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Arabella Rivera

I couldn’t feel the heat anymore. Everything was just now so, cold. I knew i t had something to do with Haiden’s sudden mood change and I definitely knew his silent treatment affected me more than I let on.

It was too late to start up a conversation now anyway. Haiden was already slowing down beside the curb but still left the ignition running

My bag was wet and so was the sacred place between my thighs. I was ashamed t o admit it, but Haiden’s presence invoked something that had been dormant for quite a while now. In fact, I couldn’t remember the last time I was so aroused.

I didn’t trust myself with him anymore. I grab ahold of my wet bag and opened the door. The rain was now a slight drizzle but the thunder had not quite lessened yet.

I didn’t go yet though, I sat there for some ticking seconds, waiting to see if he’d say anything

He say anyuwung

He doesn’t

I swallowed my pride, turning to face him. His head was faced front, eyes glued outside, yet they glistened oddly. “If you change your mind, I’ll be here.” The words come out restrained from how much he intimidated me without even trying

Haiden’s eyes snap to mine, piercing me with an unknown look that had me shivering. “Change my mind for what Arabella?!!

I squeezed my thighs together as my name rolled off his tongue. Crap.” Tutoring.” I squeaked breathlessly.

His jaw ticked and he swiftly ripped his eyes away from me.” I won’t.” Came his stiff curt reply.

I nodded. I didn’t exactly know why I was hell bent on conversing with him when h e clearly wasn’t interested. He didn’t give a shit, point-blank.

I let out a defeated sigh and finally got out of his truck. Before I could close the door, the door to my house opens rapidly. I held my breath, lungs crying for air as I

as I stayed

her worried eyes twisting into one of shock a s she fixed her gaze on Haiden. I slam the door shut quickly ” Bye.” I let out through

away from Haiden’s black truck. Purposely, I ran up to her, blocking her vision with my body and forcing her t

his house and clenched my fist to stop the urge I felt to look at him.” I’m surprised to see you still here Gertrude. Mother hasn’t arrived yet I suppose?” The words came out

of her tug as she ushered me inside. “Arabella are you out of your mind?” She screeched

CIS

knowing exactly what she meant by them. She continues, fingers wrapping around my arm tightly. Her eyes dart down

inside his truck and wearing

are wearing clothes under

her probing. “I’m fully clothed. Haiden

pushed on my lips, forcing my words to gobble back down. “Shhhh. Do not say his name out loud. Your mother is here!” She hisses, eyes darting to the

her revelation. “Do you know what would happen if your

you were in that boy’s truck? Wearing his hoodie while he’s practically naked?!” She screeched, before pressing her

pants

narrowed. “And that makes it so

and ushers me to the stairs while

tell mother?” I winced thinking of how vocal her disappointment

get even a flicker of emotion. “No, I won’t.”

the weight on my chest easing. “Thank you Gertrude, I really owe

into a frown.

into a frown. “Don’t thank me yet. Now get going before you catch a cold.” She scowled

nodded and jogged up the stairs.” Gertrude, has Arabella arrived yet?” Mother’s voice pierced the

listened to the two.” Yes, Mrs.

joining us tonight.” Mother’s voice

the feel of your skin.” Haiden whispers as his fingers trail a burning

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