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.

 

puzzlement and queried

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

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

closed my eyes, not daring to look at his face anymore for fear that I inevitably would dodge. But after waiting for a long time, his kiss didn’t fall on

my heart jolted. All at once, relief

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

home. Next time, I hope you won’t

countenance, Yuval grasped my hands that were clutching the hem of my clothes. His voice remained

notice that subtle tell of mine. Indeed, it

was averse to it, so he kissed me on the forehead

he’s truly a gentleman who never

gripped me. Ugh! He seems to have been playing on a

a frantic look in my eyes. For a moment, I didn’t know how to answer him. The fact that Michael kept slipping into my

and tried my best to dispel him from my thoughts. I knew that I had to divert my attention if I wanted to be rid of Michael’s dominion over me. As long as my focus was on another man, I naturally wouldn’t think of him

swiftly leaned forward and planted a kiss on Yuval’s lips. Then, I beat a

was wholly different from kissing Michael. While the warm sensation remained the same, my heart didn’t race when I

him. Only when I had gone a fair distance 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

heart galloped wildly though it wasn’t from desire but panic. Even when I

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

like this is an indeed opportune method when I think of him again. But I wonder what Yuval thinks of me. Would he now think that

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