Secrets of Us A Forbidden Love Romance (Alina)

Chapter 120

Three Of You-2

"It sounds terrible, I know, but I didn't want to choose. Can't choose."

Jake's anger is slowly melting away, Zaid looks as calm as ever and Aiden is pursing his lips, like he's trying to piece everything together.

"Dating Aiden publicly was the easiest thing to do. It just happened. It wasn't some scheme or plan. I wasn't trying to be cruel or deceptive." My voice shakes, but I push through. "This was just so much. So different from anything I've ever dealt with, I've never had feelings for a guy, let alone three, and I didn't know how to handle it. I still don't."

My heart pounds so loudly I swear they can hear it. I don't know what they'll say, how they'll react, if they'll even understand.

Jake exhales heavily, running a hand down his face. "Jesus Christ."

Aiden's gaze remains fixed on the floor, his hands clenched together tightly.

Zaid watches me, his expression unreadable, but when he catches me looking, he offers me a smile.

I sigh. "Listen, we can move on. It's the last thing I want, but I also don't want to get in the way of you three. I can move out. Get an apartment-"

"No." The three of them answer at the same time.

Aiden is shaking his head. "I don't want to break up."

Relief shatters my composure and I fall onto the seat behind me, my hand to my chest.

either, love," Zaid adds, tilting his

my chest and I look at Jake; his eyes are

his head slowly.

my breath and keep my legs from bouncing

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Three Of You-2

you want it to mean," Zaid answers, frowning at

want?" Aiden asks, leaning his elbows on his

would be for admitting this out loud. Does

Just say it. Right now. What do you want right now?" Zaid's eyes were soft, his shoulders loose, and yet I know he is holding his

answer.

out a breath, look at all three of them before gathering every inch of my courage. "I want all

us," Jake answers,

and I cross my legs,

dating all three

Aiden, Zaid, Jake.

sends a shiver down my spine, a mix of

me. How did I even

They all want me.

let out a quiet laugh, shaking my head at myself.

much can I take? How much can my body take?