Chapter 168
Sienna had her apology ready. She parsed her lips and said. Tim sorry, I was wrong that day. I shouldn’t have said those things.”
Apologizing, huh? Josiah wondered and narrowed his eyes bait stayed quiet.
Suddenly, Saruna felt Josiah practically fall on her. His strong, manly scent hit her. She frowned, feeling a bit suffocated, and tried
him
to push h
“TV” Josial felt her pushing and his eyes turned cold. “This your way of apologizing? Not even gonna hug me! What’s the point then?”
la.“ Sienna quickly shook her head. “I didn’t mean to not hug you. You’re just beavy; I couldn’t hold you up.”
That worked for him. Josiah raised an eyebrow, pulled her in close, and whispered in her ear, “Sienna, I’m feeling dizzy
Up close, she could smell the booze on him. He must ve had a few too many; no wonder he was dizzy. Sienna gritted her teeth and helped him inside. Tll get you inside”
She managed to get him on the couch, using all her strength. Even that made her break a light sweat
“Ugh.” Josiah lay there, holding his head and groaning “Sienna, I don’t feel so good.”
“I know” Sienna frowned. Just lie down. I’ll make you some honey water to help with the hangover
She went in for a bit, came back with a blanket, spread it over him, and then went to the kitchen. She knew where honey was from when she stayed here before. She quickly made some honey water and took it to the living room
“My head hurts,” Josid was arting like a kid, fussing and calling out. “Sienna, where’d you go?”
“Right here” Sieni hurried over and steadied lain. I made you some honey water. Here, drink it”
“No way” Josiah wrinkled his nose and nurned his head away.
Sienna coaxed him. “You said your head hurt, right” “Thisil help”
She held the cup to his lips. He glanced at it sideways. “You made this
“Yeah” Sienna noddeil Problem?”
“Alright.” Josiah gave a small smile since he took this as a display of her care for him. “I drink it” He bent his head and sipped it bit by bit from her hand.
After finishing, he grabbed Sienna’s hand. “Don’t go. Don’t leave. Sienna, stay with me. Don’t leave me…” Then he fell onto the couch and passed
Sienna tried to pull away but couldn’t budge. Is he seriously that strong even when he’s out cold? she wondered and let him
The sun peeked through
gh the cu
‘curtains. Josiah jolted awake on the couch, calling out, “Siennal
But there was no answer. He was alone, the blanket having slipped to the floor. No Sienna in sight.
He sighed, rubbing his temple and thinking. Has last night been a dream? Sienna never showed up? Does she really think I’m gross and ditch me?
Suddenly, footsteps echoed Josiah looked up.
“Morning, you’re up!” Sienna said, walking over. Her long hair was tied back in a braid, falling down her waist and making her look super skinny.
Josh’s heart skipped a beat. Last night was real. She was here. He asked, a little poury, “Where were you?”
“I was in the kitchen she answered and pointed. “Your kitchen’s pretty empty, so I made some porridge and sandwiches. You drank last night, so no coffee for you.”
She bent down, picked up the blanket, and started folding it, asking “How you feeling? Sull got a headache?”
Tm alright” Josiah shook his head. Just a bis dizzy still”
“That’s how it
it is when you first wake up,” she said, holding the blanket. “Till put this away. You should get up, rinse your mouth, and eat something
Chapter 168
I make you feel better?
“Okay,” Josiah said.
By the time Josiah got to the dining area, Sienna was serving porridge at the island. The steam gave her a soft glow. On a whim, Josiah quietly went up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her close
Sienna tensed up for a second, then relaxed “Go sit down, she said softly. “Food’s almost ready”
Josiah stayed put, his cheek resting on Sienna’s neck. “Sienna, Yvene and I grew up together,” he said, voice a bit muffled.
Sienna was a
a bit taken aback since she never expected him to explain his past to her
“It’s not what you think,” he said, his arm around her waist tightening. The rumors are all false. I’ve been there for her, yeah, but there’s nothing Inappropriate. Can you trust me on this?”
Sienna was even amused by this lame explanation. Luckily her back was to him, or Sienna would worry he’d see her face full of disdain.
Sienna shrugged. “Sure, whatever, she replied, not really canng to get into it
Bat inside, she thought, I’d be more interesting if there was some drama between them
Without warning. Josiah spun her around and kissed her. Sienna was startled, and the spoon she was holding clattered into the pot
She automatically put her hand on his chest, but instead of pushing him away, the let at move up and around his neck after a second.
Josiah was a little caught off guard at first, but then he pulled her closer, deepening the kiss. He could tell Sienna was still a bit resistant, but not as much as before. She was starting to give in.
“Sienna, Sienna, he said, getting more into it
■“Alright, alright,” Sienna saad, pulling away when things started to heat up. Her face was flushed and her lips were a bit swollen. “Are you gonna cat or what? I woke up early to cook this for you.‘”
“I’m eating,” Josiah said with a grin “fli eat anything you
Sienna thought to herself. This guy’s such a lovesick fool. He used to hate the smell of the kitchen. Remember when I made spaghetti and he complained so much! Now, for Yvette, he’ll put up with anything
After breakfast, Josiah and Sienna headed out. Josiah drove Sienna to her dance studio.
As Sienna was about to get out of the car, she turned to Josials and said, “Hey, can I ask you for a favor?”
“What’s up?” Josiah asked, grinning. Just tell me. I’m down”
