Chapter 286

Before the timer exploded.

And tiny strips of colored paper covered every surface of the car, some slowly dancing down until they landed on the seat, and even he who was trying to shove his way out of the confusion surrounding him.

"Wha—what?" eyes widened, and teeth grinding; he had no clue he was holding his breath until he felt his face reddened.

A confetti bomb, seriously?!

Nico glared ahead out of the windshield, struggling to breathe at the same time.

He gripped the steering wheel, slamming against the brake, but either the car was getting out of control, or he was running out of control.

He could feel himself growing faint. The road ahead seemed blurry. Was that a wall? Why could he hear the sounds of the waters slushing against beach sands?

His grip was becoming limp on the steering, his back slowly dropping to the car seat, staring forward, keeping his eyes on the surface he was about to slam against.

Or would he drown? Trying to fig