Chapter 7.2
Chapter 7.2
I cleaned up the mess and walked out of the room with my luggage.
There was no looking back.
I declined my boss‘ s offer for a vacation and threw myself into a new project.
It wasn‘ t just about earning a substantial year–end bonus. I needed the distraction to keep my thoughts at bay.
For the next two weeks, Lucas didn‘ t contact me.
After much deliberation, I deleted his number—the one that had made me so happy for three days when I first got it. I even blocked him on social media.
But from Isabella‘ s posts, I occasionally caught glimpses of him.
They were childhood friends, perfectly suited for each other.
I had held him back for three years, and now they were back on the right path.
I moved closer to the company and started growing flowers again.
Despite my busy schedule, watching my bank account grow gave me a sense of satisfaction.
During this time, I unexpectedly became friends with a colleague who often stayed late like me. Usually, it was just the two of us in the vast office building.
I told him my plan, “I’ll work hard for a while, and when I make enough money, I’ll go back to my hometown and open a flower shop.”
The shop might be tiny, but at least I would be my own boss, no more grind.
My colleague laughed. “I’m saving up for a down payment, hoping to finally have a foothold in this big city.‘
We sat there sharing the chips and talked about our dreams.
I got off work late that day.
As usual, I was about to hitch a ride home with him.
But as we stepped out of the office, a tall figure blocked our way.
“Who are you?” my colleague asked, a bit taken aback by the man‘ s stern expression.
“I should be asking you that,” Lucas responded, looking gaunt and more intense than I
remembered.
We were supposed to have moved on. Why was Lucas here again?
I whispered to my colleague awkwardly, “My ex–boyfriend.”
My colleague understood quickly and stood in front of me. “Please move aside, I need to take Harper home,” he said firmly.
“Get out of the way.” Lucas’s voice was cold.
My colleague stood his ground,
W but from Lucas.