Chapter 18

THROUGHOUT her life, Vivianne was a fan of slow-burn love stories. Naniniwala siyang hindi puwedeng madaliin ang pagmamahal, at ang mga relasyong nagsimula sa mabilis ay paniguradong mawawala rin sa mabilis na paraan.

It was like a moth to a flame. The strong desire would surely kill the relationship because it was too much, too dangerous, and too painful in the long run. That’s why Vivianne promised herself not to fall in love easily.

Pero tila kinain ni Vivianne ang lahat ng sinabi niya. As Beckett pulled her to a kiss, she knew what she needed to do. Dapat ay itulak niya ito, sampalin, at mag-walk out dahil hinalikan siya nito nang walang permiso.

But here she was, acting like a kiss-deprived woman who wanted more of Beckett’s kisses. Ni hindi niya namalayan na nakakapit na pala ang magkabila niyang kamay sa batok ng lalaki habang nakadikit ang dibdib niya sa katawan nito.

They were kissing like it was the end of the world… Like it was the last time they could taste each other’