Chapter 119

DAHLIA

“What was that about?” Adrian asked, his eyes following Jack.

I forced another smile. “It’s nothing for you to worry about.”

He led me to the dance floor, his hand resting gently on my waist, careful, respectful. The music was slow, warm, romantic—but I felt cold inside. My body swayed with his, but my mind wasn’t here.

First, my eyes were going around the hall, searching for Jack. When I finally found him again, he was back with Izzy. They were both sitting at a corner, Jack talking, explaining whatever…maybe what just happened between us to Izzy. Maybe not. Because the whole time, his right hand was on Izzy’s head, rubbing her hair continuously.

Wait…is something going on between those two?”

“Ouch!” Adrian winced in pain. I stepped on his foot with my heels. That must have hurt.

“Hey, I’m sorry. I got…” I can’t tell him my mind has been elsewhere the whole time right? Right! “I’m sorry. Does it hurt?” I know it does. Why am I a