Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 68

At the movie theater, Darren scratched his head awkwardly as he gazed at the love seats in front of us, muttering “Sorry. I had no idea.”

Our seats were smack in the middle, surrounded by couples on every side.

Putting on a cool front, I said, “The movie’s about to start, let’s just sit down.”

Darren plopped down on the edge of his seat, careful not to cross any lines, as if he was on thin

ice.

I couldn’t help but notice and felt a pang in my chest, as if it were being filled with seawater. both bitter and salty.

Truth be told, I’ve pulled this kind of “dumb stunt” myself before.

The difference was, Darren did it unknowingly, while I, years ago, did it on purpose.

I had deliberately chosen a horror movie and, at the scariest moment, threw myself into Hogan’s arms.

All I wanted was for that unflappable man to secretly develop a soft spot for me.

But even after the movie ended, Hogan didn’t make a move, remaining as aloof and noble as

ever.

that it was just a case of the wrong person at

on my fingertips and looked down to realize

paused for a moment, his

when the buzzing of my phone in my bag interrupted

chance, I stepped out of the

ID, I zoned out again.

Hogan calling, probably another task for me.

polite, “Mr. Zade, what’s up? Calling so late?”

late; it was just nine

cough came through the receiver, followed by a scoff, “Ms. March, aren’t you

sighed, cutting to the chase, “What do you need,

need you to set up a

it was work

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asking, “What kind?”

two can share photos and videos, that’s all

as if it was the most

I suddenly found myself

hundred coupley things I had

being behind a paywall, swearing

wanted to use it for Cecilia.

split

I didn’t know whether to praise Hogan for being such an attentive boyfriend or to outright call him a jerk.