Chapter 49

"Rock climbing, is it? How about we compete? If I win, please stay out of my sight, okay?" Seeing Sam clutching her hand tightly, Eliza thought for a moment and simply said. Huh! This woman sure has guts, challenging him? A flash of unexpected excitement quickly passed through Sam's ink-black eyes, followed by a loud snap of the fingers. "If you lose, you become my woman!" "Fine." Eliza jutted her chin, her voice crisp. "We don't really need to compete. You are a deaf woman, and I am a rogue. As the saying goes, every rogue pot has its deaf lid love, we're just the perfect pair." Sam seemed even more excited, and even started to spout rhymes. Eliza stepped into the car in silence. She was indeed deaf, but she didn't enjoy being referred to as 'the deaf one' constantly. She coldly looked out of the car window. Rock climbing, she needed an exciting activity to vent her emotions too. This was the biggest indoor rock-climbing club in Boston and was exclusive to members only. The annual fee