NATALIE

~A little while earlier...

“ It’s nothing like you think. I don’t have my clothes with me. That’s why I am wearing this. ” It’s embarrassing to cut her off to say something so fucking stupid.

My cheeks start burning as soon as I am done explaining myself. My heart drums in my ears awkwardly.

Her bright smile falls, her lips setting in a thin line.

“ My brother didn’t bother taking you out for shopping? Or asking someone to get clothes for you? ” She inquires, sliding closer to me.

Uneasily, I slip further back. The sunshine will blind my eyes if I stay too close, my mind screams.

“ He—uh…” I don’t feel like saying something against him to his sister.

“ He is busy. ” I nod, settling with the most used excuse by all women.

“ But I am not busy. ” She chimes, her smile returning on her red painted lips.

“ What— ”

Before I get another word out of my mouth, she clamps her soft hand around my wrist and pulls me up. Surprised at the suddenness, I try to resist but she effor