Sleeping With My Step Daddy
Chapter 64: "You Slept With Me Reiji"

Chapter 64: "You Slept With Me Reiji"

After answering the call, Kai returned to the table. Reiji was already drinking fast, glass after glass, his frustration simmering beneath the surface. Eden remained calm, leisurely sipping his whiskey with an amused look in his eyes.

Kai sat back down, glancing between them.

Kai (firmly): "Reiji, can you stop it? I don’t want a burden tonight. If you get drunk, I’ll leave you on the road."

Eden chuckled under his breath.

Eden: "He deserves it."

Reiji’s eyes burned red with anger, but he didn’t say a word. He kept drinking.

Kai looked at Eden.

Kai: "Let’s meet tomorrow at the university."

Eden gave a single nod.

Without another word, Kai stood up and walked toward the exit. Reiji blinked, then scrambled to follow him. Just as Kai reached his car, Reiji grabbed his wrist.

Reiji: "Kai..."

Kai turned, sighing.

Kai: "You’re drunk, Reiji. Let’s go home."

Reiji shook his head.

Reiji: "I’m not drunk. First, tell me... about your lover."

Kai’s eyes flickered with surprise, but he kept his composure.

Kai: "Why are you asking me this all of a sudden?"

Reiji: "Who is he, Kai? Tell me. I want to know."

Kai looked him in the eyes, his tone calm but unwavering.

Kai: "Sebastian Vaughn."

Reiji’s eyes widened, his breath caught.

Reiji: "But... he’s your stepdad."

Kai: "He’s my everything."

Kai didn’t wait for a response. He pulled away, opened the car door, and got inside. The car pulled away, leaving Reiji standing frozen under the night sky—alone with his thoughts, and with too many questions.

Moments later, Reiji walked back into the club in a daze and started drinking again, shot after shot, trying to drown the name—Sebastian Vaughn—that kept ringing in his head.

Eden glanced at Reiji and smirked.

Eden (teasingly): "Hey, fiancé. Why are you still here?"

Reiji’s eyes darkened, his stare cold and dangerous.

Reiji: "If you say one more word, I swear I’ll kill you."

Unbothered, Eden casually sat beside him, swirling the whiskey in his glass.

Eden: "I know it hurts... when your crush chooses someone else."

Reiji slammed his glass down.

Reiji: "Shut up. Kai isn’t my crush. He’s mine already."

Eden laughed under his breath.

Eden: "In your dreams."

Without warning, Reiji punched Eden hard in the face.

Reiji (furious): "I warned you... but you just can’t stop pissing me off, bastard."

Eden quickly recovered and retaliated, landing a clean punch that sent Reiji stumbling back. Reiji fell to the floor with a thud—completely drunk, his body limp.

Eden stood over him, shaking his head.

Eden: "Hey, get up."

No response.

Eden frowned and bent down, nudging him.

Eden: "Don’t tell me he passed out..."

Still nothing.

With a sigh, Eden crouched lower, then scooped Reiji up into his arms.

Eden (muttering): "What a pain in the ass..."

He carried Reiji out of the club, ignoring the curious stares around them as he stepped into the cool night air.

Eden opened the car door and gently laid Reiji down in the passenger seat. He gave him a light shake.

Eden (grumbling): "Hey. Wake up."

Reiji didn’t even stir. Eden sighed and leaned back in the driver’s seat, muttering under his breath.

Eden: "If his guards find out I punched him and he passed out, they’re gonna beat me to death."

Without wasting more time, Eden started the engine and sped away from the club.

—

After a while, he pulled into the driveway of his house. The night was quiet, the city lights faint in the distance. Eden got out, walked around to the other side, and carefully picked Reiji up in his arms.

Eden (lowly): "You’re heavier than you look, spoiled brat."

He fumbled with the keys, finally opening the door and stepping inside. The living room was dim, cozy. Eden carried Reiji to the couch and gently laid him down.

Eden took off his own jacket and tossed it aside, staring at the unconscious man.

Eden (to himself): "What the hell am I supposed to do now..."

After a pause, he crouched beside Reiji and carefully unbuttoned his shirt. Reiji’s body was warm, sticky from sweat and alcohol. Eden soaked a clean cloth in warm water and began wiping him down gently, his expression unreadable.

Once he was done, Eden stood and exhaled.

Eden: "Can’t leave you like this."

He picked Reiji up again, cradling him against his chest, and carried him into the bedroom. He laid him down on the bed, pulling the blanket over him.

Eden lingered for a moment, watching Reiji sleep—his face peaceful for once.

Eden (quietly): "You’re such a mess..."

He turned off the lights and walked out, closing the door softly behind him.

The morning light filtered softly through the curtains, casting a golden glow across the room. Reiji stirred, his eyes blinking open slowly. As he sat up, confusion hit him—this wasn’t his bedroom.

Reiji (groggy): "What the hell..."

He looked down at himself, realizing he was wrapped in only a blanket.

Reiji (alarmed): "Where are my clothes?!"

Just then, the door creaked open. Eden walked in casually, carrying a breakfast tray.

Eden (cheerfully): "Oh? You’re awake. How are you feeling?"

Reiji narrowed his eyes. "Why the hell am I here? And where are my clothes?"

Eden placed the tray gently on the side table and smiled with fake sweetness.

Eden: "Honey... you don’t remember what happened last night?"

Reiji froze. "What are you talking about?"

Eden sat beside him, grabbing his hand dramatically. "You and me. We had sex last night."

Reiji’s eyes widened in shock. "What the hell are you saying?!"

Eden leaned in, his voice teasing. "Don’t worry, I haven’t told anyone. But last night, you were moaning so loud—calling my name over and over. ’Eden... more... deeper...’"

Reiji yanked his hand back, clutching the blanket around him as he jumped to his feet.

Reiji (furious): "You bastard! What did you do to me?!"

Eden stood and walked toward him with a smirk.

Eden: "Why act like you didn’t like it? You enjoyed it a lot last night. Begged me, even."

Reiji’s voice was shaky with rage. "I don’t remember anything!"

Eden walked over to the couch, picked up neatly folded clothes, and handed them over.

Eden (calmly): "Here. I washed and pressed your clothes—they were all wet and messy from last night."

Reiji snatched the clothes from him, his face burning with a mix of shame and fury. Without another word, he stormed into the bathroom and slammed the door shut.

Reiji came out of the bathroom fully dressed, his hair still damp from the quick wash. His face was tense, jaw tight with unspoken anger. Eden was still sitting lazily on the bed, arms folded behind his head like nothing had happened.

Eden (lightly): "Come on, let’s eat breakfast together."

Reiji (coldly): "I don’t want anything from you."

He moved toward the door, but Eden quickly stood up and In one swift motion, Eden reached out and wrapped his arm around Reiji’s waist, pulling him back.

Eden (softly but firmly): "If you don’t listen to me... I’ll tell everyone you slept with me."

Reiji froze. His face paled slightly, then shifted into a dangerous glare.

Reiji (furious): "What the hell are you saying?"

Eden didn’t flinch. His tone remained calm, but the glint in his eyes was sharp.

Eden: "I’m not joking, Reiji. Now sit down and eat."

He grabbed Reiji’s hand tightly and dragged him back toward the bed, his grip unrelenting.

Reiji tried to pull away but couldn’t. His mind spun with rage and disbelief.

After finishing breakfast in silence, Eden stretched and stood up, brushing his shirt lightly.

Eden (cheerfully): "I’ll give you a ride home."

Reiji (dryly): "No need. I’ll call my driver."

Eden tilted his head with a sly grin.

Eden: "Why do you always forget what I told you? Don’t refuse me. If you do... well, who knows what I might say."

Reiji (coldly): "Shut up."

Eden chuckled, clearly amused. "Then let’s go."

---

A short while later, Eden’s car pulled up outside the mansion. As soon as they arrived, Reiji stepped out without a word and walked briskly toward the entrance. Eden followed at a relaxed pace.

Reiji (annoyed): "Why are you following me?"

Eden (casually): "I want to see Kai."

Reiji let out a tired sigh and gestured to one of the servants standing nearby.

Reiji: "Show him to Kai’s room."

The servant bowed politely and gestured for Eden to follow. Eden gave Reiji a wink before disappearing down the hallway behind the servant.

Reiji turned to head toward his own room but stopped when his sister, Aiko, suddenly appeared in front of him, arms crossed.

Aiko (teasing): "Who’s that handsome American guy?"

Reiji (grumbling): "He’s Kai’s friend."

Aiko (grinning): "He’s so handsome. Does he have a girlfriend?"

Reiji rolled his eyes and brushed past her without answering, disappearing into his room and slamming the door shut behind him.

As Eden walked through the quiet mansion hallway, he glanced down at his phone and quickly typed a message:

> "I’m doing just as you said. I fooled the bastard into thinking he slept with me. Now I’m heading to meet Kai."

He hit send and immediately turned off the screen, slipping the phone into his pocket just as the servant came to a stop in front of a large, polished door.

Servant (respectfully): "Sir, this is Master Kai’s room."

Eden offered a charming smile and nodded.

Eden: "Thank you."

He turned to the door, adjusted his jacket, then gently knocked, his expression calm—but with a glint of mischief hiding in his eyes.