Nicholas's expression changed quickly. It took just a second for him to regain his composure. He came over, took the small suitcase from my hand and hugged me. "You walk so quietly. You're like a cat." I pushed him away and looked into his eyes. "If not, I wouldn't have heard your phone call." Ni
"It's not that!" I pushed him away and crouched down again to continue packing. I felt a burning gaze on the top of my head as Nicholas stared hard at me. Under his scrutinizing gaze, I could not even lift my head. I was afraid that the moment I looked up, I would reveal even more emotions. I had
I looked at him with a smile full of meaning. "Okay, okay. I believe you." Nicholas' eyes stung inexplicably. In his eyes, I should not be like this. I should be the one waiting for him every day, and the one whose eyes saw only him when he appeared. I should be the one who approached him shyly yet
Nicholas had barely undressed himself. He positioned me between himself and the display cabinet. His eyes were devoid of emotion as if he was looking at an exhibit even while doing what used to make him lose himself. In the small space, only my muffled sobs could be heard. After what seemed like an
After last night's events, Nicholas did not try to stop me from leaving anymore. I left for my business trip early the next morning. I had also extended the trip from three days to a week. Because of the extended schedule, Douglas wanted to accompany me, but I refused. He had already helped me acqu
I could not see clearly at first. Though I was almost certain the person on stage was Nicholas, I was not the only one surprised when his side profile suddenly appeared on the big screen. The performance schedule had been published long ago, and this man on stage was not a star at all. I heard peop
Nicholas's body grew hot. It had been a few days since we met, so it didn't take much time for him to be aroused. I could hear him swallow hard. Turning me toward him, he hovered above me and leaned into my face. I turned my head away, and his kiss landed on my cheek. Only our shallow breaths fille
I overheard Nicholas ordering food outside. He specifically called to request some of my favorite pastries and made sure to emphasize that they were for his wife. As I got dressed, I couldn't help but chuckle to myself. I wondered who he was trying to put on this show of affection for when no one w