Husband With Benefits
Chapter 173: Birthday Wishes

Chapter 173: Birthday Wishes

Nora stared at the empty bed on the opposite side of the room and made a face. What kind of a best friend disappeared on her friend’s birthday, leaving her alone to welcome the day.

Let Isabella come back. She would revoke her best friend privileges and not help her cover up with her homework at all! So gaming all night was more important than her.

Nora pouted and stared out of the window. Bringing her knees to her chest, she laid her head on her knees and hugged herself. She really couldn’t blame Isabella. Until last year, she’d barely been allowed to go out of the house to ’celebrate’. And then last year she had spent the entire day waiting for the celebration that Antonio had promised her.

She’d been over the moon but also a little apprehensive when Ian had insisted that they would come here to celebrate her birthday with her. She’d thought of countless excuses that they might come up with to excuse themselves later. But that was really not the case. Erasmi Frost had already arrived here and the rest were already on the way.

But she’d been the happiest when she had thought that Demetri would also be joining her here. It had been so long since she had spoken to him... But when she had messaged him for confirmation, he had already told her he would not be able to join.

Nora pouted. Well, served him right if he did not read her message about not being pregnant and come here directly. Heartless man. It was because of him that she would be celebrating her birthday with so many people and he wouldn’t be joining. Let his birthday come and...

She froze at the thought, realizing that she had absolutely no idea when his birthday was. She’d ask Erasmi tomorrow. The clock showed that it was already 11.59 p.m. With a sigh, she thought it would be better to simply close her eyes and pretend to be asleep than to sit and stare outside, feeling lonely.

Quickly, she fell back on the bed and pulled the covers over her head, wishing herself a quiet happy birthday before closing her eyes. However, in the next moment, she heard the sound of the doorknob turning and narrowed her eyes. So, the girl did have some conscience and knew to return at the right time?

Nora was tempted to get up and scare her but knowing that Isabella’s scream could shake the foundations of the dorm, she decided to abstain. It was better to let her think that she had succeeded in surprising her than to let Isabella scream and get caught for entering past curfew time. Soon, the door opened and closed and she heard the quiet footsteps coming towards her.

But after that there was nothing. No sound. Nora frowned, regretting pulling the blanket over her head now. She couldn’t even take a peek... It would be really hilarious if she was waiting here and instead of wishing her Isabella had fallen into a drunken stupor.

When still there was no movement, Nora could not help but relent. Slowly, she moved the blanket from her head, intending to look around.

The next minute, she almost let out a scream and was so startled that she fell off the bed.

The next moment, she got up and jumped onto the bed before throwing herself at the man standing next to her bed. Demon barely had time to brace himself when the warm girl landed in his arms and kissed him square on the mouth. With a thump, he caught her around the waist and kissed her back with equal fervor. It had been so long since he had held her.

Demetri’s hands roved over her back, settling on her thighs as he bent over, letting her fall on the bed while he followed. As a low moan escaped her and she pushed herself closer, Demetri almost tore off her clothes before remembering his reason for being here.

Dam* it! He was not here to sleep with her! Regretfully, he broke the kiss and leaned back. Carefully, he gave her a once over and was satisfied when he saw her. She had not lost weight and just like her message indicated, she was most certainly not pregnant.

Of course, he was disappointed that she wasn’t pregnant, but he would not linger on that. They had all the time in the world...

Catching his glance and interpreting it correctly, Nora grinned," What do you think? Have I put on additional weight?"

"No. I think you are starving yourself from missing me." Demetri immediately replied.

Nora rolled her eyes," As if I would miss you! So, what brings you here?"

At that moment, she realized that Demetri was inside her dormitory- an all girls dormitory in the middle of the night. The big Demon lord had sneaked in to wish her.

Demetri shook his head and casually tapped her nose," I am here to wish you a happy birthday of course. Happy birthday, kitten. Here is your gift."

Nora snorted and narrowed her eyes," Really! Liar. I know for a fact that you had no plans to come here, and you only came because of the misunderstanding your brother caused. He’s been here for less than twenty-four hours and already caused a few let me tell you."

As Nora stared at the elongated box, she could not help but frown and complain some more, "See! This proves that you are lying. Did you pick up a generic gift for me? The box looks clearly like it would have some bracelet. Did you even get it or did you ask Assistant Ma to pick it up?"

Even as Nora pretended to complain, she was secretly overjoyed. It did not matter if Demetri had not put much thought into the gift and simply bought some random bracelet. What was important was that he had actually come here at this hour to give it to her! However, as she opened the box, her words were caught in her throat," It’s not a bracelet..."

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