chapter 20: confession

I sat at the edge of the pool, my legs swinging gently in the water. The garden opposite me was a beautiful sight, with its lush green vegetables and colorful flowers. But as I gazed at it, I couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.

Memories of my parents flooded my mind, and I felt tears welling up in my eyes. I missed them so much, and the pain of their loss still felt like a fresh wound.

As I sat there, lost in thought, I didn't notice Ethan approaching me. He sat down beside me, his presence quiet and unobtrusive.

"Hey, are you okay?" he asked softly, his eyes filled with concern.

I nodded, trying to brush away my tears. "I'm fine," I said, my voice barely above a whisper.

Ethan put a gentle hand on my shoulder. "You don't have to hide your feelings from me, Camila," he said. "I'm here for you."

I looked up at him, his eyes filled with kindness and understanding. For a moment, I felt like I could trust him with my deepest secrets.

"Thank you, Ethan," I said, my voice a little stronger now.

Ethan smiled and squeezed my shoulder gently. "Anytime, Camila," he said.

We sat there in silence for a moment, the only sound being the gentle lapping of the water against the pool's edge.

Then, Ethan spoke up again. "I have an idea," he said, a mischievous glint in his eye.

"What is it?" I asked, curiosity piqued.

"Let's go exploring," he said, a grin spreading across his face.

I raised an eyebrow. "Exploring?" I repeated.

Ethan nodded. "Yeah, I want to show you something," he said.

I hesitated for a moment, but then my curiosity got the better of me. "Okay, let's go," I said, smiling.

Ethan grinned and stood up, pulling me to my feet. "Great," he said. "Let's go on an adventure!! He shouted jumping and swinging his hands like a child.

I smiled at his sudden outburst was he always this playful I wispered to myself smiling at his childish behavior.

Here's the continuation:

As we walked through the lush green gardens, the warm sun shining down on us, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and freedom. Ethan was by my side, his hand occasionally brushing against mine, sending shivers down my spine.

We walked in comfortable silence, taking in the sights and sounds of nature. The air was filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers, and the gentle chirping of birds.

As we turned a corner, I gasped in wonder. Before us lay a beautiful lake, its calm waters reflecting the clear blue sky above.

Ethan smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "I'm glad you like it," he said, his voice low and husky.

We walked along the lake's edge, the water lapping gently against the shore. Ethan took my hand, his fingers intertwining with mine.

I felt a spark of electricity run through me, but I didn't pull away. Instead, I let my hand rest in his, feeling a sense of comfort and belonging.

As the sun began to set, casting a golden glow over the landscape, Ethan turned to me. His eyes locked onto mine, and I felt my heart skip a beat.

"We should head back," he said, his voice low and husky.

I nodded, feeling a pang of disappointment. I didn't want this day to end.

As we walked back to the house, the stars beginning to twinkle in the night sky, I felt Ethan's hand brush against mine and his constant stares he kept looking at me with a look on his face that seemed like admiration, or am I imagining things again, I sighed.

I felt Ethan's hand brush against my hand again but this time, he didn't pull away. Instead, he took my hand, his fingers intertwining with mine.

We walked in silence, the only sound being the crickets chirping in the darkness.he didn't stop his stares at me and I felt a little bit uncomfortable with his constant gaze on me I felt like I would trip and fall anytime soon.

I summoned up the courage and stop walking which he also did, I turned to him, if you have anything to say just say it I said trying as much as possible to avoid his eyes, for some reasons I just couldn't get myself to look him in the eye.

Cami look at me he said his voice sounding husky, I looked up at him His eyes locked onto mine, and I felt my heart racing. I couldn't keep the eye contact and quickly looked away.

Without a word further, he swiftly pulled me close with one of his hand, his lips meeting mine in a soft, gentle kiss.

I felt a spark of electricity run through me, I couldn't react to the kiss and just stood there frozen, he withdrew his lips from mine and looked at me for a while as if trying to read my emotions through my face he then looked down with an expression that seemed like disappointment, I'm sorry he muttered before walking away.

We walked in silence and the only things that could be heard was our footsteps and and singing of birds and sounds of crickets in the bush.

I love you cami.

I heard it,

I'm very sure I heard Ethan say something but I wasn't sure what it was.

What? I asked him urging him to repeat himself so I could hear.

He stop and turned to Face me his eyes locked on me as if he they could bore themselves into my soul.

I Said I love you, I love you cami and I can't hold it anymore he said looking intently at me, I felt my heart stop beating for sometime I looked at him, and I could no longer deny the fact that I loved him too, but it didn't feel right, everything just doesn't seem right to me for some reasons.

I kept looking at him lost in his gaze, you don't have to give me an answer now, you can thin... there's nothing to think about Mr ethan I said not allowing him finish, I don't feel anything for you it's strictly just business no personal feelings attached I said trying to sound confident, he looked at me and I could see the hurt in his eyes which made my heart ache so much, what the fuck is wrong with me why did I say that I shouted in my head.

He looked at me this time with determination written on his face, then I would make you fall for me miss camila he said with a lot of certainty that he could do it and left.

I stood there utterly speechless, I knew I was already in love with him but I wanted to act tough, or rather, because I was scared.