a's surprise weighed heavily on my mind, and

collapsed onto the bed, my thoughts a

f nervously anticipating th

g slightly as I applied my makeup. I couldn't shake the fee

he way Nicolas's eyes followed me as I walked to the table.The dinner started pleasantly enough, Stella chatting excitedly about the wedding pla

es sparkled with mischief. "Alright, it's time for your surpr

thusiasm was infectious. So

r eyes." Stel

Chris standing beside Ste

!" Stella

ook in the sight of my boyfrie

ice trembling with emotion.

g with love. "I wanted to surprise you,

ding me close. I had missed him, and in this moment, I

self for pulling off the surprise. "I knew you

a reminder of my love for Chris, and the connection

slightly, his gaze fixed on us. I could sense his discomf

usly made Nicolas feel... pissed. I could see it, even though he

ed on Stella, who was beaming with happiness, and forced a smile. "Wow, Stell

some cheering up. And what's better tha

chatting, our faces radiant with happiness. Nicolas's gaze lingered on my face, I could

d away, noticing

in a blur, Nicolas's attempt

off the feeling of seeing

der kiss, Nicolas's eyes felt lik

to the restroom. I was utterly shocked a few mi

in here?" I asked with my eye

xpression a mix of fru

ing. Seeing you with Chris...

we talked about this. You made your choice. You're with Stella n

, but... seeing you cuddled up with someone else, it's te

ng with tears. "So what do y

n off my feelings, Melissa. I can't stop wanting you." He re

my spine, as I moved closer

m mine. I could feel the heat radiating from his body, dr

" he whispered, his voice low and hu

n my throat. My body seemed to have a m

The kiss was fierce, passionate, and all-consuming. I felt like

away, and all that mattered was the

to do that for so long," he whispered, his voice dripping with emotion. "But now that

I asked

aid abruptly, and left the

eart, then stepped out of the bathroom. On my way

hing alright?" Chri

ng Chris's hand.

up on you." he quickly apologiz