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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

from Haiden’s black truck. Purposely, I ran up to her, blocking her

to look at him.” I’m surprised to see you still here Gertrude. Mother hasn’t arrived yet I suppose?” The words came out rapidly, like a whip lashing at

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

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continues, fingers wrapping around my arm tightly. Her eyes dart down to the hoodie and a hand lifts to her forehead to wipe it roughly. “Aye yai yai. You, child is giving

were you thinking getting inside his truck and wearing his hoodie?” She questions

wearing

uneasy by her probing. “I’m fully clothed. Haiden

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

heart pounding at her revelation. “Do you know what

mother were to find out that you were in that boy’s truck?

my eyes. “He had pants on Gertrude. He wasn’t

“And that

and ushers me to the

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

really good enough to not get even a flicker of emotion. “No, I won’t.” She

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

dropped into a frown.

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

has Arabella arrived yet?” Mother’s voice pierced the heavy silence i

snaillike walk as I listened to the two.” Yes, Mrs. Rivera. She’s just going to change into something

dinner. Mr. Rivera won’t be joining us

your skin.” Haiden whispers as his fingers trail a

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