Chapter 45. No Love

Sheila touched his cheek with her palm and leaned further against him, pressing her front region against his chest gently.

She moved her head closer to his and he moved his closer. She placed her her at his back close to his neck. Their faces got closer and closer that sharing a kiss seemed so inevitable.

“Oh!” Henry sighed terribly and released Sheila off his grip. “No no no,” he shook his head. “I’m sorry, I shouldn’t be doing this.”

Sheila stared at his face in shock and total disappointment. “Why?” she asked in a weak voice.

He continued to take short steps backwards, still shaking his head slowly.

“I’m sorry Sheila, but I can’t.” Henry apologized as he stepped back and reached for his crutch resting against the chair. He walked hurriedly past Sheila in direction of his room, feeling greatly embarrassed.

Sheila let out a sigh of frustration as she watched him walk away, now using his walking aid to support himself again.

She closed her e