CHAPTER 35 - NOT YET. NOT NOW.

SINCE that day, my life has turned, and things have started to look up. Even though I'm still focused on meeting my and Jonas' parents' expectations, my once dull and monochrome life now has vibrant hues. I can't quite put it into words, but I eagerly anticipate this change every day—it's become a part of me, something I can't imagine living without.

"Jonas, just text me when you're done here; I'll be waiting outside," I told Jonas as we arrived at the bar.

As usual, Jonas carried on with his own business, and I got increasingly entangled in covering up for him. Our parents trusted me enough with my brother that they stopped asking where Jonas and I were spending our nights as long as we were together.

I know it's not right to tolerate my twin brother's behavior, but for now, it's the only way I can spend time with the person who brought color into my once-dreary world.

Jonas just nodded at me, and I didn't wait for his response. Within a month, it became routine for me to accompany m