Chapter 40

Chantal’s POV

We were both looking at each other, and I didn’t know how to approach him. I knew this was what I wanted to happen, but I didn’t expect it to happen so quickly; it had only been 3 or 2 days. Mateo appeared to be unconcerned about it; however, why?

“Do you think you’re okay with this?” I approached him and asked a question.

“Yes. Isn’t this what you want to do when you’re liberated?”

I was perplexed as to why he wanted me to be free when I preferred to be tied to him, as he explained to me.

“Because you can be yourself when you’re with me, we’ve changed our names to boyfriend and girlfriend.” He told me that it was our only option, and I agreed.

Nonetheless, I was nervous and biting my nail because it occurred to me that my parents were acting suspiciously, especially since I was the one who wanted to get rid of Mateo, but when it occurred to me that I did not like the idea.

I laughed out loud and stood up, saying, “I can