Chapter 17. M

Sophia

My skin burns, and my face goes hot.

Is it true?

No. It isn’t.

I had my own reasons. I couldn’t date because I am married to M.

“I am not single anymore…” I say to defend myself. To gain an upper hand. But the truth is, I am feeling pessimistic and alone. He is right. It’s been 2 years, and I am still single. I will probably die alone because, emotionally, I have not opened up with anyone after Caleb. I don’t miss him. But the hurt was too deep for me to trust anyone else again.

“I don’t believe you…” He takes a step towards me and places his palm on my cheek.

My heartbeat quickens as he traces my lips and brings his face near mine for a kiss. Caleb can be really insistent if he wants something. I have to end this for good.

“I am married,” I blare out. “I am not single anymore. So stop pestering me.” I pull and run away from him.

That was a wrong thing to say. Because it opens a fucking Pandora's box I don