Chapter 18

"Lauren." Ben called but I tried to keep calm and just put a straight face

"Lauren." He hold my wrist and I turned to him and manage my calm expression

"Hmm?" I asked calmly and hoping he will just let it slide and leave me alone

"Look, it's out of my control. Sudden-"

"Why are you explaining this to me?" I asked and hide my heartache

"So you wouldn't miss understanding?" He said in a weird tone

"Hey it's your life, why are you explaining this to me?" I chuckled

"I saw hurt in your eyes Lauren." He said seriously and I looked into his eyes and smiled. A fake smile

"Who's hurt? I'm not hurt. Go back there, you don't want her to get a misunderstanding right?" I smiled and he looked hurt? This time I saw him hurt

"Aren't you going to tell me to stay away from her? Or ask me why I left you earlier? Or ask