Free Stepbrother Romance: Stepbrother Accused (Bad Boy Romance) (New Adult Suspense Taboo Romance) by C.C. DeMille Page A

dad.”
     
    She came running downstairs singing to herself.
     
    “What are you so happy about?” he asked.
     
    Her phone vibrated.
     
    I’m outside.
     
    She smiled and casually walked to the door.
     
    Okay Sarah just relax , she thought.
     
    After composing herself she opened it.
     
    “Hi”, said Sunny with a smile.
     
    A huge grin grew over her face and she flung herself at him. He hugged her for what seemed like forever until they both were interrupted.
     
    “What are you doing here?”
     
    “Dad!” shouted Sarah with a look of shock on her face. “It’s you’re son!”
     
    “I know exactly who it is, I thought I made it clear that you were no longer part of this family.”
     
    “I’m not here to see you,” replied Sunny calmly. “I’m here to see my stepsister.”
     
    She smiled and they hugged again.
     
    “Can I see you for a moment Sarah?” asked Evan as he pulled her back in the house.”
     
    Once they entered the kitchen he put his hands on her shoulders and looked her straight in the eye.
     
    “I don’t want you seeing him.”
     
    “What’s wrong with you?” she asked. “How can you be so cruel?”
     
    “He’s dangerous, irresponsible and a killer. This isn’t a discussion Sarah.”
     
    She walked off and reached the front door.
     
    “If you step out that door there are gonna be consequences young lady.”
     
    She ignored him and walked through. She walked with Sunny across the road to the local park and they began to stroll along the path.
     
    “Sorry about your father,” said Sarah.
     
    “It’s not your fault. Anyway he’s right.”
     
    “What?!” said Sarah in shock.
     
    “I was young and irresponsible, I never gave him any reason to trust me.”
     
    “Yeah but you’re not a murderer Sunny, and at least he could have visited you, same goes for mom.”
     
    “How is your mom?” he asked.
     
    “She’s okay, Evan…I mean, your dad’s got her wrapped around his finger so things are all rosy at home.”
     
    They watched as a small child cycled passed them on a tricycle. They looked at each other and smiled. Sarah’s mom and Sunny’s dad had met when Sarah and Sunny were both were that age and shared memories came flooding back to both of them.
     
    “Do you remember when we ran into that crazy guy’s house?” asked Sarah.
     
    “How could I forget, you were so curious, nothing I said put you off knocking on his door.”
     
    She laughed.
     
    “I still remember that dog jumping out of the window, I had nightmares about it for a week.”
     
    Now Sunny laughed.
     
    “Yeah it looked like it had rabies or something. I thought he was gonna bite you.”
     
    “I know. I’ll never forget how you stood in front of me, how you tried to protect me, it was cute.”
     
    “It was stupid,” said Sunny.
     
    “No, it was romantic. I knew from that moment I’d always be safe with you.”
     
    She felt a warmth come over her and she held his hand.
     
    “Thank you,” said Sunny.
     
    “For what?”
     
    “You were the only one who came to visit me. The only one who believed me, that believed I was innocent. I really needed that. Without you I would have been totally alone. You kept me going in there you know that? The thought of seeing you one day on the other side, it was everything to me.”
     
    “You’re the most important person in my life Sunny, I would never leave your side.”
     
    He smiled.
     
    “Even if your parents don’t agree?”
     
    “They can go to hell for all I care,” she replied.
     
    They had circled the park and ended up back at the entrance.
     
    “So what are you gonna do now?” she asked.
     
    He smiled.
     
    “Everyone keeps asking me that.”
     
    “You’re gonna try to prove you were innocent right?”
     
    “Do you think I should?” he asked.
     
    “Yes, and I’m gonna help you.”
     
    “I can’t let you do that Sarah, you should get on with your life. Father’s right, getting involved with me