Chapter 23 " N - No … It didn't touch me . " Luciana's face was still flushed , and her voice had this soft , almost fragile edge to it . Alicia - maybe out of curiosity or maybe just to stir things up - wouldn't let it go . " So …. your first kiss is still intact ? " Luciana was at a loss for words . Thiago pressed his tongue to the inside of his cheek and then cracked a wicked grin . " Why do you care so much , Alicia ? Planning to steal it ? " Alicia raised her brow , unapologetic . " Whoever it is who wants her first kiss , they know it best in their hearts . " Thanks to the husky's chaotic entrance earlier , Luciana's sketch tools had gone flying . She was now crouched beside the couch , gathering everything up . She was completely tuned out from their back - and - forth . She had on a cropped T - shirt and denim shorts . When she bent forward , her pale lower back peeked out . She had a small waist , long legs , and curves in all the right places . Thiago threw her a look , casual but lingering . Alicia elbowed him . " Wipe your damn chin . " Thiago ignored her . He just lifted his eyes slightly and called out , " So , the first kiss - still there ? " This time , Luciana definitely heard him . She whipped around , wide - eyed . " What did you just say ? " " You heard me , Luciana . " She stared at him like he had just spoken another language . Why was he asking about something like that ? Was there a rule that said she couldn't draw a husky unless she was romantically pure ? What kind of messed - up logic was that ? Clutching a pencil like it might shield her , she instinctively inched backward . " Yeah , it's still there . I've never dated anyone … " Thiago stepped forward , crouched down , and handed her an eraser . He had a half - smirk on his face . " Never dated , huh ? So , that means the confession didn't go well ? " Luciana's expression flickered , and she was clearly caught off guard . She hesitated for a beat before replying stiffly , " Who said I confessed to anyone ? " Thiago just looked at her , his eyes unreadable . It was like there was something unspoken building between them . After a moment , he stood up , offering her nothing but the view of the back of his head as he walked away . Not long after , Luciana was seated in front of the drawing board , fully focused as she drew the husky in charcoal . The pencil in her hand moved like it had a life of its own . Her strokes flowed smoothly and effortlessly like drifting clouds , yet they hit the page with the force and speed of a sudden storm . As light and shadow danced across the paper , the outline of the husky's furry body gradually took shape . Every strand of fur was captured with stunning detail , so vivid it looked almost touchable . Thiago sat beside the dog the whole time , holding out pieces of jerky to keep it still and stop it from squirming or running around . Meanwhile , Alicia leaned in close to him , a grin playing on her lips . " Feeling thankful yet ? Maybe buy me a car when Altigo Group goes listed ? For good luck ? " Thiago scoffed " Buy you a car ? Sure . But you've got it all wrong - I don't even like her . " He must've said that louder than he realized because over at the drawing board , Luciana's hand twitched , her pencil dragging a faint , off - track line across the paper . She quickly reached for the eraser to fix it . He didn't like her ? He must've been talking about her . Alicia must've misunderstood something . Feeling awkward now , Luciana picked up the pace with her drawing , wanting to get it over with . She would put as much distance between her and Thiago as possible after this . Alicia frowned and leaned in again , still whispering insistently , " That's bull . If you don't like her , why'd you ride the bus with her ? And now , you're here in my house for no reason ? " Thiago muttered , " Maybe I'm just an idiot . Is that okay with you ? " Alicia choked on a laugh , then raised her voice . " Thiago , don't tell me you're trying to mess with the poor girl just because she rejected your confession ! " He leaned back , grinning like a menace . " Damn right I got turned down and I'm not even allowed to be pissed ? " Right then , Luciana's 8B sketch pencil broke clean in half . Wait What ? He confessed ? To who ? Monica ? Chapter 23 . That didn't make sense . Weren't they already dating ? Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!