Kenneth was infuriated. “Natasha, are you thinking of taking advantage of me for free?”
Natasha was dumbfounded. However, upon careful deliberation, she thought there was nothing wrong with his interpretation of her statement.
Upon regaining her senses, she asked, “So, you think you're being taken advantage of?”
Kenneth pursed his lips and stared at her in silence.
Natasha took a deep breath and said, “The timing cannot be better. You can choose to leave now while nothing has yet to happen!”
Kenneth was instantly rendered speechless.
For some reason, she makes me sound like a jerk.
She started to close the door while he was still in a daze. “I'm going to change my clothes now!”
As Kenneth looked at the door shutting before his eyes, various images flashed across his mind. Bang! He suddenly reached out and stopped the door from being completely closed at the final second.
Natasha was stunned. Then, she looked up at him. “Is there anything else?”
Kenneth bore his eyes into her. Her words had undoubtedly angered him, but then, he was reminded of how they drifted apart after their previous discussion ended on an unhappy note. It was easy for them to engage in an argument, but the reconciliation process was tough.
He truly did not desire to stay mad at her because he was not fond of that feeling.
At that thought, he suppressed the discomfort churning within him and stared at her. “Your suggestion is not completely unacceptable.”
Natasha was dumbstruck.
“What do you mean?” she asked. What is he playing at now?
Kenneth pushed the door open and said, “In this case, Natasha, shouldn't you act more mature and quit dithering?”
“What?”
He strode into the room and locked the door behind him, all the while boring his eyes into her.
She looked at him in utter perplexity.
Kenneth stepped closer to her. “I accept your suggestion. Therefore, shouldn't something happen between us now?” he asked.
Natasha kept her mouth shut.
“We should do something gratifying to adults. Otherwise, we would be wasting your proposal,” he added.
Natasha had made up that speech as an excuse to brush Kenneth off. She did not expect him to pursue that issue further. She also knew her words would irritate him, but little did she anticipate his sudden change in attitude.
She gazed at him, not knowing how to respond at that moment.
He regarded her with gleaming eyes. “Don't worry. My stamina is still good. I should be able to satisfy you.”
Natasha was rendered speechless.
“Do you want to take the initiative, or should I take the lead?” A hint of displeasure laced his deep voice as he uttered in a slightly intrigued tone.
Sensing her silence, Kenneth said, “All right. I'll take the lead then.” With that, he strode forward. Natasha instinctively took a few steps back, and Kenneth conveniently pressed her onto the bed, following her motion.
They stared into one another's eyes in close proximity, to the extent of being able to listen to each other's breathing sounds.
Natasha's long eyelashes trembled as she sensed his breathing turned labored.
At that same time, Kenneth leaned forward and slowly appreciated the alluring sight of her delicate forehead, eyebrows, eyes, nose, and mouth.
He gulped and gradually leaned in.
Just as his lips were about to make contact with hers, she piped up, “Kenneth, the three kids are home.”
Kenneth froze.
He shifted his gaze and met her eyes, glinting with determination.
He looked away and returned to his senses. I just wanted to teach her a lesson initially. Unexpectedly...
Still, Kenneth did not wish to let slip the chance to tease her, so he said, “Do you mean to tell me we can proceed if they are not home?”
“Kenneth, do you have to be so blatant when discussing this kind of topic? It's not like I've never given you the opportunity!” Natasha retorted.
Kenneth narrowed his eyes at her. “Are you talking about the other night?”
She kept quiet.
So, she wasn't confused or acting out of the ordinary because she was drunk. She was actually providing me with a chance...
Kenneth felt remorseful after that incident. However, only at that moment did he understand everything. “Does that mean you've already planned to establish this kind of superficial relationship with me?”
Taking in his enraged demeanor, Natasha realized the consequences of telling a lie because she needed to fabricate more lies to cover up the initial falsehood.
She did not foresee her trumped-up story to develop to this stage.
Natasha was at a loss for an explanation, so she decided to go along with Kenneth's assumptions.
“I thought you are willing to do this too,” she replied.
Kenneth discovered Natasha could really invoke his wrath at any given moment.
“Natasha!” he growled. The fury on his face was distinctly visible. Anyone could have sensed his uncontrollable rage.
He wanted to speak further, but staring at her innocent and righteous facial expression, Kenneth knew his attempt to change her mind would be futile regardless of what he said. Therefore, the best solution he could come up with was to outplay her at her own game.
After brief contemplation, Kenneth uttered, “All right. I can agree to your proposal, but I have one condition.”
“What?”
“None of us can back out of this superficial relationship without my consent.”
Natasha narrowed her eyes and refuted in dissatisfaction, “Is that considered a condition? That's simply being unreasonable.”
“What do you say? Do you agree?” he asked bluntly.
“No!” Natasha rejected and wanted to get up.
However, Kenneth was still resting his weight on her, pinning her against the bed so that she was immobilized.
“Kenneth...”
“Natasha, you are not getting the worse end of the deal because not only can I satisfy your physical desires, but I can also fulfill your spiritual needs,” he said.
Natasha did not say a word.
“Or, you can also propose your condition.”
Natasha blinked. It seems like there will be no end to this matter today if I do not suggest something.
After thinking for some time, she said, “Never force me to do anything.”
“That's it?”
She nodded.
“I thought you would request for me never to mention our reconciliation.”
Natasha curled her lips. “Since you are fond of this kind of relationship, perhaps you'll never speak of reconciling with me again in the future.”
Kenneth narrowed his eyes. She's giving me an exceptionally unfamiliar impression by the way she behaves and the things she said today.
Then, he leaned forward and said through gritted teeth beside her ear, “Natasha, you should feel grateful that you're a woman. If you're a man, you'll be a true sc*mbag!”
Natasha arched her brow indifferently. “I've never forced anyone to do anything, nor did I lie or hurt others. How does that make me a sc*mbag?” she questioned him.
Taking in her composed mien, Kenneth even doubted for a split second if he was the problematic person.
He repeatedly nodded in exasperation. “Fine. We have a deal then, Natasha. I hope you will not regret this!”
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