Chapter23

#Chapter23

'"Zara, did something happen between you and Harper?" Nat asked tentatively.'

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I hadn't even taken three steps towards the cash register when a hand latched around my elbow, preventing me from taking another step.

I didn't need to know who the hand belonged to, I knew it was Harper. Though, how did he digest whatever I told him so soon, was beyond me. How did he even reacted so soon and even got up to grab my arm? Stupid football players and their reflexes.

"What did you just say?" Harper hissed in my ear, too low for anyone else to hear.

There was nobody in the bakery. The teen couple who had been sitting had long gone after leaving a generous tip, Stephanie still hadn't come out from the back and Monique and Antony rarely came out in the front. I was at his mercy now. Great! Just my luck!

"I know you heard me, Harper." My voice was so small and quiet, I didn't even recognise it. Something in Harper right now, terrified me and I simply didn't want