Chapter 25 : Pain & Cure

Emily

Pin drop silence in the room. I can hear only my slow sobs and his groans. He's still gazing up at me after I confessed my concern for him. And I wasn't lying. I indeed care. I do.

"You care for me?" His voice softens, making my heart skip. His tone is somehow mixed with surprise and bliss— at least that's what I can feel.

I lift my eyes and find his calm eyes darting at me.

"Yes", I confess again.

"You— you care for me?" A sarcastic laugh from him makes my heart sink again.

"I do", I blurt out of nowhere as if I'm trying my best to make him believe. However, he chooses to make fun of my confession.

He laughs— aloud. It breaks my heart as the way I can see him not trusting my feelings. He eventually laughs at it. I lower my head, trying my best to hold my tears back.

"Care for me!" He repeats while mocking and pushes himself back.

I don't explain anymore. I don't want to.

"You care for me, Emily?" He abruptly leans down to me again, his ruddy eyes scorching at me. His lau