Chapter 17

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CHAPTER 17
Mutual Feelings

Sunday,
May 8, 2022,
Bubble Island,
Sumepu Province.

Bible

“HOW are you?” I asked after the long silence between us. After finishing our dinner together, Build invited me to hang out in the pool area. But we have been sitting here for awhile now, and I haven’t heard Build’s voice since we sat here.

 But we have been sitting here for awhile now, and I haven’t heard Build’s voice since we sat here

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From the pool he switched his gaze towards me and smiled

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From the pool he switched his gaze towards me and smiled. “I’m fine. How ’bout you?”

“I’m good.” Then I gazed at his abdomen where his stab wound was placed. “How ’bout your wound? You left the hospital despite being advised by the doctor to stay because you still have to be monitored.”

Build gently caressed his clothed abdomen. “Don’t worry about it. I’m really fine. I have a personal doctor. And my wound was now healed.” Then he smirked. “My only problem now was the scar. I hate it,” he added, followed by his laugh, which made me laugh faintly.

I’m glad that he’s fine.

Then another silence reigned in the atmosphere.

Until…

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