Chapter 40

I stood there for close to 2 minutes, mute and wondering what reply to give Dean. It would probably kill me to see Oliver partying and smiling with another woman after all we had shared.

"Charm!" he called out, snapping me right out of my thoughts.

But I couldn't still say another word as I stood transfixed, my head a little fuzzy.

"You know what? Forget I even asked," he said as he turned around to leave.

"No!" I blurted out, and he turned right back, facing me.

"What?" he asked as his brows went up in a furrow. I cleared my throat as my voice sounded a bit pitchy a few seconds ago.

"I mean, no, it's fine; ugh, I will go to the engagement party with you."

"Really!" he exclaimed excitedly, but his face suddenly turned serious.

"You won't back out at the last minute?" he asked me.

"No, I won't. Later tonight, right?"

"Yes, I would come pick you up if you want."

"I would love that," I said, smiling.

"See you tonight, then."

"Sure, see you," I replied as I turned to leave his