Fifty six

"Let's have breakfast" Zephyr repeated when she didn't respond to him earlier.

Bellona stared at him in surprise. She didn't want him to keep being good to her because it was making her feel guilty and if she was sincere, he was gradually breaking the walls she had tried so hard to build.

"I'm not hungry" she lied but almost immediately, her stomach growled loudly again. She lowered her head to hide her embarrassment. Of all times, why should it be now?

Zephyr bit his lips to contain his smile. The blush on her cheeks told him she was embarrassed and even though he'd love to tease her, he didn't want her to feel uncomfortable.

"You clearly are." He said with a straight face. "Freshen up and come to the balcony" He said leaving no room for arguments. He then turned around and walked to the balcony where he sat, waiting for her.

Bellona sighed but still stood up and went to the bathroom to wash her face, after which, she went to join Zephyr in the balcony.

"Eat" He said with a smile a