The Night Our Secret Love Ended의 모든 챕터: 챕터 1 - 챕터 10

We hadn't even finished announcing the room numbers, but the place had already reached a fever pitch.Gordon Perkins handed Ivan Decker and Rebecca Benson a red wristband each, announcing loudly, "Let me go over the rules one more time. We're pairing by matching numbers. For this three-day, two-night trip, partners have to stay together at all times—it goes by the color of your wristband. No going off on your own."Whistles rang out from the crowd, and one of the guys patted Ivan on the shoulder.Rebecca's cheeks flushed bright red as she put on her wristband and hid behind Ivan.Ivan smiled as he raised his arm to shield her. "Cut it out. She's shy.""Oh, look at that, already playing protector. Everyone better watch out. If you upset Rebecca, Ivan will come after you."The teasing instantly swelled into a chorus.I stood outside the crowd, holding a ball in my left hand and dragging a heavy suitcase with my right.Before we left, Ivan had stuffed his things into my suitcase,

Perhaps I was the only one who felt happy.Just as I took a bite of the orange, Ruth suddenly pointed at the screen and shouted, "Candice, why was John Hudson holding an umbrella for you? Was he trying to pursue you?"The topic shifted to me.I shook my head and replied, "No, he was just being nice."Ruth pressed on, "Too bad he didn't come today. He was clearly into you. You should consider him. I think you two would make a good couple."On the other side, Ivan continued pouring water for Rebecca in one smooth motion, acting like he hadn't heard a word we were saying over here."No, thanks. I actually have a boyfriend," I said with a faint smile.Ivan froze abruptly, his hands balling into fists.I knew him too well—he was afraid I'd blurt something out.But Ruth grabbed my arm and asked loudly, "Who is it? Is he from our class?"Dozens of eyes turned my way. I kept my smile unchanged and nodded. "Yup."The place went wild, and they all demanded to know who my boyfriend was

The group chat was buzzing with excitement over the meteor shower. From the moment the first meteor appeared, everyone on the trip kept taking photos and posting them in the chat.However, it was hard to get good shots with a regular phone, especially since the hotel wasn't the best viewing spot.Thus, when Ivan posted the meteor trails he'd captured with his professional camera, the entire chat exploded."You just can't compete with a good observation spot and a professional camera.""Ivan, tell us—did you prepare for a long time just to watch the meteors with Rebecca tonight?""I saw the camera Ivan was using to take pictures of Rebecca today. Even the lens was a separate purchase. It must've cost five figures, right?"Ivan read what everyone was saying in the group chat and smiled.The camera and lens together cost at least 30 thousand dollars. It was something I had a friend from the photography club help me put together as a graduation gift for him.Too bad my suitcase cou

Ivan was feeling all kinds of annoyed. The more he knocked, the more his temper flared.He sent me a voice message. "Candice, you said you were going to stay up all night watching the meteor shower, so I know you're not asleep. Open the door! What are you even upset about? Just because I'm rooming with Rebecca?"Can you please just be reasonable? You're not a kid anymore. You know we're supposed to follow the rules, right? Rebecca and I drew the same number—there's no choice but to stay together."Besides, you and Elias drew the same number and are staying in the same room too. I mean, we all know what happens when a guy and a girl…"He trailed off, remembering that Elias had already left. He swiped upward to cancel the message."Anyway, just open the door first. I'll show you the meteor shower photos I took. If it bothers you, fine—we don't have to wait until we're settled. Once our jobs are stable, I'll go public with our relationship. Is that good enough for you?"He must've s

In that instant, Ivan felt as if he'd been struck by lightning."Candice knew? She's known all along. That explains everything," he muttered.…On the other hand, after spending the whole day out with both sets of parents, we dropped my parents off at their home in the evening and then took Elias' parents back to their hotel.By the time things finally quieted down, I was slumped in the passenger seat, too tired to even keep my eyes open.Elias leaned over and fastened my seatbelt for me. "Sleep. I'll wake you when we get to your place."I hummed in response.But no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't fall asleep.Eventually, I sat up straight and fixed my eyes on his side profile."Elias, how did you manage to hold on for so long?" I asked.Elias didn't take his eyes off the road. He just reached over with his right hand and gave my fingers a slight squeeze."What you should've said was 'Thank goodness you held on for so long.' Good thing I went on that graduation trip too.