CHAPTER 13

SARAH

I got back home and headed straight to the kitchen to cook the noodles that I bought on my way home.

I was returning from Raya's place. She was the only one I could share my sorrows and joys with, even in my darkest moments, she alone understood me. And that's why I would never stop blessing the day I got to know her.

We met at a colleague's wedding party. She was a sister to the groom. She was cheerful and friendly, that was the kind of friend I wanted. That is a story for another day.

While cooking the noodles, Leo walked into the kitchen to get a glass of water. He wore a white shirt, but his chest was opened, exposing the hairs on his chest.

"You're home!" He said as he walked up to me, and stretched his hands to grab a glass in the cupboard. His chest, very close to my face

"Yes, I'm home," I replied, trying to withdraw myself.

He grabbed the glass and got some water from the water dispenser. I froze all the while he was with me, and the only moveme