Chapter 23

It's lunchtime, but Gonzalo still hasn't come out of his room. Since that morning when he opened his eyes, all he could think about I,s Patricia, her soft lips and beautiful eyes. Those eyes that sometimes stare at him, nothing else matters in the world. He doesn't want to feel that towards her. He can't. But there's no way to control his feelings.

Their maids have knocked numerous times, but his door was kept locked. Gonzalo knew he needs to stop before he even begins. Because if he allows himself to feel for Patricia, even just a bit, the world will come crashing down on him.

"Gonzalo?" His thoughts were interrupted when he heard Patricia knocking at his door. His body wanted to turn around and open it. But he tried his best not to.

"Gonzalo, are you okay?" Patricia asked. Her voice was full of concern. Gonzalo closed his eyes and breath deeply. He can't give in.

"Gonzalo, open the door. Come on." Patricia pleaded. His heart aches for her. His body