Chapter 50 - Together (2/2)

”Let's ride on one horse since you're still a beginner, or do you already want to try it alone?” Xander asked when the stable master arrived with two horses. He was quite skilled in riding a horse because it was one of his pastimes with Rui.

Yera did not respond as she was still contemplating. Xander winked at her when their eyes met. Then he offered his hand and said, ”Let's just go together for now…” He could tell from Yera's expression that she wanted to do it alone, but was unsure… No, she was afraid…

Yera looked at the hand that Xander extended and then back at his smiling face. Then she raised her hand to accept his. Xander immediately pulled her closer and held her waist. He looked directly into her eyes and whispered, ”Whenever you're unsure or afraid of things, remember that I'm always here for you… Always take my hand, and don't hesitate...”

Then he quickly turned her around and lifted her up so she would sit on the saddle. It made Yera gasp. And when she was settled, Xander also hopped onto the horse and sat behind her, pressing his upper body on her back as he guided the horse to walk slowly.

Yera could feel Xander's warm breath on the back of her neck. Xander guided the trusty steed along a slow-paced trek that allowed them to take in their surroundings. ”Are you still nervous?” Xander whispered in her ears, and it sent shivers through her body.

Yes, she was still nervous, but not because of the horseback riding. Her heart was beating irregularly from their physical closeness as Xander hugged her from behind. ”Uhm, no..” She murmured plainly as she tried to calm herself.

”When you feel you're ready, you can try it on your own,” said Xander.

Yera let out a small sigh and said, ”It's okay... Doing it together like this is enough. I just wanted to try this because it had been my dream since I was young. Funny, I'm already twenty-nine…”

Xander heard Yera's soft laughter, and happiness shimmered inside him because Yera was starting to open up about herself to him. He listened attentively as she continued to tell him more about her childhood and the things she had failed to experience before.

”Let's do it all… Together…” Xander told Yera with a genuine smile on his face.

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