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 and regarded

pay when you do something like this?

me with trepidation etched on

“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

as despondency engulfed me. In truth,

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

Michael. I knew that she was worried about me,

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

 

only said that because I discovered traces of another woman

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

knew that

me a few days later. At that time,

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

“Hopefully so.”

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

 Michael may very well get sick of me soon, huh?

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

a sudden, an ear-piercing honk pierced the air. When I noticed a bright red Ferrari hurtling toward me, my mind went blank as all my thoughts scattered. Seeing that it was about to hit me, I screwed

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