So Sorry, Kimberly

Kimberly woke up to find Nicholas still hugging her in his sleep. After the passionate kiss they missed last night, Nicholas didn't just let Kimberly out of his room. He continued to caress and hug the woman's body until they fell asleep.

For a moment, Kimberly didn't budge. Choose to enjoy the warm embrace of Nicholas. But it wasn't long before he patted his Huging. Slowly the auburn-haired woman tried to escape from the confinement. But in fact, the man woke up and locked himself even more so he couldn't move.

"Where are you going?" the man asked still with his eyes closed.

"I have to take a shower. Aren't we going back to Los Angeles today?"

Spending three days in London was not enough for Kimberly. Moreover, this is the first time he has set foot in the land of Queen Elizabeth. But it couldn't be helped, given the hectic work schedule that Nicholas had to complete, forced them to return to Los Angeles this afternoon immediately.

"What time is it?" the man asked again.

Kimberly then squinted at the clock hanging in the corner of the bedroom wall.

"It's eight in the morning."

There was a heavy sigh. Before long, Kimberly felt the hairs on her neck prickle when Nicholas deliberately kissed the back of her neck. Inhaling the woman's scent deeply and later, Nicholas' deep voice was heard again.

"I still want to hug your body. Besides, our plane takes off at two in the afternoon," he said casually. Kimberly pursed her lips in annoyance, then turned around to face Nicholas.

"I have to take a shower and have breakfast soon. If you forgot, I can't miss my medication schedule even once."

Nicholas nodded once. "Okay. But before leaving, give me a morning kiss first." the man shamelessly asked Kimberly to kiss him. Sometimes this man asks for another kiss. Can't he see my lips are swollen now?

"What was lacking last night, perverted master?"

"What do you call it? I'm a pervert?" Nicholas shook his head in disbelief. "Wasn't it you who was so aggressive last night devouring my lips? It could be that one day you raped me. So who deserves to be called a pervert, now?" squeaked then.

"Hey! Enough!" Kimberly glared hard. It's getting more and more annoying to hear what the man said. Kimberly forgot that she was so overpowering last night that she pulled him into her arms. Even though it was just a kiss, it was still able to arouse the passion in Nicholas.

"Okay. I will free you this time. But don't expect me to let you go next time."

Kimberly nodded obediently. She did not want to waste the opportunity, immediately inched down from the bed and quickly ran out. She was afraid that he would change his mind again. While Nicholas just chuckled at his behaviour.

***

Sixteen hours on the air, Kimberly and Nicholas finally arrived in Los Angeles. If yesterday when leaving, Kimberly felt normal. This time, all the way back from the airport to the apartment, the woman massaged her temples. Her face even looked pale now. This did not go unnoticed by Nicholas. Sensing something was wrong, the man asked.

"What's Wrong? Is your pain coming back again?"

Still massaging her temples, Kimberly tried to answer. "Looks like I'm jetlagged. I feels a local earthquake right now."

"You suck." the man said with a face that Kimberly found so annoying. "How about you come with me on a trip to Asia one day? It will take 20 to 24 hours to get there." he continued.

"I'll resign as your secretary then," Kimberly replied casually.

Nicholas raised an eyebrow. "And being a tramp?"

"In case you forgot, there's Mr Edward ready to accommodate me. Besides, I'm quite competent. So it's not hard to find work elsewhere." Kimberly said confidently. It was as if Nicholas would be the one to lose if he let her go. However, judging from the woman's ability and expertise to handle all the work Nicholas gave her, firing her was a decision that had to be thought about a thousand times. After all, only Kimberly could stand the man's annoying behaviour.

Disinterestedly Nicholas listened to the chatter of the woman beside him. A moment later, he suddenly pulled and embraced Kimberly's body. Leaning her head against his chest.

"Stop your babbling. Now lean back. When you get there, I'll tell you. And remember! Never talk about another man in front of me." Weird human! Is it possible that Nicholas has multiple personalities? Before, he was annoying. And now, Suddenly turned cute.

***

The bell sound was deafening as Nicholas had just sat himself down on the sofa. The man dragged his feet with a lazy look to see who had been visiting when he had just arrived in Los Angeles. When the door was opened, the human figure he least wanted to see was standing with a smile on his face.

"Sebastian Edward, what are you doing here?" Nicholas asked bluntly. When he mentioned someone's name in full, it was certain that he was feeling annoyed.

The man in front of him smiled widely. "Gosh, are you always being mean to me? Even though I'm a friend, you can always count on me." Edward made a mocking sad face.

"I asked, what are you doing here? I'm tired after a long journey. If there's nothing important, you'd better go." repeated the man.

Edward laughed loudly. He already knew what his friend would say. They don't know if Nicholas has always considered Edward his eternal rival since his college days. Whenever Nicholas needed help, Edward always put himself up without being asked.

"I have some documents that you must check tonight. I also have to tell you that you have to leave for Kuala Lumpur tomorrow. There is a meeting with the Petronas Group which cannot be represented."

Nicholas took a deep breath. A moment later, he invited Edward in and told the man to sit on the television room sofa immediately. When he sat down, Edward immediately took out several sheets of paper from the transparent folder he had brought. He handed it to Nicholas, then waited for his friend to check.

Nicholas snorted. "Can it suddenly be like this? I even just got home and tomorrow have to leave again?"

"I've offered myself. However, Petronas legality asked the Owner or CEO of AlpaBeta to be present at their big meeting. It's very unlikely that we will have Jacob attend. Considering that in Los Angeles. That's why---"

" Nick, did you see where my medicine box is?" Edward averted his eyes when he accidentally heard and saw Kimberly, who suddenly came out of Nicholas' room. However, that wasn't what made Edward's eyes widen perfectly. Instead, the auburn-haired woman left the room wearing only a bathrobe.

"Good grief!" Kimberly screamed in surprise as she crossed her arms in front of her chest.

"Oh my God, Kimberly!" Edward exclaimed in a tone no less surprised. Then the woman ran back into Nicholas' room. Because the water faucet in his room was broken, Kimberly couldn't help but have to take a bath in the man's room. It wasn't his fault either that he didn't know Edward was there.

A sharp grin was etched on Nicholas' face. He watched the scene with clenched fists. There was a sense of regret allowing the masher in front of him to enter the house. Especially when he realized that Edward was so amazed to see Kimberly's body, which was only wrapped in a bathrobe.

"If you're still looking at Kimberly with that lewd look, I swear I'll gouge out your eyes!" Threaten Nicholas. He was earnest about what he said.

Edward turned to look at Nicholas with a questioning look. "No wonder you forbade me to visit here. It turns out that this is how Kimberly behaves at home." It doesn't stop there. Edward leaned forward then whispered, "Have you two done it yet?"

This time Nicholas felt his patience running low. "Don't you have any other discussion?"

Edward smiled, raising an eyebrow. "So you guys did it?"

"That's enough, Ed! You'd better go home right now." Nicholas blatantly shooed his best friend away.

Edward laughed loudly this time. "But I still want to be here. When will I be able to see Kimberly looking as sexy as before."

"Ed! I think you should go home now."

Swear to God, Nicholas wanted to beat that man right now. He immediately put all the sheets of paper he previously read into the folder and handed them to Edward.

"I've read and signed everything. Now get out of my apartment!" Edward grimaced as he accepted the folder that Nicholas handed him.

"Gosh, you had the heart to kick me out, Nick. Even though I'm a friend who is always by your side!"

"There's still a much more useful Jacob." said Nicholas. "But right now, I'm the one who helps you a lot more.

Even if you want, when you're on duty tomorrow to Italia, I'll be happy to help you look after Kimberly."

Nicholas clenched his jaw hard, and his patience was enough this time. The man then rose from his seat. Then forced Edward to drag out of the unit immediately. Apartment. They had nothing more to talk about.

"That's enough for you to visit my apartment. Don't expect later, and I will allow you to come, let alone enter." Nicholas immediately slammed the door without waiting for Edward to reply. However, after a few steps, the man walked in, there was another knocking sound.

For a moment, Nicholas ignored him. The knocking got louder and louder. Still overwhelmed with emotion, the man turned around and opened the door again.

"What else do you want to do, Ed?" Nicholas snapped.

"S-sorry, sir. I'm from global water. Asked to fix the broken drains in this apartment unit." Nicholas rubbed his face roughly because he had just yelled at someone wrong. A little embarrassed, the man then invited the plumber to fix the broken water line in Kimberly's room immediately.

"Nick, can I come out?" Kimberly shouted from inside the room. Nicholas, who was waiting in the television room, then answered.

"Stay there. I'll follow you in when it's all over."

After twenty minutes of repairs, the plumber finally said goodbye. Nicholas quickly locked the door and followed Kimberly, who had been waiting in her room for a long time. Shower. When he opened the door, Nicholas found Kimberly sitting on one side of the bed, combing her hair. He then came over and sat next to her.

"Mr Edward is home yet?"

Nicholas nodded without speaking. He then handed him a vial of medicine. to the woman.

"Was there something so important that he came here?" asked Kimberly. The woman shifted her seat to face Nicholas.

"Tomorrow afternoon, I have to leave for Italia. Maybe two or three days there."

Kimberly pulled her face in. "So suddenly? Should I come with you?"

Nicholas shook his head, then grabbed the glass of water previously on the nightstand, then handed it to Kimberly, intending to tell the woman to take her medicine immediately.

"Tomorrow, ask Randy to take you to the hospital. As far as I remember, your laboratory test results can be taken."

Kimberly nodded in agreement. Then grabbed the glass of water that Nicholas handed. He chose to take a sip of the medicine first, then replied to Nicholas' words.

"Tomorrow, during my break from work, I'll pick it up. I can ask Alex to accompany me,"

Kimberly replied casually. It should have been Nicholas who accompanied the woman to the hospital to collect her examination results. But considering the schedule, this time couldn't be postponed. He couldn't help but let Kimberly go alone.

"Kimberly Aurora!" Just as Kimberly got up, Nicholas grabbed her wrist. "Yes, what else?" Still holding Kimberly's hand, Nicholas glared. "Just watch out until tomorrow you go out with another man!" Kimberly tried to get out of Nicholas' grip.

However, instead of letting go, Nicholas grabbed harder and harder until Kimberly's body pulled and landed perfectly on Nicholas's body. For a moment, they both remained motionless in their respective positions. Their eyes met. They looked at each other in silence. Until the next second, their status changed. Don't know who started it, and the lips finally met each other. It only took a moment, the lips pressed against each other. Compete to kiss each other, crush, and bite.

Even Kimberly's fingers danced around Nicholas' neck, forcing his way into his shirt and gently caressing his body. Kimberly's moans escaped as Nicholas pulled his lips and moved to the crook of her neck. The wet and sensual kiss that the man gave made Kimberly couldn't help but surrender. Then he closed his eyes, enjoying how the man's lips pamper him. Moan after groan, Kimberly made Nicholas even more passionate. The man continued to gently and lightly caress Kimberly's body every inch. The longer, the more tempting.

Meanwhile, Kimberly could only hold her breath and try to continue enjoying where Nicholas' fingers were playing. Nicholas' fingers continued to move gently. As if worshipping every inch of the beautiful woman's body in front of him.

Nicholas had never done this to any woman before, for God's sake. He could even hear how Kimberly moaned a little. Say something from his lips.

"Nick..."

Hearing his name called. Instead of continuing, Nicholas stopped what he was doing. Letting go of his lips, he then looked into the face of the woman in front of him. Still catching her breath, Kimberly could see that Nicholas was breathing heavily. He was trying to calm down. The look in his eyes is hard even to guess. Then not long after, the man slowly spoke.

"Sorry, I can't continue this activity."

Kimberly's forehead furrowed deeply. "WHAT? You don't want to touch me? Am I not your type?" Kimberly asked in a frustrated tone.

"No ..." Nicholas shook his head vigorously. "Not that." He seemed to be breathing until his shoulders lifted dramatically. He was trying to continue to neutralize the mixed feelings.

"I'm not ready to do it yet. I'm afraid to disappoint you, Kimmy. You have to give it to a man you love."

Kimberly gulped. The next second he answered. "I love you, Nick. Then what's wrong?"

"Sorry, I can not." Kimberly clenched her jaw tightly. Shame gripped her because she thought that Nicholas loved her. He pushed Nicholas' body away a moment later and then walked away. "Please, I'm sorry, Kimmy."