chapter nine

I went to school early to catch up with lance because I needed to talk to him. I need to clarify some things. Good thing I found him at the university gym

"What's up, Iris?" Lance asked when he saw me approaching him at the gym.

"I need to talk to you," I said, trying to sound calm despite the mix of emotions inside me.

"Sure, what is it?" he asked, setting down the weights he was holding, and giving me his full attention.

"I saw you at the mall with another girl yesterday. Who is she?" I asked directly, not wanting to beat around the bush.

Lance looked a bit surprised, but then he sighed and ran his hand through his hair. "Iris, that's my cousin. We bumped into each other at the mall, and I was helping her pick out some clothes for an event she was attending."

"Good thing max didn't see you because she might misunderstand it too. She's fragile at the moment. why did you break up with her?" I ask him directly. He let out a deep sigh and leans