Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 84

Chapter 84

The Bluebell Bistro & Bar wasn’t far from the Youth Hostel, and in no time, we hit the parking

lot.

But just as I was gingerly backing into a spot, out of the blue, a Maybach swoops into the space

next to us.

Out step two figures I know all too well.

It was Hogan and Cecilia.

I should’ve seen it coming: for a night like this, Mr. Zade surely wouldn’t be comfy letting Cecilia fly solo.

Still, when I caught sight of them, a wave of bitterness just bubbled up in my chest, unbidden.

I couldn’t help but grip the steering wheel a little tighter.

and asked,

the same shindig, and we were

“Yeah,

the lead and

turned around, his eyes landing on Darren and me, pupils giving

a bit taken aback.

all dressed up, was a different story. Her big doe eyes went wide as saucers, totally gobsmacked, before her cherry lips finally quivered,

got her emotions on lockdown, but there was a hint of disappointment laced in

nod, “Yeah, came

didn’t want Hogan thinking I was two–faced, all sweet to Wallis and shady behind his

and beamed, “I get it! Xaviera’s ‘busy tonight‘ meant tagging along to the

but I

in confusion, “Are you pulling our leg, Xaviera? It’s your

Chapter 84

chit–chat. I turned to Darren with a smile, “Didn’t

said, “By my count, they should be here by now.”

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