction.

"How is our baby? Grew into an almond or still remaining the size of sesame?" He asked and I couldn’t hold back my smile.

"He is growing fast now. I will send you his ultrasound picture." I leaned against the window, we both watched each other and spoke for hours.

"You should rest, Arata. Go lie down. I am not going anywhere," he calmly said and I obeyed. Keeping the window open I approached my bed and slipped into it. I couldn’t see him from here but his presence was in my ears.

"Did you see my new video?" Karsten asked with a hint of tease. I wanted to lie but I couldn’t.

"I did. How many tattoos have you gotten?" The surprise in my voice was so visible.

"Not enough," he answered with all his haughtiness. "But I will show you, soon." That made my heart sing and the warmth coil inside of me.

"Sleep now. We will speak once you have rested."

"Don’t hang up..." I desperately asked, pulling the quilt over me.

"I won’t, Blue Rose." I drifted off with his voice in my ears. But Valentine’s Day came with more of its surprises.

The pitter-patter of rain on my window sill woke me up. Slowly, I opened my eyes and found it had gotten dark outside, and rain was really coming down in torrents.

Karsten...my thoughts drifted to him. Maybe he was gone or at least he was sensible enough to sit in the car.

I checked my phone and the battery had died.

Damnit, I always forget to charge it.

Dragging myself out of the bed, I headed towards my window and peeked outside. The gate pillar lights were on making it easier for me to stare out.

To my astonishment, he was still standing outside, in the cold rain, getting wet.

Drenched from his hair to his pants. His shirt clung to his body, displaying all the muscles underneath.

My heart painfully jolted and I felt the cold seep into my bones, even though I was under shade and fully dry.

No umbrella

No raincoat

Not even sitting inside his car.

Did he have a death wish?

Or did he want to get sick?

It was February but it was still cold. This season always brings the flu.

No fucking way was I going to leave him in the rain.

Turning around, I grabbed my phone and plugged it into the charger. Picking up my shawl, I draped it around my shoulders. Opening my closet and grabbing an umbrella, I headed down, adjusting my cap.

Mom and Baba were cuddled near the fireplace, watching some romantic comedy and sharing a single blanket.

I guessed that’s what comes down to romance when one gets old. They were always adorable together.

Zaylen must be out on that date with Stella.

Their heads turned when they heard me step down the stairs and approach them.

Baba was instantly concerned. "Arata, where are you going with an umbrella? It’s very cold outside."

"I know, but there is a very stubborn man standing there, and he will fall sick if I don’t go and put some sense into him," I calmly said and hoped Baba wouldn’t put up a fight. I was not in the mood.

"That’s his own choice. You don’t owe him a visit." Baba flung the blanket aside and stood up.

I simply shook my head. "Baba, I love you and I deeply care for your feelings. But, right now I want to go outside and see him. I can’t deal with two stubborn men right now. So, please."

I boldly let him know what I was feeling. Those damn hormones, I needed to be in the arms of the man I loved.

"Zy! Let her be. Nothing is going to happen." Mom slipped her hands around his waist and he didn’t say a word, respecting my choice.

Taking a deep breath, I tried to calm the storm urging me to let loose.

Karsten was going to get an earful.

Opening the door, I stepped out and flicked open the umbrella.

The rain pelted against my parasol with full force, falling down with such force that it was difficult to even see ahead.

Carefully I stepped towards the main door. Our gatekeeper was sitting under the patio umbrella.

Seeing me approach he quickly stood up and walked over.

"Miss, everything good?"

"Open the door, I need to step out," I told him with authority.

Seeing no one behind me and observing my serious facial expressions, he instantly obeyed.

The door slid open, and carefully, I walked out, taking short steps. I didn’t want to slip.

Karsten’s face instantly turned and darkened seeing me walk out.

"Arata!!! You shouldn’t be here." He brushed away the wet strands of his hair falling into his eyes. They had grown longer and kissed the top of his slender nose.

If I hadn’t been so angry at him, I would be admiring his sculpted body and ripped arms—so inviting as the cloth had stuck to him.

"And you shouldn’t be drenching yourself in rain, looking to fall ill. There is one thing called stubbornness and the other known as stupidity," I blasted at him while walking carefully on the wet ground and covering him with my umbrella. "And you are trudging in stupidity, you jerk, manipulative ass...." He didn’t let me finish. His wet arms circled around my waist, pulling me into his soaked body.

The scent of his mixed with rain, invaded my senses as our bodies collided and our lips found each other.

The universe exploded around me like spring’s flowery breath and February’s tears.

My love for him was about to rewrite this season.

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