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Chapter Thirty-three: Out of place

ผู้เขียน: Eliora Rosie
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I jumped off the couch, stumbling as I reached for my clothes that were scattered in an abandoned pile on the floor. "What’s happening?" I asked, my chest hammering. My eyes were wide, and my body went from tingling with nerves to ready to run.

He picked up his clothes, tugging on his shorts in one swift motion. “Max is back,” he breathed, glancing around the sofa to check if it was clean.

“I thought he was gone... out of town this week?” I stood there, clothes clutched to my chest, my hair a mess like I had struggled my way out of a bush. My legs were shaking, barely holding me up.

“Don’t ask questions. Dress up.” His voice was sharp, dragging me upstairs into a room I hadn’t entered since I got there. I swallowed, realizing there were parts of the house I hadn’t explored. I pulled on my trousers, pausing to look around at the mess on my thighs. I couldn’t even clean up. Great. I tugged at them, barely checking if they were straight, and opened a drawer to find a comb. I breathed ou
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  • When loving you meant losing me   Chapter Thirty-Four: Unraveled Expectations

    I sat there, music playing through my earphones, trying to tune out the noise in my head. My eyes were fixed on the blank wall, but my mind was anything but still. Then I felt a tap on my arm.Jayden.“I want to go home,” I said instantly, before he could even open his mouth.He blinked. “Can you explain what’s happening?”I pursed my lips. My blood started to boil, and I fought the urge to scream.“I thought that was your room?” I hissed, not caring anymore. “Why is he in there, and we’re in a room with no bed?”Jayden’s eyes hardened. “Why are you being so difficult?”I swallowed and looked away, biting down the frustration building in my chest. “Can I just go home?” I said softly. “It’s fine if you don’t come.”I turned around and began gathering my things from the floor—my bag, charger, scarf. My hands trembled slightly. I wasn’t even sure if it was from anger or embarrassment. The walls were thin, and from how clearly I’d heard their voices earlier, I knew they could hear me too.

  • When loving you meant losing me   Chapter Thirty-three: Out of place

    I jumped off the couch, stumbling as I reached for my clothes that were scattered in an abandoned pile on the floor. "What’s happening?" I asked, my chest hammering. My eyes were wide, and my body went from tingling with nerves to ready to run.He picked up his clothes, tugging on his shorts in one swift motion. “Max is back,” he breathed, glancing around the sofa to check if it was clean.“I thought he was gone... out of town this week?” I stood there, clothes clutched to my chest, my hair a mess like I had struggled my way out of a bush. My legs were shaking, barely holding me up.“Don’t ask questions. Dress up.” His voice was sharp, dragging me upstairs into a room I hadn’t entered since I got there. I swallowed, realizing there were parts of the house I hadn’t explored. I pulled on my trousers, pausing to look around at the mess on my thighs. I couldn’t even clean up. Great. I tugged at them, barely checking if they were straight, and opened a drawer to find a comb. I breathed ou

  • When loving you meant losing me   Chapter Thirty-Two: Between Touch and Tension

    The days blurred into one another. I barely noticed time passing. We fell into a rhythm that felt both comforting and intoxicating—wake up, eat, watch movies, get nasty, sleep, repeat. Being with Jayden felt like a slow, sweet trap. Easy to fall into. Hard to crawl out of. He could be frustrating sometimes, throwing the occasional jab that stung longer than I admitted, but those moments got lost in the sea of pleasure, laughter, and lazy afternoons.By the time Friday rolled around, I realized I’d been wrapped up in his space for nearly a week.We woke up that morning tangled in each other, groggy and warm beneath the covers. I stretched with a yawn and groaned as light slipped through the curtains, dust dancing in the sunbeams.We are breakfast quietly on bed and laid back down after barely clearing the mess. We stayed in bed scrolling through out phones.Jayden rubbed his eyes, then looked over at me with a grin. “Let’s do skincare today,” he said suddenly, as if the idea had just

  • When loving you meant losing me   Chapter Thirty-One: Protecting The Peace

    The morning dragged. Maybe it was just me. I couldn’t shake the weird weight in my chest, even though nothing had actually happened. Jayden was still here, still smiling, still soft when he looked at me. He had just said it casually over breakfast: “We should go to your place today.”I blinked, halfway through sipping tea. “Why..?”He nodded, brushing crumbs off his shirt. “Yeah. It’s better than staying cooped up here all week.”What he really meant was: he didn’t have enough money to stock up the house. I already knew. His tone was breezy, but there was a tiny thread of tension in the way he avoided my eyes.“I could transfer something small,” I said. “Just enough for transport and groceries.”He hesitated, then smiled and kissed my forehead. “Okay baby...You’re the best.” Jayden had been nothing but lovely and if he eeded a little support—I would give my all.I paid our way to my sister’s apartment. Jayden carried the light bags—some canned veggies, pasta, and sauce. He made a com

  • When loving you meant losing me   Chapter Thirty: The First Drop Of Rain

    I kept glancing at the door like it might open if I stared long enough. At some point, I must’ve drifted off.I didn’t hear him come in—I just felt the kisses first. Light ones on my cheek, then a soft brush on my eyelids. My lashes fluttered open and there he was, kneeling beside me like he'd never left. Jayden.The house had gotten too quiet. Maybe that’s why I fell asleep so easily. Silence made everything feel... still. A little empty.“I missed you,” I muttered, sitting up before my brain had fully caught up.“Sorry I’m late, baby... I got you food.” He handed over a paper bag like it was peace offering and not an apology. I didn’t even wait—I was already digging in. Chinese. Noodles and something else I didn’t bother naming. My stomach growled in agreement. I’d been feeling hungry all the time lately, though I couldn’t say why.“Want some?” I looked up mid-bite, offering him a scoop, still chewing.“Nope. I ate at Andrew’s.” He stood, pulling off his sweatshirt, his gaze locked

  • When loving you meant losing me   Chapter Twenty-Nine: The Sweet That Stings

    "I'm getting used to this," I mumbled, voice low and laced with sleep, pulling the tray of granola soaked in milk closer. Jayden had been spoiling me since this staycation started—I barely lifted a finger. I was bathed, fed, pampered. No complaints, no sighs. Just him, doing everything like it was second nature.After breakfast, we curled up on the sofa again. Jayden had promised a movie spree, and he wasn't bluffing. We moved from one Netflix series to the next—though most ended up watching us. Half the time, we'd barely get through the opening credits before a kiss turned into a touch, then another, until we were breathless and the screen faded to the closing scene."There's something wrong with us," I laughed, panting, my skin still tingling. I had no idea how many rounds we'd gone or what time it was. I just knew my body kept reaching for him like it couldn't stop."I think we need therapy," he said, his chest rising and falling.His hands brushed over my skin again, and my breath

  • When loving you meant losing me   Chapter Twenty-Eight: Second-Guessing feelings

    I woke up to the sound of someone tapping my arm. Not a loud knock—just soft, insistent nudges that pulled me from a fog. The second I opened my eyes, the sunlight rushed in like it had been waiting to blind me. I squinted them shut again, groaning."Wake up, Sleeping Beauty." His voice was a low hum, and then I felt his lips on mine—warm, teasing. I blinked a few times before my eyes adjusted.Jayden turned to the bedside table, lifting a tray with both hands. He set it gently on the bed, then nudged it toward me. The scent hit me before the sight did. Toasted bread. Scrambled eggs. Chocolate drink, still steaming. My stomach made its opinion known before I could. I stared at the tray for a second, still trying to catch up to reality.But something else stirred inside me too—soft and scary. I stared at the tray for a second longer than I should have. Nobody had ever done this for me before. Not like this. Not with quiet hands and zero expectations. Just... thoughtfulness in its rawes

  • When loving you meant losing me   Chapter Twenty-Seven: Lingering Ghost

    We had been lying on the same spot for a while, our breathing slowly steadying. I reached for my phone and tapped the screen. 6:30. My bones felt heavy—the sweet kind of heavy. Jayden stood up without a word and held out his hand. I let him pull me along, still quiet, my body still tingling. The bathroom lights were warm and golden, and the air was already damp with rising steam. He turned on the tap, tested the water, then looked back at me with that crooked smile I was starting to get used to. “Come on,” he said gently, like he’d been waiting for this all day. I stepped in with him, the tiled floor cool under my feet. We didn’t say much. He lathered soap in his hands and ran them over my shoulders like it was the most normal thing in the world. It felt... soft. Not rushed. Just us. I didn’t know where to look. This was my first time having someone else bathe me. I fought the urge to cover my chest with both hands—unsure what was allowed in this kind of tenderness. When he was d

  • When loving you meant losing me   Chapter Twenty-Six: His to Claim

    The moment I laid eyes on him, my heart felt like it wanted to leap out of my chest and run straight to him. He smiled and waved—everything inside me melted. Warmth spread low in my belly. When I finally reached him, he pulled me into a soft hug. It made everything worse. My whole body felt like a grenade waiting to explode.He took my hand, and we walked together toward the house.By the time we reached the gate, I was stunned. The building towered over anything I’d ever called home—especially my tiny studio. It was a story building with two thick pillars standing guard in front. The compound was neatly German-floored. I immediately fell in love with the place—I imagined kids running around. "Slow down Sharon you haven't graduated." I muttered silently.Inside, the sitting room was something out of a movie. A massive chandelier dangled in the middle of the room, casting soft light across everything. A wide, luxurious sofa stretched out in front of a huge TV—I couldn’t even guess t

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