Fifty-ninth Chapter

“Let me drive you there, Raya."

Rain suggested for the umpteenth time.

"I said no.”

I repeated the same word that had been my answer each time he offered.

“But it's almost midnight," he murmured as I took out a little cash from my purse and into the back pocket of my jeans.

“It's not entirely safe to go out alone, you know."

"I know,” I whined like a stubborn teenager who was definitely not going to do what she was asked. "But I know this place like the back of my hand," I turned to meet him standing a few inches behind me.

“Every nook and corner," I traced my fingers up his chest, lowering my voice to barely a whisper. “I know every single one of them."

“I know Raya, but…"

“And the cafe is just down the street,” I went on before he could finish his counter statement. “I would be back before you even say the name ‘Jack’."

He fell silent, looking into my eyes. "Jack."

I giggle