Chapter 35

I was out of breath when he parted our lips. He then pulled me outside the paradise. I was speechless with my trembling hand that he was holding tightly until we reached the white and pink flowers, the peaceful garden in the Circus.

In the middle of the garden, there was a huge statue of a woman and in front of that was a wishing well. The water from the well was falling from the statue's hands. A beautiful fountain that seemed to be portraying a woman with magical power through the water coming from her.

We sat on a cemented chair, admiring the view of the fountain with butterflies wandering around. Silence succumbed to us but it was a beautiful silence that felt so peaceful while he was caressing my hair with his fingers. We weren't looking at each other but the connection between us was like a lightning striking our hearts together.

"Why did you try to walk away?" he broke the silence as he rested his arm around my shoulders. My body hair tingled.

I didn't glance at him but damn,