Chapter 13

Autumn

Remind me, why do I have friends? I was peacefully sleeping, but Isabel disrupted it by calling me to go to her room. I told her that I would, but after I freshened up. So here I was, currently sitting with Isabel. I told her everything about yesterday. She and Dante were my best friends, after all.

She jumped in excitement, “Oh my God! Did Ian do that?”

“He did.” I grinned as I further spoke, “Even I couldn’t believe it at first.”

“My brother is growing up emotionally.”

“At last!” I said. “Hey, listen. Ian might ask you about him, so don’t even dare to open your mouth. Not even the name.”

She nodded in assurance. “What actually happened between you and Montez, by the way?”

I didn’t want to hear his name, but I had to face her question. I cleared my throat and answered, “Well, stuff ended because new products were on the way.”

She held my hand. “It’s okay, Aut. If you don’t want to tell me, I won’t force you. Don’t lie, at least