Chapter 57. He Came Back

Jessie leaned back on the couch, her arms crossed, watching Beauty fidget nervously.

“Come on, Beauty, just call him already. You just said you were ready to make a move, and now this?” she groaned tiredly.

Beauty sighed, holding her phone tightly. “I don’t know, Jessie… What if he thinks it’s weird? I already embarrassed myself this morning.”

Jessie rolled her eyes, leaning in closer. “Look, if you don’t call him now, I’ll do it for you. It’s just a reunion invitation. He won’t think much about it. Besides, this is your chance to confess to him after that whole… almost-kissing thing. Beauty, if you don’t do it, I swear I will do it myself. Now make a choice!”

After a few moments of hesitation, Beauty sighed. “Fine. I’ll call him.”

She picked up her phone with shaky fingers, dialing Bruno’s number. The ringing felt like it lasted an eternity, and she almost hoped it would go to voicemail.

But then the call connected, and Bruno’s voice came through