She could not hold her laughter in and chuckled as she said," I did not know I had such an effect on you. Now I'm curious to see when your face would be as thick as the Great Wall of China, and when it does, it would mean I have taught you well."
"You cheeky woman. Go get some sleep soon. I'll leave when you switch off your lights," he said gently.
"You're here?" she said as her brows furrowed. She stepped to her window and drew her curtains open.
A man was standing there holding onto his phone. While she couldn't see his expression, she could see him dressed with grace and stood relaxedly.
It was almost midnight soon. Other than Mark, who else could it be?'
"Why are you here at the apartment so late?"
"I missed you, and I wanted to come over to see..."
When she heard so, her heart filled with butterflies, and sweetly, she replied, "It's late. How are you going t o head home?"
"The car has been sent for repairs, so I will take a cab back later. Don't stand in front of the window. Go and lie down on your bed."
"You would need an hour to head home from here. It's already 12 am. It's hard to get a cab here-"
A smile was heard in his voice as he cut her midway and said in a low, magnetic tone, "Then, let me stay with you."
Her heart pounded erratically following his reply. She felt her heart thumping loudly and replied, "Quit joking around. It's late."
"It's hard to get a cab here. Do you want me to walk back home?"
"Can't you call Harry?" she asked. She had doubts about his words as she thought, 'How could he not have a ride when he's the director of a corporate company?'
"Judging by the time, he would be asleep by now.
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