Theo coughed, "If it's something you could easily figure out, do I still have to spell it out?"
Belinda asserted confidently, "Of course it's necessary! Girls hate vague relationships the most! If you don't express your feelings but still act all intimate, girls will think you're leading them on without wanting to take responsibility. They'll feel disrespected, and of course, they'll get pissed!"
Theo hesitated, "What if she's already mad at me?"
Belinda paused. Was Theo asking her for advice?
Feeling rather chuffed for being consulted by Theo for the first time, she advised, "You got to make it up to her. Find the right time to tell her what you're thinking, let her know she's chosen, and give her a sense of security! No girl can resist that! Trust me, Theo, I'm right! And also, I think you should..."
Belinda continued to ramble on the other side of the phone, but Theo had already hung up.
Annoyed, Theo yanked off his shirt and headed into the bathroom for a cold shower.
...
When Theo emerged from his room, he asked a passing maid, "Which room is she in?"
The maid replied respectfully, "Mr. Blanchet, Ellinor is in the room on the south side of the third floor. We just brought her dinner; she should be asleep by now."
Heading to the third floor, Theo found the room the maid mentioned.
Trying the doorknob, he found it locked.
It was glaringly obvious who Ellinor was trying to keep out.
Annoyed, Theo ordered, "Go get the key."
"Yes, Mr. Blanchet."
...
When Theo entered the room, Ellinor was indeed asleep.
She was sleeping with a slight frown, possibly dreaming of something unpleasant.
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