No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 98



It had been ages since I last rode a bicycle.

"Bike," I pointed towards one nearby.

Nowadays, unlocking a bike was as simple as scanning a QR code with your smartphone. Dustin was already on it, scanning one for himself. I reached for my phone, eager to do the same, but he stopped me, "You've had a drink. You can't ride."

"Since when do they check for DUI on bikes?" I asked, tilting my head in confusion.

"Yes, they do, and..." Dustin gently pulled me by the arm; his grip was nothing like Conrad's, which always left a mark. His touch was soft, "You've been drinking. It's dangerous to ride."

Dustin was the epitome of gentleness, a phrase that seemed tailor-made for him.

I laughed, "But you're here, aren't you?"

"If you want to ride, let's do it another day. But not tonight. I'll take you," Dustin led me to the bike he had unlocked.

He got on and pulled me up behind him. "Hold on to me, Felicia. Don't fall off."

I clutched at the fabric of his shirt, "Okay."

night air brushed against us, these moments with Dustin on a bicycle became a cherished memory. Conrad

brothers but as different as night and day. One,

down today?" Dustin

fine," I stubbornly

up on Rad,

huffed and lightly punched him, "Who says I haven't moved on? After today, Rad and I are done.

pedal forward. Suddenly, I said, "Take me to the

Dustin called out

was about to respond, he asked, "Why can you only see Rad? Why, when it's

shirt tighter, my heart

his feelings for me; I just hadn't

really

that's what everyone

I... do I stand a

a moment to reply, "You're like a brother

said nothing

I

bike, the alcohol hit me hard, and I nearly stumbled.

fine," I tried to

tighter. "Felicia, I don't want to be just your brother. I want

lump forming