Chapter 29

With Max's arms wrapped around me, the rest of the world melted away, leaving only the two of us in our own private cocoon of love and affection. As we held each other close, I felt a sense of peace wash over me, the weight of uncertainty lifting from my shoulders as I surrendered to the warmth of his embrace.

"Kenzy," Max whispered softly, his breath tickling my ear as he spoke. "I promise to cherish you, to love you with all that I am, for as long as I live."

His words sent a thrill through me, the sincerity in his voice touching something deep within my heart. And as I looked up into his eyes, shining with love and devotion, I knew that this was the beginning of something truly special.

"Max," I murmured, my voice barely above a whisper. "I feel the same way. I've never felt so alive, so connected to someone before."

And as our lips met in a tender kiss, the world seemed to fall away around us, leaving only the sweet rush of passion and desire. In that moment, I knew that I had found my soulmate, my partner in crime, my one true love.

As we pulled away, breathless and exhilarated, Max gazed into my eyes with a look of pure adoration. "Kenzy," he said softly, his voice filled with emotion. "I love you more than words can say."

Tears pricked at the corners of my eyes as I reached out to cup his cheek, feeling the warmth of his skin beneath my fingertips. "And I love you, Max," I whispered, my heart overflowing with joy and gratitude.

As the first light of dawn filtered through the curtains, I stirred from my slumber, the events of the previous night still fresh in my mind. Maxwell's unexpected arrival, our heated exchange, and the sweet kiss that followed—it all felt like a distant dream, yet the warmth of his embrace lingered on my skin, a tangible reminder of the bond we shared.

With a contented sigh, I stretched lazily, relishing in the newfound sense of peace that washed over me. Maxwell's presence had brought a sense of calm to my tumultuous thoughts, soothing the ache in my heart with his gentle touch and reassuring words.

But as I rose from my bed and made my way to the kitchen, my thoughts were interrupted by the sound of Cherry's cheerful voice echoing through the apartment. With a smile tugging at the corners of my lips, I greeted my friend with a warm hug, the events of the night momentarily forgotten in the glow of our shared happiness.

"Guess what?" Cherry exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "Max left a little while ago, but not before leaving you a note."

My heart skipped a beat at the mention of Maxwell's name, anticipation coursing through my veins as I eagerly reached for the piece of paper Cherry held out to me. With trembling hands, I unfolded the note, my breath catching in my throat as I read the words scrawled across the page.

"Kenzy,

Last night was unforgettable. I'm sorry for any confusion or hurt I may have caused. I care about you more than words can express. Let's talk soon.

- Maxwell"

A rush of emotion swept over me as I read Maxwell's heartfelt words, a wave of gratitude washing over me as I realized just how much he meant to me. With a smile plastered on my face, I turned to Cherry, my heart brimming with joy.

"Thank you, Cherry," I said, my voice filled with sincerity. "I don't know what I'd do without you."

Cherry returned my smile with a knowing grin, her eyes twinkling with mischief. "Hey, what are friends for?" she replied, wrapping me in a tight hug.

As the morning unfolded, Cherry and I exchanged playful banter and shared laughter, the lingering traces of last night's turmoil gradually fading into the background. With each passing moment, I felt a renewed sense of energy coursing through my veins, buoyed by the knowledge that Maxwell was out there, thinking of me just as I was thinking of him.

But as the morning sun reached its zenith, my thoughts inevitably turned to Maxwell, the memory of his tender kiss still fresh in my mind. Unable to resist the pull of my emotions, I reached for my phone, my fingers trembling with anticipation as I typed out a message to him.

"Good morning, Maxwell," I began, my heart pounding in my chest as I hit send. "I hope you're having a wonderful day so far. I can't stop thinking about last night."

With a satisfied smile, I set my phone down and turned my attention back to Cherry, who was busy regaling me with tales of her latest adventures. But even as I listened to her animated chatter, my mind remained fixated on the promise of Maxwell's reply, the anticipation building with each passing moment.

And sure enough, it wasn't long before my phone lit up with a familiar notification, Maxwell's name flashing across the screen in bold letters. With bated breath, I eagerly opened the message, my heart soaring as I read his words.

"Good morning, Kenzy," his message began, his words filled with warmth and affection. "Last night was unforgettable, and I can't stop thinking about you either."

A surge of excitement coursed through me as I read Maxwell's reply, a smile spreading across my face as I typed out my own response. For the rest of the morning, we exchanged messages back and forth, each word filled with the same sense of longing and anticipation that had brought us together in the first place.

As the hours slipped by, I found myself lost in the rhythm of our conversation, the world outside fading into insignificance as Maxwell and I shared our hopes, dreams, and fears with one another.

During one of our interactions, Maxwell had asked me that he forgot to use a condom while we were having sex. And I then told him that I was on family planning and he asked why I was on family planning. I told him just to prevent pregnancy and to play safe with sex. Am sure he felt relieved, am not that type of girl who will get tied up by unwanted pregnancy