Love Slave to the Mafia Boss's Passion 18 novel Chapter 140

Ok done!

I put the pencil that I had in my hand down and whipped my head around to look at the clock on the wall.

3:50PM

I made it!

Hayden is not back and the artwork which was supposed to be a gift for him is completed.

I looked down at the result of my sweat and tears and I couldn’t help smiling. Staring at this sketch on paper made me blush a little. I guess I wasn’t sure if Hayden would like or appreciate it but…I loved it!

Wiping a little sweat off my brows, I stood up and headed to the bathroom. I need to wash my face and touch up my make up a little. Hayden should be back soon. As I felt the water on my face, I started thinking of what I should say to him when I give him his gift. Why am I feeling so nervous? It wasn’t like I was presenting some valentines chocolate to my secret crush or anything. Malissa, wake up!

“Malissa…are you home?” I heard Hayden’s voice calling for me.

Of course, I’m home!

“Yes!” I yelled back as I ran out from the bathroom.

He’s perfectly on time, I thought as my eyes glanced at the time on the clock.

Do I give him the gift now? Is that how it works? Do I just hand it to him…or what?

“Why do you look so flustered? You, ok?” he asked me with a mix of curiosity and concern.

I had run out of my room to see him, and I guessed that I must have looked quite flustered. The sketch was still in my bedroom. Should I give it to him now?

“Yes…yes…I’m ok,” I replied.

He continued staring at me like he wasn’t quite convinced of what I had just told him.

“Are you…hiding something?” he asked.

How does he know? Seriously…

“It’s written all over your face…” Hayden said followed with a light laugh.

Great. He even answered my unasked question. Now this is getting scary…

“It’s nothing…really…” I replied.

“Really?” Hayden asked, sounding unconvinced.

“Ok. You’re right, there is something…that I want to give to you…” I said with hesitation as my eye darted around the room just so that I didn’t have to look directly at him.