All Chapters of LOVE IN SHADES: Chapter 81 - Chapter 88

ADRIAN'S POV "You should get four different sets of birthday clothes, okay?" Kun said as he dragged me around in the boutique. He already picked more than ten different trousers and shirts, different sets of clothes that he forced me to test. I was tired but at the same time, I didn't want to return home as his disturbance was helping me deal with my inner turmoil. While he was making things difficult for me by not giving me a moment of peace, I was able to stop thinking about Austin, and for the first time in a while, I was even able to smile. "Do you think this is better or is this better?" Kun asked, he had two different colors of shirt in his hands. I looked at the two and sighed. "I wouldn't know. I'm tired already. Can't we just pick one and leave?" I asked, slapping my forehead as I glared at him. "I'm feeling hungry too," That was the truth; I had lost my appetite before now as I was busy thinking about Austin, but after the tedious shopping, I felt like I needed somethin

ADRIAN'S POV While I was about to hit the ground, a hand suddenly grabbed me and pulled me to my feet. "Don't fall; you will get injured," The familiar, sweet, and comforting voice entered my ears, freezing my thoughts. My eyes shifted, and I looked at the figure who was standing beside me. My lips parted and I took in a deep breath. "I must be in a dream right now," I mumbled inwardly. "Why would you do that? Why would you do something so dangerous without even asking for my help?!" "I might be useless to you but I can still take down a few men. Why on earth would you go and rescue someone without thinking about yourself? Is she that important to you?!" "Look at you, right there. You are wrapped up like a mummy, do you think I can survive this? Do you think I can survive it if anything happens to you?! Why, Austin!? Why?!" "You know what? I would rather die than have you leave me in this world. For your information, if anything should happen to you, I will die with you and when

ADRIAN'S POV Austin was shocked. He immediately tried to struggle free, but I held him tight. Pinning his hands on the wall, I pressed my lips on his. He struggled for a moment, probably not intending to give in so easily. However, it was only a moment. He soon parted his lips voluntarily and responded to the kiss actively. My hands slowly moved down from his hand, resting on his chest, my heart racing faster. It was as if all the emotions I had tried to suppress for the past few days could no longer be suppressed, and my chest was heaving hard, too. Our eyes met, and the desires in our eyes were not to be undermined. "You can't fall for her. You mustn't fall for her, Austin," I implored, staring deep into his eyes. Austin froze for a moment and smiled warmly, his arms wrapped around my neck, and he pulled closer to me until his lips were just a few inches away from my ear. "What? Aren't we just friends? Why can't I fall for her?" His voice was low and seductive, and it made my

ADRIAN'S POV I stared at the call, unable to decide whether to answer it or not. My fingers were trembling, and my thoughts were messy. "Adrian, are you inside?" My mum's voice broke my thoughts, and I quickly dropped the phone in bed. My eyes lingered on the phone for a few seconds, but with a sigh, I decided to ignore the call. Maybe he only called to officially tell me about his relationship with Cynthia? I wasn't ready to hear about that at the moment. I wasn't strong enough to endure that either. I rushed out of the room and saw my mother waiting for me at the door. "Mum," I called. She took my hand and led the way, "I waited for you for so long and decided to come call you when I didn't see you," She explained. Nodding my head, I revealed a smile, "I took too long in the bathroom. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, Mum," I apologized and followed her downstairs. I ate peacefully with my mum, pushing back the stressful thoughts and chatting with her for a while. My stepf