Chapter 28 Confession of Love

Arthur sprang from the sofa opposite her with such rapidity that Lucia was dazed. By the time she made a conscious attempt to escape, Arthur was squatting in front of her sofa. He pressed his hands on the edge of the sofa, confining her completely within reach. Arthur was so close that she could hear him breathing. Lucia curled up on the sofa like a frightened rabbit, her face in her lap. Staring over Lucia's shoulder for two seconds, Arthur was angry and amused. "Lucia," With Lucia locked in his arms, Arthur said, "I don't believe you have no feelings for me." Arthur noticed that Lucia's shoulder moved visibly as he said this. He knew that she was not indifferent to him, so he went on, "I'm a normal guy, too. I was a virgin when that happened five years ago. Not only are you curious about the man you had sex with, but I'm also curious about the woman who somehow took my virginity. But when I knew it was you, I was so relieved." Lucia finally made a move. She looked up, her starl