CHAPTER 47

KRISTINA'S POV

Now that I think about it, maybe I was wrong. Maybe Nathan did have another motive besides love after all.

"Kristina?"

"Yes, Nathan?" The sound comes out sounding like I'm choking. I clear my throat nervously.

"Did you… want something?"

"Umm…"

"Oh no. It's just that you haven't been here since yesterday afternoon. I was wondering if I'd done something wrong."

"What? No, Nathan. Of course not," I assure him, trying to sound normal.

He isn't fooled by it, though, judging by his look. He raises an eyebrow expectantly.

"You weren't planning anything today were you?"

"Actually–"

"Nathan…" I cut in sternly. He holds his hands up in surrender. "Alright, alright. Yes, I had planned to surprise you. But when I got here–"

His expression grows thoughtful. "Something wasn't right." He shakes his head, still thinking about it.

"I'll tell you later, okay? We've already been together for nearly ten months, why does the idea of being with me scare you off so much?"

He doesn