No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 36



I never truly pondered it until Dustin's words acted like a switch, triggering a cascade of memories that played like an old movie reel.

"What did he do? Can you tell me?" In my silence, Dustin tentatively probed.

If I didn't speak up, their curiosity would linger, Conrad would think I was making a fuss, and upon my return, I'd face interrogation from Herschel and Jacqueline. Spilling the beans seemed like the only way to end it all.

"He was seeing another woman," I finally let out, which led to immediate silence on Dustin's end.

Knowing Dustin might be in disbelief, I added, "His buddy's wife, to be precise. Even your parents are aware of their affair."

That left Dustin speechless. I chuckled, "You know now, too, right?"

After all, secrets had a way of coming out. Conrad and I skipped getting a marriage license, and I bet his parents and Dustin will have a bunch of questions.

"Rad's crazy about you. It can't be true. Maybe there's some misunderstanding," Dustin spoke, defending Conrad's love for me as he'd previously affirmed my feelings for Conrad.

the years he was around, Conrad often flirted with me and kept other men at bay. If Dustin and I got too

said as footsteps approached from

a sturdy figure flash

heard our landlord Ethel's

returned, and Ethel's question confirmed my suspicion as she had inquired on my

caught Ernest's reply,

thin walls made every outside noise audible, and on the other end of the call, Dustin picked up on it,

some time off for a holiday. And

me?" Dustin asked with a

in the window mirroring the gesture. "I'll always

care of yourself," Dustin

and let me know when you're returning,"

surprised me. "I thought you didn't want

only

late. Time for bed," Dustin

just in time to

your hair with cold water again? You'll catch a cold," Ethel