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.

that she was too emotional earlier, Natalie sat

aware of the price you’ll have to pay when you do something like this? Do you know

stared at me with trepidation

my brother

In truth, my

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

learning the truth about my relationship with Michael. I knew that she was worried about me, but it was no longer of any

with him under wraps. Besides, such a relationship between us won’t last all that long. After

 

that because I discovered

how else to dissuade you from your

at me helplessly as words eluded her. In reality, she knew that nothing she said would make a difference now as

At that time, I’ll be free again,” I blurted nonchalantly at the despair on her

about it than anyone else, but that didn’t matter anymore. As things had been set in motion, there

“Hopefully so.”

could only hope for the best since it was now too late to

with her, I was a touch distracted as my thoughts drifted. Michael may very well get sick of me soon, huh? And now that he has a

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

my thoughts scattered. Seeing that it was about to hit me, I screwed my eyes shut in resignation. Inwardly, I kept fretting, Oh God, I’m done for this time! Even if I don’t die, I’m going to

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