46 Chapter 46: Yousre mine (1/2)
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'What? What have i done? What just happened?!'
Laurice snapped back from her trance in an instant.
Just now, her body absentmindedly moved on its own. A wave of nostalgia came over her.
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”S-sorry. I ... d-didn't mean to ... ” Laurice stammered as she frantically get out from the sheets in bed to pick up the tumbled glass on the floor. ”I'll clean up this mess.” She uttered rather anxiously.
The way she reacted just now was completely way out of line. She was both nervous and embarrassed towards the man who had seen her at such state.
She fear the man would think she was clingy and acting all childish and foolish. She was deeply regretting it already. Laurice wanted to pretend like nothing odd happened and wanted to act normal but her body just won't cooperate. She was still somewhat trembling inside. What was wrong with her?
'Damn it.'
As soon as Laurice stood up, a pair of strong arms gently wrapped itself around her body from behind.
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Sid have never considered himself a sensitive man. However, he wasn't numb and entirely clueless about feelings and such especially towards that of the opposite sex, it was just that, he lack the necessary interest and experience to meet and interact with people, let alone engage in relationships. Nothing and no one had ever caught his interest before.
He always tend to be polite and civil towards others though, but he was still likely an awkward and aloof man on the surface which most people find appalling. It was as if he was always putting on walls and was always on guard. He never dared show his vulnerable side with anyone, not even with his son. He was always in control of his own emotions whatever the circumstances may be. He was always calm and collected and unfazed ... or so he thought.
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Sid stared at the only woman who had just gave him the first genuine scare in his entire life. Her behavior was making him all the more confuse for some inexplicable reason. He doesn't like what's he's seeing. Something was definitely off about Laurice. Just like last time.
He hugged the woman from behind in an instant. It wasn't a conditioned response. He indeed hugged her willingly knowing it was the only right thing to do at the moment.
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Laurice stiffened from the man's embrace and was even more surprised when she heard him spoke near her ears in a low and gentle voice.
”What's wrong?” He asked.
Laurice felt a lump in her throat she could not speak. What is she supposed to say anyway? There was no excuse for her odd behavior.
”You're shaking. Did i frightened you or something?” Sid asked worriedly.
”N-no. I just ... i got caught up in the moment. I'm sorry.” Laurice fumbled in her words. She was still a bit tense but the man's warm embrace was so comforting and reassuring her body was slowly relaxing. Was she getting used to him being this close to her?
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Sid pondered.
Caught up in the moment?
She was literally asking him to stay just now.
She even acted all weird for a moment there.
Did Laurice think he was leaving her behind?
Was it because he left her house in a sour mood?
Why would she even think that way when they had just shared a wonderful time together. They even kissed.
Did she misunderstood his intentions again?