Her Return, His Regret by Natie

There was an air of awkwardness between Lora and Jason on their way back.

Lora had noticed her lipstick was smudged when she was about to get into the car. She had seen her reflection in the window and her heart raced erratically.

A flare of guilt rushed through her. What would Jason think of her now?

Clearing her throat, she glanced at Jason who was focusing on the road and asked, "Why are you not saying anything?"

Jason arched and eyebrow at Lora and questioned, "About what?"

The words got stuck in Lora's throat. How was she supposed to ask her boyfriend why he wasn't confronting her when he had noticed that another man had kissed her? She furrowed her eyebrows and replied, "Actually, I didn't know Ryan would follow me to the restroom. I-"

"You don't need to explain anything to me, Lora," Jason said, interrupting Lora's words. "I trust you. If something happened, then it could only be Ryan Kingsley's fault."

Lora bit her lower lip as guilt completely filled her heart. What did she do to deserve someone like Jason? He was so kind and nice to her.

She felt Jason's hand on hers and looked up at him.

Jason smiled and added, "I don't care what Ryan does. What I care about is what is in your heart. Do you want to be with him? Even though he's with the woman who plagiarised your work?" "Never," Lora replied without hesitation.

Jason's words made her came back to her senses. What was she thinking back there when she let Ryan kiss her and kissed him back? Did his flirting make her forget who he really was? 'Lora, never forget how he saved Ivy and left you to die. He will always love her and put her first,' Lora told herself in her mind.

Jason smiled at Lora and remarked, "See? I have nothing to worry about."

right. Ryan was from her past and he

promised, "I'll stay away from Ryan and respect our

both didn't mention the kiss but Lora still felt guilty about it. Later on when Jason took her home, she looked at him and offered, "Would you like to come

couple now. I don't see why you shouldn't

see that his relationship with

He trailed, his eyes falling on the

who was standing outside

I'm sorry. I don't think I can invite

and said, "It's ok. There's always next time. Have fun chatting

before questioning, "What have you been up to and why do you look like a panda?" Bianca pouted and said, "I have dark circles because I couldn't sleep. Let's talk about it inside... I hope I didn't disturb your time with

shook her head. "No, you

happened to you. I haven't seen you since the launch party and you didn't explain how you became one

with the Kingsley group since Ryan had hurt Lora a lot in the past. So, Lora was surprised when

friend into the house and after they greeted

what's wrong and why you look like you've committed a crime?"

strange. She looked like

crime!" Bianca

enemy? Are you talking

happened. He had invited me to the launch party and arranged for me to wear the centerpiece of the jewelry you designed. I wanted to surprise you, so I accepted to model. Pater on, we went to the club, had some drinks and one thing led

her well and her reaction meant she could be attracted to Adan. "You don't have to feel guilty. You can date him if you want to," Lora remarked, not wanting her friend to miss out on a chance at love. She frowned and added, "However,

sweet and kind? I can't imagine not being your friend. Thank you for not blaming me." She didn't respond to Lora's suggestion and Lora didn't comment on