Chapter 231. Relatives

CYNTHIA's P O V

I couldn't help but shake my head as I realized that my brother was extremely protective of me, which, at times, might be stifling. It was just a beer, and he’s already freaking out. What more if he found out that I like Jake?

As I made my way back to the pool area, I heaved a sigh and then brought the cup containing beer to my lips. But before I could even open the sliding door, I heard Jake’s voice, making me whip around, and glare at him.

‘‘Little Cynthia drinking beer…?’’ he whistled, crossing his arms over his chest, making me swallow hard as my eyes were drawn to the ripple of biceps straining against his tight black shirt. His brown hair was ruffled and damped from a recent shower.

‘‘I’m not so little anymore…’’ I shrugged as I took a swig of beer, showing him how good I was at drinking.

‘‘Yeah, I noticed that…’’ he gazed at me, his eyes drifted over my body, making me feel incredibly exposed. ‘‘Shame you’re off limits…’’

I frowned