The Wrong Woman

"I'm still busy. Even though I finished my task, I apprehended a group of folks waiting for questioning. I just got back home, had a shower, changed, and now I've got to rush back," Daniel explained. "If that's the case, you didn't have to come all this way to tell me. A phone call would've suffice," Sienna replied in a considerate tone.

Daniel gently ran his hand through her hair and said affectionately, "I didn't come here just to tell you about that."

"Then, what brings you here? Is there something else?" Sienna blinked her eyes in confusion.

"Well, I wanted to see you, and mainly, I came to kiss you," Daniel answered sincerely.

Feeling her cheeks heating up, Sienna turned away. She was too shy to reply. She thought Daniel's words were always bold.

Daniel slowly leaned toward her lips and whispered, "Sisi, can I kiss you again?"

Sienna's heart raced as she closed her eyes. She slightly parted her lips to meet his passionate kiss.

Daniel cradled her head with one hand, pulling her closer with the other, yearning to feel their bodies pressed together.

Letting go of her reservation and shyness, Sienna wrapped her arms around his neck and responded passionately to his deep kiss.

They snuggled in the car for over ten minutes.

Eventually, mindful of not wanting to hold Daniel up from his work, Sienna insisted on leaving the car. After exchanging quick goodbyes, she hastened upstairs with light steps.

As she climbed the stairs, her face lit up with a blend of happiness and shyness, akin to a lovestruck bird fluttering with joy.

Later that night, just as Sienna was about to sleep, she received a message from Daniel. "Are you asleep, Sisi? I'd love to hear your voice."

Sienna quickly replied, "I'm about to sleep. My place is small, and I worry about prying ears."

Daniel: "Tomorrow's my day off. How about we go on a date?"

Sienna's mind raced after she read his message. She was torn between her excitement for the date and her concern of running into familiar faces.

After careful consideration, she texted back, "Let's go hiking tomorrow."

She figured it would be unlikely to run into anyone she knew on a mountain.

Daniel: "Sounds great. I'll swing by to pick you up at 8:00 am tomorrow. Make sure to get enough rest."

Sienna: "Goodnight."

Daniel: "Goodnight, Sisi."

Sienna couldn't resist smiling. She hopped out of bed and headed to her closet, sifting through her clothes. Despite having plenty of options, she felt dissatisfied as if nothing suited her or looked good.

The following morning, Sienna rose early to get ready. She swapped into workout attire, slipped on white sneakers, and tied her hair back.

Gazing at her reflection, she felt comfortable and at ease with her appearance.

She figured if Daniel desired a woman with elegance and striking looks, she wouldn't fit the bill. But since Daniel was fond of her, she reckoned he wouldn't be bothered by her lack of makeup or fancy attire.

Sienna grabbed her phone and hurried downstairs. Despite it being before 8:00 am, Daniel was already waiting downstairs. They exchanged smiles through the car window.

Daniel was just about to exit the car to bring her in when she swiftly hopped into the passenger seat.

She secured her seatbelt and said anxiously, "Please don't get out of the car. Let's not risk being seen by anyone we know."

Daniel's heart sank at her words. He shut the door, clicked his seatbelt in place, and silently drove off.Contents belong to NovelDrama.Org

Despite being open and honest with their feelings, they had to keep their relationship a secret. It felt somewhat unfair to Daniel.

Near Eastville, there were plenty of tourist spots and beautiful mountains.

However, they deliberately avoided those and opted for a rugged mountain trail with fewer hikers. The scenery along this path was breathtaking.

The morning sun cast a gentle glow, and a mild breeze swept past them, carrying the refreshing fragrance of trees.

Hand in hand, they strolled toward the mountain trail while talking about their past, present, and future.