Chapter 23

DIEGO

The moment I held her by the arms, that same tingling vibe I always get around her, came streaming into my body.

I felt my body shiver when she looked at me into the eyes. Those innocent blue eyes shimmered in the dark like diamond.

My lips slowly came open as she asked, "Sorry for doing your brotherly duty?."

I know it sounded weird but I wanted her to understand me.

"Em, well..." My hands came off her, reaching for the back of my neck.

"What I meant was that... I... Damn," I groaned at my inability to speak properly before Carla.

This isn't like me. I know how I'd speak especially in front of her, but now it's totally different.

I saw how she stared at me confusingly, and I didn't want her seeing me as a weirdo.

That's not who I am.

I cleared my throat and said with seriousness all over my face, " Look, since you're going to be my sister, I feel it's best if I take my time and carry out my role as your brother, so you won't end up regretting later on."

I managed to drop my gaz