Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

0 Chapter 12 Whats going on ? Out of battery ? Josials frowned , irritation creeping into his voice as he pushed his phone aside .

Forget it Im done .

He figured that as an adult , Sienna could find her way back if she couldnt wait for him .

It had been a long night , and he was beaten .

A shower and some rest were calling his name .

Just as he was about to set his phone down for good , he hesitated and muttered , Ugh , what a hassle ! After a moments thought , he dialed the landline for Silver Beach But no one picked up , and the call ended itself .

What the hell ? Josiahs face clouded over .

Could Sienna really not have gone home ? Its so late … Is she still out there waiting for me ? What a fool ! He tossed the phone aside , not caring about it anymore , and headed upstairs to the bathroom .

But as the hot water streamed down on him , Sienna kept intruding on his thoughts .

Its late , and shes just a girl .

Even though I dont like her much , an the one who broke my promise , he thought .

What a hassle ! Josiah muttered , turning off the water .

He quickly dried off , got dressed , grabbed his car keys , and rushed downstairs .

As he got into the car , he called the nursing home .

The nurse who answered was responsible for Mirandas area .

This is Josiah .

Can you check if theres a girl named Sienna still here ? Josiah asked .

Sure , Mr.

Flynn , the nurse replied , not hanging up as she went to check .

A moment later , she returned .

Im sorry , but theres no Sienna here .

Just the medical staff and support personnel .

Not there ? She has already left ? Josiah thought , frustration seeping into his voice as he replied , Alright , thanks .

After ending the call , he got in his car and drove straight to Silver Beach .

But the place was as dark as pitch , with no sign of her anywhere .

Is she asleep ? He headed towards the servants quarters at the back .

As he tried to figure out which room she might be in , he stopped short a light was on in the first floor bathroom .

Could it be Sienna ? he wondered and walked over .

The bathroom door was slightly ajar , giving him a clear view inside .

Sienna was sitting on a stool , taking off her socks and examining her feet .

, Thank goodness , no blisters

of hardship had toughened her skin , turning it into her natural armor

no big deal for her

dipped her feet into the warm water, she yelpedOuch ! Thats hot ! Josiah frowned as

her feet

she

bellowed , his voice so loud it almost made

anger radiating off him as he clenched his

so late ? Didnt I tell you to wait

a moment , she couldnt help herself and

then got

? If youd just stayed put like I told you , I wouldnt have had

was off too

nodded , her voice dripping with sarcasm

Youre absolutely right .

was my fault

walked back by myself

for

My apologies .

back

you think you matter more than Yvette ? Yvette was Howards love , and Josiah was

this was his own business , and Sienna was responsible for something

this world , the person who is supposed to

, you owe- Knowing he was about to drag up something from four years ago again , Sienna interrupted , Im not blaming you ,

Im calm .

you think Im complaining She paused ,

, she continued , Sorry

, and you should get some

up , determined to change the hot water and keep soaking she

out a faint snort

in getting tangled up in

least shes

what a waste of my energy ! Just as he was about to leave , he stopped

He turned around abruptly , pointing

can drop the act

there , holding the basin

looking down

front of me to prove it ? Do you think Id buy that ? He sneered silently , Walked back ? From the nursing home

a cab ? It doesnt add up

that ? She was clearly underestimating me

like she is just trying to tug at

desperate move

clearly isnt over

little game isnt going to work

up Josiah shook his head

away ,

frozen , feeling a lump in her throat , and it took a moment for her to catch her

, Sienna got a call

was ready and that she needed to come try it

So.

headed over

to check out the stage