Attracted By My Ex-wife

"Sam, I have made up my mind. You don't have to persuade me anymore. I know you mean well, but we are just friends, nothing too special. If we both live under the same roof forever, we will be misunderstood."

Anne didn't dare to look at Sam's face. His eyes were too serious. His stare gave an inexplicable amount of pressure. She knew that this was for the best. It was beneficial for the two of them if she moved out.

The persevering attitude of Sam towards her was getting more and more obvious by the minute. She didn't want to hear his sentiments. If she kept staying there, it would only make things complicated. If it continued like this, their friendship would be as good as ash.

"Anne? Do I put pressure on you? You can pretend that you never heard my confession. I know your scruples. I promise I will only treat you as a friend from now on. My thoughts would be clear of any improper intents."

Sam could feel that Anne was deliberately being reserved from him. He knew very well that her feelings for him were just as ordinary as bread and butter, but he couldn't get a hold of his heart's desire. He just wanted to be there for her and keep her safe.

"Sam, you're overthinking. I just think it's inappropriate for us to live together for this long. That's the reason I decided to move out,"

Anne explained in a hurry. Although what Sam said was exactly what she thought in mind, she didn't want their relationship to change because of it.

"Anne, this is a big country…"

Looking at the grave look on her face, Sam grew anxious. He knew that she was as stubborn as a rock. Once she made a decision, she was committed and it was final.

"Well, isn't it useless to persuade me anymore? I've already found a house and I'm about to move there in a moment. Trust me on this one. If you're unsure, you can always come over at my place at any time. You'll be my very first guest."

She gave Sam a faint smile and interrupted his thoughts. She didn't want to hear what he had to say. Persuading her would be like moving a mountain.

Sam sighed helplessly. He was very disappointed knowing that Anne didn't want to stay with him anymore. At the height of the event, he also felt heartbroken.

"Can I at least drive you there? I'm worried if you go about on your own." Sam did everything he could, but he would go the extra mile to get one final moment with Anne. He didn't want to miss the chance.

"Okay, I'll go upstairs to pack my bags." Anne didn't refuse Sam's offer this time. After saying that, she stood up and went to her room.

Looking at her slender back, Sam was enticed to hold her in his arms, but he knew that he had no right.

Half an hour later, Anne finally came down with her compact suitcase. She never planned to stay in America for long, so she didn't bring much of her belongings with her.

Noticing that it was strenuous for her to lift her stubby luggage, Sam was quick to assist her and said, "Here, let me do it."

"Thank you." After taking a casual glance at Sam, she thanked him for his courtesy.

really sure

knew that she wouldn't be bothered by his hopeless

have to persuade me anymore." Anne was afraid that Sam would ask her again, so

take you

of dismay, Sam finally chose to compromise. He knew he

head-on. When they arrived, they found themselves

You should go home." Standing in front of

hefty. Let me help you get it

be able to often see her

from here, but thanks. I'll

to share a moment longer alone with Sam. She was afraid that the slightest change would make

don't have to be too reserved. We're best friends, remember? Do we really have to be

seriously. A trace of loss

maintain the current relationship between the two of them, but Anne seemed to deliberately

suitcase. I can handle it myself. What you've done is more than enough. I don't want to bother you

her head and spoke in embarrassment. Truth be told, she never wanted their friendship to be estranged, but the more Sam cared about her, the more difficult the

know you are under pressure. Just forget the silly things I said, okay?

ever, Sam regretted confessing. He shouldn't have expressed his fondness to Anne. If only he had kept his feelings to himself, locked it in the bottom of his heart, their

some rest. I'll invite you

seemingly repetitive conversation. After bidding farewell, she grabbed her suitcase

as if a part of him was taken away. Would they be so isolated from each other from this day on? Was it his fault

until she knew that his car vanished from her sight. Somehow, when she saw Sam, she always felt his

was alone. Everything seemed so lonely and desolated. He had been so used to her presence since the two of them had been together through night and

drank once glass after another. His blonde moment of thinking

vision began to blur into black. Finally, he fell asleep. The next day, he was awakened by a thumping sound of kicking at the

and stood up to

Kevin who stood outside and kept banging it. Geez! He had been waiting there for so long and he expected Anne to open the

open, revealing the sobering face of Sam. Perhaps because he had a hangover from all that drinking last night, he looked like a

you doing here this early

to bother Anne. Thinking that this man in front of him

"Anne, come out!"