I closed the door!
Chapter 2
Since our families lived dose. I’d usually have dinner at Lucas’s place before heading home.
As 1 passed his house, his mom stood at the door, wearing her apron, smiling as usual
When she saw I was alone, she looked surprised
Whynte
are you late today? Did you have to work overtime?”
That company re
needs to chill.-
can’t wait till tomorrow?” |
“What’s so urgent it can’t wi
“Wait, where’s Lucas? Did something come up?
Tightened my cont
Torcing a smile, I replied like nothing was wrong. There’s a new girl at work-
le stayed behind to show her the ropes.
111 skip dinner tonight. My mom already cooked.
“See you later, Mrs. Thompson.
I held back my tears and hurried across the street.
Mrs. Thompson called after me, sounding disappointed
“I made your favorite roast chicken today.”
“At least come over for a bite Later!“]]
-But you can’t have it both ways.
oner you n make choice, there’s no going back
It’s not like 1 was delusional
We grew up together, practically childhood sweethearts.
I’ve known Mrs. Thompson since I could remember |
She always adored ine, often holding me in her arms and bragging to everyone
“Look at this beautiful girl. She’s practically family.”
“One day, she’ll marry my Lucas.
“My son just adores her!”
When I turned 18, plenty of guys at school were after me
When Mrs. Thompson found out, she was ready to buy an engagement ring on the spot
After my family politely declined, she settled for a delicate gold necklace[]
1 much, but one day I’ll get you something bigger.
“Dontoverthink it just wear it for fun.“]
was worth al
a few grand, so I couldn’t just accept it. I tried to
to refuse
But Lucas slipped i
1 it around my neck, grinning ||
You look stunning. Right, future wifey?||
Later, I repaid Mrs. Thompson gifts of equal value, but the gesture stuck with
The sad part was, it seemed like I won the ninly one who took it seriously ||
The next morning, I didn’t go to his fooide to walk to wor
Instead, I left early and went straight to the office ||
My coworkers were surprisest||.
“Where’s Turn? Danct you two always come in together?||
Estayed quiet, my eyes drilling in Lancm’s empty deck ||
“Men nerd à luttle cold shoulder now and then “||
“Yourve heris spoiling, hing too much. He doesn’t appreciate you. ||
She undged her chin toward the floor.]]
“Lank, you barely ignord him for noe morning, and he’s already showing up with flowers to apologize. ||
Turned to see him holding a few noses||
My heart fluttered a little. ||
Sure, what he did yesterday hurt, but if he was here in ipislogta
Maybe I cili forgive him
As long as he paninised in
i hils ihatance frona Sophia ||
Hight on cur, Sophia walked in, brls clicking, her perfume trailing beldeal bec.||
She lit up when she saw bloo||
“You actually got
Lucas turned to her, nodding singly
“Of course, I keep my promises.-||
“I wake up an hour early to get these from that place you mentioned.
sance I skipped coming to work with Easily for you, don’t you owe me something in return?||
He gave her a smirk, the kinil with a not–so–subtle hint.||
My coworker froze
“Does he even realize what he’s doing?–||
“Is my ship sinking because of some drama queen?“||
I looked down
Maybe the ship wa
eship was never meant to sail ||
Sophia took the roses.||
They walked past me, side by side ||
Nather of them glanced bar!
My coworker didn’t say another word ||
