Our Unfinished Lovestory のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 21 - チャプター 30

Ethan Reed had dropped in earlier that morning and hearing Talia had a gallery walk-through....he wouldn't miss it for anything. She didn't see catch sight of him watching from a distance. He actually came in way later when she was almost done, but any one who saw the expression on his face as he watched her talk could attest to the fact he was one finished lovestricken man.She glowed in that white blazer suit.She glowed in her curly hair.She was just a sight and a force that had been hidden for years.When she was done, he began walking towards her but her staff sighted him first, and he watched the young lady walk up to her to alert her of his presence cause next thing, she was glancing around and finally resting those beautiful eyes of hers on him. But something happened.A little smile crept up her lips. For the first time since their reconnection, the sparkles in her eyes this time were from five years ago. She wasn't having the apologetic look that shook him everytime. Sh

"They're always doing that," Bianca scoffed, and Talia couldn't tear her eyes away from Ethan. She watched his jaw flex, his eyes piercing directly into hers with every step she took forward. But the moment Bianca leaned more into him, he looked away to turn to her instead.Ethan shouldn't have seen that.Right now, she wanted nothing more than to tell him that was a show and it's not that way between them. But with his hand still around her waist, Julian kept gently pushing her until they were both at the dining table. He held a seat open for her and motioned for her to sit when she immediately regained composure.Whatever scheme he had up his sleeves, he'd better keep her out of it.She grabbed her purse quickly from him. "You don't have to do all that." She cast a warning glare, but Julian smirked in response."Don't be shy because there's a visitor. Mr. Reeds here is totally understanding. He won't see this as unprofessional." Julian nodded towards Ethan to approve his statement,

The tiny space circled the three of them with a fog of uneasy tension. The young staff watched from behind her counter with keen interest whilst trying not to be too obvious. Julian hissed inwardly at Ethan's presence, but outwardly, his chin rose, his right hand stretched forward for a handshake. "Mr. Reed, you seem to be everywhere lately." A smirk followed his rude statement. Talia glared at Julian, but he didn't care. Ethan was getting on his nerves. Still, with such arrogant remark, it still failed to draw a reaction from Ethan. His eyes never left Talia's, completely ignoring Julian. "Lia?" he asked again.Julian's jaw tightened as he withdrew his hand, his other hand pulled Talia in, "we were about leaving for lunch."Talia's face scrunched in disdain. Ethan caught it, causing him to spare Julian a quick glance. "She can speak for herself." Julian smirked but before any further banter..... "Let's all have lunch together" she dropped the bomb.Julian choked on his saliva.

Meanwhile, Julian didn’t go home.He left the restaurant and drove straight back to the hospital, the afternoon sun still high and unbothered above the city. Traffic flowed as it always did. People crossed streets. Life continued, unaware that something had fractured quietly inside him.The private elevator took him up without interruption. No nurses. No interns whispering. No curious glances. Just the low hum of machinery that enclosed him. He pocketed his both hands, his eyes shut, his foot tapping rhythmically, a little chuckle started, turned into a minute laugh. Then his smile disappeared. At the ding of the doors opening, he opened his eyes as well. Julian stepped into his office.The daylight spilling through the floor-to-ceiling windows kissed him. He didn't admire the view, instead his jacket came off first, draped carefully over the chair. His watch followed, placed face-up on the desk, aligned perfectly with the edge.Only then did he loosen his tie.Step after step, Jul

Talia slowly lowered herself to a squat.She looked around the golden space that circled her. She smiled and stood, only the black lingerie remained in her hands now. She wasn't going to dwell on the past, that was his request after all.Right in the bedroom, she stripped herself naked and opened the door to a new world.A golden jacuzzi.This was next level wealth.Her feet kissed the cold floors and as she walked further in, something struck her.Something felt wrong, off maybe.There were already female supplies, body washes and all, all in her favourite flavors and scents.Had Ethan —?Did he prepare all —Was it possible he prepared all these just with a simple phone call while they sat in the garage and made their way up. Like Shanice had female supplies ready and waiting.Or was he.... Did he plan to bring her here since?Since when did he prepare all these?Her thoughts scattered as her eyes glazed over them. Her eyes watered.She sniffed and walked forward in. She had a long