Chapter 38

Daphne

My stomach churned as I stepped out of the cab and faced the cinema, dread coiling tighter with every breath. Dad had called me to help out, but it made me uncomfortable because Zachary would be there.

Daisy told me she had invited Hillary over, and he said he would bring Zachary along since they had been waiting for months to see the new release.

I let out a deep breath and went in. I told myself I didn’t feel anything for him anymore… yet my body still tensed whenever he was near.

I met Daisy at the ticket box, and went in. “Good you are here,” she said. “The movie is starting soon and as usual, I—”

“Save the best seat for us,” I completed.

She nodded proudly. “Yes,” she squealed. “In fact, we’re seeing it from the absolute best spot.”

“Aren’t these the best seats meant for customers? Why does dad always give it to you?” I asked, standing akimbo.

“You two are my sweethearts,” Dad said, walking to us. “And you deserve th