“It’s getting colder. Let’s head back,” Reiner spoke up suddenly as he got up.
After packing up our stuff very swiftly. He bent down once again indicating that I should get on his back. This time I didn’t hesitate as I slowly got on his back. He carried me the way we came back to the car. Similar to our journey here, I kept my eyes closed all the way. I still hated the dark forest.
The ride back to the mansion was slightly longer than I first thought. Soon after getting into the car, it started to rain. I felt so lucky that it didn’t rain while we were still in the forest. That would have ruined everything for us. I guess I still had a little bit of luck on my side after all.
“It’s great that it didn’t rain while we were still outside. Guess we were pretty lucky,” I said as I flashed Reiner a smile.
“Yeah…it’s going to rain more often from now on. Rainy season seemed to have arrived,” Reiner stated as he kept his eyes on the road.
I reached out my hand and held his hand. My hand looked so small compared to his. It is indeed getting late, the day is coming to an end and so was our date as boyfriend and girlfriend, I thought sadly as I watched our entwined hand.
“We’re here…Natalia…” I heard Reiner call out to me. He seemed so far away…
I gasp as I sat up in the car seat. Did I fall asleep? I guess the ride was longer than I thought and so I fell asleep.
“You seemed to be a little tired and sleeping quite well, so I didn’t wake you,” Reiner explained as he gently patted my head.
I can’t believe I fell asleep. I didn’t have much time left to spend with Reiner today and I spent a portion of that time sleeping in the car?! Natalia…you are so stupid…
“Let’s go inside the rain has stopped for a while already. It’s wet outside, be careful not to slip,” Reiner said before he got out of the car and walked over to my side of the car.
He took my hand as he helped me out of the car. It was indeed a little slippery outside as I stepped out of the car. The mansion seemed oddly quiet. Perhaps it was late, and the staff have already retired to their living quarters. Reiner led me inside the mansion before leading me straight to my bedroom.
“You must be tired. Why don’t you take a bath first,” Reiner said as he ushered me towards to my bathroom.
But I don’t want to take a bath and my head feels strangely clear probably from the rest that I got from my powernap in the car. I want Reiner.
“R…was I a good girl today?” I asked as I reached out to stroke his chest lightly with my fingers. His eyes became a darker shade of blue as I stared at them.
Reiner was silent but I could see a conflict raging behind his beautiful blue eyes as he considered his options.
“…You know that I was, right?” I whispered seductively into his ears as I got on my tiptoes.
“Natalia…” Reiner said sternly as he glanced around. What is making him look so panicked? Surely, it wasn’t the mere idea of taking me.
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