"Cry," he whispers.
Just one word, and it's enough to make my chest feel like exploding. All this time, I've always tried to be strong, to mask my face in front of the world, to maintain a perfect image as a public figure.
Just one time, I need to hear that word.
Before I know it, tears are streaming down my face, and Luke pulls me into a tight hug. I cry, I cry and I cry on his chest, hugging him back.
I've never completely let go in front of anybody, and it's ironic that Luke is the one holding me now while I'm breaking apart like this. My shoulders are shaking. My sobs echo in the room.
I don't know how long I've been crying like this, and there are times when I'm afraid that Luke will just abandon me. But he doesn't. Instead, every time I cry harder, he tightens his hold on me.
He must notice that my energy has been drained out of my body, because he then carries me, heading toward the couch.
He sits on it and places me on his lap, still hugging me tightly as I sob on his chest.
Andslowly, I begin to let go.
21
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CASSIE
Today's breakfast is a sausage and cheese egg muffin, and it looks so delicious that I should have finished it by now.
However, I'm staring at it like I'm studying math. Even though my mind thinks that it's yummy, my stomach feels funny.
Actually,my heartfeels funny to the point that I have no appetite. My mind revolves around what happened last night in my room.
I can't believe that I broke down in front of Luke, and that he held me until I calmed down.
My cheeks heat up for God knows how many times since I woke up this morning. I glance at Aiden, who's sitting beside me, finishing his breakfast.
A smile touches my lips as I notice a few breadcrumbs on his cheek. I wipe it with a napkin, and he grins at me.
However, Luke isn't present yet. I wonder if he woke up late because of a lack of sleep last night, and somehow, I feel guilty.
As far as I remember, he let me cry on his chest last night until I fell asleep due to tiredness from crying. When I woke up this morning, I was already lying comfortably on my bed, covered with a blanket.
The problem is that I have no idea how long he was holding me until I fell asleep.
While I'm lost in my thoughts, Luke emerges in the dining room, ready to go to work. Relief washes over me, but then I notice that he's in a hurry.
Luke takes a seat but then gets up again, rushing out of the room. "Damn, I forgot my phone."
I chuckle lightly. Who would have thought that the invincible Luke Klein would have a morning rush?
"Yummy." Aiden licks his lips after finishing his breakfast. He then drinks his milk. He's already done with the food, while Luke hasn't touched his breakfast at all.
I glance at my wristwatch and notice that if they don't go soon, Aiden will be late for school.
Luke comes back, still in a hurry. He doesn't even bother to take a seat and snatches his cup of coffee instead. Unfortunately, it's still too hot so it burns his tongue when he sips it.
"Shit," he curses.
I let out a small chuckle again, finding the view before me adorable. I continue staring at Luke until I realize what's going on.
Wait. Why can't I stop staring at him? And did I just say that he's adorable?
