He confronted us asking why we were on the ground. Conrad's voice is kind of mad!
"I-I can explain! It's not what y-you think! We fell down because there was a fast scooter about to run over us and-"
I was cut by Charles by apologizing to Conrad.
"I lost my balance when I pulled her away from the fast scooter that approached us. I was caught up in the moment so I apologize for shamelessly doing that to her." Charles said.
Charles is pretty relaxed about this. I suddenly felt a sting on my chest.
Conrad sighed in relief and accepted his apology. He also thanked Charles for ensuring my safety.
Conrad's mood began to shift towards a lighter mood but I can still feel his tension from him.
"Anyways, we're supposed to go to the store to buy her a feminine item. She got a little accident." Charles said.
I explained to Conrad about what happened from when I was in the comfort room until we fell on the ground.
Conrad apologized to me for not being there for me when I needed him. He apparently came from the store where he bought some drinks to drink. Now that you think of it, he is holding a plastic bag with some drinks.
Jayden and Dylan are currently on the look out for our things in our fishing spot; Conrad asked them a favor before leaving for the store.
Conrad handed out my personal shoulder bag that has my phone and other valuables. He guarded my bag when I went for the comfort room.
"We better hurry and buy you a pad," Conrad said. "Thanks again for accompanying her."
Charles smiled and then turned his back but I impulsively called out his name.
Oh no! Think! What am I supposed to say?!
He looked at me then I began to struggle what I should say to him.
"Uhm... I-I'll get your jacket cleaned! Sorry if there's a stain!" I awkwardly said.
"It's alright." Charles turned his back and started walking a way.
Conrad held my hand and then said that he was glad that I didn't get hurt.
While walking towards the store, I began to think why did I let myself be mesmerized by him.
I got caught up by the moment too... anyone can be caught up by the moment when both lips are about to touch, am I right?
Argh! I even felt something strange when I saw him very calm about what happened earlier!
It's as if I haven't moved on yet from him. Do I want him to not move on from me too? This is too crazy...
From what I understand, I think I'm hurt that he seemed to have moved on while my feelings seemed to stir again when I saw him again.
I better stop thinking wishfully about him. I am deceiving Conrad with that kind of mentality. Charles has moved on too and I should do!
"-thena. Hey, Athena."
I got startled when Conrad called me.
We're currently in the store facing in front of the shelf that contains feminine products.
"I-I can't seem to find the brand of the pad I use."
Gosh, what a lame excuse. My preferred pad is just in front of me.
"Really? Hmm... Maya uses this. This is her preferred brand and she once said that it's a good brand." he said while handing me over a pack of pads that his sister uses.
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RomanceEmbark on a rollercoaster ride of workplace drama, hidden secrets, and unexpected friendships in "Ordinary Echoes." Meet Athena Barling, whose daily grind is marred by toxic colleagues Zilly Reyes and Charles Stein, leaving her self-esteem battered...
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