Chapter 25. Where Is She?

Shimma’s POV

We entered the bedroom, and he pointed toward the closet.

“Your clothes are in there. I’m sure you’d like them,” he said, a slight smile playing on his lips.

“T-Thank you,” I stammered, and he nodded. I just had to play along… that was all I needed to do before I found my way out.

“When you’re done taking your bath, come out for dinner,” he said. He turned to leave but paused, as if he had forgotten something important.

“What now?” I thought.

“Can I have a kiss from you?” he asked. What?!

“Uhmm, I-I stink,” I replied, forcing a smile as I stepped back.

“Come on. I don’t care. Do you know how long I’ve been dying to taste your sweet, soft lips?” His voice dropped, almost breathless.

“Like I said, I need to freshen up. Okay? You promised not to touch me. Why don’t we wait until it feels right?” I hoped my words would convince him—rather, deceive him into thinking I wanted him, but just not at that moment.