Chapter 53

The moment he enters the room, his eyes fall on me. I can tell because I can feel the heat of his gaze on me. And my eyes beg me to look up into his emerald green orbs with all the love I have for him. But I know, that is not something that I can do. Not anymore. So, I put on a facade on my eyes before lifting my face and meeting his eyes. My heart, that damn involuntary organ, starts beating erratically as my eyes meet his. I think that they hold surprise and relief? But that can't be! I must be delusional. There he stands, in his regular printed white t-shirt, blue jeans and a blue denim blazer. Looks like he has just come here straight from his college. But why?

As I look at him into his eyes without any emotions, other than confusion, his gaze starts shifting. Then he looks in the direction of Mrs. Rossi before walking up to her. Why? Oh, how could I forget that Arabella is standing next to her? I can't help my clenching heart due to the burning sensation in it. Why, Darin? Well,