Chapter 20. Bad Dream

“It’s getting more complicated now,” said Keira, pacing back and forth in their bedroom.

“What’s complicated? Your parents think you’re pregnant. Shouldn’t Granny think the same?” said Ben, lying on the bed and staring at the ceiling.

“How will we explain to them later that the pregnancy never really existed?”

“We’ll think about that later; I’m so sleepy right now,” Keira replied.

Taking a deep breath, she turned to Ben and saw that he was fast asleep. She looked at his handsome face, suddenly remembering what they did before dinner last night – his touch, his breath right behind her ear. She bit her lip, feeling the vibration that made her passion rise instantly. She walked closer, her hand reaching out to touch his cheek, but suddenly...

“What are you doing?” he woke up with his eyes half-closed.

“Nothing, you’ve got dirt on your cheek,” she said nervously, brushing Ben’s face briefly, and then she plopped down next to him. For a while, there wa