Bennett began kneading her shoulders gently before he answered her, "I got home at about ten minutes past eight."

She picked up her phone and glanced at the time.

“One hour ago? It's already nine. Why didn't you call me?"

He just smiled and changed the topic.

“Does it feel sore?"

“I'm fine. It should be because of my period."

She knew he was referring to her shoulder. It was inevitable when she played the piano.

Bennett wasn't too hard or too soft. His touch and pressure was just perfect. At first, Claudia sat elegantly as he worked his magic on her, but in under two minutes, her body gave into the pleasure it was receiving and leaned towards him.

She closed her eyes in pure bliss and almost fell asleep. His massage was that relaxing.

Before she could completely fall asleep, Claudia quickly snapped her eyes open and pulled away from his hands.

"'I'm fine now. Your hands will also get sore if you keep going."

She picked up her phone, then stood up and faced him fully.

"Thank you, Bennett."

She bit her lower lip slightly in hesitation, then slowly wrapped her hands around his neck, rose to her tiptoe and placed a soft kiss on his thin Lips.

Bennett held her waist tightly against him. Then, he held her face and kissed her again.

He pulled away shortly after and slowly kissed all of her fingertips.

As an electric jolt shot through Claudia at the feeling his action procured, she almost lost her balance. Thankfully, he stopped in time, but the warmth of his Lips still lingered on her fingertips and made her blush.

“I'm leaving tomorrow and going on a business trip for three days," he said in a low voice.

Claudia frowned slightly.

“Why is it so sudden? Did something happen?"

“Yes, something unexpected."

She pursed her lips and sighed.

“Let me drive you to the airport tomorrow then."

“You shouldn't. It's an early flight."