"Do you have something to tell me?"

I had almost forgotten how observant Ash was. He must have noticed how I’d been staring at him.

"Don’t hesitate, Sapphire. You know I always listen to everything you say."

"I-It’s nothing," I quickly looked away. "I just find you handsome."

He smiled and raised an eyebrow, clearly not believing my excuse, but he didn’t push me further.

Like my mom, I’ll wait for the right time. Someday, I’ll be ready to tell him everything.

But as soon as I’m ...