The Accidental Wife by Sara Islam

Chapter 111

I don't just like Silas. I think I love him. I'm sure that 'like' is too weak of a word to describe my feelings for him. Ever since we made up, we've been spending most of our time together like we used to.

Being stuck in the elevator was one of the worst things I have ever experienced, yet I'm glad that it happened, because Silas and I made up when we were stuck. I can't get the way he said 'fuck the boundaries' out of my head. His voice is stuck in my head and my body re The thing I love the most about Silas is that he embraces me when I'm vulnerable. I don't feel ashamed when I'm vulnerable in front of him, because I know that he won't make fun of me.

Sometimes, I feel that he likes me, but I'm scared of taking the first step. I'm afraid of his rejection. I mean, what if he is just being nice to me and I'm making things up in my head? I wish I could read his mind.

When he gave me the books the first time, he managed to make my heart ache because he gave the books despite the way I acted towards him. He bought them for me again because I lost them in the explosion. It's not about the gift. The gesture itself made me want to ki I don't know what I can do to make him notice me. I just wish I could find out his true feelings. I don't want to give myself any hope only for it to be snatched away from me in the blink of an eye.

Christmas break starts in exactly four days and today, Silas is taking me to the gathering his team is holding. I asked him if I could bring Sabrina and luckily, he said I could. I have already bought his Christmas gift and I can't wait to give it to him. I bought him tickets for the next game of his favorite football team.

My doorbell rings and I get up to open the door. I know that this is Silas.

"Don't you look beautiful." I blush at his compliment. I'm wearing some black leggings and an oversized sweater.

"Thank you." I grin and give him a quick hug.

"Ready to go?" I nod and grab my bag off the kitchen island.

"It's cold today. Is this heavy enough? Do you need a jacket?" he asks just before I close the door.

"My jacket! Thank you!" I rush back inside and bring my jacket. I put it on the couch to remind myself to take it, but as always, I ended up forgetting it.

"Is Sabrina going to meet us there?" Silas asks me as we get in his car.

"Yeah, she lives close to the house," I say as I fasten my seatbelt.

"Do you plan on giving me another show in the car, cupcake?" He smirks and I roll my eyes.

not worthy of my amazing shows, icing." I stick my tongue out oat

"Why?" he asks.

insist. He stays silent for a few seconds, then tells me about a few songs, Luckily, I know some of them too. "Okay, I'm gonna put one of them on and we're going to sing them at

I nod. "Trust me this is the best way to get rid of negative energy." I grew up with a mum who loves blasting her favorite songs around the house. Until now, she dances with my siblings

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me, but let's terribly sing at the top of our lungs, Rosie," he agrees and

of time to sing aloud, earning, the attention of the people around

with a wide smile. "Maybe we should do

""Deal" I beam.

the house and we make our way to the front door. I love the way his

in. "Good

to see you too,

here!" Alexa welcomes me as she pulls me into a

this time!" I say, wrapping my arms around

rings

house before the beginning. of Christmas break had been a tradition for many years even b They bring a variety of fast food and for all

announces as I'm taking off my jacket. I turn around and find Sabrina already making her/ way towards

introduce her to everyone and I can't help but notice the way Knox keeps his eyes on

ready to play Act

you better prepare yourself," Silas tells me as we all gather in the living room. "Are we going to be divided into two teams or more this year?" Silas asks, already pulling

two this year. Last year was pretty confusing with four teams especially when people started shouting the answers together," Aaron says,

saying that we need to stick- together. Sabrina ends up on the opposite team because somehow, Knox has convinced

comes to games. For the first couple of rounds, I stay stunned; however,

so glad that I'm here with Silas because I really needed to spend

like Silas unknowingly made me get rid of a lot of negativity I have in

you so much for inviting me! I'm having so much fun!" Sabrina gushes as she sips her Redbull. We're currently standing in the backyard because apparently, playing dodgeball