However, she didn't notice the brief coldness that flickered in Sidney's eyes.

...

When Maria woke up, it was already midday.

She struggled to sit up, her body sore and tired.

Memories of the night before rushed back to her, leaving her momentarily dazed as she sat on the bed.

Turning her head, she spotted her phone-and next to it, a bottle of water and a small packet of birth control pills.

Maria stared at the packet for a moment before taking a pill and swallowing it.

When she walked out of the bedroom, she was surprised to see Sidney still there, cooking in the kitchen.

"You're still here?" she asked, leaning against the doorframe.

then returned to the stove. "I'll

his busy movements.

need for explanations, no need for responsibility. Maria couldn't quite

and

her, placing the plate on the

eyebrow. "You were the one who made the first

calmly, "And you didn't

him. The truth was, she liked his kisses, his voice, and yes,

to the table. "So, what are we

furrowed slightly, clearly displeased by the

and Sidney

gaze held a

want, I can call you

away, his tone calm. "You're overthinking it. There won't be

Don't you think you're being a little too controlling, Sidney?" "The food's going to get cold," Sidney

"Do you really

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