43: Connection

ATLAS

Andrew gave me a subtle look and shook his head, but I was already on my feet and following her.

“Where are you going?” I paid no heed to William, or even bothered to excuse myself.

It was rude but he has been my friend for the longest years. He can deal with it.

I paced outside the bathroom, wondering what was taking her so long. I don’t even know what the fuck I had to tell her. But here I am. Pacing outside a bathroom at a bar like some kind of pathetic creep.

I had felt a huge weight be lifted off my shoulder when none of the women that were around her followed her. Though it later pissed me off that they were letting her be alone.

It disgusted me more that women weren’t safe alone in a freaking bar during the day.

The door opened and I stopped mid-step, my eyes locked on the woman that walked out shortly after.

Jade has fixed her hair and washed her face. But there was a new coat of lipstick on her lips. Not the pink I was used to. It was a bit darker, making her look more