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."

us, these moments with Dustin on a bicycle became a cherished memory. Conrad never rode bikes; he

as different as night and day. One, a gentleman

down today?" Dustin

I'm fine," I

Rad, huh?" Dustin

says I haven't moved on?

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

called out

can you only see Rad?

clenched his shirt tighter, my heart missing a

his feelings for me; I just

really see me

my fiancé, that's what everyone

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

it took me a moment to

nothing more,

I

was staying. As I got off the bike, the alcohol hit me hard, and I nearly stumbled. Dustin caught me ina flash his

it's fine," I tried

I don't want to be just your brother. I

a lump forming