However, she didn't notice the brief coldness that flickered in Sidney's eyes.

...

When Maria woke up, it was already midday.

She struggled to sit up, her body sore and tired.

Memories of the night before rushed back to her, leaving her momentarily dazed as she sat on the bed.

Turning her head, she spotted her phone-and next to it, a bottle of water and a small packet of birth control pills.

Maria stared at the packet for a moment before taking a pill and swallowing it.

When she walked out of the bedroom, she was surprised to see Sidney still there, cooking in the kitchen.

"You're still here?" she asked, leaning against the doorframe.

Sidney glanced at her briefly, then returned to the stove. "I'll leave after you eat."

his busy movements. "Last

trailed off, and he didn't seem inclined to pick up the conversation either. It was as if last night had been just a fleeting moment of indulgence, something acted on a whim with no strings attached. No need for explanations, no need for responsibility. Maria couldn't quite read him

her and said,

brushed past her, placing the plate on the

"You were the one who made the

replied calmly, "And

Well, that was true. She hadn't rejected him. The truth was, she liked his kisses, his

to the table. "So, what are we

brow furrowed slightly, clearly displeased by the term, but he

chin, and Sidney frowned

gaze held a playful

mean whenever I want, I can call

calm. "You're overthinking it. There won't

when it happens and when it doesn't? Don't you think you're being a little too controlling, Sidney?" "The

faded, turning cold. "Do you really think

with the same calm demeanor. "Then what

be a next time. Her temper flared, and without warning,

"Get out."

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