hapter 3 Song At 7:00 pm, Hendrix returned villa on time. Sandra to the living room he returned. The moment she saw him, she walked excitedly to greet him. Youre back, Hendrix! Hendrix gave a slight smile as he looked up at her. Noelle her lips and stepped forward to take coat. She said to him, Dinner is ready. … Im sorry, Hendrix. Am I encroaching on you and Noelle by staying here? Sandra asked the dinner table. She snuck a Noelle before told Mom I stay on my own, but she insists that she feel at ease if Im alone at home… fine. Stay you like. If you need anything, just ask, Hendrix replied. Really? I dont to be trouble. no trouble at all. Sandra, its better that youre staying here, Mabel chimed as she the dishes. Its been a long time since house has felt lively. Upon hearing that, Noelles hand was holding the spoon midair. Nevertheless, Mabel wasnt wrong. Noelle was rather and reserved, unlike who easily get to like her. It wasnt just MabelNoelle had heard Hendrix speak so much before. knew she was just taking up space by being there. So, she hastily finished the food her plate and stood up. Im done eating. So, Ill head upstairs first. You all your time and enjoy food. Are you sure had enough, Noelle? You ate so little. I you Sandra concern. not necessary, Noelle replied, pulling her hand away from Sandras grasp. Enjoy your dinner. With that, she turned and walked upstairs. Just the dining room, she Sandra cautiously, is Noelle upset? I guess I shouldnt have come here and disrupted your lives… There was a hint grief a slight in voice when she that. Noelle didnt want to hear anymore. She didnt care how Hendrix responded to either. her room, she opened again. But even after her work file, she couldnt seem to start it. She didnt know how much had passed before a message popped up on phone. It from Hendrix, there were two words: Come over. Noelle glanced at the message but to ignore it. Hendrix send a second message. uncolored panels on her screen for a while longer. After some time, she turned off her and room. This the Hendrix never needed send a second knew she would eventually go to him. When at the master bedroom, had stepped out of the bathroom. first thing he noticed was that she hadnt even bothered change out of the clothes shed been earlier. He frowned slightly but didnt dwell it. He reached out and grabbed her hand, pulling the bathroom forcefully. water cascaded down onto from the showerhead, drenching hair and body in an instant. The discomfort from the wet clothes sticking to her skin her wince. as she was to push Hendrix grabbed back of her kissed her. Their and tongues intertwined. Hendrix assertive domineeringso were his kisses. after two years, Noelle still fully adjusted to it. Being bathroom with him only intensified her sense suffocation. Her legs weakened, and her slumped Hendrixs. At moment, they both a feminine voice from outside the door. Hendrix, are in there?