Chapter 41
It had been a month since our trip to Chicago, and it was safe to say that Alee and were growing closes with each passing day, tur connection was deepening, and the sex was nothing short at incredible. Alec had a knack for constantly surprising and satisfying me in wows thad never experienced before. Each day felt like an exhilarating furney with him.
i femend myself in my office, ith playing with the exquisite diamond bracelet armind my wrist. It was a gift from Alec, something be bond picked up during a business trip to Belgium.
doctorately. I couldn’t join him on that particular trip, but he made sure to being bark delightful snacks and thoughtful pits.
în about five minutes, I was scheduled to meet with Daniel, Naomi, andSuzanne Lately, Thave noticed a change in Rasmi’s behavior. Sho seemed a bit distant with me, most of her time smiling and picling with Daniel While I wasn’t jealous, realized I needed in headcapefully with all three of them
instead spending
The impending meeting www something I wasn’t exactly looking forward to. During the session, they were going to rehearse several pomantic scenes, and only three of them would be selected for the final est. It was hard to believe that I would have to sit there and watch my chearing ex–boyfriend g Lintimate scenes with the woman he had cheated on me with. I sighed and up, heading to the room
Barely stepping through the door, Suzanne’s gare locked onto me. He wantedores me from heat, and there was an unmistakable aura of arrogance about her. Her eyes lingered
“what a lovele bracelet. Are these real diamond? Buzanne inquit, a brilliantly take smile gracing her lips as she observed me raking my seat.
“Thank you, and yes, they are real,” I replied with a genuine smile, crossing one leg over the other. “Alec picked it up during his return from Belgium, I added, and immediately, Daniel looked up from his notes, his attention drawn to the sparkling bracelet.
Dandel’s way of showing affection was different from traditional gifts. He believed that spending quality time with someone was more meaningful and buying gifts sounded aboard although bed prefer to be spoiled. I never questioned his choices though. After all, Leuld easily afford amning Ideured. The one thing I couldn’t simply purchase, though, was love and loyalty.
was all i sought from him
“Oh, Belgium They do have some exquisite jewelry there,” Suzanne pied, adjusting her hair to show off her jeweled earrings. “I got these during my 16th birthday celebration trip”
they’re still in impeccable condition,” I commented, fully aware that her 16th birthday had been years ago.
“I take good care of my passions. If you let them slip through your fingers, you’re bound to lose them,” Burane replied with a knowing smile, her words carrying a dear message. Even tunsel couldn’t help but smile at her declaration
“Alright, shall we get started“” i redirected the conversation, seeing Naomi returning with her fresh coconut water and sitting down with a pleasant smile.
They all agreed and took the positions for the first scene on the list. I took a deep breath and reminded myself that I was happy now. As much as I longed for an apology, 1 knew it would never come, nii mutter how deeply Daniel had hurt me.
Duneland Sorane stood across from each other, smiles on their faces as they spoke to each other, their words barely audible to anyone but thoselves sounding more like an inside joke
them 1 but my lip, holding back the busters that had testered within me for so long
Soon enough, Dunel started, wearing a mild frown as he reached for Suzanne’s hand and began to act. I need you to know something, Emma. I’ve never stopped thinking about you, not for
Tar’a bern years. We both made choices back then, James,” Suzanne replied.
- But I want you to understand that those choices they were never because 1 stopped loving you. I fought against them every day. My loyalty to you never wavered,” Daniel pastion evident, though perhaps a tad too intense. It was something we’d need to work on in the future,
“Wilay dada’t you say anything back then?”
I was young scared, and foolish I thought I was doing what was best for you. I didn’t want your parents to disown you. But now, I see that was wrong.” Daniel replied, his gaze briefly
“And what lus changed,
“Everything, Tya finally putting us tu
I’ve learned, and I’ve realized that I can’t live without you. I’m willing to fight for us, Emena, for our love. I don’t care anymore about anyone or anything else. I’m Hearing Daniel say the word, sent a strange twinge through me. I knew it was all acting, but in that mamei, I found myself seeking a parallel between Daniel and ter then smalized it was neker him and I but Alec and me. Alec, who was willing to light on both our behalf.
“Į beben mopped loving you either, James.” Suzanne delivered the final line of our first scene,
“Gony poď Thus it incredible. I’m witnessing my book coming to life,” Naomi exclaimed, I couldn’t help but smile and share in her joy. I didn’t blame her for wanting a significant role in the making of this merrie.. tall, her book was what hadcatapulted her inau the flight and she hadn’t looked back ever since.
“What do you stuck, Alana? Should we keep this scene?” Daniel asked, his arm koping Susanne as he pulled her closer.
*This scene nimnurial, and you botla dida fantastar job,” Ladmitted.
The chemistry between you two is off the charts! Must be because of your real–life somance,” Maui complimented, “I’ve seen both of yn in ‘A Night Out, and the chemistry there pas kterzedaje. I in thrilled that you can replicate it with Emma and James ”
“Wow, “Abr Might Ghut“? The lineage but in reality, it was only a parag. While I wished that spent that year of my life wasted on Daniel, it had been am Mari hari ultimately ledata to Alalande, especially Daniel, would probally still be a challenge to work with, but knowing that Alec was waiting for me at home made it all
a mecossary journey
Whey, thank you, Nay “Daniel pinned leader luksuzanne’s temple and then her cheek. His eyes onto nine, aying to taunt and peoke me. Ho
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sadn’t set it to altern. When I saw Alec’s name on the sea smile crept across my face, antt answered, “Hey, babe.” dincthat neatral, Brookd paste victory. I was here to wis not only the turtle but also the mult.
