Semua Bab LOVE AND LUST : Bab 41 - Bab 50

CHAPTER 41MIRAMira stood in her room, her heart pounding as she zipped up her jacket, the decision to go to the arcade with Ethan weighing heavy. Rachel’s tearful warning that morning —Sofia orchestrating the anonymous messages, manipulating Jake, the guy in the black hoodie, to scare her—had left her shaken, but anger burned hotter than fear. The latest message—“The truth is out, and I’m coming for you”—felt like a dare, and Mira refused to hide. She’d convinced Ethan to go to the arcade, not to fall into Sofia’s trap, but to confront her, to make her face the truth Rachel had uncovered. Max’s invitation had seemed innocent, but knowing he was working with Sofia, even under police orders, made her stomach twist.She clutched her mom’s necklace, its familiar weight a tether to her courage, but the memory of the party last summer—Sofia’s sweet drink, the dizziness, the pool, Jake’s shadow—surged back, a wound reopened by Rachel’s revelation. Dad and Miss Katy had urged her to stay ho

CHAPTER 43MIRAAs they pulled into Mira's driveway, Ethan turned off the engine and turned to her with a gentle smile. "We're home," he said softly. "Let's get some rest, okay? You've had a long day."Mira nodded, feeling a wave of exhaustion wash over her. She was grateful to be home, safe and sound, and she knew that she needed to take care of herself.Ethan got out of the car and walked around to Mira's side, opening the door for her. "Let me help you," he said, offering her his hand.Mira took his hand, feeling a sense of comfort and security as he helped her out of the car. Together, they walked to the front door, Mira's keys jingling in her hand.As they entered the house, Mira's father looked up from the couch, a book lying open on his lap. "Hey, sweetie," he said, concern etched on his face. "How are you doing?"Mira smiled weakly, feeling a sense of relief wash over her. "I'm okay, Dad," she said. "Just tired."Her father nodded, setting his book aside. "Why don't you go get

CHAPTER 45As Mira prepared to leave Crescent Avenue, she felt a mix of emotions. She was excited to start her new life at university, but she was also sad to leave behind the familiar surroundings and friends she had made. Her dad and Miss Katie were helping her pack her bags, and Ethan had promised to come over and see her off.Just as they were finishing up, Ethan arrived at the door, out of breath. "Hey, I didn't want you to leave without saying goodbye," he said, his eyes locked on Mira's.Mira smiled, feeling a surge of love for him. "I wouldn't have left without saying goodbye," she replied, walking over to him.Ethan took her hand and led her to a quiet spot outside. "I got you something," he said, holding out a small box.Mira's eyes widened as she opened the box, revealing a beautiful infinity necklace. "It's gorgeous," she breathed.Ethan smiled, fastening the necklace around her neck. "Just like infinity never ends, my love for you will never end," he said, his voice fille

CHAPTER 47MIRAmira sat beside her window she was worried. she was thinking about Tyler now, him coming into her life is going to change a lot of things between her and Ethan and she didn't want that to happen. she sat close to her window wandering how life was for Ethan over there,she also thought about Tyler was doing.she got her phone and dialed Ethan's number they were both talking when she started hearing some sounds outside. she heard some voices outside her room she went outside after hanging up, she was only surprised to see Tyler and his friends holding gifts with a big banner and boldly with on the banner was " will you be my girlfriend again ?mira?"Mira was shocked she taught of what to do but couldn't."Run Mira run" she taughtAs Mira ran out of sight, she couldn't believe what she had just seen. Tyler, with a bunch of gifts and a banner, was trying to win her back in the most public way possible. She felt a mix of emotions - shock, annoyance, and a hint of amusement.

Chapter 49 The crisp autumn air swirled golden leaves outside Ethan’s window, each one a fleeting reminder of the months spent apart from Mira. His blonde hair fell into his eyes as he zipped up his suitcase, heart pounding with anticipation. The distance between them—she at Evergreen University on the east coast, he in their small hometown tying up loose ends—had stretched their love thin, like a thread pulled taut. Late-night video calls and heartfelt texts couldn’t replace the warmth of her touch, the way her laughter made his world brighter. But now, everything was about to change. Ethan had applied to Evergreen in secret, pouring his soul into essays about his love for environmental science, inspired by Mira’s fiery passion for the world’s causes. When the acceptance email arrived two weeks ago, he’d nearly knocked over his laptop in excitement. “Hell yeah,” he’d whispered, fist-pumping the air. This was his chance to close the gap, to surprise Mira and rebuild their life toge