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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

for air as I stayed frozen, waiting to

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

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

the urge I felt to look at him.” I’m surprised to see you still here

the strength of her tug as she ushered me inside. “Arabella are you

around CIS

dart down to the hoodie and a hand lifts to her

were you thinking getting inside his truck and wearing his hoodie?” She questions without taking a

pats at my stomach. “You are wearing clothes under there right?” Her terrified eyes

uneasy by her probing. “I’m fully

not say his name out loud. Your mother is here!” She hisses,

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

out that you were in that boy’s truck? Wearing his hoodie while he’s practically

my eyes. “He had pants

eyes narrowed. “And that makes it

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

I winced thinking of how vocal

to not get even a flicker of emotion. “No, I won’t.” She turns to the stairs and motions up.” You better

chest easing. “Thank you Gertrude, I really owe you one.”

into a frown.

get going before you catch a cold.”

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

jogging slowed until it was just a snaillike walk as I listened to the two.” Yes, Mrs.

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

the feel of your skin.” Haiden whispers as

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