Chapter 1 Ive got a last minute issue , so I have to delay our date by thirty minutes . I told Vincent Lyons about it . He reassured me , saying there was no need to rush he was studying with a friend in an empty classroom and could wait for me . Half an hour later , we were supposed to meet at the school gate . But I finished earlier than expected . as I left the lab , I ran straight to the study room , planning to meet up with him first . But as I reached the door- Before I could even push it open . I heard his friend speaking : Vincent , its been three years since you and Stacy broke up , and you still voice chat with her every night ? Hearing that familiar name , I froze . My hand , which was about to push the door open , stopped midair . Stacy Vincents childhood friend . His first love . Hearing her name again left me momentarily dazed . After all , no matter how confident you are , hearing your boyfriends first love being mentioned will stir some emotions . The next next second , through the small gap in the door , I saw Vincent inside the classroom . His expression didnt change at all . He even nodded casually . When I dated Stacy back then , I made her a promise . As long as Im not married , even if I have another girlfriend , Ill still voice chat with her every night . I wont break my word . If I remember correctly- Vincent had always told me that he strictly went to bed at 9 PM . Even his family couldnt reach him after that hour . There were times when I needed him urgently , yet no matter how many times I called , his phone 15 01 False Sleep Sch Chapter 1 remained unreachable . All my messages went unanswered . I had truly believed in his so called strict routine . Now , looking back , it was nothing but a cruel joke . I stood outside the classroom , feeling really stiff . It was like a cold feeling started in my chest and spread all over . Inside , neither of them noticed me . His friend kept asking . Keeping a promise is one thing , but you have a girlfriend now . You and Imela are really tight . , even planning to get married after graduation . Arent you afraid shell be hurt if she finds out ? Vincent chuckled . I told her I have a strict routine . She believed me . Never once questioned it . Then he added , Besides , its just voice chats . I havent done anything to betray her . I do go to bed at 9 in a way , Im not even lying . Finally , as if it were the funniest thing in the world , he smirked . Honestly , shes really easy to fool . Silence filled the empty study room . And at that moment , my heart turned completely cold . Vincent and I had been together for three years . Our relationship was solid . We loved each other . We barely ever fought . To everyone around us , we were the perfect couple . Except for one thing We almost had a fight once . Vincent had an ironclad routine . Every night at 9 PM , his phone went silent . No calls . No messages . Even as his girlfriend , I was no exception . I still remember back then- I had taken a part time job near campus and stayed in the dorms over summer break instead of going home . False Sleep Schedule Whispers with Hit Chapter 1 Vincent stayed too , saying he wanted to keep me company . I worked during the day , and every evening . I rushed to meet him before 9 PM . We never went a second . over time . I wasnt completely happy about it . But Vincent was insistent it was a habit he had since childhood . He said it was healthy . No staying up late , no exceptions . I couldnt argue with that . Then one night , out of nowhere , my appendix burst . My family was miles away . This was a city I barely knew , and during summer break , there was almost no one around to help me . The only person I could turn to was Vincent . It was 11 PM then . I was in unbearable pain , barely conscious , but I still managed to call him . As expected , no answer . I forced myself to send him message after message . Still , nothing . Back then , I just thought hes already asleep . His phone is on silent . He cant hear me . It makes sense . So I called 911 myself . After that night , no matter what happened , I never once thought about asking Vincent for help again . And I stopped caring about his so called routine . In "A Relationship Kept in The Dark" by CrushReel, the storyline unfolds as renowned photographer Jane finds herself drawn to the charismatic rookie model, Hector. Little does she know that Hector harbors a secret—he is actually the heir to a powerful business empire. As their romance blossoms, Hector grapples with concealing his true identity to capture Jane's heart. However, their love story takes a tumultuous turn when jealousy rears its ugly head, threatening to unravel the delicate balance they've built. 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