---- Chapter 8 "Xavier, I'm not actually going to meet him," I explained. "I just-" I didn't want Xavier to get the wrong idea. But I wasn't able to finish my explanation before Xavier interrupted me in a pained voice. "You're a silly goose who doesn't know how to express herself. You always think about other people. "You must have endured a lot of hardships after meeting a hypocrite like him." "Tt's all in the past now," I replied. Iwas much more naive back then, while Thomas was an expert at whispering sweet nothings into my ear. I trusted everything he'd said, which was why I had clung to our relationship for so long. Xavier enveloped me in his embrace and pressed a tender kiss to my forehead. The next afternoon, I brought him to meet my family. Xavier, the young military officer who always lived ---- life at his own pace and did whatever he wanted, was fidgeting nervously the entire time we were on our way to my house. When we arrived, he was respectful and obedient. If I didn't know any better, I would have thought he had been replaced by an impostor. My family was immensely satisfied with Xavier, dragging him into all sorts of conversations. I stayed by his side the whole time and was surprised to learn that he was so good at carrying a conversation. "You're staying at a hotel? Why? You should just stay here with all of us! Cancel your booking with the hotel! My mother's tone made it clear that there would be no room for discussion. Thus, Xavier moved in to stay with us for the time being. Thomas kept calling me throughout the day, but I would reject his call every time. When I was about to turn in for the night, I noticed he had sent me dozens of messages. ---- "Ally, I'm here. Where are you now?" "Are you stuck in traffic? Or did your car break down? 0 "Are you still coming?" I didn't bother reading the other messages. I replied, " Something urgent came up today. Let's meet tomorrow at noon instead. Same place." When Xavier saw me send the message, he suggested a devious plan. "There's going to be a storm the day after tomorrow. You should ask him to go hiking. Only tell him that you're not going to show up after he makes it to the top of the mountain. "Or you could invite him on a trip abroad. Ensia would be the perfect location. Stand him up after he lands in the country." They were all good ideas, so I decided to do as Xavier suggested. I strung Thomas along for a month before he showed up at my doorstep. He looked utterly Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!