Out of Ashes Into His Heart novel Chapter 73

I couldn't help but get momentarily stunned. Then, I came back to my senses and understood that Tom was referring to the previous agreement; we had said we would help each other.

"Certainly." I hurriedly nodded. "When are we going?"

Tom glanced at me. "Really? Aren't you worried that I might sell you off to human traffickers?"

For a moment there, I wasn't sure how to respond to him, especially when he spoke in that tone. Should I continue holding the cotton swab or put it down? It felt wrong either way.

"Relax. I could never do that to you," Tom said jokingly.

I spoke up, feeling a little embarrassed, "Tom, if you aren't in a hurry, can we do it during the weekends?"

After all, I was still in my internship. It wouldn't be appropriate for me to keep applying for off days.

"Sure." Tom chuckled. "How about this weekend?"

That was a little too soon.

"What's the matter? Are you busy?"

"Not really." I hurriedly shook my head. "I have the time for our agreement."

"I'll ask someone to buy the flight ticket, then. We'll board the plane this Saturday morning and stay for a night in Drixmont. By Sunday noon, we'll be back here."

"Okay."

Once we agreed on the time, the living room was shrouded in silence as it bathed in sunlight. I was still holding the cotton swab in my hands. I couldn't help but raise my head, only to see that Tom was staring right back at me.

I didn't want things to get awkward, so I hurriedly lowered my gaze and rummaged for a roll of gauze in the first aid kit. I needed to wrap up his wound.