Chapter 33: Is He Really Just A Friend?

“Why is this jerk suddenly calling me today?” Catherine said to herself as she struggled to keep her head straight enough for her make-up artist to work.

She ignored the first call but he called her again almost immediately. Her hands trembled as she contemplated whether or not to answer. Regardless, she decided to overlook the phone call, once again, not wanting to be distracted or let her ex-boyfriend ruin her special day. She knew that Tristan had a way of stirring up old emotions, and she didn't want anything to tarnish her confidence or disrupt her composure on such an important day.

However, when her phone rang for the third time, frustration bubbled up within her. With an annoyed sigh, Catherine answered the call without batting an eye or thinking twice.

"Why the fuck are you calling me, Tristan?" she snapped, contempt seeping into her voice. On the other end of the line, there was a brief pause, followed by a confused response.

"Who is Tristan?" came the unfamiliar voice of