At that moment, my heart pounded wildly. I was naturally aware of Yuval’s intentions, and I should be happy upon hearing his declaration of sorts. Yet, for some reason, I didn’t feel happy at all.

“I know. And thank you for choosing to believe in me.”

 

He was a smart man, so I was certain that he would definitely be able to surmise that my relationship with Michael wasn’t as simple as that of a superior and subordinate when I had said as much.

Nonetheless, he was very considerate of me and said nary a word despite having surmised it. If it were any other man, it would likely have been a source of contention.

Subsequently, I turned to gaze out the window at the scenery outside. My heart and mind were presently flooded with images and thoughts of Michael. When we had an illicit relationship, I was determined to avoid him. But now that we were truly nothing to each other anymore, I felt empty, as though I had lost something important.

 

After having dinner with Yuval, he proposed going shopping. However, I was in low spirits just after ending things with Michael today, so I declined.

Since things had ended between me and Michael, I didn’t go back to Birchwood. After all, I naturally couldn’t continue staying in his house now that we no longer had anything to do with each other. Instead, I went to Natalie’s house.

Yuval brought the car to a stop in front of Natalie’s community gate, and I opened the car door to alight from the car.

 

“Wait a moment, Anna…”

I had opened the door, but before I climbed out of the car, Yuval’s voice drifted over.

 

I looked at him in puzzlement and queried softly, “Is

to dodge,

both hands, I remained still. By then, he was already very close to me, our lips a

not daring to look at his face anymore for fear that I inevitably would dodge. But after

warmth on my forehead, my heart jolted. All

finally left, I opened my eyes. My gaze turned evasive as awkwardness engulfed me

time, I hope you

Yuval grasped my hands that were clutching the hem of

perceptive person to notice that subtle tell of mine. Indeed, it was

it, so he

once. Ah, he’s truly a gentleman who never coerces

once again, panic gripped me. Ugh! He seems to have been playing on a loop

a frantic look in my eyes. For a moment, I didn’t know

from my thoughts. I knew that I had to divert my attention if I wanted to be rid of Michael’s dominion over me. As long as my focus was on another man, I naturally wouldn’t think

that thought occurred to me, I swiftly leaned forward and planted a kiss on Yuval’s lips.

from kissing Michael.

did he finally snap back to his senses. A smile again blossomed on his face, and

it wasn’t from desire but panic. Even when I arrived back at Natalie’s

my attention seemed to be a highly effective method, for I was now overwhelmed with panic. My mind was filled with images of me

of him again. But I wonder what Yuval thinks of me. Would

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