Chapter 28

“Fuck!” My heart jumped, and I immediately searched for something to cover my face with. The menu card in front of me seemed like my only option. My fingertips were already near the edge when I heard a voice call out.

“Violet!”

It was Nate.

Shit.

I slowly looked up, the sides of my lips hurting as I forced a smile, and waved back. My eyes flicked to Kylan, who was scanning the room with a frustrated look on his face.

Maybe he wasn’t a morning person after all.

“Vivi!” Nate cheered again, but only one thought raced through my mind.

Don’t come over, don’t come over.

Don’t come—

I swallowed my throat as Nate began walking in my direction, with Kylan dragging his feet behind him.

All flashbacks from yesterday appeared, and I could feel the heat rise to my cheeks. I blinked at Nate who had now stopped in front of me, his smile was warm, as always.

“Hey beautiful,” he spoke. “You’re up early.”

I chuckled a bit a