Chapter 25

We were now on a freeway and I felt the weight of the journey starting to hit me. I wanted to sleep, I wanted to sleep so badly but it would be rude of me to sleep while he was driving. Yes people, I also care about manners. No matter how weird he is, there are some borders I can’t cross. My eyelids were getting very heavy and I was trying as hard as could to keep them open.

“You can sleep, you’re probably tired by now. I’m pretty sure you had work yesterday night and you had to wake up early to get ready today so you can sleep.” He said still looking ahead at the road.

“No, I’ll stay up.” I said and he chuckled. “you really hate giving in, don’t you?” he said and glanced at me. I didn’t expect that at all. Why did it send shivers down my spine and make my heart flutter?

“You know Sierra, I didn’t want to say this in fear of getting you embarrassed but I can very much hear your heartbeat.” He said and my cheeks turned red. “Shit!” that wasn’t meant to be said out loud but I said it