Chapter 262: Do You See a Glimpse of Us Together?
Lariette’s eyes flung open, stunned by Ruediger’s confession. His words, which had already vanished by the breeze, still rang clearly in her mind.
"I have feelings for you."
Lariette blinked, slowed and dazed, as her gaze remained on Ruediger. She noticed how his lips seemed to quiver as a look of anxiousness flashed across his face. His emerald eyes gleamed under the lights, carrying the same traces of uneasiness.
Ruediger was indeed anxious. He witnessed the moment Lariette’s eyes widened in surprise, followed by confusion flickering in them.
’I have shocked her, right? Did I... scare her too?’
Inhaling a deep breath, Ruediger forced himself to speak. He couldn’t bear the silence that abruptly surrounded them. He held his gaze on her steady, hoping to present his resolve to Lariette.
"I wanted to keep my feelings hidden until we got much closer than now. But the lines become more blurry to me. I decided to be honest because I’m afraid my actions will make you think I’m leading you on."
He was aware of the little changes in how he treated her as of late. His desire to hold her in his arms grew deeper the more time they spent together.
He wished to hold her hands and feel her soft palm graze on his coarse one.
He wished to lay on a picnic mat with her and let the breeze gently caress them.
He wished to exchange lovers’ prattle with her and hear laughter bubbling up her lips.