Forbidden Heat novel Chapter 183

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…

“How did the interview go? It did take a while…” Edward asked with interest.

“It was fine…” I replied.

“The president is a nice and friendly person. I know her personally from way back…” Edward said, his eyes still on the road.

“I see. She seemed nice…” I said, trying to sound as natural as possible.

“Should we stop by for a late lunch? I know a great place around here,” Edward suggested.

“Umm…sorry, I’m not feeling so well. Could you just…take me home?” I mumbled my reply as I stared out the car window. Please just take me home.

There was a brief moment of silence between us before Edward spoke up.

“What’s wrong, Natalia?” I heard Edward ask softly from beside me. I continued to stare out the window at the nothingness outside just so I didn’t have to face him.

“Nothing. I feel a little tired,” I replied before turning my head around to offer him a smile.

Edward did not reply, and we both fell into another void of silence. Edward continued driving with his eyes straight ahead while I turned to look out of my side of the window. After a short and fast drive, the breaks of the car creaked loudly as the car came to a very sudden stop, throwing my body slightly forward. This is why we all should wear seatbelts!

Confused, I looked at Edward for an explanation of our sudden stop. Edward had slammed on the break and stopped the car on the side of the road.

“…What’s going on?” I asked confused.