Pearl

“ I was so scared ”

“ It's alright baby ”

He stroked my cheeks and I leaned in, in his touch. My heartbeat has calmed down as well.

“ So, will you be okay if I go and cook for us? ”

“ Yeah ”

He kissed my forehead and walked out of the living room. I wanted to distract myself so I turned on the TV while he cooked.

“ Dinner's ready ”

“ Coming! ”

I jumped off the couch and walked towards the dining room. He has already served and was waiting for me. I sat across from him and dug in my food without wasting any time. As expected from Lucas Whitlock the food was delicious. I smiled as the flavours burst in my mouth.

“ Is it good? ”

I nodded my head.

“ Perfect ”

He smiled and brought the spoon to his mouth.

“ Lucas ”

“ Yeah? ”

He looked up from his plate. I swallowed.

“ Umm.. What's next? ”

His eyebrows frowned in confusion.

“ What do you mean? ”

I took a deep breath and continued.

“ Like, us? ”

He dropped his spoon on his plate and reached out to hold my hand.

“ We gradu