Chapter 129

*MONALISA* He took his hand away and I leaned back on my chair as I watched him eat. He seemed different from the man I met weeks ago. This man in front of me seemed reserved, shy perhaps. I frowned. Men were hardly ever shy. I just couldn’t quite put a finger on what was strange about him. Or maybe I was only exaggerating, he survived a terrible accident so he was probably still coming to terms with everything again. And why am I trying to be understanding? He was just someone whom I will be sharing a house with, someone who will only be my fuckmate. I picked up my folk to eat. Deep down, I wish I wouldn’t have to be tied down with someone in marriage, it will be so annoying to put up with. “You’re really beautiful.” I heard him say and I lifted up my head to stare at him. He offered me a small smile. I hate a lot of things in this world and that included compliments. “I know. You don’t have to tell me.” I snapped. He opened his mouth to say something but then closed it and looked awa