Chapter 2019

Behind her, Mark emerged from one of the bathroom stalls.

He, too, approached the sink, allowing the water to cascade over his fingers.

After a seemingly interminable moment, he finally glanced at Cecilia, noticing the reddened skin of her hand from excessive rubbing.

He whispered, “I wasn’t expecting her to be here tonight.

Still, it’s rude to just leave.

I assure you, I didn’t even share a handshake with her.

If you need proof, Peter can vouch for me.

Cecilia’s gaze remained downwards, her lips catching between her teeth in contemplation.

“Peter’s loyalty lies with you.

be

frustration with Mark’s reasoning,

navigate tricky dynamics, and not

a woman, Cecilia couldn’t

with her feelings, unsure of how to

after their month-long separation, tried to caress her

she swiftly dodged his

“You stink,” she remarked.

responded,

hands, he playfully pinched

them with me, and afterward, we

Mark reached

Cecilia pulled away.

to go,” she murmured,

the

and his voice hushed so others wouldn’t

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