Chapter 5
Without hesitation. Paul fimmediately dialed tirace’s mimber.
Standing on the balcony, staring into the deep night, Paul felt an inexplicablege brewing in his chest.
He was the one who didn’t want her. He was the one who had found someone new.
He was the one who had grown tired of her and didn’t want her clinging to his anymore.
Now, everything had gone just as he had wished.
But somehow, it didn’t make him as happy as he had imagined.
After arriving in the new city, I didn’t comact Adrian immediately.
Instead, I met up with my closest college friend, Lexi.
Twanted to share this secret with her.
But for some reason, I couldn’t figure out how to tell her just yet.
Unexpectedly, at the welcome dinner Lexi arranged for me, I ran into Adrian
He was wearing a sleek black business suit, standing by the private room’s door
A matching overcoat hung over his arm
The corridor lights behind him reflected off the ornate, vibrant murals, castine beautiful, intricate shadows.
And there he stood, just outside those lights, as if the entire scene existed solely to accentuate him.
It had been years since we last met. He seemed even more handsome and composed than he had in college.
Years apart, and now, he was my fiancé.
My cheeks flushed as I lowered my gaze, my fingers nervously twisting the lace trim of my dress
I could feel a light sweat forming on my back.
Leti, however, was already excitedly speaking up.
“Adrian! What brings you here?”
“I was here for business tonight and happened to spot some old classmates. Thought I’d invite myself in,” Adrian replied, his gaze landing on me.
I lingered for a few seconds before he slowly looked away.
“Hope you don’t mind me crashing your dimer?”
“How could we!”
Everyone else chimed in enthusiastically, thrilled at hus presence,
“We wouldn’t miss the chance to have you join us.”
Adrian smiled and stepped inside. “Well, I won’t be shy, then.”
He took a seat directly across from me.
The others eagerly greeted him, engaging in friendly chatter.
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I, however, kept my head down the entire time, not daring to meet lii gara.
Dur Adranslatn’t erem inclined to let me off in easily.
Vitace, it’s been years. Are we distant now
Hemmg my name, I instinctively looked up, only to lock eyes with his gentle cable
In that instant, my fare turned evinoon, and the back of my neck hurned hot
It took me a moment to regain componer. I stood up, picked up my wine glass, and said,
“Adrian, long time no see
“Grace, long time no see
Adrian gave me a deep look before clinking his glass with mine
I took a small sip of the sharp, spicy wine and slonely sat back down
Lexi tagged on my sleeve and gave me a sly wink
“Somethings going on between you two, hale,”
w–What’s going on?
“Adrian hasn’t taken his eyes off your face since he walked in.”
You must be mistaken, Lexi”
Relax, babe, Your big sis has the ultimate gossip radar. My sharp eyes can see through any secret hetween a man and a woman.”
I pursed my lips nervously, my heart racing chaotically
After graduation. I returned to Capital City with Paul.
Since then, I hadn’t seen Adrian.
Aside from the occasional holiday greetings exchanged on WhatsApp, we had kept in touch at all
It wasn’t until recently, when Paul began openly pursuing Helen, that Adrian suddenly reached out to me
Even so, we had only exchanged a few phone calls.
This was the first time we had met in person since I accepted his proposal.
We hadn’t even held hands, yet Lexi was making it sound like we’d already done something far more serious.
“By the way, Adrian, do you have a girlfriend?”
One of the female classmates suddenly asked, her questions causing the atmosphere to become lively.
“I have a distant cousin who’s absolutely gorgeous. Should I introduce her to you?”
Not to be outdone, Lexi joined in.
“Adrian, if you’re single, take a look at our
Grace
“She’s beautiful, sweet, has a great figure, and graduated from a prestigious school just like you. Aren’t you two a perfect match?“
1 feb both nervous and embarrassed, my face burning so hot it could drip with sweat.
In the midst of the laughter and teasing, Adrian’s low voice suddenly cut through
“Alright. Lex. Stop teasing Grace.”
His Affair. My Gh, Their Screams at 2 AM.
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“She’s shy. Don’t make fun of her
Lexi stuck her tongue out at him. “Is Adrian feeling protective of his junior?”
Adrian chackled but didn’t answer. Nor did he deny it
I stock a lance at hini.
He happened to be looking at me tou.
My checks grew even hotter, and I quickly lowered my head.
Just then, a message popped up on my phone
Adrian, “Wait for me after dinner. I’ll take you home.”
Me. “Okay.”
Adrian, “Be good”
1 didn’t reply again. My heart was already pounding far too fast.
