Veon was stunned when he received the slap from Shannara. He stood up and he grabbed her hand, stopping her. He was also wondering why he stopped her.
"Stop, Veon," Shannara said angrily as she strongly shook her arm for Veon to let go.
"Sorry," he apologized and Shannara gave him a sharp gaze.
"Yes, I do love you… but I don't want to look stupid being a hopeless romantic," Shannara said and Veon just looked at her. "I don't want to be stupid. I don't want to hurt myself more because of the feelings I have towards you," she added and this time, her eyes started to water.
"Shannara…" Veon just said her name, unsure of what to say. He was about to wipe her tears when Shannara just swatted his hand away as if it was a fly.
"Don't touch me," she said sharply and Veon looked hurt. He was guilty and he was sorry. "I already hurt myself by loving you. I don't expect myself to get hurt once more," she added and this made Veon confused.
