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Chapter 80: Unwanted Conversations
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A Story That Doesn’t Belong To You Chapter 80: Unwanted Conversations
Daniel had just stepped out of his car after dropping Ryan off when his phone buzzed in his pocket. He expected it to be a work message, maybe a reminder for his client later, but the name on the screen made him pause mid step.Adrien: We need to talk. Tonight.Daniel’s jaw tightened. The words were blunt, leaving no room for misinterpretation. Adrien wasn’t asking he was summoning him.His first instinct was to ignore it, to pretend he never saw it. But he knew Adrien. If he didn’t respond, Adrien would just show up wherever he pleased.Daniel: Where?The reply came seconds later.Adrien: You know the place.Daniel exhaled slowly. The “place” meant the quiet rooftop bar they’d all been to once before, back when tensions hadn’t been this thick. Now, it felt more like neutral territory before a duel.Meanwhile, Ryan was at home, sitting on the couch with his laptop open but not really working. His head was still pounding faintly from the hangover, and Adrien’s visit earlier replayed in
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Ryan had managed to bury himself in paperwork all morning, determined to avoid thinking about either Adrien’s call or last night with Daniel. He kept his head down, focusing on the numbers in front of him, until the quiet hum of the office shifted a ripple of hushed voices, chairs scraping, and curious glances toward the door.He didn’t have to look up to know why.“Good morning, Ella, Adrien’s voice carried across the room smooth, familiar, and entirely out of place here.Ryan’s stomach tightened.By the time Adrien reached his desk, the air felt heavier, like everyone else in the room had disappeared. Adrien didn’t smile not his usual charming one, at least. It was something sharper, one corner of his mouth lifted just enough to unsettle.“Funny running into you here, Adrien said, his tone deceptively casual.Ryan set down his pen slowly. “It’s my workplace, Adrien. You’re the one visiting.Adrien leaned slightly against the desk, too close for comfort. “Had a meeting nearby. Thoug
A Story That Doesn’t Belong To You Chapter 78: A morning of Lies
The sharp sting of sunlight pierced through Ryan’s eyelids, dragging him out of a shallow, restless sleep. His head throbbed like someone was hammering from inside his skull, each pulse pounding in rhythm with his heartbeat. His mouth was dry, his stomach unsettled the unmistakable aftermath of too much alcohol.He groaned and turned his head, blinking against the unfamiliar room. It was clean, quiet… and smelled faintly of Daniel’s detergent. The faint memory of last night rushed back in disjointed flashes the drinks, the teasing smiles, the heat of Daniel’s lips on his. The way Ryan had half responded before his weak protests, the way Daniel had stopped himself.His chest tightened. He didn’t know what was worse the kiss itself or the fact that he’d thought about it more than once since waking.The sudden buzz of his phone made him flinch. He reached for it sluggishly, still half buried in the blanket. The name on the screen made his breath hitch. Adrien.Swallowing, Ryan swiped
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The chill night air bit at Ryan’s cheeks as they stepped out of the lounge, the streetlamps casting soft pools of light on the pavement. Daniel had a steady grip on his arm, keeping him upright as Ryan wavered with each step.“Easy, Daniel murmured, glancing at him with a half smile. “You’re not walking home like this.“I’m fine, Ryan said, though the slight slur in his voice betrayed him. “Just… light headed.Daniel chuckled, steering him toward his car. “You’re more than light headed. Come on. You’ll crash at my place. No arguing.Ryan didn’t protest this time. The alcohol haze made it easy to lean into Daniel’s warmth, the world around them softening into blurred shapes and muted sounds.By the time they reached Daniel’s apartment, Ryan’s eyes were heavy lidded, his head tipping slightly against Daniel’s shoulder. Daniel unlocked the door, guiding him inside with practiced ease.“Sit, Daniel said, motioning toward the couch. Ryan obeyed, sinking into the cushions.Daniel disappeare
A Story That Doesn’t Belong To You Chapter 76: The Wrong place,Wrong Time
Daniel showed up at Ryan’s office just as the clock hit six. He leaned in the doorway, his tie loose, hair a little messy, a grin playing at the corners of his mouth.“Get your coat, he said.Ryan looked up from his desk. “Why?“Because you’ve been working non stop for weeks and you look like you’re about to merge with that chair,” Daniel replied. “We’re going out. Just you and me. No work talk.Ryan hesitated. “Daniel“Don’t argue,” Daniel said, already reaching for Ryan’s jacket on the back of his chair. “I’m not asking.Ryan sighed but allowed himself to be pulled out of the office. “Fine. But if you drag me to some loud club“No clubs, Daniel promised. “Just somewhere you can breathe.An hour later, the two were at a cozy downtown lounge, the low hum of music wrapping around them like a blanket. Daniel ordered cocktails for both, sliding one toward Ryan.“This is stronger than it looks,” Ryan said after the first sip. He felt the warmth spread quickly through his veins, melting aw
A Story That Doesn’t Belong To You Chapter 75: Too close for Comfort
Ryan woke the next morning to a flurry of emails. Most were from Ella meeting follow ups, notes from potential investors they’d spoken to at the party. But one stood out, sitting at the top of his inbox like it owned the space.From: Adrien Laurent Fairchild Subject: Dinner Tonight My treat.No preamble. No context. Just a date, time, and the name of a high end restaurant.Ryan leaned back in his chair, staring at the message. Part of him wanted to delete it without replying. The other part the reckless, curious part wanted to see what Adrien thought he could possibly accomplish in one dinner.He didn’t reply.But hours later, as he and Ella walked out of a client meeting, Adrien was leaning against a sleek black car at the curb.“Perfect timing,” Adrien said, his smile faint but deliberate. “You’re free for lunch, right?Ella lit up. “ActuallyRyan cut her off. “We’re busy.Adrien’s eyes stayed on Ryan, not even acknowledging the interruption. “It’s not work It’s personal. And I’d
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