Chapter 24: Kate’s Questions (2)

*** FLASHBACK On Kate’s Nineteenth Birthday (Carlos’ Version)

“Are you sure about this, Hailey?” Carlos asked on the other line. He was signaling a taxi, hoping to get to the Red Brick restaurant and see Kate again

On the phone, Hailey answered, “Yes. Lyla told me that Kate would be there alone I don’t know why though, and I did not ask I don’t want to warn Kate that you’ll be there

It did not matter to Carlos, perhaps it was better that he speak to Kate alone if she wasn’t at the said restaurant, he would simply go to the Wright mansion and beg for everyone’s forgiveness

“Okay, Hailey. Thank you for the help. Carlos said before bidding goodbye

When Carlos expressed to Hailey how he wanted to ser Kate, at first, she was reluctant. After a few more convincing, Hailey offered her help she gave Carlos some cash to add to his plane fare and contacted a few of their high school friends. That was how Hailey found out where Kate was

Carlos, at that time, was very excited to ser Kate. Yet again, he was ready to profess his love for her, but as soon as he arrived at The Red Brick restaurant, his heart was crushed all over again

From where he stood outside the establishment, he uw how Tyler gave flowers and gifts to Kate through the glass windows He stilled wtien Kate appeared to be smiling and accepting Tyler’s present

Dozens of needles seemed to have pricked into his heart that he dutched against his chest. For Carlos, it was hurtful to see everything All that time, while he was away and hoping that Kate would realize his importance, Tyler was still pursuing her, and by how it looked to him, he SLICTded at it

His jaws clenched, seeing the way Tyler and Kate were taking a picture of each other. He was about to storm inside the restaurant and defend his value in Kate’s life when Lyla called him

“Carlos! What are you doing here?” Lyla asked. “Are you going to disturb Kate on her date?

and added, “Why? Are you still in love

that you are never good enough for her Look at you? And look at Kate? Look at Tyler Carlos, kate is an heiress to one of the biggest corporations

you offer her, Carlos Tender love and care Lyla mocked him She stated, “Newsflash,

that kind of person,” Carlos

will realize how she is used to a life of luxury What will happen

comforts in life that

with Tyler. Don’t

to Lyla belittling him. When it all ended, he simply stormed

heavy heart, Carlos left Braeton City again. He was more determined to

no longer a man unfit for Kate’s

For hours, he practiced his ball toss, not minding the time or how cold it

words and recognized that she was partly right. He could not even afford to buy Kate her favorite jades. He

and pain. From then on, claimed, “I

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matches and lift my ranking,” Carlos revealed. “Every match counted. Every penny I earned was meant for

there. And by the way, Lyla is no longer my friend. She made sure of that

before that, we started to break apart as friends because she did not like how I told her she had no chance with my older brother.” With a sigh, she added, “I have realized how she was

reached for Carlos’ hand and begged, “Please believe me -” “I do, Kate. I do,” Carlos

leaned back. She asked, “You believe me? Then why did you not

Carlos said. “I only learned that everything was a set-up when I was given wild cards to the Professional

hundred when I was matched with Tyler.” Carlos proudly added, “I

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