I was naturally unaware that Cecilia had changed into a new pair of underwear in the bathroom in secret after I left, and also had no clue what excuse she planned to give Julian for my early departure when he woke up.
After all, I was busy beating a hasty retreat from Villa #9, drowning in embarrassment and guilt over my actions even though nothing had actually happened between me and Cecilia.
I felt so embarrassed that I had put some distance between me and the villa and felt my mood turn better as the gentle wind blew against me underneath the shade of the trees. I also felt pretty sober because of the fright I had received from the entire episode.
"Snap!"
I took out my lighter and lit a smoke for myself before I took a long drag of it. After a moment of contemplation, I left for
