LOGINOliverI had no intention of entertaining whatever Lucas had planned, but ignoring him wouldn’t make him disappear either. It was better to get this over with and make my position clear.I pushed my chair back and stood.“Thank you.”I took the elevator to the rooftop, already knowing what I wanted to say.I needed him to understand that things were different now. I was engaged to Matthew, and whatever had happened between us belonged in the past. He had no right to keep approaching me as though nothing had changed.When the elevator doors opened, I stepped out.Lucas was standing near the railing, his hands tucked into his pockets. He turned when he heard me approaching.“Oliver.”I stopped a few feet away. “You wanted to see me?”He nodded, his gaze lingering on my face. “It’s been a while.”“You saw me downstairs,” I replied dryly.“That’s not what I meant.”I folded my arms. “Then what did you want to talk about?”He took a step closer, but I immediately moved back.His expression
OliverMatthew sure wasn’t lying when he said Lucas would be waiting at the front.The moment he pulled the car to a stop, he unfastened his seat belt and stepped out. I followed, gathering my phone and adjusting my jacket before closing the passenger door.Matthew was already walking towards the entrance, so I hurried after him.We hadn’t gone far when a familiar voice called out.“Mr. Fletcher!”I turned just as Lucas approached us.He was dressed in a well-fitted suit, looking every bit like the wealthy heir I had once known. His steps slowed when he got close enough, and his eyes moved from Matthew to me.“Hey,” he greeted.I swallowed. “Hi, Lucas.”Matthew glanced between us before looking down at me. “Your shirt.”I looked at him. “What?”“The waist.”Before I could respond, he reached for the front of my shirt, straightening the fabric where it had folded beneath my jacket. His fingers moved to my waist as he adjusted it, making sure everything sat properly.I stood still, my f
OliverI kept stealing subtle glances at Matthew as he ate breakfast, trying not to make it obvious.The thought of Lucas’s messages from last night had refused to leave my mind. Even after putting my phone away, I had found myself wondering why he wanted to see me and what exactly he wanted to discuss.What if I agreed to meet him? Maybe we could finally talk about everything that had happened and put the past behind us.But no.If Matthew found out I had secretly gone to meet Lucas, he would be furious. He had made it clear that he didn’t want me getting involved with him, especially where Mariel was concerned.Besides, what would meeting Lucas change?I had already spent enough time hurting over someone who had walked away without a proper goodbye. Ignoring his messages was probably the wisest thing to do.I picked up my glass and took another sip of juice.Across the table, Mariel was chatting happily about something she had seen while shopping the previous day. She occasionally t
OliverThe next few days passed quietly, although I couldn’t say I particularly enjoyed having Mariel around.She was friendly and easy to talk to, but I still wasn’t used to having someone else in the house. Thankfully, I had taken a few days off work, and Matthew had approved my leave without asking too many questions. I hadn’t been feeling particularly well anyway, so staying home seemed like the best decision.Matthew, on the other hand, had barely been home.It had been two days since I last saw him properly. His work often kept him away, and I had long stopped expecting him to inform me whenever he would be returning. Sometimes, he came home late at night, and other times, he didn’t return until the following morning.I was beginning to think tonight would be no different.My head had been hurting for most of the evening, and after taking my medication, I decided to get a glass of water. When I entered the living room, I found Mariel sitting at the dining table with a plate of f
OliverThe drive to the restaurant didn’t take very long. Mariel spent most of the time talking about her recent activities and complaining about how busy her brother had become. Matthew listened, occasionally responding to her remarks, while Lucas sat beside her in the back seat.I was grateful that nobody tried to involve me in their conversation. I wouldn’t have known what to say, especially with Lucas sitting only a short distance behind me.When we eventually arrived, Matthew handed the car keys to a valet before opening the passenger door for me. I stepped out and looked towards the building in front of us.It was an elegant restaurant with a beautiful glass entrance, warm lighting, and a few expensive cars parked outside. I had never been here before, and judging by its appearance, it wasn’t somewhere an ordinary person could casually walk into.Matthew placed a hand against my lower back, guiding me towards the entrance as Mariel and Lucas followed behind us.I couldn’t help n
OliverMatthew eventually pulled away from his sister, his hand resting briefly on her shoulder as he looked at her with an expression I rarely got to see.“Have you grown taller Mariel?” he asked.Mariel rolled her eyes. “That’s the first thing you’re asking me after all this time?”“What else am I supposed to ask?”“Maybe how much you missed me?”“I can see you’re doing perfectly fine without me.”She laughed, and Matthew shook his head before his attention shifted towards the man standing behind her.“Lucas.”“Matthew.”The two men exchanged greetings, with Matthew extending his hand for a firm handshake. Lucas accepted it, offering him a polite smile.“It’s been a while,” Matthew remarked.“Definitely. Work has kept me busy.”Matthew nodded before glancing at Mariel. “I hope you’ve been taking good care of her. I don’t want to hear that she’s been giving you trouble.”Lucas chuckled. “She’s been behaving. Well, most of the time.”“Hey!” Mariel protested, lightly hitting his arm. “







