Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 69

Agnes bolted out of the Century Building and headed back to school. She holed up in the library till late, since she was free in the afternoon.

Jared shot her a text: “When are you coming home?”

Agnes stared at her phone for a moment but didn’t respond.

Soon, Jared called, his voice deep and resonant from the other end: “Got class tonight?”

Agnes answered, “I’ve got a journalism project on my plate, so I’m a bit swamped.”

“When will you be done?”

“I’m not sure, you should hit the sack; don’t wait up for me.”

all she could think about the whole day. It’s been a while since they last saw each other, and Agnes missed

explain, but Agnes was not satisfied with his explanation, and she realized she barely knew Jared. Their marriage was initially a farce, but Agnes found

the library. When she was too tired, she caught some Z’s on the

day to change and shower,

she really didn’t know how

home as usual, and finding the coast clear,

After showering, she realized she had forgotten to bring a change of clothes. This wasn’t the first time, but the house was empty and the bedroom curtains

moment she stepped out of the

the bathroom. He

quickly turned around, and darted back into the bathroom, slamming the glass door shut.

Then, silence.

heart pounding like it was about to

bathroom mirror, her body as red as a boiled shrimp, her cheeks flushed