Chapter 7

"So, are you officially in love?" Gio inquired, his curiosity evident in his voice.

Gio's question hung in the air, demanding my full attention. Adopting a pensive pose, I rested my chin on my hand, nervously nibbling on my nails—a habit that never failed to annoy him, thanks to its indication of my dismissive nature towards his queries.

"Glenn, I'm dead serious here!" Gio persisted, his tone growing more urgent.

Taking a moment to gather my thoughts, I summoned the courage to offer an honest response. "Honestly, Gio, I'm not entirely sure. These emotions I'm feeling right now are hitting me like a whirlwind, and I'm still trying to make sense of it all."

For the past half-hour, I had been recounting the intricate details of my encounters with Zack. I was starting from our initial meeting to the delightful dinner we shared at my apartment, culminating in today's exhilarating adventure to Ubud. Surprisingly, Gio, notorious for his penchant for interrupting me