I left Clara on her own for a few days to let her calm down. As much as I wanted to talk to her the soonest time possible, I had to a few things to do so she would believe me. I heard from Axel that she didn't come to work and I am comforted at least that she'll be at home when I visit.
I knocked on her door and waited. Knocked again.
"Clara..." I decided to call her name. She wouldn't answer her phone. Other times, she had it turned off.
I could hear movements from inside her apartment.
"Clara, let's talk." I pleaded. This situation had me in knots.
"Go away, Allen." She replied with a tired voice.
"No, Clara. Please, just listen to me." It took a while before the door opened and she walked out. She stood by the doorway. From her actions, it would seem she's not going to invite me in.
"I'm not really in the mood to talk." She muttered and she wouldn't look at me. I closed in on her.
I cupped her face before giving her the details. She still wouldn't look at me.
"I attended a party. They managed to have me drugged. Fortunately, it only rendered me unconscious. Nothing happened. When I woke up, your sister was there on the bed. I wouldn't touch her even if she's naked. You know she disgusts me. I'm sure they planned it. You would give them what they want if you toss me aside. Clara, believe me. I wouldn't hurt you. I'll never hurt you." I finally managed to have her look at me. She bit her lip as she contemplates. I sighed, pulling her into a hug. I was glad that she didn't resist. But she didn't hug me back, though.
After a few minutes, she still hasn't said anything. "Clara?"
"I need time to think." She lowered her gaze again.
I titled her face and pressed a kiss on her lips.
"I love you. You know that, right?" I confessed, not having said the words to her before. Her eyes searched mine.
I pressed another kiss on her forehead and felt her grip the side of my shirt.
"Come find me when you're ready, alright?"
We stared into each other's eyes and she gave me a tiny nod. That's good enough for me.
"Get inside."
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I Need Your Warmth (Original, English Version)
RomanceIt's not yet Allen's turn to settle down with a woman, but when one presented herself to him, would he be able to turn her down? Or to be accurate, would he be able to ignore his budding feelings for her? There's only one thing Clara wants to hide...
