Puppy Love – Chapter 22

~Liam~

The siren’s blare rudely shattered a significant moment for me, leaving me grappling with the urge to utter curses. As we reluctantly emerged from the water and hastily dressed, I couldn’t help but feel that the interruption had robbed us of what could have been a magical kiss with Josephine. I stole a few glances at her, trying to gauge her feelings, but her face remained stoic, revealing nothing.

I longed to linger in the water with Josephine, as she fit perfectly in my arms, and everything felt right when we were together. Inhaling her scent, I couldn’t help but be captivated by her sheer beauty, knowing deep down that she was meant to be mine. The way she responded to me was simply enchanting, reinforcing the belief that we were destined to be together.

plicity of a food truck or the location I chose, but it turned out we shared more in common than I had realised.

en fulfilling what we started.

in the water, I’m finding it difficult to hold back my feelings, but I intend to give her time.

wers.

his head respectfully.

an explosion involving a van on Sam St

or her.

ncern.

nd her expression turned to shock.

swer. She finally answered and the tranquil background noise on her end brought a sense of calm t

red.

f the situation unfolding.

ome, at least not yet,” I pleaded, and she fell silent.

, sensing my concern.

use on your street, and the house caught fire. I don’t want to jump to conclusions, but I’d rather you and Grandpa stay away until we’re certain it’s just a coincidence,” I explained, and she let out a sigh.

ng the call.

d, “Are they safe?

ms around her, finding comfort in her presence as

in Grizlo,” I reassured her, knowing she had likely deduce

chievous glint in her eyes spoke volumes. It was evident she was contemplating doing something adventurous or daring.

ned back at me.

eves pleading with me.

e clues before any evidence gets er

ad really happened and the seriousness of

e sound of sirens. I was taken aback, but I wasted no time and followed her, shocked by her boldness and determination.

t laughed in response.

me to see her so driven.

she still be

together without the influence of any bond.

ty and the pursuit of answers alongside Josephine.

ttling the flames. They had succeeded in extinguishing the fire of the now mangled vehicle, leaving behind only an iron carcass. Looking ahead, I noticed some light emanating from my grandparent’s mansion.

vident in her steps. Without hesitation, I squatted in front of her and suggested she hop on my back.

ng. I turned my head to the side to catch a glimpse of her face beh

.

Josephine on my back, we continued towards my grandparent’s home. I guided us through the gate, and I didn’t set her down until we reached the front door. I rang the doorbell multiple times, hoping the housekeeper would answer, but there w

ked.

lessly leave the do

rea.

survival,” she remarked, taking in the surroundings. She had only been here once before, and I doubted she paid much attention back then.

e that she believed me, and she nodded in agreement. Iled her up the stairs towards my room, and she followed me curiously.

surroundings.

a serious-minded student, she re

miled back at me.

ing but that,” she assured me, her words warmed my heart.

d left off.

yfully teased, and I drew her closer to my chest.

ddenly became tense. I pulled away, concerned, and observed her fixed gaze on something.

lised it was a picture frame on my dresser – a picture of Sophia an

it felt uncomfortable.

had been dampened once again.

ded her out of the room.

the light was on from outside,” I said, and she nodded gently, reluctantly tearing her eyes away from th

eal.

her, and she nodded with a look of worry and disgust on her face. I decided to follow the trail of the scent, and it led

nessing the housekeeper lying on the floor amidst a pool of blood. Acting swiftly, we rushed towards her; she was breathing faintly. Without hesitation, I gra

ng close to the woman and examining her wound.

would anyone enter my grandparent’s house and harm the housekeeper? I was grateful that I had convinced my grandparents not to come.

a swift decision to leave the house.

the housekeeper the help she urgently required.

we walked out of the building, concern etched on her face.

cked or killed her might still be nearby,” I explained, urging us to keep moving. But Josephine stopped abruptly at the gate, bending down to touch the ground. There were burnt tire marks on the floor, leading directly to the burnt-down van that had caused the commotion

n shock and understanding.