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Bedmates Soulmates novel Chapter 326

A Scene Sabicht Due Of A Tomcor 

But she couldn’t help turning her head and stealing a glance at the man in the driver’s seat

His side profile was just as handsome as his front, minus the intimidating aura

Didn’t you leave? Why did you come back?” 

Austyn had one hand on the steering wheel. Who said I left?” 

But you walked away just now.” 

I was going to the basement to get the 

the car. You’re the one who ran away when I came back.” 

Kira struggled to find a suitable retort but failed

Of course she left

She thought he had walked off

She wasn’t going to stand there in the scorching sun, shoeless, and wait for someone who would never come, like Godot. Neither spoke for a while

Kira looked out the window and couldn’t recognise the road they were on. Where are we going?” 

This didn’t look like the way home

You’ll know it when we get there,was Austyn’s terse reply

Kira knitted her brows

What was with the mystery

What new game was he playing now

But she knew she wasn’t going to get a straight answer out of him

So Kira just gave up and closed her eyes

The afternoon heat was making her drowsy

She settled in for a long nap 

It was nice at first, with the aircon blowing cool air on her face and the steady hum of the engine acting as a soporific

But Kira suddenly felt unable to breathe, like someone had placed a giant boulder on her chest 

This Shall Be Our First Date 

Kira never learned how to swim

Her father tried to teach her when she was a kid, but she would just clutch the floatie and cry whenever she was put in the water

Eventually, her father gave up

Now the same feeling returned

The same feeling of being underwater, of drowning 

There was no air

She couldn’t breathe

She opened her mouth and gasped for air, but something took the opportunity to slip inside.. 

The intruder took possession of her mouth and forced her tongue to respond

It was taking air away from her lungs

Kira’s eyes snapped open

She saw black, thick eyelashes

Then Austyn’s face

Kira shrank back and slapped his arm, hard

Austyn drew back and let go of her

Kira sucked in a big lungful of air

You almost suffocated me

Austyn swept his eyes over her parted lips

He felt thirsty

You were out like a log. I couldn’t wake you up.‘ 

This was the only method he could think of

A method he enjoyed immensely

You could’ve just given my shoulders a shake, Kira thought. There was no need to stick your tongue down my throat.‘ 

But she decided there was no point getting into an argument over the best wakeup method

Where are we?She looked out the window

Carpark.‘ 

I can see that.She rolled her eyes. ‘Carpark of what place

Austyn was already out of the car. Come on

Kira stumbled out of the car, staggering in her high heels

Austyn had to give her a hand

Let’s go.” 

Towhere” 

Two minutes later, Kira stepped out of the lift and found herself back in the familiar shopping mall

What were they doing back here

Austyn brought her to the shoe shop

The went up to a sales clerk. Pick out a pair of flats for her.” 

The sales clerk recognised Austyn, who had been here just a couple of hours ago

Yes, sir.” 

She showed Kira to an ottoman. Miss, please have a seat. I’ll bring out our latest flats for you to try on.” 

Kira sat down

The lady returned a minute later with three different pairs of flats

She was about to squat down in front of Kira when Austyn stopped her. Let me 

He took the shoes from her

Kira watched Austyn get down on one knee, just like he did outside the hospital

Her brain went into overdrive

Austyn was acting so out of character

He removed her high heels and helped her slip on a pair of dark fuchsia satin almondtoe flats

Each shoe had a square crystal buckle encased in a gunmetal frame

Does it fit?he asked, Do you like it?” 

His voice was low and deep

When they were in bed together, he’d sometimes use the same voice and ask, How about this? Do you like it

Then he would go on to push her over the edge

Kira blinked 

She wriggled her toes and moved her feet. They’re nice. Comfy. No chating.” 

Do you want to try the other pairs?” 

No, no, this is fine. They’re perfect.‘ 

We’ll get this pair.Austyn handed his credit card to the sales clerk

Kira left the shop holding a bag containing her high heels

What are we doing?she asked. Or rather, what are you doing

Austyn kept on walking ahead, hands in his pants pockets. Haven’t you figured it out yet? We’re on a date.” 

Kira’s mouth was open in the shape of the letter 0‘ 

If she opened it any wider, her jaw was going to drop.. 

A date

Austyn continued walking 

Kira stood rooted to the spot

When she finally came to her senses, she jogged after him

The flats were so comfortable, she had no trouble at all catching up with him

Austyn scanned the floor they were on. What do you want to do? Movies? The bowling alley? Escape room? Laser tag?” 

Kira was panting 

Or do you want to grab a bite first

No!Kira was still 

I stuffed from her second lunch at the hospital cafeteria

No food then. What do you want to do

Well, what do YOU want to do?” 

It’s your call.” 

But you’re the one who brought me here.” 

We’re on a date. Isn’t the girl always the one who calls the shots on a date?” 

Kira was still trying to wrap her mind around what was happening. Why do you want to go on a date all of a sudden?” 

Austyn halted

He looked into her eyes. You thought we were on a date earlier, didn’t you? You seemed to like that idea so much. So, why not?‘ 

For real?‘ 

Austyn nodded

to go on a datewith me?” 

Kira was still sceptical. You want to 

Yes. This shall be our first date.‘ 

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