47. A new beginning

SOPHIA CASTILLO

"Yes."

I heard him say.

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It's been over a week since Adrian confessed his feelings to me and we have been trying to get to know one another.

Unlike the other time when he asked us to be friends, now it's different.

We still have our respective rooms but now, he tries to get me even involved in a lot in his life while I also talk to him too.

We've gone out on dates, had fun, watched movies, and teased one another.

It felt nice really warming up to him and so far he has been respectful to me.

There were times we almost kissed but he pulled back at the last minute which made me wonder why but I never questioned him.

"Hi," Adrian said as soon as I let him into my room.

"Hi," I replied.

"What brings you to my room?" I asked him.

"I didn't tell you this because I just got told last night and I didn't want to wake up. I am going on a business trip for two weeks but I'd try my best to finish everything up and return to you," he informed me and I felt my stomach sink.

"You