Chapter 21: His Gift

There was a low chuckle in her ear as Joshua whispered, “Don’t be nervous. I’m just helping you fasten your seat belt.” When she heard Ariel and Summer giggle, Hazel couldn’t help but blush. She turned to look out of the window, awkward. She protested. “I’ll do it myself…” But before she could finish, Joshua said in a low voice, “It’s done.” After he moved his hands, Hazel acted as if she had been granted a pardon; she quickly turned her head around, but her lips touched Joshua's cheek. Hazel’s eyes widened, and she stiffly leaned back against the seat of the car. Joshua's eyes were slightly darker. He looked a bit startled, then turned to Hazel and whispered, “Naughty.” Then within a moment, he sat up straight as if nothing had happened. Hazel quietly heaved a huge sigh of relief, and her heart feels stupefied. She thought... Joshua was sure to play a trick on her again, but he didn’t. When they arrived at a restaurant, Ariel and Summer ordered a large meal without hesitation. “That i