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.

 

in puzzlement and queried softly, “Is something the

stared into my eyes without saying anything. His body, however, was slowly leaning toward me. Panicked, I instinctively wanted to dodge, but I kept reminding myself that I was aiming for marriage with him, so

remained still. By then, he was already very close

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

the warmth on my forehead, my heart jolted. All

eyes. My gaze turned evasive as awkwardness engulfed me

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

his elegant countenance, Yuval grasped my hands that were

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

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

 Ah, he’s truly a gentleman who

across my mind once again, panic gripped me. Ugh! He seems to have been

hands back, I stared at Yuval with a frantic look in my eyes. For a moment, I didn’t know how to answer him. The fact that

my attention if I wanted to be rid of Michael’s dominion over me. As long

swiftly leaned forward and planted

of kissing Yuval was wholly different from kissing Michael. While

Yuval was stunned when I kissed him. Only when I had gone a fair distance away did he finally snap back to his senses. A smile again

from desire but panic. Even when I arrived back

now overwhelmed with panic. My mind was filled with images of me kissing Yuval, so

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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