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.

that way. During the years he was around, Conrad often flirted with

I said as footsteps approached from

head, I saw a sturdy figure

I heard our landlord Ethel's voice, "Ernest,

tenant I wanted to switch rooms with had returned, and Ethel's question confirmed my suspicion as

caught Ernest's

audible, and on the other end of the call, Dustin picked up on

fine just took some time off for a holiday. And even though Conrad and I won't be

about me?" Dustin asked with

mirroring the gesture. "I'll always see

care of yourself," Dustin

when

thought you didn't want

I only

for bed," Dustin quickly

down my phone just in time to hear the running water

are you washing your hair with cold water again? You'll catch a cold,"