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.

 

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

slowly leaning toward me. Panicked, I instinctively wanted to dodge, but I kept reminding myself that

both hands, I remained still. By then, he was already very close

inevitably would dodge. But after waiting

on my forehead, my heart jolted. All at once, relief

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

Next time, I hope you won’t be resistant toward

hands that were clutching the hem of my

notice that subtle tell of mine. Indeed, it was proof that he was incredibly shrewd and

it, so he kissed me on the forehead

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

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

back, I stared at Yuval with a frantic look in my eyes. For a moment, I didn’t know how

from my thoughts. I knew that I had to divert my attention if I wanted to be rid

planted

first time I ever initiated a kiss with a man. The feeling of kissing Yuval was wholly different from kissing Michael. While the warm sensation remained the same, my heart didn’t race when I kissed the former.

away did he finally snap back to his senses. A smile again blossomed on his face, and his eyes were filled with tenderness as he gazed at

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

method, for I was now overwhelmed with panic. My mind was filled with images

again. But I wonder

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