Chapter 56. Loved by Him

Eliana

How do I ask about something bothering me without sounding like I doubt him? Easy, ask in the best way possible.

If there was something I knew would piss him off, it was doubting his love. Well, not love since he wouldn’t confess.

“My love…” I whispered brokenly. This wasn’t just an act for a result, this was how I felt.

I might get him to confess and get answers all the same… Big dreams. What’s the harm in trying?

I let my feelings swell to the surface. The hurt I was feeling, the joy as well. My eyes watered, my nose too.

“Is there someone else? Is that why you’re acting like this? The perfume in your office earlier…” A sniff was all I needed to get a reaction.

Scott stilled, trying to continue feigning sleep. Then he stirred restlessly. Seeing this as my cue to feign oblivion, I rolled over to the side and closed my eyes, hoping for something more.

“Eliana…” Scott called softly.

I remained silent. I didn’t move n