Chapter 2
I was idly looking out the car window.
The apartment I lived in was a college gift from Tyler. After our parents passed away, Tyler had been the perfect brother. Once he learned that I was leaving town for college, he
bought this apartment for me. Antonio found out and bought the apartment next door. In his words, he wanted to look out for me.
Antonio came over often. Once we started dating, he moved in to live with me despite my strong objection.
I opened my dog Land looked back. Coleen was opening Antonio’s door å stora was walking inside with her.
This book had been added on your bookshelf.
Antonio noticed my gaze and said, “Coleen’s staying at my place for a few days. It’s empty anyway. I’ll be back when she’s asleep.”
Coleen dragged Antonio’s arm. “I’m afraid of living alone, so I asked Antonio to stay with me. Don’t get it wrong, Grace. Antonio and I grew up together. We slept on the same bed when we were little. You know. We’re just old friends.”
That’s rich. Old friends can sleep together, hug in sexy lingerie, and even use condoms.
I stayed quiet. Antonio got impatient. “Are you jealous again? I’ve told you many times. I know…”
“You got me wrong. I’m just tired. Since you’re staying with her, just sleep at your own place tonight.”
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Then, I shut my door.
Antonio froze on the spot with an incredible expression as he didn’t finish his words. Perhaps because I was different this time, he rushed over banging at my door. “Grace, what do you want now?”
“Listen. I won’t tolerate your temper! You want me to marry you? I’m telling you. No way!”
Behind the door, I only felt absurd.
I was 28. A few years ago, Tyler would call me sometimes to ask about our wedding date. Back then, I told him Antonio had just started a company and had a lot on his plate. Once things were on track, he’d marry me.
Tyler helped out This book
had been added on your bookshelf, and introduced clients to him. Antomos company took on. Later, whenever I asked about our wedding, Antonio always found an excuse to push it off. If I pursued, he’d throw a fit. So, I just stopped asking.
