William was troubled by Simone’s reaction. He knew she was mostly worried about him, and the effect their relationship might have on his business, but he wanted to assure her that everything would be fine. Given time, the world shall come to accept them as a couple, stepsiblings or not… not that he cared much about what others might think. All he presently cared about was Simone herself, whom he wished wouldn’t try to run away from her feelings.
It was but a storm after all, and all storms tended to pass sooner or later.
By the time he left work that evening, he was worried, and decided to text her.
Are you okay, Angel? Was the first text he sent her.
Soon, he sent a follow-up text: Where are you?
They needed to talk. And although he would prefer giving her time and space, he was worr
