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."

on a bicycle became a cherished memory. Conrad

night and day. One,

today?" Dustin broke the

I'm fine," I

up on Rad, huh?" Dustin

I haven't moved on? After today, Rad and I are

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

Dustin called

respond, he asked, "Why can you only see Rad? Why, when it's between him and me, do you

shirt tighter, my heart missing

oblivious to his feelings for me; I just hadn't wanted to

didn't really see me as just a

my fiancé, that's what everyone

you're not with him anymore, do I... do I stand a chance?" Dustin

it took me a moment to

said nothing

I

me hard, and I nearly stumbled. Dustin caught me ina flash his foot pushing the

fine," I tried to pull

on tighter. "Felicia, I don't want to be just your brother. I want to take care of you,

there, a lump forming in my