"Every inch of my body feels like it's on fire. I'm suffocating in this heat."Caleb's heart clenched at the anguish in her voice, his own sense of helplessness growing with each passing moment. "I know, Emily," he murmured, his voice filled with sympathy. "Why won't you release me?" Emily's voice trembled with desperation, her eyes pleading with Caleb as she struggled against the confines of the bedspread. "Why are you doing this to me? Let me go!"Caleb's heart ached at the anguish in her words, the pain evident in every strained breath she took. "You think I want to do this," he replied, his voice filled with empathy, "But for your own sake, you just need to hang on a little longer."His words were a gentle reminder, a plea for her to trust him despite the confusion and fear clouding her mind. He knew it was difficult for her to understand at the moment, but he prayed that she would find peace in his presence until the storm within her subsided.Emily's frustration boiled ove
As Sophia parked the car outside Caleb's apartment building, Amanda wrinkled her nose in disgust. "Ugh, look at this place," she exclaimed, her voice dripping with disdain. "It's so rundown and disgusting."Sophia shot her a reproachful glance. "Amanda, must you always be so negative?" she chided angrily. "You never know what someone's living situation is like. It's not fair to judge."Amanda rolled her eyes, her annoyance palpable. "I'm just saying, it wouldn't hurt for him to live somewhere a little nicer," she retorted, crossing her arms defiantly.Sophia sighed, shaking her head at her friend's stubbornness. "Well, let's focus on why we're here instead of criticizing Caleb's living arrangements," she suggested, trying to steer the conversation in a more positive direction.Amanda's laughter echoed in the car, her amusement ringing out like a bell. "Oh, Sophia, you crack me up," she chuckled, shaking her head incredulously. "Do you honestly believe that the pizza boy bought
"The number you have dialed is temporarily switched off."Her heart sank as she stared at the inactive phone, frustration bubbling within her. "Come on, Caleb," Sophia whispered to herself, her voice tinged with a mixture of frustration and distress. She clutched the phone tightly in her hand, willing it to light up with a message or a missed call from him."Where are you?" she repeated softly, her words a desperate plea echoing into the nightFrustration weighed heavily on Sophia as she let out a deep sigh, her thoughts consumed by the mystery of Caleb's whereabouts. She longed to confront him, to demand answers about the villa. With each passing moment, her desire to unravel the truth only grew stronger, amplifying her anxiety and leaving her feeling increasingly on edge."What could he possibly be doing at this hour?" she pondered aloud, her voice barely a whisper in the stillness of the night. Her words hung in the air, a plea for clarity in the face of uncertainty."And why o
As the soft rays of the morning sun filtered through the window, Caleb stirred from his slumber, the sound of his alarm jolting him awake. With a groggy sigh, he attempted to stretch, only to find himself unable to move freely. Confusion flickered across his face as he glanced down, his gaze landing on Emily, a friend, clinging to him like an octopus.Her legs entwined with his, her arms wrapped tightly around his torso, Emily clung to him in a tangled embrace, her face nestled against his chest. Feeling uncomfortable, he gently tried to untangle himself from her limbs, careful not to disturb her peaceful sleep. Despite his efforts, Emily's grip remained firm, and Caleb felt a pang of unease as he struggled to free himself from her embrace.As Caleb gently tried to extricate himself from Emily's embrace, her eyes fluttered open, momentarily bewildered as she gazed up at him. A frown creased her brow as she glanced around the room, confusion clouding her expression. As Emily's gaz
The weight of her words bore down on him like a leaden cloak, the ache in his chest growing with each passing moment.He couldn't shake the feeling of hurt, the sting of her accusation searing through him like a hot blade. Caleb shook his head in disbelief, a bitter chuckle escaping his lips. "Unbelievable," he muttered under his breath, the words heavy with frustration. "It was you," he continued, his voice tinged with incredulity, "You practically mauled me last night, insisting on sleeping with me. And yet, somehow, I'm the one who's the bad guy here.""How dare he try to deceive her, to deny what had clearly transpired? She couldn't fathom how he could stand there, insisting on his innocence while she grappled with the stark reality of their situation."He really expects me to buy into his lies," Emily seethed, her voice heavy with disdain. "No sane girl would fall for that." Pausing for a moment, her eyes ablaze with anger, she continued, "He's just like William. Just as de
"How do you explain us ending up in the same room, on the same bed, tangled together?" she questioned, her voice laced with uncertainty. "I do remember one thing clearly," Emily interjected, her voice tinged with certainty. "When we arrived at the hotel, you booked two rooms." Caleb took a deep breath, his gaze unwavering as he addressed Emily. "So you do recall us checking into the hotel, don't you?" he asked softly, a hint of concern in his tone. Emily nodded slowly, her brow furrowing in concentration as she recalled the events leading up to their arrival at the hotel. "Yes, I remember," Emily confirmed with a nod. "First, we went to the police station, and then... it was late, and there were no taxis available. I was exhausted, and that's when you suggested booking a room for the night at a hotel across the road from the police station... that's correct, isn't it?" Caleb nodded in agreement, "Yes, that's right," he confirmed, a sense of relief washing over him as Emily
"I dread asking what happened next," she admitted, her voice tinged with apprehension. "Nothing. But I had no choice but to restrain you," he admitted, his voice tinged with regret. "You were... you were becoming increasingly agitated, and I was afraid you might hurt yourself. I wrapped you up tightly in a bedspread and held you until you finally fell asleep." Caleb took a deep breath and paused momentarily. "After you fell asleep, I was so exhausted myself," Caleb explained, his voice tinged with weariness. "I lay down next to you, just in case you got up again. But I didn't know when sleep took over. When I woke up, you were practically on top of me, and then, well, you woke up..." Emily listened intently, her expression of embarrassment. "So, you're saying we both fell asleep, and when we woke up, we were in that...position?" she asked, her voice trembling slightly. Caleb nodded. A heavy silence settled between them as Emily processed his words, her heart heavy with gr
"I remember feeling extremely hot, suffocating, like I couldn't breathe," Emily murmured, her voice tinged with a hint of distress as she relived the sensation. Her brows furrowing deeper with each passing moment as she delved further into her recollections. Caleb's gaze rested on Emily, his expression expectant, silently urging her to remember more. Emily sighed and looked at Caleb with a troubled expression. "I... I can't remember anything after that," she admitted, her voice tinged with frustration. "It's okay, Emily," Caleb reassured her, his voice calm and understanding. "You don't need to worry about it if you can't remember." Caleb glanced down at his phone and furrowed his brows as he noticed the time. "It's getting late, I have to head to class," he said, looking back at Emily. He then glanced at the door and back at her. "I've booked the rooms until 1pm. If you want, you can rest a little longer," he offered. Emily gave him a small smile, grateful for his cons