"Let be friends," he said with an amused smile playing on his lips. Serena stared at him dumbfounded. She can't believe this man. She's trying her best to stay away from him but he's making the matters worst.

"Sir, I don't think it's appropriate for us to be friends"

"And why not?" he moved an inch closer to her again with a few miles left between them.

"Because I work for your family which includes you, and I don't want any problem in my job" her eyes dart towards a laughing Abby back to his face. Something flashed in his eyes.

"So what, is there a rule that says you can't befriend your employer? I've already told you about my intentions. I want to know you, so there's nothing to worry about." Something in his eyes tells her he's telling the truth but her insecurities won't stop her from worrying.

"Serena" her head snapped towards him finding him already looking at her, the kind of look that weaken her and she finds herself saying

"Okay" hoping she'll not regret her decision later on.

"Now we're friends. So you should stop with your sorry's and Sir. I want you to make yourself comfortable" he said with a killer smile and that made her smile too.

"Yes, Si-"

"Yes Ethan" she corrected seeing the glare he's giving her.

"Let me go get your dinner. You must be hungry" she was about to leave when Ethan stopped her.

"No don't bother, I've ordered take out back at the office" Her face fell hearing his confession. She doesn't like it when she cooks and the food would not be eaten.

"Okay, you can bring the food, but not too much," he said sensing her changed expression. Now that they're friends, he hopes she'll be more comfortable with him as he doesn't want to look like he's forcing himself on her. He Slouched down beside Abby and Serena came back with a plate of freshly made macaroni and cheese.

"Wow, it looks delicious. I hope it'll taste good" Ethan wink at her, she finds it cute when he winks. Brushing the silly thought she composed herself. Ethan digs in taking the spoonful to his mouth and his eyes widen. Serena stared at him with a questioning look.

"What? is the food not good?" she finds herself asking.

"This is so delicious Serena. Have a taste Abby" he feed Abby and this girl's face lit up.

"Yes Aunty Serena, it's really delicious as always," the girl said.

"Thank you" Serena muttered rising up from her sitting position.

"Okay Abby, Time is up. It's getting late you have school tomorrow" Taking Abby in her arms she started making her way out of the living room when she heard Ethan call her name merely a whisper.

"Will you come back down?" He watched her waiting for her response, when he didn't get an answer he asked again.

"Yes or No?" Serena let out a sigh muttering an okay. He really knows how to convince someone with his face. She went up to Abby's room, changed her out of the dress into her pajamas, and then lay her down. She has started dosing off already.

As she went down, she spots Ethan laughing to something on his phone, his plate cleared. A smile made it way out of her lips, she knew when someone eats her food they would enjoy it. Mr. Raymond always praises her when she cooks his favorite dish.

"Ehem.." Serena cleared her voice making her presence known as Ethan was still looking at his phone.

"You're back already," he said glancing at her back to his phone. Another laugh resonates through the living room.

"Can you keep your voice down, Abby is sleeping and you might wake the neighbors up" She sat on the couch beside him, with the couch handle being the only thing separating them.

"This video is really funny. Have a look at it" he said handing her the phone which shows a slim man trying to lift his fat wife. She fell on top of him as he couldn't lift her. Serena burst out laughing a serious one at it.

"Oh my God, what a funny video. I bet he's going to get a massage" she said still laughing. Ethan kept staring at her, this is the first time he saw her laugh, and that made him happy as it was due to him that she was laughing like a maniac.

"So now you won't blame me as your laugh might wake Abby up." her laugh died down, remembering they're not the only ones in the house. Wait? her eyes widen. They're actually the only ones. She, Ethan and Abby. She suddenly stood up. Ethan watched her in confusion.

"What?" he asked. Sensing how the woman changed completely as if she's not the one laughing like a maniac two minutes ago.

"I'll retire for the night" she muttered under her breath, her thought going to something else. Not knowing when Ethan walks to where she's standing. Feeling a pair of hands on her shoulder. She flinch at his touch as he caught her off guard.

"Are you afraid of me?" Ethan asked maintaining a small distance. Her head snapped to his. Afraid?

"No"

"Then why did you flinch when I touch you?" He accesses her face, staring at her eyes. He found himself lost in them.

"I just think, it's inappropriate. You know we're friends not long ago" Ethan finds himself moving closer to her, and she took a step back. He doesn't know why he wants to be close to her, and it's not like he wants to get her In his bed. He's attracted to her.

"But friends can hold hands right?" He reached for her hands, holding them. Serena felt something electrifies through her body, her heartbeat increase. She doesn't normally feel this when she's close to Daniel or Sir Fred. But Ethan's touch is doing something to her body and heart which is not something she wants to happen.

"Good night," she said freeing her hands from his hold. The warmness he felt now gone. He wants to keep holding her hands, feel her skin on his. Just before she tries to leave, he held her arm again, her back facing him.

"Ethan it's getting late, stop it please" her voice came out as a whisper.

"What if I don't want to stop?" he inquired still not realising her arm.

"Then I think we'll stop being friends" The statement from her made him realised his hold and that give her the cue to leave without looking back. As she left Ethan slouched down on the couch. What is happening to him? Why did he bother himself about her? What is this he's feeling whenever she's around him? Could it be Lust? or something more than that.