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.

too emotional earlier, Natalie sat back down and regarded me

are you aware of the price you’ll have to pay when you do something like this? Do you know that your reputation will be in tatters

with trepidation etched on

in the face of her concerns. “I considered all that, but I had no other choice at that time. Nat, you know my brother needed the money for his operation. Likewise, you

lowered my eyes as despondency engulfed me. In truth, my

ever considered yourself? Michael will be fine if your relationship with him gets out,

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

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

 

only said that because I discovered

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

her. In reality, she knew that nothing she said would make a difference now as what was

stop being so pessimistic. Perhaps Michael will lose interest in me a few days later. At that time, I’ll be free again,” I blurted nonchalantly at

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

“Hopefully so.”

sighed again, knowing that she could only hope for the best since it

I was a touch distracted as my thoughts drifted. Michael may very well get sick of me soon, huh?

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

red Ferrari hurtling toward me, my mind went blank as all 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 end up

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