Chapter 39
Herman was also taken aback. The phone was on speaker, so he heard everything Monica said crystal clear.
His timing couldnât have been worse.
âAna, are you listening? If you donât know how to do it, I have some video links you can check outâ¦â
Scared out of her wits, Anastasia hung up the phone in a hurry and even dropped her cell phone on the floor in the process.
She was totally freaked out. This was the phone she just bought. If it broke, sheâd have to shell out more cash for a new one.
She quickly reached out to catch the phone, saving it from hitting the floor.
Herman stood at the door, his face expressionless. He was flabbergasted too.
Because during the phoneâcatching process, Anastasia had half knelt on the ground, and her towel had loosened a bit. From his angle, he could see pretty much everythingâ¦.
She tightened her towel in embarrassment.
âI made you a latte.â
Despite the embarrassment, Anastasia managed a smile and explained, âMonica loves pulling pranks Donât take her seriously.â
Herman chuckled and teased, âIâm suddenly looking forward to it. Was it the thong that Monica gave you as a wedding gift last time?â
Hermans straightforward words made Anastasia blush even deeper.
She had just taken a shower, her skin delicate and cheeks flushed. When she blushed, she looked even more charming.
Her charm was natural, and Herman found his heart racing.
Anastasia was the only one who could make him feel the aroused just by looking at her.
âMonica just loves pranks.â Anastasiaâs words came out stuttering.
âAnastasia.â Herman suddenly called her name very seriously and walked over to her.
Anastasiaâs heart pounded instantly, and she felt like she was rooted to the spot, unable to move.
Blushing, she looked at him, her heart beating wildly.
She wondered, what if Herman wanted her to perform her duties as a wife? What should she do?
They were legally married, and it would be only natural if he had such a request.
Just when Anastasia was torn, Herman reached out to her.
His touch made Anastasia hold her towel tighter.
She thought he was going to do something, but he merely brushed a stray hair from her forehead.
âIf you wash your hair at night, remember to dry it, or you might get a headache.â
âAh? Okay!â Anastasia nodded, which made him laugh.
He leaned down and teased in her ear, âAre you scared Iâll do something to you?â
Shy and nervous, Anastasia closed her eyes and blurted out, âNoâ¦no.â
Her reaction put him in a good mood.
He reached out to pet her head, âYou have an interview tomorrow, right? Better get some sleep.â
At that, Anastasia opened her eyes. He was already turning around, heading to the dining table, and grabbing the coffee on it.
She thought he was going toâ¦.
If he wanted to, she wouldnât exactly say noâ¦
His turning away left her a little disappointed. Could it be like Monica said, she was too uptight and Herman wasnât interested in her?
Or maybe he has performance issues?
Back in her room, Anastasia couldnât help but touch her head. His gentle touch was still there.
Her phone kept receiving new messages. They were from Monica.
Monica [What happened? Why did you suddenly hang up?]
Anastasia [He came back and heard what you were saying]
After the message was sent, Monica replied immediately: [And then? Did you feel anything special?]
Anastasia [No, weâre in our own rooms now]
Monica [Ana, do you think Herman has a problem? If he can resist sleeping with such a beautiful woman, somethingâs definitely off]
Anastasia had her doubts too, but questioning a manâs ability was risky
Anastasia [Probably not, maybe itâs because of feelings. I need to rest, I have an interview tomorrow]
As a wife, even if Anastasia had doubts, she would defend Hermanâs image in front of others.
Back in his room, Herman received a call from Flynn.
Flynn conveyed Katelynâs wishes on the phone, hoping that Herman would have a child soon.
Herman frowned, âSo annoyingâ
âBro, itâs momâs request. Youâre already thirty, isnât it strange for a man of your age to never have sex with a woman? And now, even after getting married, youâre still sleeping in separate rooms. Bro, do you have a problem?â
Flynn risked asking the last question.
âNo pocket money for you this year.â
Hermanâs words scared Flynn.
Before Flynn could plead, Herman hung up the phone. He knew very well he didnât have a problem. If he hadnât tried to control himself just now, he would have let his desires get the best of him.
But he was indeed inexperienced in this department.
He had never been with a woman before, except for a dream he had a few years ago, a dream so real that it was unforgettable.
The woman in the dream, like Anastasia, had captivating eyes.