Chapter 10

Just as it was enchanting for her, it only took less than three seconds for Stephano to abruptly pull away. His face dreaded with guilt as he looked at her. Rose felt something deep inside her chest. It meant something. It was her first ever kiss with a man and it was none other than Stephano. “...Am sorry,” He only could whisper before looking away. He felt ashamed for acting on an impulse. It shouldn't have happened. He was only worried about her and didn't mean to convey his worries for her in this manner. It felt wrong in so many distinct levels. He was with Angelique. He loved her with all of his heart and Rose, on the other hand was just a good friend. A friend very dear to him.

Rose moved her fingers to trace her lips. She couldn't believe he had just kissed her. Call it a peck or just lips touching lips, the truth was he had disvirigined her lips. The loud thunder roared again but it's effect didn't shake the both of them who continued to sit under the heavy rain. “It was out