You’ll Fall for Me, Today or Tomorrow

“Clarissa? Uncle Matt? What are you two up to?”

She had actually noticed the duo from some distance away. However, owing to Matthew’s towering figure, she could not clearly discern what the two of them were doing.

Ellie had only noticed an odd vibe lingering in the air as she got closer to the two.

“What’s the matter?”

Clarissa made her way to Ellie’s side and circled her arms. “Ellie, I’m famished. Could you barbeque something for me?”

“I was just looking for you. Uncle Matt, aren’t you coming too?”

Matthew felt his fingers that just moments ago lingered on Clarissa’s back. “Why don’t you girls head over there first? I’ll be there in a moment.”

As the two girls made their exit, Matthew stood against the window and lit another cigarette.

The smoke coiled in the air as he narrowed his eyes at Clarissa in the yard. Damon was obviously trying to appease her by handing her plates of barbequed meat and assorted food. Then, the young man took a seat and muttered something to the girl.

The charming young man was obviously disarmed by the girl whom he liked, and were all smiles before Clarissa.

Well, her smile is captivating.

Matthew heaved out a long sigh. He furrowed his brows, preoccupied with his thoughts.

“Clare, what were you doing with Uncle Matt back there? Things seemed weird between the two of you.”

Ellie handed Clarissa a bottle of beer and the duo clinked bottles with each other.

At her friend’s question, Clarissa shifted in unease. She lowered her gaze in contrite and said, “Oh, I was just thanking him for saving me in the morning.”

“Right, if it wasn’t for him saving you, and for doing the CPR, you would have been in danger.”

beat when she heard

CPR?

that mean

do you think

demeanor. Grinning, she

“What about him?”

I will say that he’s quite an amateur when it comes to this though. I know this Damon pretty well. Even though he’s not that matured, and he’s had some experience being in a relationship, bottom line, I know he’s not a playboy. I really think

know he’s a great guy. But you know how it is for relationships. I really have no idea where this

things go. If he somehow manages to move you, it’s not too late for you to consider

smile. The two of them clinked bottles again

count of how much she had to drink. The others had long dispersed

join the girls’ talk but Ellie chased

insisting that her bestie was hers,

though her head was all muddled from the alcohol, she was still perfectly conscious. After her friend chased Damon off, she sat there quietly as Ellie wrapped her arms

the stars

eyes, Clarissa noticed that Ellie had fallen into slumber

failed her. Just when she thought she

attempt to steady the

words were

gone by before she finally registered the face

“Hmm… Uncle Matthew?”

like she was

“Are you drunk?”

attitude toward him differed when the girl was sober. Her wary and cautious self dissipated into thin air, leaving only the meek and obedient girl in his arms. Her voice was so soft that he felt it

“No, I’m not drunk.”

“Yeah, right.”

never admit that they’re