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.

he was around, Conrad often flirted with me and kept

change," I said as footsteps approached from

saw a sturdy figure flash past the

landlord Ethel's voice, "Ernest, is that

to switch rooms with had returned, and Ethel's

Ernest's reply, "No

Dustin picked up on

reality. "Tell Herschel and Jacqueline I'm fine just took some time off for a holiday. And even

about me?" Dustin asked

mirroring the gesture. "I'll always see you as my

care of yourself,"

and let me know when you're returning," I said

then he surprised me. "I thought

only

late. Time for bed," Dustin

my phone just in time to hear the running water

your hair with cold water again? You'll