Chapter 215

Diners and Deep Conversations-1

We've been on the road for hours and Zaid hasn't said a word.

In his defense, neither have I, but I don't want to be the only one breaking the ice

between the two of us. The hum of the engines and the rhythm of the tires against the

road is the only sound in the car.

I let my eyes slide over to look at Zaid's profile. His eyes are fixed on the road, but his expression is distant. His knuckles are white against the steering wheel, his jaw clenched

tight.

I lean back in my seat and look out into the passing landscape. It's a flat, dirt road for

miles with the occasional lonely tree and cacti. It's nothing like Florida with the green

dry, cracked and brown, but

beautiful sky above us.

on the dashboard, and he reaches for it without taking his

the road.

should keep looking at the houses. Choose the ones you want to see, so

warm from his hand. I feel a surge in my heart. The fact that he trusts me with this, unlocked,

catches my eye more than the rest.

I, sitting on the swing to

emotion in my throat and

I say softly, my fingers brushing over

glances at it, his gaze flickering briefly before he looks away, his jaw tightening. He doesn't say anything for

then he lets out a breath, his hand tightening

1/2

Diners and Deep Conversations-1

too."

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255