AT THAT POINT I bravely met his gaze. I did a few swallows first because I didn't have enough energy. I feel like I'm starstruck by her handsomeness. I almost forgot how to deal with him which I repeatedly sewed in my mind.

"Y-yes... He is now my boyfriend, " I said, refraining from murmuring, my eyes also remained to show that I was telling the truth.

For a moment his gaze remained on me. Then suddenly he pulled away and he chuckled crookedly.

"You see how the words work? They betray your mouth, " he said with disbelief and shot me a look.

I swallowed, lips quivered and my...