LOGINWindyI really didn’t expect Kael to question this in such a firm voice. Instantly, panic filled me and made me glance around.Luckily, Mom wasn’t here. And I couldn’t imagine what her reaction would be if she found out Tucker and I had kissed.Ah, yeah, I know she might actually be happy, but she’d probably also look really shocked.“What are you saying, Kael? You’d better shut your mouth.” I tried to cover his mouth, my heartbeat still pounding so hard.“Feels good. Isn’t that what kissing is supposed to be like?”I immediately turned to Tucker, who answered so calmly. For God’s sake, it felt like my heart was about to jump out of my chest.“Oh, I see. I must’ve done a lot for that. Or maybe your thoughts—” Kael deliberately dragged out his tone.Tucker laughed. “You’re so noisy. If we’re talking about closeness, I’m way closer to Windy than you are.” He winked at me.Tucker really seemed to be doing this on purpose just to make me panic. But before I could say anything, Kael immedi
KaelAt a time like this, I shouldn’t be thinking about Windy spending time with Tucker.I know the two of them are friends. Their relationship was close even before I knew Windy. But at the same time, I feel so bothered by that guy.Did he… forget what he did to her?I still remember it clearly, and the way Tucker acts so casually about it makes me furious. Yeah, he shouldn’t be that relaxed. And maybe whatever he does next will only make me even more irritated.I let out a breath. “I’ll deal with it later.” I muttered quietly, thinking I had cleared my heavy thoughts.But throughout the party I attended, I felt really uncomfortable. I couldn’t enjoy it and kept thinking about Windy.There’s no need to feel guilty toward Windy at all when I only slept with her. We knew the consequences, and I also know that she loves another man.What she’s doing right now is trying to forget that man.But I do admit that I’m worried about her.During the time I spent with Windy, I had a good time wi
WindyNothing happened between us.We really knew where the boundaries were between us.Or maybe I could say it was all just imagination in my head, and then reality shattered it when he and I started making out.The image of what happened was still so vivid in my mind.We were only talking about our childhood and the things we used to do. Then Tucker kept showing off over and over again, acting like he was someone truly amazing.We talked about a lot of things, and somehow—maybe because of the alcohol—I started getting carried away. Until we ended up kissing, deeper and deeper, while calling each other’s names.I glanced to my side. “Ah, shit.”Annoyance completely filled me right now, and I immediately punched Tucker in the chest while he was still sleeping beside me.“Wake up! You shouldn’t be sleeping next to me!”He immediately jolted awake in surprise and then sat up, pulling the blanket with him. Yeah, I wasn’t that panicked because I knew we hadn’t done anything more than make
Windy“I really can’t go there right now,” I told him.As my eyes wandered around my surroundings, yeah, I was sure about the answer I gave. Right now, I truly wouldn’t be able to meet him immediately.“Ah, what a shame. I wanted to invite you to one of my friend’s parties,” Kael tried persuading me again.Until now, I had never really refused his invitations to meet because I also thought it was fun. But just like before, today I felt too tired to go out and have fun again.Lowering my head, I looked at my wet clothes.“Hey! Windy! Come here! You need to change your clothes!”Tucker’s shout from the distance startled me. I quickly covered my phone with my hand, hoping the voice hadn’t been heard.“Yeah. Later.”I let out a long breath and then pressed the phone back to my ear.“So you’re with Tucker?”His tone sounded disappointed. And honestly, at that moment, I felt a little guilty toward him.“Yeah, today I’m far away from the city. That’s why we can’t meet.”“Hm, alright then. Ha
WindyOver the past few days, my friendship with Tucker had gotten better. He had started coming to my house so often, as if this were his own home.It was like he was deliberately staying here so that every time I opened my eyes, I would see him.“Morning.” He greeted me while casually raising his hand.The next second, I realized that he was having breakfast here. Yeah, he was holding a bowl in his hand. His expression looked completely relaxed, and of course, my mom was letting him do something like this.Yeah, in the kitchen, Mom was cooking enthusiastically. The happiness on her face was obvious. And because of that, I let out a breath because I couldn’t bring myself to get angry about this.“You just woke up at this hour. You’re really lazy.” He teased me.As I walked closer to him, I let out a long sigh.“It’s only ten o’clock, and you’re not exactly a hardworking person either, so you don’t get to mock me like that.” I looked at his relaxed face. “Did your mom kick you out or
WindyThe car had just come to a stop. Kael looked at me while holding my hand as if he didn’t want to let go of me at all.“We’ll see each other again.” I gave him a brief kiss on the lips.After that, he finally released my hand, and I immediately left. It didn’t take long for me to get inside my house, and Mom was already waiting for me.“Who was that man? You keep going out with him but never tell Mom about him.”I let out a breath and sat down on the sofa, deliberately trying to relax my posture.“Mom, he’s my friend…” I lowered my head slightly. For a second, there was a feeling in my chest that I didn’t like. “Am I really not allowed to have friends at all or… do something that I like, Mom?”As I looked into her eyes, those tired-looking eyes filled with surprise. Her mouth opened slightly but then closed again. She nodded.“Yeah, that was Mom’s mistake. If you like him, then you can do it.” She walked closer to me. “It’s just that Mom worries about you. What if that man takes
CassandraWas there anything more shocking than what he had just said? I couldn’t say anything in response to such a bold confession.A stalker? I was actually very uncomfortable with that word—it felt as though I had never truly had any freedom.Honestly, I knew that the many times he had run into
CassandraAfter my hand was no longer in a cast, I felt much freer and could do many things again.Today, I had a goal: to cook pasta that Miles likes. Sometimes I think that I can’t be a good mother to Miles because I can’t always cook for him. I know that feeling only comes from my desire to give
CassandraThis engagement party was going very well; everyone looked happy, and I was happy about that too. Even though I had never experienced an engagement party like this before.Yes, my heart felt a little sore. Maybe in the past, because I thought I could have this. I wanted to laugh at myself
CassandraI don’t know how she managed to get my phone number. But I felt pleased when I heard the panic in her voice.Threats are often made when people are cornered.A smirk tugged at my lips. “I won’t withdraw the report, Tessa.”I didn’t mishear it, she was groaning, clearly furious at my words







