CHAPTER TWENTY FOUR

Alexia’s POV

I am seated with Ryan, Ethans best friend even though I am meant to be with Ethan. The way tables turned is weird. I didn’t think things would turn out this way but here we are. Soft classical music playing, people socializing and all that. This feels more like a party than a small dinner, everyone dressed in expensive clothing. I can’t help but be grateful to Ethan for insisting I got styled else I would have looked even more out of place than I feel which wouldn’t help

I decide to continue talking to Ryan since the awkward silence would do no good for anyone. “If Ethan is your friend, then why are you talking to me?” I ask confused why he is being so nice to me. I mean it feels like a conflict of interest

“Well because from what you said he hasn’t been fair to you. I know my best friend so this is the best way to handle him but most importantly I have to admit I enjoy pissing him off” he chuckles. His dimples on full display.

“don’t mind me asking this but do you know e