Chapter 19

Chapter 19

He looked exhausted, with dark circles under his eyes and his usually perfect hair a mess–like he hadn’t slept in days.

“Aiden? What are you doing in California?” Standing there in his East Coast winter coat, he looked completely out of place among the palm trees and students in t–shirts.

“Wanted to see your school. See how you’re doing out here.” His voice was rough, like he’d been practicing this moment but still wasn’t ready.

I kept my tone deliberately light, casual. “It’s amazing here! The food scene is incredible – they have these amazing fusion restaurants downtown. You should definitely check them out while you’re in town.”

hair. “Can’t you…

figure out how to let him down gently,

plans. You’ll have to get in line.” Jake appeared beside me, positioning himself protectively between

Jake with his sun–bleached hair and laid–back vibe, Aiden with his expensive wool coat and prep school posture. East Coast old

new world.

couldn’t quite place. Jealousy? Hurt? After all these years of him taking me for granted, it was almost

anymore. That part of our story was over. “Sorry, Aiden, but we’ve got

take me to that amazing farm–to–table place in wine country, remember? It’s a long drive, and I heard

let me pull him away, but not before shooting one last challenging look at

more lost than I’d ever seen him. The golden boy who’d always had

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