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22. The Diner
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♛ Aurora: My heart dropped to my stomach, and my cutlery fell from my hand, clattering on the plate. I turned to Dmitri, and he was quick to raise his hands in surrender. “I promise you this wasn't planned.” He could be lying, but somehow, I had a feeling he was being honest with me. I simply shook my head and tugged at Trish’s shirt. “Let's leave.” She finally looked up from her meal at the same time Leon did, and it was at that moment they both finally noticed the suddenly still air. “What the hell is he doing here?” Trish didn't hold back, clearly pissed. She threw a displeased look at both Leon and Dmitri. “I knew it wasn't a good idea coming along with you two.” Without another word, I shifted in my seat, picked up my purse, and slid out of the booth. Trish followed. I did well to ignore Adrian’s presence and not turn my gaze to the door where he stood. I didn’t even glance up at him again. Not even when he started walking over to the booth we were standing by.
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♛ Aurora: Eventually, Trish had to drive us back home because I wasn't in the right state of mind to drive. I don't think I've felt this lost in a long time. Despite the fact that she was usually a menace on the road, always driving fast and bumping into things, she drove slowly today, giving me the chance to rest my head against the tinted window without fear that she might suddenly speed up and make me hit my head. She hadn't said anything since we left the diner. I hadn’t either. There really was nothing to say, and I appreciated the silence and the fact that she didn’t bring up Adrian. She just quietly gave me the space to think. A deep breath escaped my lips as the car pulled to a slow stop in front of our apartment. Without a word, we both stepped out, grabbed the bags from the trunk, and climbed the stairs to the porch. She pulled out her keys and slid one into the keyhole before turning the lock and opening the door. Trish stepped inside, and I followed. Silenc
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♛ Aurora: I stared hard at him, unsure where he was heading with this. But then I nodded and muttered stiffly, “Alright.” “Good.” Then there was a pause. Too long and uncomfortable. Adrian’s gaze didn’t leave mine. “While I agree with your assumptions that it wasn't an accident, we need to work carefully. Regardless of how you want to ignore it, I’m sure you understand that if someone is coming after your project, then they are not just targeting your site.” He looked up at me and kept my gaze, before adding seriously, “They’re targeting you.” I frowned. “What do you mean?” Adrian cleared his throat, and shook his head before somehow diverting the implications in his second statement by changing the topic., “That if we start throwing around accusations without proof, it’ll backfire.” His words settled the confusion in my head. I folded my arms. “Then we get proof.” It should be as simple as that. He shook his head and was about to say something but then decided not to
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♞ Adrian: I brushed my fingers through my hair, feeling frustration seep into my pores. “Why the fuck was I finding it difficult to tell her?” Instead I watched her leave. The pen I had been fiddling with slipped from my fingers as my phone vibrated, signaling a new message. I picked it up from the table and checked the new message I had received. My brows creased when I saw it was from my Christian, and the message read: “You have a meeting via zoom call in the next twenty minutes.” My hands reached for my tie which was knotted neatly on my neck, I pulled it a little as I suddenly felt like everything around me was closing in. But still the only thing I was thinking about was going after Rory. I had a feeling if she somehow stepped out of the company and I didn't get to her then it would be very difficult to later on. Without thinking much anymore, I immediately stood up from the swivel chair and threw long strides as I headed to the door. I scrolled through the contact lis
Last Updated : 2025-03-28Love Rewritten: Chasing Her Back 29. Longing
♞ Adrian: The bed’s getting colder, and she’s still not here. I sit up, dragging a hand down my face, and running a hand over the empty sheets beside me, my fingers brushing over the fabric where she used to sleep. The clock on the nightstand reads at 2:47 AM, reminding me that sleep hasn’t come easy in years. I stared blankly at the ceiling, not realizing how fast the time had gone into the night. I should be used to this by now. It’s been three fucking years. Three years since I signed those divorce papers with my own damn hands. I stare down at my hands… could I just fucking cut them? I believe I should, but then how would I go after Rory when I’m handicapped? I cursed under my breath, recalling every single thing from back then. I told and convinced myself that I was doing the right thing. That she deserved better than a man who might not make it out alive. But I never expected the regret for my actions to feel like this… like a dull knife pressed against my ribs, cutting
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♞ Adrian: The words settled deep in my chest, heavy but not crushing. For the umpteenth time in years, I let myself imagine facing Rory. Telling her everything. Back to front. Beginning to end. Every single detail I had kept away from her. Owning up to what I did, why I did it. Would it fix anything? I don’t know. But at least it wouldn’t be another thing left unsaid, and left to burn and haunt my nights. “Adrian.” Iris’ voice is softer now, a tinge of concern laced through it. “Do you want to book a session?” She asked carefully. I nodded, even though she couldn't see me. “Yeah,” I murmured. “I do.” “Alright,” she said gently. “We’ll talk by 4P.M tomorrow. But for now, try to rest.” There was yawn from the other end, and she added, “I think I need a rest too.” Rest? Would I have called her if my head could let me rest? I shook my head. I don’t know if I will. But I’ll try and maybe take a pill or two to help. “Thanks, Iris,” I said before ending the call. I set my phon
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♞ Adrian: I scrubbed my hands over my face, fingers digging into my eyes until I saw stars. My phone sat on the passenger seat, and I glanced at it, fingers itching to pick it up and call again. The last call had gone unanswered. The one before that too. I’d sent her a message. And it was simple, stupid, and fucking desperate. ‘I’m outside. Can we talk? I just need five minutes.’ Nothing back. I glanced through the car glasses, and my gaze fell on the windows of her house. Maybe she wasn’t home. Or she was and she’d seen my message and rolled her eyes and tossed her phone into a drawer. God, I wouldn’t blame her. I was parked across from her house, my car engine off, with my hands gripping the steering wheel. I had brushed my fingers through my hair countless times that it was all disheveled. My fingers tapped on the steering wheel, searching for something to keep my concentration in check. It didn’t work. I was still unraveling. She hadn’t answered my calls. I co
