236 Respect, passion, and love

"Is that what our relationship is all about to you? Are we just together because we are compatible?" He put her palms on both sides of his cheeks, wanting to feel their warmth on his face.

He could not care less anymore if that would scare her and make her run for the hills. He would come running after her if that was the only way to make her understand that what they had was more than that.

After a few seconds of analyzing her statement, he realized that it was not what he wanted to hear from her. Honestly, he found himself wishing that she was in love with him.

"But..." She intended to say something but had no idea what. She could not find the words to express what she desired, at the same time, what she feared most. Afraid that he might not understand or misinterpret what she might say.

"What about marrying for love?" He voiced out when he saw her indecision.