Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0513

I grabbed Pete's hand. "No. It's not that I wanted to avoid you. Maybe... Maybe I'm just not used to it yet. How about we try again?"

I tilted my face up slightly and closed my eyes. This time, I was sure I wouldn't back away.

But Pete didn't kiss me. Instead, he playfully ruffled the hair he had just smoothed, and I heard his soft chuckle in my ear.

"Stop being so adorable. I'm not exactly a gentleman, you know. If you keep this up, I might not want to let go."

"..." Just as I was about to speak, Pete pressed his finger gently against my lips.

"I'm really happy to hear you say that today. But, Ari, I only want you to be happy."

"Being with you makes me happy. Over the past three years, it's impossible to say I've never hesitated because of you.

"But I always feel like our feelings aren't equal, and I don't want to let you down. I don't know what kind of choice would be fair to you. I want you to be happy too."

and I could feel my throat tighten. "From now on,

me, tender and affectionate.

together. Don't rush into this. Think it over carefully before you say anything else

as he spoke. It seemed he

you ever thought that maybe, over these past three years,

what do you mean?"

my eyes. 'Don't

as I blinked. It tickled him, but he didn't

me, and I'll never forgive him for that. But, Ari,

hear what he has to say. I think he would be more than willing to share his side of the story. But if you've thought it through and decided that

the day you get married. If that day comes, I'll

what are

and me, how could there be any reason that

had seen him making out with Claudia. Did he have an excuse for that