CHAPTER 10: Congratulations

  “No matter how much I really want to kiss you right now, I’ll still suggest that you keep the money,” he said before his hand released my chin as he stood up straight.

  I was stunned into silence. Was he seriously going to kiss me again? I placed my fingertips to my still-trembling lips. Was I…waiting for him to kiss me?

  “Why…?” I began asking but a woman’s voice rang out disturbing out conversation.

  “Excuse me!”