Chapter 429 - It’s Stuck (1/2)

Lana felt too conflicted…

Liam did not want to see her with Kyle but she owed Kyle too much and he was just only a friend of hers. If she would explain to Liam how much she owed Kyle, she knew it would only turn more ugly because Liam would feel worse knowing Kyle was the one there for her when she was away, instead of him.

To be honest, Kyle's company during those times helped her a lot in recovering. Because Kyle was a nobody, who was not involved with her and the others, someone that she could confide in without thinking and worrying about saying something that could hurt him. Unlike her family and her closest friends who she was sure, would have only convinced her to stay and face her nightmares together with Liam. But during that time Liam became part of her nightmares that she did have a hard time dealing with Liam around her.

She heaved a long frustrated sigh and quickly dressed up for lunch. She left the room to talk to Liam who was sitting in the living area, watching television.

She sat beside him and said, ”I will leave now. I cooked you some lunch already. Heat it up if it gets cold by the time you're hungry.”

She heard no response. Lana turned to him and added, ”It's impossible Liam… Kyle already signed the contract and I offered it to him myself. Please understand that I trust the man. If you're uncomfortable with him then I will avoid being with him whenever you are around.”

Liam finally looked at her and blankly said, ”Do what you want Lana. It's not like I can dictate what and how you do things… Disregard whatever I said a while ago.”

Lana could feel that it was not okay with him. She heaved a long sigh and Liam was utterly surprised with what she did next. She hugged him.

Lana tilted her head and gave him a peck on his lips before saying, ”I know I have no right to ask this of you, but please trust me okay? Kyle is just a friend so don't ever get jealous. You are the only man who has a place in my life, my mind, my body, and most especially my heart, right from the very start. I only have you and will only have you for the rest of my life.”

Liam gulped. He was distracted by her nearness alone, but most especially it was her words that affected him.

But all he could bring himself to say were his hypocritical words, ”I'm not jealous.”

Lana had that coy smile as she answered, ”Alright. Not jealous then…”

”You really don't want to come?” Lana asked once more but the was only silence so Lana assumed he did not want to go. She then gave him one more kiss before she stood up and walked out of Liam's door.

”Shit!” Liam grunted after battling with an inner struggle on what to do. He immediately stood up, grabbed his car keys, and followed Lana.

Lana paused when she felt someone grab her wrist. She was already in the hallway.

”Liam?” Lana gasped.

”I will go with you… It's been a long time since I last saw Luo anyway. I want to at least congratulate her. I heard she's pregnant.” Liam whispered and released Lana's wrist.

Lana had a bright smile on her face and said, ”Alright then.”

She took the initiative in grabbing Liam's hand and clasping it tightly with hers. She smiled and walked happily when Liam did not retreat his hand from hers.

Inside the car, Lana leaned closer and sniffed Liam.

”What are you doing?” Liam abruptly asked with knitted eyebrows.

”You smell nice. What cologne is that?” Lana asked in curiosity. Liam gulped because he was once again distracted. His heartbeat was racing and his breathing was abnormal. He felt an urge to pull Lana into his embrace.