Chapter 21. Unexpected Guest

Cristine’s POV

We both pushed each other when the sound of the oven echoed in all four corners of the kitchen.

There was a dead air between the two of us. What just happened? Disgust consumed me upon realizing that we almost kissed! His lips almost touched mine!

“I will get some bandages,” I said.

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“I ate a lot. Maybe I should add your baked macaroni to my favorites.”

I rolled my eyes after hearing what he said. We just finished eating, and I told him to leave already. I couldn’t stand feeling his presence here at my apartment.

He stood outside and turned to face me.

“Thank you for the food. Next time again.”

I grimaced. 

“Next time? That’s the first and last, Mister Quizon. Don’t take advantage of me. I’m not your maid anymore.”

He laughed softly. “Yeah, still thank you. I've got to go.”

Aron turned, but seconds later he faced me again.

“I’ll get you soon, my Cristine. Just wait and see,” he said,