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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

breath, lungs crying for air as I stayed frozen,

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, seeing as I seem to annoy him

to not slip on the wet concrete. Gertrude had not torn her eyes away from Haiden’s black truck. Purposely, I ran

truck skidding to his house and clenched my fist to stop the urge I felt to look at him.” I’m surprised to see you still

as she ushered me inside.

carumy around CIS STILISTLUS

what she meant by them. She continues, fingers wrapping around my arm tightly. Her eyes dart down to the hoodie and a hand

inside his truck and wearing his hoodie?” She questions

wearing clothes under there right?” Her terrified eyes looked at me

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

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

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

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

rolled my eyes. “He had pants on Gertrude. He

eyes narrowed. “And that makes it so

and ushers me to the

winced thinking of how

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

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

dropped into a frown.

me yet. Now get going before you catch

nodded and jogged up the stairs.” Gertrude, has Arabella arrived yet?”

to the two.”

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

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

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