Ella's POV
I placed my hand on my heart, which was beating rapidly. What would I have done if Melvin had walked in on us? That was really close, I thought to myself. "Why do you look so pale and frightened"? Melvin asked again while staring at me suspiciously. I nodded my head as I struggled to regain my composure.
"I am not frightened, I replied to him. I was just startled because you walked in unexpectedly". He regarded me for a while before walking closer to me. Placing his index finger on my chin, he lifted my face up so my eyes could meet his and said, "I hope you're not trying to act smart. I really love you Ella and it would hurt me so much if I had to kill you with my bare hands".
In an effort to change the subject of killing me, I wrapped my hands around his neck and kissed hi
