As the physician finished attending to Tony's injuries, James and Tony made their way back to the Billionaire mansion. It was already evening, and Maya, Lily, and Aunt Loretta were engaged in a lively conversation upon their return. Maya, indeed kept her promise to James when she said that she will wait for him to return. Joining the conversation, James and Tony added their own witty remarks and shared laughter with the rest of the group. Maya couldn't contain her excitement and hugged James tightly, expressing her love and relief that he was okay. As Maya moved closer to Tony, ready to embrace him in a hug, he instinctively took a step back, creating a small distance between them. He looked at Maya with a forced smile and said, "Ah, Maya, I've been sweating all day. I don't want to make you uncomfortable with my odor." Maya tilted her head, slightly puzzled by Tony's response. She could sense that something was off, but she decided not to press further. "Oh, it's okay, Tony. I u

James, Aunt Loretta, and Lily rushed to the hospital in Aunt Loretta's car, their hearts heavy with worry. The journey felt endless as they navigated through traffic, their minds filled with thoughts of Maya and the accident that had befallen her. During the tense drive, Aunt Loretta suggested calling Tony to inform him about the situation. Lily grabbed her phone and attempted to reach Tony, only to be met with disappointment as his contact remained switched off. The inability to reach Tony only heightened their concerns and left them with more questions than answers. Finally, they arrived at the hospital, rushing to the reception desk to inquire about any women who had been admitted following a car accident. The receptionist informed them that two women had indeed been admitted, but their names were yet to be verified. She kindly provided James with the room numbers associated with the accident victims. Expressing their gratitude, James, Aunt Loretta, and Lily left the reception ar

Lily's eyes widened in shock as she absorbed the news of Tony and Maya's kiss. She bombarded Maya with questions, eager to understand the details of when, where, and how it all had happened.Maya, still overwhelmed by the situation, explained that it had been a moment of weakness, a connection that they had both felt in that particular moment. Lily's curiosity grew, and she pressed further, asking who had initiated the kiss. Maya's heart skipped a beat, torn between honesty and hesitation. Eventually, she confessed that Tony had kissed her first, and for a brief moment, she had kissed him back.The admission hung in the air between them, the weight of their feelings and the complexity of their relationships becoming increasingly apparent. Maya didn't respond verbally to Lily's question, but her eyes betrayed the truth, confirming the brief reciprocation.Lily, although not entirely surprised by the revelation, recognized the depth of the emotions involved. She understood that Tony and

Maya's instinct was to walk away, to avoid any conversations that could lead to more complicated feelings. She didn't want to put herself in a vulnerable position again, especially now that she was in a relationship with James.Tony, determined to speak with her, took a step closer. "Maya," he called out softly, hoping to catch her attention.Maya's heart pounded as Tony held her shoulder, preventing her from escaping their conversation. She felt a mix of anger, confusion, and longing as she looked at him. "What! What! What!" she exclaimed faintly, trying to mask the emotions bubbling within her.Tony took a deep breath, his eyes searching hers for any sign of understanding. "I want to talk to you, Maya," he said softly. "About everything—the kiss, our friendship, and my plans to travel to the United Kingdom for a few months."Maya knew she couldn't run away from this conversation forever, but she was afraid of the emotions it would stir up. She wanted to understand where they stood b

Days later, Tony was ready to embark on his planned journey. Maya and the others gathered at the billionaire mansion to bid him farewell. "You know, I could come with you, right?" Lily teased Tony playfully. Tony chuckled warmly. He hugged each of them goodbye before getting into his car to set off. Maya stood there, waving at him, tears glittering in her eyes as she watched him drive away. "Why didn't he use his private jet? Why is he taking a public one instead?" Lily asked Aunt Loretta and James curiously. "Tony owns the airport, and does have a private plane, but he means business. He figured that instead of traveling alone and losing money, why not take other people along and make money, since they're all going the same way," James explained, Lily nodded, admiring Tony's business-minded thinking. At the airport, Tony was waiting for his flight, it seemed he had arrived thirty minutes earlier than the scheduled departure time. He decided to find a seat and relax while waitin