Ava wasn't expecting to enjoy talking to Ethan Brooks after all, he was clearly one of the important guests at the gala his watch probably cost more than her monthly rent yet unlike everyone else in the ballroom, Ethan spoke to her like a normal person no judgment no curiosity no hidden meaning behind his words just conversation."So," Ethan said, leaning against the balcony railing, how do you know Noah? Ava smiled we've been together for five years his eyebrows lifted in shock"Five years?"That's usually how people react anytime I tell them "No, I'm impressed Ethan said.Ava laughed."Why?"Because relationships don't last long these days something about his honesty made her relax they spent the next few minutes talking about work, favorite books, and embarrassing college stories.For the first time that evening, Ava forgot about the whispers inside the ballroom she forgot about the uncomfortable stares she forgot about trying to fit into a world that wasn't hers she simply enjoyed
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