35. THE KISS

I couldn’t stop admiring the wrist band I got from Martins. It was a proof of my membership and also a token from a crush. I liked the way he flexes his muscles during training, his overall aura, and how gentle he was with me.

During the training period, he was careful enough not to wound me and handled me with respect. He also made me understand some things about attacks and defense.

It was fun packed.

Rocco had a very packed schedule for the month so I had every freedom of going to the gym and coming back when I wanted. I didn’t even know that he was back that very afternoon. All I wanted to do was show off my gift to Abby.

Since the steps were wide enough to not make me trip and I was already used to them, I just raced up without paying too much attention because I was drowned in the admiration of my wrist band. I didn’t know Rocco was at the upper end of the stairs.

It was not a normal time for him to be at home. Never would anyone think he would be around at that moment. I looked