Chapter 12

Chapter 7

I don't know where I found the strength to stand up and walk away from Kent, away from Jiro's house. I was starting to walk away when I heard Jiro call my name.

My heartbeat quickened, and the butterflies returned in my stomach. The love of my life is calling me "Babe," and it felt so good. But at the same time, I couldn't help but wonder if he also calls Aria "Babe." I smiled bitterly, knowing that they probably have their own endearments, maybe not "Babe" but something else.

I clenched my fists to stop the tears from falling, biting my lower lip. My breathing became rapid, and pain was consuming me. I didn't want Jiro to see me like this. I felt his hand on my shoulder.

I wanted to slap him for cheating on me! But at the same time, I couldn't. I love Jiro so much, and as I always say, he's my life, and without him, I am lifeless. I counted to five and then tried to calm myself down.

"B-Babe..." I called him and immediately hugged him tightly, my tears streaming down. No! I