Chapter 56. Final Outburst

June POV

I grab my purse and walk out of the room immediately.

My God. What was I thinking? Did I really want to kiss his hand? Was I seriously having those unholy thoughts in front of my new boyfriend?

What a way to start a relationship, June.

I can’t believe myself.

The chill outside envelops me, and only then do I remember I left my shawl scarf inside.

Shit.

I turn back, but freeze when I see Chris.

“Hey, where’re you going too?” he asks, smiling.

My heart shatters. Look at him—so innocent, so unaware that minutes after accepting his proposal, I was burning with thoughts of another man. I can’t even meet his eyes.

“Uhm—there’s an emergency at home. My roommate, remember?” I lie quickly, staring at the ground.

I’m so sorry, Chris.

“Well, I can take you home—” he offers, but I cut him off.

“No. No, please, don’t. I’ll handle this,” I say, clutching his hand, fighting the urge to meet his eyes.