LOGIN"Here is your keycard." The receptionist handed Max a plastic card and he reached out to take it. "I hope you have a wonderful stay here and if you need anything, don't hesitate to call.""Sure." Max answered and ducked his head towards Christina who was trembling uncontrollably, her head facing the ground.He needed to get her inside so that she could be warm but he also knew that he shouldn't force her or she would be weary of him.It's already bad for her that she's spending the night with him and he knows that she's going through multiple mental breakdown at the moment for her decision and he wouldn't want to add to it."Let's go." He said in a calm voice and she slowly raised her face to meet his.Christina didn't even know why she agreed to this in the first place. Sharing a room with a man might not seem like a big deal to a lot of people but if felt that way to her.This is something that she had never done before.Even back at the convent, she always shared her space with the
"How long do you think it'll take before we arrive home?" Christina asked and Max glanced over at his watch before facing the road again."I think that it'll take a while but I'll make sure you arrive safely so you don't have to worry." He answered and she fell back to her chair. Since they left the orphanage, neither of them have found the courage to start up a conversation.Max didn't know what to say or how to even say it. He wanted to thank her for accompanying him even though she didn't have to but he just couldn't.Which is weird because he always knew what to say to women and how to say it. He's never the type to think so much about how to articulate his words before he says them.But with her, he finds himself trying to tame his words before he utters them because he didn't want to cross a boundary where she would get upset with him.Glancing over to the passenger seat beside him, he watched her briefly.Her eyes were looking outside the window and the evening non-luminous glo
They made it to the orphanage just in time. It was a long ride and Christina was grateful that they didn't get into an accident themselves before arriving there.Apparently, there was a fire outbreak and Max had called the paramedics before they arrived. He met the caregivers at the entrance who rushed out to welcome him."What happened?" He asked, a certain panic feeling slowly rising inside him. Christina who noticed how agitated he had become, slipped her hands into his to hold on and he immediately tightened his grip on hers without realizing it.She didn't know why but for some reason, she wanted to offer support in any way that she could.She knew that he might still be mad at her for what happened between them last time but it doesn't mean that she shouldn't be a decent human because of that."There was an electrical malfunction and it caused a fire but Carl got caught in it somehow." One of the caregiver explained as they made their way inside."We've called the technicians to
"Thank you for lunch Hera. It was delicious as always." Max complimented with a peck on her cheeks as they maids trooped in to start clearing up the table."You're welcome Max." She smiled back at him, grateful that he enjoyed the meal. It was always a delight to have him at home with them."Urm...Bryce," Christina beckoned, with a gentle tap on his folded hands. "Will it be possible for you to drive me home?""Oh sorry honey, I would've loved to but I still have some work to finish but Max can drop you off." Bryce suggested, signalling him with his eyes for compliance.Max on the other hand was livid. Why would Bryce put him on the spot like that without even asking if he was okay with that? He had been planning how to make a smooth getaway and now, his supposed best friend had ruined it."Uh, no worries. I'll just take a cab." Christina countered with a smile that didn't reach her eyes."He might be busy and I don't want to bother him with something like this." Her eyes glanced over
"And it's finally over." Nathan exclaimed happily the moment Christina walked out of the professor's office. She had finally submitted her project.After weeks of working and toiling on it, it had finally come to an end. She couldn't be any more happier."Do you want to hang out this weekend? Just the two of us?" Nathan asked and Christina nodded. He was inviting her for a date and not really giving it too much thought, she agreed to it.Her weekend was free and she didn't want to be cooped up at home doing nothing. She was already tired of the loneliness she felt after her altercation with Max.It's been days and she hasn't heard from him. He hasn't even tried to reach out to her too. She felt guilty, speaking to him like that and it was eating out at her.She had wanted to reach out countless times to apologize but just didn't know the right way to go about it. Would he even listen to her if she did? He probably hated her right now.Sighing loudly, she tried to block out all thought
Christina didn't know how to accept his request. He was hugging her and she wasn't exactly the type of person to give a hug to someone like him but still she didn't move until he untangled himself from her."What happened?" She asked worriedly "are you okay? Did something happen at work? Are you sick?"He shook his head, "I was just worried about you so I decided to come over and see if you're okay."He wasn't saying the full truth but then again, it wasn't exactly a lie. He was worried that if he said the real reason why he came here then she would grow uncomfortable and possibly kick him out of her house."Of course I'm okay. I went for lunch with Nathan so I'm definitely going to be okay." She answered casually."That's why I told you not to come today because I won't be available. Nathan is a good guy and he took care of me so there's nothing to worry about." She said and went into the kitchen to grab a glass of water before joining him at the living room.Max on the other hand, f







