o early? It's been years, of course I would like s

ng it now? Maybe she meant catching up

ut thinking, I fired back: "Fine. I'd also

cruel. But why should I st

"It's a long story, Edward. And in

also curious. And just as I reached for my wallet to pay for t

ot thi

oth of them in the eye and hear whatever e

ad already left. Only close family members lingered now, la

than just a family friend, she was practically one of us. Even back when it was me and Lily, Mum never said much,

d the world at their feet. Everyone looked so happy. And

hts. She walked toward me, eyes wide with joy

d calling, where did you go?" Mum

tle stuffy," I lied, the words fal

s just glad to see me. So was Da

ly's eyes searched mine for something gui

. I played the role perfectly. The supportive brother, the ex who'd moved on.

held his hand, they walked to the dance floor, where he grabbed her waist as she held his shoulder, they smiled and gig

ious about my life and more curious if I meet anyone. The question hit me like a stone "a hot CEO like yourself, you must have

left her and accidentally dropped

ou're not yet ove

n smiled and tried to change to subje

medication, his anxiety attacks are not like before, b

" I mu

with Lily and Sam, they could do their honeymoon there, or stop by at an island for it, thei

ke a good i

ell? It's for a month. I'm sure your comp

on for a month? I know my company would be fine, but am I r

in Paris when I get back, I don't

before deciding, you have a coupl

done dancing, so th

grin and wrapped his a

now, I have a little su

me with a soft,

barely talk, Edward.

nable to tru

ore time, then tu

n sync and it felt like I was watching the final