Living With A Narcissistic Brother In-law

Zeya lowered the seat as she drove when she noticed Sebastian sleeping. She smiled and turned on the player and started playing some relaxing music.

'Grey November I've being down since July'

'Motion capture, put me in the bad light'

'I replay my footsteps on each stepping stone...''

'Tryin to find the one where I went wrong…''

'Writing letters addressed to the fire'

'And I was catching my breath

staring out an open window catching my death…

Zeya sang along the Taylor Swift song that was playing in the background. She had a peaceful demeanor which was also infectious.

Sebastian slowly opened his eyes and looked at her. Because she wasn't aware that he was awake, she continued to sing.

Sebastian laid back, finding her voice relaxing and calming. He watched her with interest. He had always felt that she was different. She had the ability to make people like her without even trying hard. She was from an average background but she didn't allow that to make her misbehave or blame it on her surroundings. She was a perfect example of a self-made woman and that was what drew him to her.

'Hey December, guess I'm feeling unmoored

Can't remember what I used to fight for

I rewind the tape but all it does is pause

On that very moment I was lost

Sending signals to be double crossed...

Zeya's body suddenly tensed when she heard a voice beside her. She turned and looked at Sebastian with a flushed face.

''Huh? What did you say?'' she asked.

''Can you drive with one hand?'' Sebastian asked her again.

''Oo, since we are almost…'' Zeya hit on the brakes at once when Sebastian touched her hand. She turned slowly to meet his gaze, ''you… what are you doing?''

''Holding your hand. Can't I?'' Sebastian asked, clasping their hands together more intimately.

''Yes, no, I mean… it's alright… by… me''

''Drive, I am hungry''

''You… are you not afraid that I will get distracted? What if we get into an accident?''

''Then, make sure we don't. My life is now in your hands Miss Sher''

Zeya's face turned red. She looked away and bit her lips. Her heartbeat increased and she was scared he would hear her heartbeat once he got close enough.

Zeya nervously started the car with one hand and drove away. Sebastian was still holding on to her right hand.

Sebastian looked at her and smiled. He was enjoying making her blush. He liked the fact that he could make her loss her cool. He thought he was the only one who was affected by the kiss but now he was sure he wasn't just the only one. They both seemed to feel the same way about each other.

…

Zeya pulled over at the car park and turned to Sebastian, ''we… we are here''

''Oo'' Sebastian said but still held on to her hand.

''We… we should get down first''

''Oo'' Sebastian replied but continued to look at her.

''Can you let go of my hand first? I can't get down if you are holding my hand''

''Oo'' Sebastian replied again but didn't let go.

Zeya felt her palm go numb and sweaty. She continued to blush.

''Let's go'' Sebastian said and let go. He got down from the car and started walking towards his villa.

Zeya got down and followed him. She entered the villa and Sebastian gave her a pair of slippers to change into. Zeya changed out of her sneakers and followed him to the hall. She paused and looked at the place. This was the first time she was coming to Sebastian's house. She had dreamt about this moment before but now that she was finally here, it still felt surreal.

''Sit down, I will change into something and come back. The fridge is over there, make yourself comfortable and eat whatever you want. I will be back shortly''

''Oo'' Zeya looked at him as he walked away. He entered into his room and she turned, looking at the hall once again.

The words of Sebastian made her turn towards the fridge. He just told her to be comfortable and eat whatever she wanted. It warmed her heart.

Zeya touched her racing heart and muttered, ''why is he so sweet to me?'' she went and opened the fridge.

''Oh my God! He has almost everything in here'' Zeya exclaimed. The two-way door fridge had vegetables, fruits, drinks and preserved foods. They were all aligned in an orderly form. Zeya closed the fridge and looked around the kitchen.

''Whoa! He is a clean freak. Does he have OCD? That might become a problem because I am totally disoriented especially in the kitchen''

Zeya went back to the fridge and removed a plastic bowl of grapes. She placed it on the kitchen table and was about to eat when Sebastian spoke to her.

''Don't! come here'' he said to her.

''Huh?''

Sebastian walked to the kitchen sink and turned on the tap, ''wash your hands first''

''Oo'' Zeya went over and washed her hands. She finished and followed him to the hall. They sat across each other and he turned on the TV.

Zeya picked a grape to eat and looked at him subtly. The silence was a little awkward for her. She wished he would say something or maybe even explained why he suddenly held her hand while she drove. She was dying of curiosity.

''Why is he not saying anything? He should at least explain, right?' Zeya pouted her lips and frowned.

''Zeya…'' Sebastian turned to face her.

''Huh?'' Zeya's eyes sparkled and she smiled and thought to herself, 'that's more like it. Tell me, explain yourself'

''Do you like pasta?'' Sebastian asked.

''Huh?'' Zeya furrowed her brows. That wasn't the question she was expecting.

''The pasta they are eating right now looks delicious. Let's make some and eat'' Sebastian said and pointed at the TV. Zeya turned and looked at it. She saw three people chatting as they ate pasta.

Zeya sighed and gave up. Now that he was talking about food, she lost interest.

''I will make some for you'' Zeya said and stood up reluctantly. Sebastian looked at her walking away and he smirked.

He knew exactly what was going on in her mind but he wasn't going to say it now. He was waiting for something else.

Sebastian looked at his wrist watch and looked at the door. He stood up and went to the kitchen to look for Zeya,

''Zeya…''

''Yes?'' Zeya turned to look at him, 'what is it?''

''I am going to get something outside. I won't keep long''

''But, you just came back. Are you not tired?''

''I won't keep long. Where is the car key?''

''Check in my bag, it should be there''

''Alright''

''Don't keep long''

''Yes, Ma'am'' Sebastian saluted her before going out. Zeya chuckled and shook her head.

…

A while later, Zeya finished and placed the food on the table. She returned to the hall and looked at her time.

''It's being an hour; I wonder where he went out. Should I go out and wait for him?'' Zeya picked her phone and walked out of the house. She stood just at the porch waiting.

''I should call him…'' Zeya paused when she saw snow suddenly falling.

''Oh, it's snow. Is it already getting to Christmas?'' Zeya stepped into the falling snow and stretched her hand to catch some.

''Zeya, what are you doing outside?'' Sebastian walked to her and asked. He removed his trench coat and put it around her body.

''I was waiting for you''

''Let's go inside. It's cold'' Sebastian held her hand and they went inside.

''The food is ready''

''I was returning when I received a phone call from my mother. She called to remind me about a blind date she had arranged for me''

''You are going on another blind date again? Why are you going on blind dates?'' Zeya asked. Even though she didn't mean it, her voice came out strong.

''I… I'm sorry. I didn't mean to''

''Zeya… I am not going to any blind date again'' Sebastian told her.

''Huh? But…''

''I already said I found the one last night. There is no need to go on another blind date again''

''You… you really fell in love with that lady?''

''She wasn't the one I was talking about. Zeya can you let me speak?''

''Huh?''

''Let's eat the food before it gets cold. I will send you somewhere''

''Okay'' Zeya nodded and they went to the table to eat.

….

Zeya followed Sebastian to the door and changed into her sneakers.

''Where are we going?''

''You will see when we get there'' Sebastian told her. He opened the door and held her hand and they went out together.

Sebastian took Zeya and they walked to a single apartment in the same area. It was closer to his villa.

''Where is this place?''

''Come inside'' Sebastian said and entered before her. Zeya entered and saw a lot of decoration in the room. She turned to look at Sebastian.

''Sebastian, what is this?''