Chapter 51

Want

I don't know how to feel about what Jacob said. My chest throbbed with a familiar pain.

"Maybe they're talking about work?" I faked a smile. I tried to hide the tremor in my voice.

Right. I shouldn't jump to conclusions. But no matter how hard I try, I can't stop my brain. I almost didn't even hear the loud music.

"Maybe," he shrugged. "Anyway, let's just enjoy the night," he grinned and gently pulled me again to dance.

Before I could even refuse, a pair of hands grabbed my arm from behind. I felt Santi's familiar hold that I automatically turned to him. His eyes were dark staring at Jacob's hand that was still holding mine.

"Santi," I called his name in protest.

He turned to me, jaw clenched so hard.

"Sorry dude," Jacob apologized, raising both his hands.

I was about to say something when I noticed someone chasing after Santi. She stopped walking when our eyes met.

Ivory looked at Santi's back in a forlorn way. My anger grew even more when it was proven that what Jacob said was