Chapter Forty-Five

Did he really mean that? Did he mean for us to go beyond this date? Did that mean he has feelings for me? The way that I knew I have feelings for him?

Our thoughts were interrupted by the arrival of the dessert, and I was glad for a little distraction. The heavy thoughts in my head were breaking my heart and giving me a headache.

“Where’s your family?” I asked, breaking the silence.

“My mother is in England. Along with my stepsister, who’s the same age as you, and my stepbrother, who’s a year younger than me.”

“You get along well?”

He nodded instantly. “They’ve been my family for years now. Didn’t feel like we’re not related by blood at all. Even though I was devastated that my parents divorced, I was happy I gained siblings. My sister wanted to be a fashion designer and my brother is playing in a band. They’re both very passionate artists. And I do whatever I can to support them.”

I smiled at him sadly. “I wonder how my life would have been like if I had siblings. The closest I