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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

air as I

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 a constricted throat, not waiting for an answer. I highly doubt he’d answer anyway,

up to my house, careful to not slip on the wet concrete. Gertrude had not torn her eyes away from Haiden’s black truck. Purposely, I ran up to her, blocking her vision with my body

to look at him.” I’m surprised to see you still here Gertrude. Mother hasn’t arrived yet I suppose?”

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

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She continues, fingers wrapping around my arm tightly. Her eyes dart down to the hoodie and a hand lifts to her

flash up to mine. “What were you thinking getting inside his truck and wearing his hoodie?” She

my arm and pats at my stomach. “You are wearing clothes under there

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

pushed on my lips, forcing my words to gobble back down. “Shhhh. Do not say his name out

pounding at her revelation. “Do you know what would happen if your mother were to find

were in that boy’s truck? Wearing his

eyes. “He had pants on Gertrude.

narrowed. “And that makes

in so much trouble young lady!” She hisses and ushers me to the stairs while her eyes dart to the kitchen area

mother?” I winced thinking of

of emotion. “No, I won’t.” She turns to the stairs and motions up.” You better move out of these

quickly, the weight on my chest easing. “Thank you Gertrude, I really owe you one.” I breathed

brows dropped into a frown.

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

and jogged up the stairs.” Gertrude, 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

cook dinner. Mr. Rivera won’t be joining us tonight.” Mother’s voice was clipped and stuffed

your skin.” Haiden whispers as his fingers

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