Promise I Couldn't Keep

EZEKIEL

“Thank you, Ezekiel,” Vivienne said softly, tearing her gaze away from me and looking at Jeremy. “But I think Jeremy’s right. We need a lot to catch up.”

Vivienne chose to ride with Jeremy instead. A pang of jealousy shot through me, but I couldn't admit it to myself. Watching them together, I couldn't stand Jeremy, who was obviously into Vivienne. But since Vivienne had already made her decision, I just forced a nod.

“Make sure to message me once you get home safely,” I said.

“Of course. Thank you,” Vivienne nodded back.

I watched as she walked towards Jeremy’s car. My chest tightened when I saw Jeremy put a seatbelt on her. I gritted my teeth, trying to suppress the irritation bubbling inside me.

What was it about Jeremy that made him think he could get so close to her?

Seeing Jeremy fuss over Vivienne ignited a surge of protective instinct I hadn’t felt in years. Even though we were long over, it stung to see her so comfortable with another man. As I watched them, a pi