Chapter 23 - Can't Say Goodbye

I let out a long sigh after entering the elevator to my apartment. After half a day in Ben's family, there were many surprising things about him. Being a widower at a young age is surprising. Being the only one with different beliefs from the family was also surprising. Even more surprising was that he still had time to steal a peek at me every time he had a break. Either in the stock room or even the bathroom.

I think it was wrong of me to break down Ben's defenses. Ah, just thinking about it makes my cheeks burn. It's a shame Ben only took me to the basement. His excuse was that he still needed to go out.

The elevator doors slide open, right on the floor of my existence. The steps of Ben's shoes are already moving toward the barrier, but a push from the front forces me back inside. The next sound I heard showed the elevator doors closing again and moving up.

"Where have you been, Rei?"

Satya? His sclera were so red as they glared at me. His grip on my shoulder was strong and painful