Alex gave her a kiss on her neck, which made her body tense and her heart raced uncontrollably.
The moment she opened her eyes, Alex already let her go, "Let's have dinner first. I'm starving, since I've been waiting for you."
Eve stared at Alex, who was walking to the dining hall. She put her palm on her chest, where she could feel her racing heartbeat.
Her cheeks were flushed red, and her brain turned to mush.
"I don't understand you, Alex, nor do I understand myself," Eve murmured. "What do you want from me, and what do I want from you?"
*
Alex and Eve ate dinner in peace today. It was supposed to be her turn to make dinner for them, but since she was busy in the office, Alex had to prepare dinner again.
It made her feel a little guilty because it was obvious that he took this 'making and having dinner together' as a part of a routine that they needed to follow.
