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Chapter 9

Penulis: Tianah
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-01-10 06:16:10

I barely slept that night after Maya left. I kept thinking about what Maya said about the party. The party is in two days. Just two more days, and I'd have to face both Ethan and Anabel in the same room. How was I supposed to do that? My mind kept running through different versions of what to do at the party: walking in and avoiding Ethan the whole night, staying close to Anabel, making up an excuse and leaving early, or just not going at all and telling Anabel I’m too sick to make it. But none
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    I reached for a glass of wine from a passing server and took a long sip, to give my hands something to do and to calm my nerves down."So… you came, " a voice said softly behind me.I turned slightly and saw Ethan standing next to me. My heart raced. I opened my mouth to respond, but the words wouldn't come out.Ethan smiled softly. "It's fine. I understand. You had to honor your friend's invitation."There was something gentle in his voice: no anger or accusation."I know my sister can be a lot," he added lightly.I remained quiet, trying to fight the feelings rising inside me. I took another sip of wine.From across the room, I saw Anabel looking at us. She smiled and waved innocently, like she thought we were just having a harmless conversation."This isn't fair to her," I said suddenly. my voice was breaking slowly.Ethan's face changed. He looked at me, confused. "Not fair to who?""Anabel," I said quietly looking at him straight in his eyes. "She doesn't deserve this.""Deserve

  • Wanting my best friend’s brother    Chapter 10

    I almost didn't go.I sat on the edge of my bed, staring at my phone. I was already dressed in a beautiful emerald green dress that hugged my body perfectly. My makeup was flawless, my hair was styled, and I looked stunning. But inside, I felt like I was falling apart. I was having cold feet.I didn't want to go to the party anymore even though I was dressed. I couldn't face Ethan. I don't know how I was going to pretend everything was fine in front of Anabel and Ethan.I picked up my phone and scrolled to Anabel's contact. I stared at Anabel’s name on my screen for some minutes. My finger hovered over the call button. I told myself that I could do this. I would just say I wasn't feeling well or even say I had an impromptu work emergency. I could say anything. I formed lies and practiced how I was going to tell it on the phone to Anabel without her suspecting me. I exhaled slowly and lifted the phone, ready to call her and cancel. I closed my eyes and pressed the call button before I

  • Wanting my best friend’s brother    Chapter 9

    I barely slept that night after Maya left. I kept thinking about what Maya said about the party. The party is in two days. Just two more days, and I'd have to face both Ethan and Anabel in the same room. How was I supposed to do that? My mind kept running through different versions of what to do at the party: walking in and avoiding Ethan the whole night, staying close to Anabel, making up an excuse and leaving early, or just not going at all and telling Anabel I’m too sick to make it. But none of this plan felt solid because Anabel would ask questions and notice if I was acting weird at the party. She always did, and if I didn’t show up, she’d be hurt. She’d ask questions and want to know why I didn't show up. Only if I could just pretend everything is fine at the party but I doubt if I could pull that off when I see Ethan. I was stuck. No matter what I did, one of us was going to get hurt.The next morning, I forced myself to get out of bed and go to work. I couldn't keep hiding or

  • Wanting my best friend’s brother    Chapter 8

    I woke up to my phone ringing the next morning. My eyes were swollen from crying all night, and my body felt heavy like I hadn't slept at all. I searched for my phone on the couch and saw Anabel's name on my phone’s screen.My heart stopped. For a second I thought Ethan had shown up at her place and told her everything out of anger. Anabel is probably calling to confront me.My hands were shaking as I answered the call."Hey, bestie," Anabel's cheerful voice came through, and I felt a wave of relief wash over me. She didn't sound angry. She didn't sound hurt. She sounded normal like her usual self.I cleared my throat before answering."Hi babe""Good morning, sleepyhead," Anabel said cheerfully. "Did I wake you?""No, I was already awake" I lied even though my voice sounded rough."I'm calling to let you know that this week's girls' night is canceled," she said. "You know the party is in two days and I still have so much preparation to do for the party. I'm running around like crazy.

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    I left work early to come home and clear my head. I just finished dinner and was about to upload some pictures of my new collections to my fashion page.It was around 8 pm when someone knocked on my apartment door. I wasn't expecting anyone. Maya had gone home hours ago, and Anabel was busy with the party preparations.I stood up slowly, my legs weak as I walked toward the door. I told myself it could be anyone maybe a neighbor or a delivery guy. But when I opened the door, my heart stopped. It was him.It was Ethan.He was standing there in a dark blue shirt, his hands in his pockets, looking tired and worried. I froze immediately. He looked like he hadn’t slept much either. His jaw tightened the moment he saw me, like he was holding back a thousand questions."Ethan…" My voice came out smaller than I meant it to."Hi Linda, can I come in?" he asked softly I hesitated, then stepped aside to let him in. He walked past me into the living room, and I closed the door behind him. The sil

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    When I woke up the next morning, everything still hurt my head, my body, and my heart. Nothing had changed. Ethan was still Anabel's brother. The rule was still the rule. And I was still stuck in the middle of the worst situation I'd ever been in, still confused about what to do. I wish it were all a dream. I picked up my phone. And I saw another three messages from Ethan and two from Anabel. I opened Anabel's first.[Anabel: Morning, babe! Don't forget about Ethan's welcome party this weekend. You're coming, right?][Anabel: I really want you to meet my brother properly. I think you guys would actually get along. He's smart and funny just like you.]I felt sick reading these messages. If only Anabel knew. I didn't reply to her messages. I checked Ethan’s text too.[Ethan: Linda, please talk to me. Whatever I did, I'm sorry.][Ethan: I miss you.][Ethan: At least tell me you're okay.]Each message felt like a knife twisting deeper into my heart. But I couldn't respond to any of it.

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