My Sweet Seduction novel Chapter 44

I SMILED A bit and shifted on my seat uncomfortably. My eyes were naughty. I also ignored the greetings of some friends and acquaintances due to extreme nervousness. I wanted to make sure I couldn’t see him here, but it looked impossible because I could see a man in front of the chair from where I was sitting.

His shoulders were square, broad, and burly like a warrior. Even though I could only see his back, I knew it was him.

I couldn’t breathe. I think something is choking me. My heart was pounding so hard against my ribcage. I didn’t remember being scared in my entire life.

Suddenly it was as if I wanted to run out of the church and leave everything here.

But I was shocked when Peter grabbed my shovel. “Hey, are you alright?”

I quickly turned my attention to him. “Y-yes, I’m fine . . .” I said in a trembling voice.

I was not on myself when the mass started. Doris was hugging baby Clarence, and I could not sit still until the godparents are called in front.

I bowed my head I walked towards the front. Peter was next to me.

When the priest started to speak, I just raised my head. And right straight to where I stand, I saw Lawrence. My heart immediately pounded with excitement.

His appearance was seductive. His hair was well done with a creative nose, a square stubble jaw, and his tight lips, making my heart leap. But his face is expressionless with no sign of feelings. The tension in his jaw can also be traced to his definite anger.

I tried to breathe calmly. I also tried to avert my gaze from him and eventually lowered my gaze. I wish I could get the strength to run, but I can’t. If only the earth could swallow me, I would just escape his deadly stares.

I am thankful that baptism was over soon. One by one, everyone sailed out of the church. I am still not on myself. My mind and heart are debating whether to leave San Simon and return to Manila right away.

But even before I could step out, someone held my wrist.

It was so fast. His hand held mine then he pulled me away. It was too late to protest because I was quickly locked in a corner of the wall where almost no one would notice us.

My lips parted in shock. Even my breathing tightened. He looked at me darkly; jaw clenched so tight. He almost swallowed the space between us.

“Margaux . . .” he whispered my name in a sweet but venomous tone.

I could feel the trembling of my two knees as I looked up at him. He almost nailed me from standing because of his dark stare at me.

“What are you doing here?” he asked coldly.

I did not answer. Instead, I tried to get out of him, but it looks like he has no intention of letting go.

“You’re not going anywhere, Margaux.” His voice was raspy, and his eyes were serious as he looked at me.

“What are you doing? Can you release me?” I said calmly. I pushed him away, but he didn’t move a single inch.

“We have a lot to talk about, Margaux. You can’t run away from me again.”

I swallowed hard. His eyes almost glazed over as he stared at me. His jaw also continues to tighten in rage.

“We have nothing to talk about, Lawrence, because nothing is going on between the two of us!” I said emphatically.

He stared at me in awe, and that’s where I got the chance to push him hard.

He stepped back and looked at me in disbelief. Even I can’t believe what I said.