The Cost Of Distrust

With a pounding heart, Melanie reached his room. She was standing outside at the door. She knew she had to do this before it turned too late but she didn't know it had already turned more than late.

With a soft sigh, she stepped inside the door and scanned her eyes everywhere. Her brows wiggled in confusion when she saw those smashed candies and chocolates were scattered on the floor.

Melanie walked further inside the room and finally her eyes fell on him who was standing at a little distance. His back was facing her. Her heart shuddered by watching his naked back. She exhaled, firmly and then walked towards him, making him aware of her presence.

Melanie stopped behind him and uttered, gently.

"Adrian, I need to talk to you about something,"

No response, he didn't reply and didn't even turn around to face her which she found a little unusual. Melanie reduced a little more distance between them by stepping closer to him.

Tenderly placing her palm over his shoulder, she clutched