Chapter 191: Emotions
The time I dreaded came sooner than I had anticipated. My phone vibrated in my hand signally the arrival of a call and Edward’s name was displayed on the screen. No point in trying to avoid this because there should be nothing I should be avoiding. I answered the call.
“Where are you, Natalia?” Edward spoke through the phone.
“I’m waiting in the lobby,” I replied while trying to keep my voice casual.
“Ok. I’ll be there soon. Just wait there,” Edward said before hanging up.
Breathe, Natalia and just act natural. I repeated these words in my head until the moment that Edward turned up. I spotted him walking through the entrance of the building at the same time that he spotted me as well and waved to me.
I plastered what I hoped was a natural-looking smile on my face as I lifted my hand to wave back at him. Although I was able to force a smile, my chest felt tight, and I felt like I was going to be sick.
“Sorry, did you wait long?” Edward said when he stood at my side.
“Not at all. My interview just ended...” I replied smoothly as I offered him a small smile.
“Great. Let’s go,” Edward said as he took my hand in his before leading me back to where his car was parked.
I had the urge to shake his hand away from mine. What am I thinking? My head hurts. I kept my eyes down all the while as he led me silently to the car. I was glad that he didn’t say anything because I wasn’t in the mood to deal with him at the moment. I just...wanted to go home.
My mood got worst now that I was sitting in the car alone next to Edward. It was double bad because I had to suppress my feelings from showing. I didn’t know why I felt this way, but I hated how I was feeling, and I knew that I was the one to blame. I hated this and I hated myself...