Chapter 26 Chapter 26 Addison I have a lot of questions to ask , but I feel like it's just best to leave those questions for later seeing as the two men who I could ask these questions looked pissed as fuck right now . And watching them lose it in the museum just now showed me a glimpse of just how much they hate each other , and right now , I realized that it was far deeper than I initially realized . Right after we got thrown out of the museum , we went into the cafe right beside the museum , and that's where we're all presently in , around a table , while the two men scowled while nursing cups of coffee . Aisha was on her phone , and beside her , Marco was briefly running a towel through his hair . I was sitting beside Zade , mopping his hair with a towel while wishing that I could do this for Marco right now as well . " You had to go and ruin this day for us , didn't you ? " Zade finally broke the silence and as expected , macro leveled him with a sharp glare . " I didn't do anything . " " You punched me first . You brought up the past , which is just a make belief version of the story . It's your fault from all angles . " Marco scowled darkly at Zade and looked like he was seriously considering starting the fight once again , already rising from his seat . " Marco , please ... " I called out quietly , not wanting them to go at it again , cause the last one I just witnessed looked scary as hell . Marco's eyes met with mine for a moment , then he was sitting and pressing his towel against his face , while Aisha still remained on her phone . I wanted to ask Marco if he's alright , if he wanted a hug , or anything else , but that would seem really inappropriate right now , seeing as I technically have a boyfriend , but my heart ached in my chest at the thought of Marco hurting . I let out a sigh and turned to face Zade who was already staring at me and I blushed at being caught staring at Marco . Zade didn't say a thing , he only arched a brow at me and I resumed mopping his hair while wondering if what Marco said about him was true or not . I stared closely at Zade's face as I tried to figure that out , but I found that hard to click in my head . Zade might seem like such a playboy , but I just couldn't picture him purposely fucking his brother's girlfriend , 1/5 11:53 Wed , 3 Sept Chapter 26 I mean , in our own case , I was the one who asked him to fuck me , not the other way around , so I seriously doubt that . " Are you alright ? " I asked him quietly and he was silent at first before slowly nodding while exhaling a long breath . After that , Zade faced the other couple . Marco was staring at us when I glanced back in his direction , a dark expression across his face and I didn't know if he was mad at Zade , or at me for comforting him . " I think this is the part where we split up . Clearly , the double date isn't going like any of us anticipated ." Zade spoke and I instantly expected everyone to agree . However , Aisha finally kept her phone on the table as she gasped in bewilderment . " What ? Why ? Let's not do that ! " Marco tensely nodded beside her . " I agree with Aisha , there's no point in cutting it off halfway . " Zade snorted beside me . " You look like you want to punch me again , and yet you're still interested in this date ? " He shrugged. " I can control myself , and besides , this is for my girlfriend , Addison and for us three to make some memories . It's a shame that you're also present . " I felt my heart jump in my chest at those words , before it sank a little because I quickly reminded myself that those words didn't mean anything , nor did it indicate that he still liked me or something . " If you're sure you can control yourself , then why not ? " Zade finally sighed before glancing at me . " You're cool with this , right babe ? " My cheeks flushed at that nickname , that was completely new . " Uh - yeah , anything is fine with me ." I muttered , but I was glad that we didn't depart from Marco just yet . I still wanna keep staring at his handsome face every now and then even though he clearly belonged to someone else . " Of course anything's fine with you . " Aisha snickered as she rolled her eyes and I scoffed as I scowled at her . " Don't you have a wedding to plan ? " I snapped and she rolled her eyes . " A bunch of wedding planners , My mother and Marco's mother are taking care of everything , if you must know . The only thing that's left is the dance rehearsals of all the bridesmaids tonight , and I hope you can dance cause you're a part . " 2/5 11:53 Wed , 3 Sept Chapter 26 My eyes widened in confusion . " What ? " She shrugged . " Marco said you'd be interested . " I glanced at Marco who nodded . " I forgot to tell you since , but a dress was made for you and all . I'd really like it if you're present beside me at the wedding supporting me and this was the closest position I could find . Will you do it ? It would make me really happy , " he looked earnest right now , his brown eyes pulling me . It was at the tip of my tongue to say yes without questions , cause that's what I'd have usually done , however , this time , I shook my head . " I can't do it , Marco , I'm sorry ." He frowned . " Why ? " " You didn't tell me beforehand ... " " I forgot , Addi . Please do it for me , you know I draw strength from your presence ." He continued and my heart fluttered and sank at those words . I was glad he saw me as his strength , but sad that it's the only thing he still sees me as , despite all the acts I've put in in the past two days . " I can't do it , Marco . I'll just support you from the crowd , okay ? " I hated the wedding happening in two days and I'm still hoping that he'd cancel it , so no way would I agree to do that . Marco didn't respond , he just glanced away , and I felt sick to my stomach , like I had hurt him and needed to apologize . The air was tense around us , and I remained rigid , staring down at my coffee till Zade's hand settled on my thigh , the grip firm and consuming . I let out a shaky breath as all my focus instantly transferred to that hand , then our eyes met . It felt like he was telling me that I just did a good job , and that thought was confirmed when he nodded once . Weirdly , that made my heart flutter . After we finally left the cafe , we resumed the double date . I had thought that I'd be completely entranced with Marco as usual and unable to think of anything but him , however I was quickly realizing how wrong I had been . Something was happening to me . I didn't realize when it started happening , but now , I was thinking of Zade a lot . 315 Chapter 26 One moment , Marco was in my mind , then Zade's fingers were burning into my waist through the thin material of my dress , and that was all I'd start thinking about at once . It was confusing . It was maddening . it was even annoying . The rest of the date was quite eventful . We did a lot of things , including attending a park and for the first time , after Zade pressured me and promised that I was gonna love it , I agreed to try one ride . And I clung to his strong hands in there while screaming my lungs off , while he kept laughing his lungs off as the ride tilted up upside down completely . When we alighted , I was too weak to stand and he carried me while laughing . A lot of people were staring , but he didn't seem to care , and that was what made me unable to tear my eyes away from his face , the way he just doesn't care and just dies whatever he wants , that was so admirable and I hope that one day I have grow into someone as sure and confident as him . When we arrived at where Marco and Aisha were waiting , Marco gave us an unimpressed look . " Really ? She can't walk ? You just love attention , Zade . It's like you'd die if you don't try to get all the attention to yourself . It's a shame that you keep indulging him , Addison , but this is embarrassing , so come down and stand on your own legs . " Marco snapped and I felt my cheeks burn with embarrassment as I instantly tried to hop down , my heart sinking with a heavy discomfort . Throughout the rest of our dates , the times Marco has really directly spoken to me were of him . sounding like this : annoyed , disappointed , reminding me of the fact that I still owed him an apology for refusing to be a bridesmaid at his wedding , even though I feel like I didn't have to apologize for that , especially seeing as he didn't inform me beforehand . Before I could do that , Zade's grip around me was tightening and he held me firmly against his chest as he drawled . "We're not doing anything bad , it's a fucking park . Live a little , brother . " With those words , Zade spinned me around and I screamed while clutching his shoulders tightly , my heart pounding hard as my hair kept whipping around in the wind . After he received a phone call that he had to go answer , I was left alone with Marco and Aisha for the first time since the restart of our date . Aisha's left to use the restroom next , leaving me alone with Marco . I instantly tensed up , my heart instantly pounding cause I instantly felt his eyes on me . I want to glance at him , but I also want to keep acting oblivious , with Zade's suggestion in my mind , to not privately speak with him throughout 4/5 11:53 Wed , 3 Sept Chapter 26 this date so he'd be intrigued and ... G " Addi ? " He whispered , his voice sounding super close and when I glanced sideways , he was mere inches away from my face and my eyes widened as my heart lurched into my throat . Oh my god . 50 % His face was so close to mine . I want to run away cause I was weak , but I also want to kiss him right now . Does he want to kiss me ? My question was answered when he cupped my face and leaned even closer , making my heart pound hard against my ribs as I stared at him with bated breath . After a few seconds , he let out a small sigh and pulled away , then glanced down at his phone , and I've never felt as stupid as I felt right now . 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