Chapter 7

I am able to keep my composure. I am able to keep my composure. I am able to keep my composure.

Your teacher instilled in you the wisdom to know better than to be greedy. Usually, I'm able to keep my composure, but when I'm with Leon, I can't help but lose it. It awakens a memory or emotion in me that I have suppressed for a very long period of time.

I jolted myself up and focused my attention on Leon right away.

I made it perfectly clear that "I'll need other clothes," which is what I said.

"Already taken care of," he replied as he threw a bundle of clothes at me. "Already taken care of." I had just begun to take off my clothes when I heard Leon clear his throat and turn around. My lips curled into a wry smile as the thought occurred to me.

"Leon, always such a gentleman." As I finished changing, I couldn't help but giggle.

"How do I look?" I inquired about Leon. He faced me in my direction. I gave him a little spin and a wink before continu