“Skylar, doesn’t this feel like something straight out of a love story? Us taking the wrong umbrellas, it has to be fate, don’t you think?”
Back then, his words sent my heart racing, his voice weaving dreams of romance.
But now, that same voice left me hollow.
Kael took a step closer, his hand reaching for mine. “You’re my girlfriend. No matter what’s wrong, I’ll take care of it. Just tell me.”
My nose tingled, and I fought back the tears threatening to spill. I wanted answers, needed them.
What was he hiding? What was Kaia to him?
Before I could gather the courage to ask, his phone rang, shattering the fragile moment. The ringtone was different, unmistakably special.
My eyes flickered to the screen, catching sight of the contact. No name, just a simple “heart” emoji. It said more than words ever could.
Without a moment’s hesitation, Kael answered. A trembling, tearful voice poured through the speaker.
“Kael, I’m so scared… I didn’t want to bother you, but I fell while getting out of bed at the hospital. I… I don’t know what to do…”
His expression changed instantly, concern clouding his features.