Chapter 28: Wait.
The meal Noel had with Selena came to an end, though the air between them lingered, heavy with words left unsaid.
Both wore a regretful smile as they parted ways.
Selena, supposedly to her afternoon classes.
Noel, to meet Avery for their scheduled workshop.
’The façade is nearly torn now... yet you still can’t throw away the act? Still can’t be honest?’
Noel paused in his steps, a faint gleam flickering in his eyes as he turned back, catching a final glimpse of Selena’s retreating figure.
In the end, he shook his head lightly and walked on, following his schedule.
Time passed.
And when nothing remained in his schedule, Noel finally called Selena again.
They were supposed to meet up and go out together.
But he couldn’t find her silhouette anywhere.
[Yesterday, I couldn’t make time for you. But today, I’ll make up for that.]