Chapter 27"Thank you for going out with me," Lily said shyly as she sat beside Miguel on a long bench. It was a beautiful cozy night. The gentle breeze slowly swayed Lily's hair as she stared into space. The atmosphere felt awkward. The bold Lily that had seduced Miguel earlier, was seated beside him now, being all shy and jelly. Was she not the same person?"So..." Miguel began, but paused and just shrugged as he had nothing to say. He couldn't come up with anything. The atmosphere wasn't favorable. His heart kept thumping hard against his chest."Wait... I think it's going to snow today," Lily gasped sharply as she stared at the screen of her phone with her eyes widened in shock, and Miguel looked at her."I think we should go home before it starts then. It's going to get cold out here and I didn't bring a coat outside," Miguel suggested, but Lily quickly shook her head."Let's watch the snow together," She demanded, and he gave her a long blank stare before he turned his face away
Maybelline Walter POVI tossed on the bed for the umpteenth time, unable to sleep no matter how I forced myself to. It was already past 11pm and I was supposed to have been asleep by now, but the incident from earlier kept replaying in my head every time and I couldn't help myself.Why was he like that? I asked myself the same question yet again, but couldn't come up with the possible reason he was like that."Maybe he's in love with you," a part of me had that thought, but I was quick to dismiss the thought because I was sure that it was the last thing that could happen. No way Miles could be in love with me.Twenty minutes passed before my eyes finally became heavy, and I didn't try to fight the sleep as I had been waiting for it almost all day. I didn't sleep for long before my hurting stomach jolted me out of my deep sleep, and I tiredly sat up on the bed. My stomach grumbled, reminding me that I didn't have dinner earlier before I slept off. I just went straight to my room when
Change 29Miles's heart pounded hard against his chest like it was going to explode soon. His throat went dry and he swallowed nothing as he blinked his eyes. His finger in her warm mouth was supposed to help him relieve the pain he wasn't even feeling in the first place, but fuck it! Why was he feeling aroused instead? He asked himself and slowly bit his inner lip.May was lost staring into his eyes, and for a moment, she asked herself why she did that. Why did she suddenly do that? Why was she so worried about him that he would get hurt? In the end, she couldn't come up with anything."Uhm..." She quickly let go of his hand and stepped away from him."Uhm... I will wait outside..." May quickly grabbed a bottle of water from the counter and turned to rush out of the kitchen, but he held her hand and pulled her back."I'm sorry about what happened earlier... I didn't mean to get mad at you... And at the office... I was just pissed that Natalie looked down on you. I didn't mean to trea
Chapter 30Waking up to May sleeping peacefully beside him was everything he needed to make him happy. A smile formed on Miles's face as he watched her sleep like the queen she was. She looked so cute when sleeping and he could only admire her.He finally got out of bed, pulled the duvet to cover her body, and left for the bathroom. After he washed his face, he left the room for the kitchen. Miles heard the sound of water splashing in the kitchen as he descended the staircase minutes later, and he paused. Adelie was not around, so who could be in the kitchen?He proceeded into the kitchen, regardless, and was stunned to find Miguel washing the dishes."It's you? When did you get home?" Miles could still remember that he went to bed around 4am and Miguel was not home at that time, so how come he was there now?"I returned at 4:30am," Miguel glanced at him, and he nodded."You barely have time for yourself after you started working in the hospital. This career of yours is really killi
Chapter 31Maybelline Walter POVI felt so exhausted after a long ride to the company. We were stuck in a traffic jam for a few minutes before we were able to make it out. "Are you ok? Do you want to go to the hospital?" I was stunned when Miles asked with concern written all over him just because I groaned tiredly."I'm fine," I managed to reply to him."What are you going to do now that you don't have a secretary anymore? I can still take...""We agreed that you won't be working while we are married, so don't think of that..." He paused, then looked up from his desktop to me."I will do something about it in a few days. The work is not difficult for me to handle," I slowly nodded and turned my face away.My phone beeped, and I checked to see a text from Lily.'Are you there?' 'Hmm. I'm here. What's up?' 'Do you think Miguel is mad at me because I kissed him the last time? He has been giving me cold shoulders and avoiding me' I could feel the sadness in her text, but I couldn't he
Chapter 32"Don't make me repeat myself... What the hell did you do to May?" Miles snapped angrily as he slammed his hands on the table, making Nancy and Ashley flinched. They fondled with their fingers nervously. Ashley opened her mouth to talk, but words failed her, and she ended up swallowing nothing. Waves of regret hit her hard at that moment. She shouldn't have messed with May."Forgive us, Mr. Miles... We didn't intend to do that. Please," Nancy went on her knees and pleaded with tears in her eyes."Please forgive us, Sir," Ashley also knelt, and Miles scoffed."I will ask again... What did you say to May? Why was she looking sad?" Miles slammed his hands on the desk yet again, keen on knowing what happened in the restroom. After he checked the CCTV footage, he saw when May halted upon arriving at the front of the restroom, when she went inside, and when she came out looking all sad. He was sure that they did or said something that must've pissed her off in there even though M
Chapter 33Maybelline Walter POV'I'm sorry, I don't think I'll be able to go see it with you' I declined Liam's request earlier since I have plans with Miles after work.It was finally closing time, and we got ready to leave the office."So, which restaurant should we...""I changed my mind. Let's go home," His reply came rather harsh and cold, leaving me confused."Why?" I was forced to ask."Nothing. I don't feel like going out to eat anymore. I have something to deal with at home also," He didn't even spare me a glance as he grabbed his coat and headed toward the door."Are you not going to wait up for me?" I rushed after him, but he kept walking.We took the elevator to the first floor and when we arrived at the parking lot, he hopped in the driver's seat of his car and started the car. I could bet with my life that he would've driven off if not that I was fast to hop inside the car."What's with you?" I mumbled as I fastened my seatbelt. Just when I thought he was going to star
Chapter 34Maybelline Walter POVMiles made breakfast before I woke up, and we ate together.'Can I take the day off? Lily said she'll be coming over later, so I want to hang out with her' I had told Miles earlier while we were having breakfast together, and he gave me his permission.After he left the office, I quickly went to my room and took my time to bathe. And after I was done, I got dressed and waited for Lily to come and pick me up.My phone started to ring as I descended the staircase minutes later, and I swiped the answer button when I saw that it was her."I'm outside your gate. Don't keep me waiting," Her voice sounded from the other end, and I rolled my eyes."What if I tell you that I'm not ready yet?" I smirked, and I heard her scoff."You wouldn't dare,""Whatever! I'll be there in two," The call disconnected afterward, and since I was all ready, I left the house."I've missed you so much, my love. I thought I was going to die if I didn't see you," She whined as she ra