Chapter 23

In Love

I almost ran out of breath when I opened the door for Bailey. I kept looking at the terrace to check if I could see Santi from there. I was relieved that it wasn't. I forced a smile when Bailey and I locked eyes. His frowning face greeted me.

"What were you doing that it took you so long to open the door?"

He went in and checked my luggage. Right, I haven't packed my things yet. He looked at me with raised eyebrows and gestured to my suitcase. I smiled shyly at him.

"What did you do here and you still haven't fixed your stuff? The briefing will begin anytime soon," he said and looked back at the luggage.

"J-Just resting. I forgot, I'm sorry.”

I kept looking at the terrace when Bailey wasn't looking. My chest is throbbing so fast that I feel like he could hear it.

“I'll just freshen up a bit. I will come down afterward," I assured him, afraid he could think of something else to ask.

"Okay, fine. You go freshen up while I organize your things," he said as he started openi