Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance Novel

Chapter 221 Sienna thought to herself that Joyce was definitely more important .

But she couldnt say this out loud .

Where are you ? Sienna pressed her lips , trying to calm him down .

Can we meet and talk , please ? Where am P Josiah let out a self deprecating laugh , answering her question with sarcasm .

What do you think ? They had agreed that he would pick her up from the Lightning Dance .

I see .

Sienna replied , frowning .

Ill come over right away ; please wait for me , okay ? On the other end , Josiah didnt reply .

Once the call ended , Sienna hurried to the Lightning Dance .

When she arrived , she quickly spotted Josiahs car .

Sienna rushed over , pulled on the passenger door , which was unlocked , and slid into the seat .

The wannth of the car surrounded her , and she took a moment to steady her breathing , thinking about how to handle the evening ahead .

Speak , Josiah suddenly turned to her , his gaze intense as he asked , Where have you been ? What was so important ? Sienna struggled to find the right words .

I had something urgent come up .

What is that ? Josiah frowned , his eyes darkening with anger .

Is that all your explanation? Sienna hesitated , trying to give a vague reason .

It was about my roommate ; she needed my help with something This is your excuse ? Josiahs confusion quickly turned to shock .

Sienna , I waited for you all night , and you canceled on me issue ?! on me for s some roommate Yes Sienna frowned , looking down .

It was indeed her fault for standing him up tonight .

But she couldnt let things get worse between them Josiah , she said sincerely .

Im sorry for not being there .

It was wrong of me … I wanted to- So , what was it really about ? Josiah interrupted sharply .

What could possibly he so important that you would ditch our date and ignore my calls ? Sienna looked away , unable to meet his stare .

Im sorry ; its not convenient for me to explain .

Josiah felt a surge of anger rising within him as he suddenly grasped her shoulders , Our date fell apart , and you cant even give me a straight answer ? Do you have any idea what I went through over the past few hours ? He felt torn between worrying about her safety and feeling frustrated with her dismissive attitude toward their plans .

He had suffered emotionally for her sake .

And now , he couldnt even get a clear explanation .

Sienna , I am your boyfriend ! Dont you care about me at all ? Dont you think about my feelings ? His disappointment and frustration were clear .

Yet all Sienna could say was , Im sorry ; it was my fault .

Josiah didnt w want an apology .

To him , her words felt insincere A cold smile appeared on Josiahs face as a sense of hopelessness washed over him .

Do what you want .

He let go of her , gripping the steering wheel tight as he started the car .

As they drove off , he asked , Are you still coming with me ? Sienna quickly nodded .

Of course .

Looking at Josiahs serious face , the realized he was really angry .

During the ride home , Josiah stayed silent , as if she didnt exist .

When they arrived at Silver Beach , he went straight upstairs .

Sienna let out a tired sigh and followed him .

As the went up , she noticed he didnt go to the master bedroom but headed to the study .

Reluctantly , she followed and knocked on the door .

Josiah ? There was no answer .

Josiah , she knocked again .

I was wrong tonight ; please open the door and dont shut yourself away in there , okay ? Still , there was no response .

Josiah ? Inside , Josiah frowned as he stood by the liquor cabinet .

He uncorked a bottle of whiskey and searched through the lowest drawer for a pack of cigarettes , taking one out to light up He thought , She didnt care about me , so why should I stop drinking and smoking for her ? What did it matterf 1/2 d Chapter 221 Suddenly .

Josiah paused .

He thought he had misheard , but outside , there was complete silence .

He pondered .

She just left after such a short time ? Did she have so little patience for me ? Sienna Josiahs breathing grew heavy as he loosened his tie and tossed it aside , raising the bottle to his lips and taking a long drink .

After what felt like ages , the room stayed quiet .

Josiah slumped on the sofa , his head pounding .

He scoffed , thinking of her ingratitude .

What is Sienna doing ? She couldnt have fallen asleep already , could she ? A thankless little vixen ! Ive been so good to her cant she show just a little bit of gratitude ! Suddenly , he heard a noise outside .

It sounded like a key turning in the lock , more than once .

Finally , with a click , the door swung open .

This is it ! Sienna whispered as she pushed the door open .

Before she even stepped in the strong smell of alcohol and smoke hit her hard .

She asked .

What are you doing ? Sienna rushed inside and saw the alcohol bottles on the table and the ashtray filled with cigarette butts .

She wondered .

How much did he drink in such a short time ! And why has he gone back to smoking and drinking ? What a bad smell Frowning .

Sienna opened the curtains , and flung the window wide for fresh air .

Turning back , she saw Josiah still surrounded by smoke .

Feeling frustrated , she walked over to him , grabbed the cigarette from his hand , and put it out in the ashtray .

Josiah frowned in annoyance but didnt say anything .

Meeting his eyes , Sienna pressed on .

Are you planning to live on cigarettes and alcohol ! Dont you care about your health ? Josiah found her concern amusing Oh , whats this ? Youre worried about me ! Yes , Sienna replied firmly .

Josiah laughed , letting out a big puff of smoke .

How funny when did you start caring about me ! You dont even think I exist .

T- Suddenly .

Josiah wrapped his arm around her waist , pulling her onto his lap and looking up at her .

Sienna , tell me , do you like me ? Do you like me or not ? Sienna was caught off guard .

She thought .

How am I supposed to answer ! What does he want to hear ? She could tell he hoped for her to say yes , yet her lips felt sealed .

Tell me , okay ! His hand caressed her waist gently , but he sensed her body stiffening under his touch and her eyes turning away .

Josiahs heart sank .

I get it now you dont like me .

The realization hit him hard .

He sighed .

From the very start , I pushed this on you ; you never wanted to be with me .

It was all my force Suddenly , he let her go Leave ; I wont force you anymore .