Chapter 5 

I waited downstairs for him, perfectly dressed and prepared. 

People passing by gave me curious glances. 

I waited for what felt like an eternity, but he never showed up. 

I called and texted him repeatedly, but received nothing in return. 

Eventually, I gave up and called a cab instead. 

By the time I arrived at the event, the dinner was already in full swing. 

The guests were laughing and chatting in small groups, completely absorbed in their own 

conversations. 

I felt lost. 

I couldn’t find Leo, and I didn’t know anyone there. 

So, I retreated to a quiet corner and sinking into a chair,feeling the weight of loneliness 

settle in. 

And then, I saw them–Leo, arm–in–arm with Aria, weaving effortlessly through the crowd. 

The moment they entered the room, all eyes were drawn to them–they were magnetic,commending the attention of everyone around. 

They gracefully moved around the room, greeting everyone with effortlessly charm. 

I watched as Aria handed Leo a drink with familiar ease, leaned in to whispered something, and then shared an intimate smile with him- one that I had once thought was mine alone. 

Surprisingly, my first emotion wasn’t anger. 

It was a quiet shock at how well they fit together–like two pieces of a puzzle I had never quite belonged to. 

Chapter 7