No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 8



Conrad told me about the heated love his parents shared in their youth, a passion that eventually simmered down to a comfortable calm. Maybe that was just what love would be like in the end.

"Mom, Dad!"

"Jacqueline, Herschel!"

Conrad and I greeted them, each to our own.

"Have you two eaten yet? There's plenty of food left if you're hungry," Jacqueline said gently.

"We've had dinner," Conrad answered, then looked at me, "Are you hungry? Do you want to eat something?"

I barely touched my dinner, but then, I wasn't hungry. "No, I'm good."

"Then head upstairs to rest. I'll have the housekeeper bring up some milk," Jacqueline said, smiling.

didn't dwell on it and went upstairs. But I paused when I opened

the doorway, Conrad looked back

we could head downstairs, Jacqueline was already coming up. "Felicia, I forgot to mention we're preparing Conrad's room as your bridal suite. For

after the wedding. Why

gets too late," Jacqueline retorted with a playful scold and proceeded to lead Conrad to my room door. "You

don't mind, right?" Jacqueline

words to Jefferson echoed in my ears, leaving

problem," Conrad surprisingly

and the next thing I knew, his arm was around my

said as he closed

hint of something more. It felt like our wedding night, especially with the roses spread

cheeks flushed. "I'll just

caught me, locking my eyes with his sharp gaze. My heartbeat quickened, and my breathing grew heavy. Conrad

my arm, slowly moved up, resting on my shoulder, then my

clutched at

lips silenced mine with a fierce and passionate kiss, unlike any kiss we had shared. During all our years together, our kisses had always been brief, never venturing too deep. But tonight, it was different. His kiss was

nervous that my teeth chattered, preventing any further