Tyrone was her cherished friend, someone who had offered her support on countless occasions, Rather than embroil bind tn this dangerous affair, she would prefer to distance herself from him to keep him safe,
Yet, an intense loathing welled up inside her,
She had committed no wrongdoing; she had merely fallen in love with this man, Little did she realize that her affection for him had been transformed into a sinful transgression, If this was the cost of her love for Waylen, she would sooner renounce such love entirely,
Rena cast her eyes downward, concealing her true sentiments behind a smile that belied her inner turmoil,
Speaking softly, her voice filled with gentleness, she uttered, “Your affection for me Is nonexistent. Your rage stems solely from the prospect of losing your prized possession, Waylen.. Love is not about ownership but about mutual fulfillment.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWith an impassive countenance, Waylen inquired, “Like what Tyrone did before?…
If a man doesn’t desire you, it means he doesn’t care for you.”
At least not In Waylen’s world.
Waylen was determined to attain his desires, no matter the cost.
Rena remained silent, her lips sealed shut.
Waylen approached her, his hand reaching out to touch her face but Rena recoiled, distancing herself from his touch.
“And now you deny me even the simple act of physical contact?”
Waylen withdrew his hand, straightening his shirt in front of the mirror-like wall. Gazing at Rena’s reflection, he remained emotionless.
The elevator doors slid open.
Standing outside, Tyrone regarded Rena with tender eyes and softly offered, “Allow me to drive you home.”
Rena’s body tensed ever so slightly.
Waylen’s warming echoed in her mind.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmTyrone enveloped Rena in a comforting embrace, his voice filled with concern as he whispered, “Your eyes betray a sorrow on the verge of tears. Let’s return.”
Lost in a daze, Rena’s mind was clouded with confusion.
She cast a fleeting glance at Tyrone and obediently followed him into the awaiting car.
Under the faint glow of the dim street lamps, Waylen stood, observing Rena as she climbed into Tyrone’s vehicle. A faint smile danced upon his lips.
Inwardly, he contemplated, “Rana, ifyou won’t slow me to approach you… then I shall patiently await the day you return to me”
Rena Had something important to discuss with Tyrone and he could sense it.
An they idled at a red light, Tyrone lit a cigarette, taking a deep drag Breaking the silence, he inquired, “What is it that you wish to say?”
Rena turned her head to gaze at him and said softly, “Tyrone, let’s not see each other again ”