165 I love you

Tiana swallowed hard and she tried to glare at him, but her eyes had a mind of its own, instead of glaring, it stared at him puppy-dog-eyed.

''Why did you kiss me? '' She finally found her voice and asked;

''I missed you. '' Nicklaus replied, gazing at her with deep affection written in his eyes and a beautiful smile on his lips;

Even when she didn't want to, Tiana found herself blushing; ''that was not my question; I said why did you kiss me? '' she tried to raise her voice and sound firm but her voice came out breathy and soft as a result of the kiss, she gritted her teeth at her own silliness. She was really helpless in front of this man.

''I love you,'' Nicklaus said again, making Tiana's blush deepen. He smiled and squatted before her, taking her tied hands in his;