Punished by his love 10

Punished by his love 10

Chapter 10 

The next day, I finished up all my school stuff and checked my luggage one last time

At noon, I took my roommates out for lunch as a farewell

As I was walking out of the restaurant, Mason called me

I answered, but he didn’t say anything

I figured he must have accidentally dialed me

I was just about to hang up when he finally said, When are you coming home?” 

I was surprised

I couldn’t help but think he might have meant to call Lacey

But I answered, I’m really busy with school, so I won’t be able to.” 

Mason, though, wasn’t ready to drop it. What about tonight?” 

I wasn’t sure what he meant by this

So I made up an excuse. I’ve already got plans with some classmates tonight.” 

There was another long pause

After a while, he awkwardly added, Today is Ruben’s and my birthday.” 

I didn’t know what to say for a moment

For years, I had been the one planning their birthdays

I would get cakes, arrange places, and choose gifts way ahead of time

Ruben was always busy with his students, and Mason was caught up with work and didn’t like big parties

Every year, I got everything ready and then practically forced them to celebrate, making them put on surprised faces. 

But this year, I completely forgot

I was at a loss for words. All I could say was, Sorry.” 

It sounded stiff and formal

There was another long pause

When Mason spoke up again, his voice was a little rough, Come back for dinner. I’ll make it.” 

I wasn’t really up for it

He added, The maid took Lacey to her night class.” 

The cold wind was biting as I walked

I finally gave in. Okay.” 

This time, it was really going to be the last dinner with them

When I got home, Mason was cooking in the kitchen

At twilight, Ruben was smoking at the front gate

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It was freezing cold. Under the streetlight, I noticed his pale face turning blue

For a second, I thought he was waiting for me

As I got closer, he must have choked on the smoke and coughed a couple of times

I didn’t really have anything to say to him now

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So I casually said, You might want to cut down on smoking.” 

Without saying anything, Ruben immediately put out his cigarette

I was taken aback. I didn’t really think he would listen to me

As I walked in, Mason poked his head out from the kitchen, holding some tableware. Wash your hands. Dinner is ready.” 

My eyes suddenly welled up

Over dinner, Ruben casually mentioned a trip to Northbeech to see the aurora borealis

Since you’ll have time off too, I got an extra ticket. You should join us.” 

Chapter 11 

Punished by his love

Punished by his love

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