Chapter 98. Compromising Conversation

Manuela

The daylight streams into the room, gently awakening me. I hadn't closed the curtains before falling asleep. Memories of last night flood my mind, but I don't need to check if Adriel is still beside me in bed. He's gone. A resigned sigh escapes my lips. We didn't talk about what happened, but I already know what will follow.

Adriel did try to speak, but I interrupted him. Even without hearing the words from his mouth, I could anticipate them. Despite our short time as friends, I know Adriel well enough to understand how his mind works. It would probably be a thank-you for the wonderful sex or a statement of the same fact. But I didn't want to hear those words from Adriel. The silence between us was more comfortable than any attempt to justify or label what happened.

As I find myself immersed in these thoughts, a bitter irony takes hold of me. We had an amazing experience together, but Adriel has no idea of the feelings I harbor for him. And I prefer it to r