Chapter 21. Flashback X

Freya

I dragged Ben out of the grocery store where he worked in the mornings. It was his morning job.

"What are you doing here this early?" He gave his signature smile.

My heart melted. I realized how much I had missed him. Instead of saying anything, I wrapped my arms around him and hid my face in his chest. He returned the hug. I felt his palm at the back of my head.

My restless body got some solace and I let out a few, silent sighs. "I can bet you haven't had your breakfast yet. Do you want me to feed you some food?"

I moved back my face a little and looked up to stare into his eyes, "No. I just want to stay with you."

His lips curved up a little as he leaned forward and planted a kiss on my mouth, "Okay. Let me tell you a good news."

I untangled myself from him, "Go on."

I didn't want to go back home and endure my parents' insanity. I wish I could just stay near Benj