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 something

wanted to dodge, but I kept

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

for fear that I inevitably would dodge. But after

the warmth on my forehead, my heart jolted. All at

my eyes. My gaze turned evasive as awkwardness engulfed me about

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

were clutching the hem of my clothes. His voice

a very perceptive person to notice that subtle tell of

knew that I was averse to it, so he kissed me on

a gentleman who never coerces me into something I abhor,

thought of Michael flashed across my mind once again, panic gripped me. Ugh! He seems to have been playing on a loop in my mind for the entire day! I’ve truly been

I didn’t know how to answer him. The

if I wanted to be rid

planted

from kissing Michael. While the warm sensation remained the same, my heart didn’t

did he finally snap back to his senses.

desire but panic. Even when I arrived

overwhelmed with panic. My mind was

when I think of him again. But I wonder what Yuval thinks of me. Would he now think that I’m a woman with

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