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.

was too emotional earlier, Natalie sat back down

do something like this? Do you know that your reputation will

me with trepidation etched

that time. Nat, you know my brother

engulfed me. In truth, my illicit relationship with Michael was a thorn

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

relationship with Michael. I knew that she was worried

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

 

that because I discovered traces of

don’t know how else to

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

few days later. At that time, I’ll be free again,” I blurted nonchalantly at the despair on her face, grasping her

else, but that didn’t matter anymore. As things had

“Hopefully so.”

the best since it was

well get sick of me soon, huh? And now that he has a new lover, my novelty will probably wear off

entirely preoccupied. Even when I crossed the

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

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