Chapter 19

Nicole Vargas

"What?!"

Ethan stared bewildered at me as he opened his mouth to say something, but immediately closed it again. He stood in the middle of my room following my every movement. He was ready to go for almost an hour and a half now.

Today was my first fashion show and Ethan offered to pick me up. I also found this the right time to finally tell him what has been on my mind for the past couple days. We have spent some time together these past couple days after the whole Veronika drama and how much I hate to admit, some things did not felt right. Forced conversations, awkward encounters, and oh god the amount of sexual tension was getting too much.

I nodded my head at him as I adjusted the straps of my dress. It was a sky blue evening gown designed by me. "Yes, you have heard it right. I want to take a break." I emphasized the last word as I watched myself in the mirror. I definitely would be the center of attention.

"A break?" He repea