top it

ike my chest was about to explode from anxiety. I hadn’t even ride back home yet, but I immediately texted Marcus. I couldn’t deny it; my heart pounded heavily after re

? What would he contribute to our life together? From what I could see now, he might just make my life miserable. I couldn’t affor

. Nothing. Maybe he suddenly realized his mistake. I sa

baby labs!” M

on earth, Marcus! You alm

n’t break as long as you love me,” he said while winking at me. I couldn’t help it; I

rmation, we’re not together! So, stop it! I ran out of

, he grinned. “Fine, let’s

t punch?” I threa

e on, don’t be so serious.

enly grabbed my wrist and pulled me. I felt a jolt of electricity; I did

Let’s help her!” I couldn’t speak because

ir

lled my hand away. He looked at me, furrowing his brows, but I just glared at him to ease the tens

m here,” I gr

? You took so long to load,” Grand

t Miss Della’s, so I went straight to town.” I loo

ly cutting meat? His muscles flexed with every movement. So manly, and why does he loo

emed to be dra

ge hands, messy hair that weirdly suited him – even his ragged clothes looked perfect on him

jumped at Grandma’s sudden comment. I returned to my senses, an

he gave me his killer grin. What did he say? He pronounced it w

use

u like me, but please, not in front of Grandma. It’s embarrassing, do it later,” he sai

yes. “I don’t know

He happened to bring ripe mangoes, bananas, and watermelon. I washed the dishes, so I stayed in the kitchen while Grandma and m

ts. Looks like you g

e answering, “No

He didn’t immediately respond, and a moment later, he put the rag on the si

s breath on the back of

whispered. Instead of getting irritated, I strangely liked his gen

d. I almost dropped the glass I was holding. If it had happened, it would’ve shattered. “Um, b-

work and work just to give you what you want, remember that,” he said in

ack when he suddenly grabbed my han

you might drop it. Th

ng and widened my eyes. He turned me to face him, holding my hand that was fre

k, “and this,” he slid it across his thin, red lips. In front of him, I swallowed hard. My heart was pounding

pounded e

untarily stopped my hand bef

enough! You’re

“I know what you’re thinking, but it’s not that

widened.

I’ll give you, and I

ed my gaze to my hand resting on

had a peculiar glow. They sparkled. He was looking at me straight i

ut I was the first to let go. It was scalding, even if it was enticin

” he softly

hould have pushed him away, but my hands felt paralyzed, and I couldn’t move them. He held me by my waist. My surprise was replaced by a

lips against mine. Gently. Massaging. Warm, sweet, and... and delicious! I didn

eath, and his kiss grew deeper and dee

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