50- Unspoken Desire

Erich sighed, wanting to let out all those thoughts from his mind which are affecting him drastically.

After working late in the night, he returned home and was surprised to see Red waiting for him.

It was an odd demeanour he couldn't understand, coming from Red.

"Why did you wait for me?" he asked, taking a seat.

"Uh.. I was waiting for you." She said, pointing at the food.

What he failed to notice: Red kinda felt guilty for behaving so badly with Erich.

"You don't have to." He passed her his usual smile.

"Why? Isn't it a part of my obligation?" She excused.

"No." He smiled and heated up the food as they had dinner and went to sleep.

On Sunday, the couple was having a comfy holiday as Red was baking a cake and Erich was watching her from afar with his lips curved upwards gently, captivated by how she was making it.

Red noticed his gaze and asked with a nervous smile, "What are you looking at?"

"You."