Chapter 109

“You know what, you’re completely right. I should go home, away from you, while you go run after her and make sure she’s okay. Run after the girl you obviously still love more than me.” I bite sarcastically. Tears dripping onto my naked collarbones and making me shiver. I realize my coat is no longer on him or me. We must have left it wherever it fell; only he is wearing his. I hadn’t even noticed in the drama, and I’m left in a strapless dress and nothing else.

“Hey? Can you take a left here, buddy? Change of venue.” Arrick taps the driver, completely ignoring me, giving him my address when he nods, and we turn in the direction of my apartment. Making it clear he meant what he said about being separate tonight.

“Pretty much admitting that’s what you’re going to do.” I slap his shoulder, leaning forward to reach him, and see him tense, but he doesn’t react, grits his teeth, and turns to me coolly.

“If that’s what that crazy fucked up head of yours tells you I’m goi