Chapter66: Not going after her

Hardin's POV I woke suddenly and tilted my head from side to side. I soon realized that I was in Freda's room and I brought my gaze to look at her as she lay beside me engrossed in her sleep. I stared at her for a moment, and I could not help but admire her the way she was. I knew my feelings were growing rapidly for her, and it was not going down well with me. I thought. I moved out of the bed slowly and gently, as I did not want to wake her up.  I got dressed quickly and gave her one last stare. She looked innocent while she slept. She rolled to the other side of the bed, and I knew that it was only a matter of time before she would wake up. I walked slowly out of the room, thinking of anything that I could do to reduce the way my feelings were growing rapidly for her. I walked slowly to my room.  “Good morning sir.” One of my maids suddenly greeted me, and I tilted my head slowly to look at her. “Morning! How are you?” I said, and she bowed to me. “I am fine.” She said, turning to t