Chapter 10

LARA VIA

I didn't know if I should applaud at the sight I just witnessed. All I knew was that I stopped walking and couldn't move my feet. I couldn't even tear my eyes away from there. What a nice welcome, and she even had flowers, huh, is she going to welcome the dead!

"Hey, are you okay, Lara? Is there something wrong?" That's when I snapped out of it when Drake came in front of me and blocked whatever I was looking at earlier.

"Y-yeah, I'm just not feeling well, I think."

"Let's go then, I will give you a ride so you can rest." My attention completely shifted away from the scene earlier when Drake put his forehead against mine. I was in a state of shock when he moved away from me.

"You're not even warm. But still, you need to rest. Let's go, my car is already here."

"Okay." I didn't refuse as he took my hand. It's better to just show him that I can find someone else. I know Drake will be hurt, but I know he can help me love again without fear or doubt.

"LARA VIA!" Just as I