Chapter 36

Chapter 36

(The plan)

(Gustavo’s Pov)

I stared blankly at the ceiling, my heart still in pieces after Gemini shattered it just three days ago. The memory of her callous rejection weighed heavily on my mind.

Tiara rolled over to face me, her hand gently caressing my bare chest. "What are you thinking about?" she asked, concern evident in her eyes.

I brushed her hand off and sat upright. "You should get dressed and leave," I told her, trying to keep my tone firm.

Tiara looked at me with confusion and hurt. "But my mom is still in Paris. I don't need to leave so soon," she pleaded.

"I'm a busy man, Tiara. And don't you have school? Senior year, right?" I responded, trying to sound reasonable. I walked to my wardrobe, grabbed my work clothes, and laid them out on the bed.

She sighed and got out of bed, standing before me. I couldn't help but notice her young beauty, her vulnerability. I walked closer to her, gent