Chapter 7

"Can you please repeat what you just said?" I asked, my voice filled with shock. I could not believe what I had just heard. Of all places, why did it have to be his house?

"You know what I am trying to say..." I trailed off, hoping he would understand my hesitation.

"Do you seriously have impaired hearing, Beatrice Chloe?" he responded sarcastically, his eyes brooding on the road. "You know what? You should go and see a doctor already."

I remained quiet, feeling a mixture of frustration and embarrassment. I crossed my arms in front of my chest and turned to face the road, matching his silence.

"I was just worried about what your parents might think when they see that..." I finally broke the pure silence, my throat tightening with nervousness.

"What do you mean?" he interrupted, a slight edge in his voice. "And why would you worry about them?" He clicked his tongue in annoyance. "