Chapter 6%
Gunner’s POV
While driving, I was distracted and nearly ran a red light. I couldn’t quite say why, but this stubborn heart of mine was filled with unsettling unease.}
Something was slipping through my fingers–I could feel it.
But I’d be picking up Brandi. The thought of her made me force myself to breathe and calm down.
‘I’m going to the woman I love.”}
I tried to believe that. But even as I arrived at the Bloombergs‘ place, the unease never left.
It was Brandi’s conversation with her mom that finally snapped me out of my haze. Brandi’s POVE
“Mom, the Carnegies sole heir gave me an anniversary party invitation! Do you think he’s going to make our relationship public? Gosh, I’m so excited!“}
“You silly girl,” Mom replied. “You’ve never seen the real world. Now listen–keep your mouth shut about the past. I’ve already scheduled your hymen repair surgery. Once it’s done, don’t mess around for a month, you hear me?”
Mom really knew me well and just how dangerous my recklessness could be.
“Jeez, Mom, I got it!” I whined. “But can’t I sleep with Gunner before the surgery? What if I marry the Camegies sole heir and miss the chance?”
“Tch. You’re still hooked on his face and body,” she muttered. “He’s handsome, alright, but so what? He’s just a secretary. Oh well. Fine. Get it over with quickly. The doctor’s ready in the next few days.”
That made me laugh. I imagined Gunner’s body. ‘Ugh! It’s such a waste to only get one night with him.2
“Don’t worry, Mom. That guy’s body and face–ugh, it’s killing me! If I don’t sleep with him, I’ll regret it for life. Once I do, I’ll behave. I’ll marry the Carnegies sole heir and keep my head down.”/
‘Because this isn’t just about lust. It’s about my future!}
‘I may play around, but I still have limits. With the Carnegies sole heir, why would I even look at another guy?‘”
Gunner’s POVE
I stood frozen. For a second, I thought, ‘Am I hallucinating? Maybe it’s just my fucking head–mimicking Brandi’s voice, stupidly trying to drive a wedge between us…
But then i saw her. Her side profile was just a few steps away from me.
i could never mistake it.
‘This is the woman I love… Every little move she makes–I’ve memorized them all. Suddenly, my chest burned, and I could feel fury pushing at the edges of my ribs.}
Soon, my vision went red. I probably looked cold and terrifying.
“That’s my girl,” Brandi’s mom continued, unaware I was listening. “Back then, you put on Sloane’s dress and pretended it was you who saved him. No wonder he did everything for you after that.”
11:17 AM M M
