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?

“Why? Are you still in love with Kate? Haha How pathetic

look at Kate? Look at Tyler Carlos, kate is an heiress to one of the biggest corporations in the country She is

you offer her, Carlos Tender love and care Lyla

that kind of person,” Carlos

how she is used to a life of luxury What will happen if you guys elope? You’ll only give her

in life that

with Tyler. Don’t bother

he stayed there, listening to Lyla belittling him. When it

again. He was more determined

longer a man unfit for

dormitory. For hours, he practiced his ball toss, not minding the time or how cold it was outside. After completely tiring himself, he screamed at the top of

favorite

of envy and pain.

OF FLASHBACK: Back

on, I never stopped. I only wanted to get more matches and lift my ranking,” Carlos revealed. “Every match counted. Every

I swear. I did not know Tyler would be there. And by the way, Lyla is no longer my friend. She made sure of that when

how I told her she had no

for Carlos’ hand and begged, “Please believe me -” “I

back. She asked, “You believe me? Then why did you not speak to me at

truth – that you and Tyler were together,” Carlos said. “I only learned that

two hundred when I was matched with

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