Chapter 76

I clutched his sleeves tightly and tried to push him away. With his every touch, I felt more uncomfortable. But after several attempts when he didn't stop, I closed my eyes shut and for one last time after collecting all the strengths I had, I pushed him away. He stumbled on his feet and his eyes met mine but instantly I averted my eyes away from him and fixed them on the floor. I tried to cover my body with my arms and the salty taste of tears touched my lips.

"I-I..." His thick voice trailed behind and next to my periphery I found him opening his shirt button. Once again fear built inside me and I shook my head in a no but instead of doing anything, he placed his shirt over my bare body and took a step back; maintaining a breathable distance between us.

My heart fluttered at his action. When I glanced into his eyes, there I found guilt followed by anger and hurt. I pressed my lips together when he started looking at his feet.

"I didn't.. I-I.. " He again tried to