Helanie:
"Huh?" he asked.
"Nothing. I'll go back to the hostel now," I said, freeing my hand, but he wasn't letting me go. He was holding me so effortlessly in place that he confused me with his strength.
"Come inside, we'll talk first, and then you can leave," his commanding voice stirred something inside me.
I reluctantly followed him inside and entered his room. He locked the door behind us, causing my heart to miss a beat.
Then, he lit a candle, making me realize there was no electricity tonight due to the heavy rain and storm.
"Have a seat," he pulled a chair for me near his, then sat down on his chair himself. I took my seat and watched him put the decor on the table. It was an antique paperweight.
"So, what were you saying? I asked you that I would drop you to the hostel?" It wasn't a threat or anything, more like him trying to recall ever saying that.
"You did," I said, and he cocked his head in bewilderment.
