As things had come to this point, I was aware that I could no longer keep her in the dark. Besides, I didn’t want to keep any more secrets from her either since she was my best friend.

When I had gotten off work, I went to the agreed-upon café to meet Natalie. By the time I arrived, she was already waiting there.

I sat down across from her, but I was momentarily at a loss for words. Surprisingly, Natalie was silent as well.

 

“Anna, we’re best friends, aren’t we? So I hope that you won’t keep secrets from me. I want to know about your relationship with Michael Shaw. What exactly is going on between the two of you?” Natalie finally demanded after a long silence.

She pinned her gaze on me, the look in her eyes puzzled and frantic.

 

Nonetheless, I continued stirring my coffee for a moment before I lifted my head and looked at her squarely.

“Natalie, it was Michael who paid for my brother’s medical expenses. In return, I agreed to his stipulation of being his lover,” I answered solemnly.

“What? You actually agreed to such a stipulation? Have you lost your mind, Anna? Do you know how badly your reputation will be affected if this matter gets out?”

Upon hearing that, Natalie abruptly shot to her feet and gaped at me in shock.

“Keep it down, Natalie. People will hear you if you shriek so loudly.”

She was very loud, so I darted my eyes around worriedly. It wasn’t until I was certain that no one was looking at us did I finally breathe easier.

Natalie sat back down

like this? Do you know

me with trepidation etched on her

other choice at that time. Nat, you know my brother needed the money for his operation. Likewise, you know that I could never manage to raise that

my eyes as despondency engulfed me. In truth, my illicit relationship with Michael was

you were too foolish. You only thought about saving your brother, but have you ever considered yourself? Michael will be fine if your relationship with him gets out, but what about you? It’ll ruin your entire life. I really don’t know what else to say

Michael. I knew that she was worried about me, but it

be sure to keep my relationship with him under wraps. Besides, such a relationship

 

said that because I discovered

I really don’t know how else to dissuade you from your

me helplessly as words eluded her. In reality, she knew that

days later. At that time, I’ll be free again,” I blurted nonchalantly at the

about it than anyone else, but that didn’t matter anymore. As things

“Hopefully so.”

only hope for the best since it was now too

my thoughts drifted. Michael may very well get sick of me soon,

the street, I was entirely preoccupied. Even when I crossed the road, I failed

it was about to hit me, I screwed my eyes shut in resignation. Inwardly, I

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