Tamara brushed past him and entered the elevator. Sebastian swallowed hard, his eyes fixed on her. He wanted to say something, but he couldn't find the right words even after the elevator doors closed.Sebastian couldn't help but curse under his breath. He was filled with annoyance. He turned to Jerome and instructed, "Cancel the meeting."Jerome paused. "But, Mr. Lynch, this is a project you've been following closely. Canceling it now would be a waste of previous efforts."But Sebastian had already left, leaving Jerome bewildered. Everything had been fine just a while ago. But after seeing Tamara, Sebastian had changed completely. Jerome found the whole situation peculiar. ...After leaving the mall, Tamara sat in the car, gazing at the scenery outside. She felt uneasy.She couldn't get Sebastian's intense gaze out of her mind, and he seemed to be hiding something.Was he also influenced by the dreams? It seemed that he was affected more than she was. How did it come to
Tamara lowered her gaze. "All I know is that this life that we're living right now is real.""No, that's not it," Sebastian suddenly growled. "In the dream, you couldn't talk. And you couldn't talk when we first met, either. It's because of those dreams that you know what will happen in the future. "Because of that, you were able to treat your voice. Tammy, you're not resisting the dream. You're following the dream's predictions to avoid unpleasant situations."He paused, his voice growing even huskier. "No, you're not resisting the dream. You're resisting me."Tamara felt as if someone was squeezing her heart tightly, making it hard to breathe.It wasn't like that. She was only ..."I won't force you. I just hope you won't hide from me." Sebastian was practically begging.Tamara's eyes suddenly welled up with bitterness. She abruptly pushed him away and ran toward the exit.But Sebastian immediately grabbed her, wrapping his arms around her."Tamara ... I really miss you."
The driver hesitated. "But ..."Tamara smiled. "Really, it's fine. If I tell them, they'll just worry. And I don't want that."The driver nodded. "Alright."…Time flew by, and 1999 was ready to open. Margot had been busy preparing for the opening and had finally completed all the necessary arrangements. On the grand opening day, she welcomed the guests in an elegant gown.She had invited people she knew, including Shane. Unfortunately, he didn't attend. Benjamin had specially taken a day off to be there, accompanied by a group of friends.On the opening day, everything was half-priced. Friends brought their own friends, so the club wasn't empty. When Tamara arrived, Margot was chatting with someone in the lobby.Upon seeing Tamara, Margot left the person she was talking to and rushed over to hug her. "My precious Tammy, you've finally returned! If you didn't, my reputation would be in jeopardy!"Tamara smiled helplessly. "I had to persuade my grandmother to let me come b
The cold water was as icy as ever, but the scorching heat within her felt like molten lava. Not only was it impossible to extinguish, but the cold water only further intensified the feeling."Fuck!" Tamara silently muttered. A cold glint flickered in Tamara's eyes, but it was soon replaced by haziness. Her hand trembled as she gripped the sink. She bit her lip hard to stay awake.She tried to reach for her phone, but her strength was gradually fading, and she could barely hold her phone steady. Her vision blurred, and she couldn't see the phone's screen clearly.She bit her tongue, and the pain jolted her awake. She gripped her phone and called Margot. But after the first three rings, her vision started to blur again."Come to the bar's restroom to look for me!" Tamara was practically ordering at this point. What remaining rationality faded away, and she slumped down beside the sink. The person on the other end of the line seemed to be saying something, but she couldn't hear th
Sebastian gazed at Tamara's flushed face and immediately understood what was happening. He leaned down and lifted her in his arms. "I'll take you to the hospital. Hang in there."If only he hadn't approached, and if that familiar scent hadn't enveloped her, she might have held on. But when that pleasant fragrance surrounded her completely, what remained of her rationality vanished.She couldn't help but hold his neck and kiss his throat without any restraint. Her half-lidded eyes were devoid of any consciousness.Sebastian swallowed hard, his eyes dark and uncertain, and he tightened his hold on her. "Tamara ...""Mm ..." The alluring moan sounded again.Tamara kissed absentmindedly, and some images from her dreams played over and over in her mind.Sebastian swiftly carried her out of the 1999. The night breeze against Tamara's body allowed her to regain some of her rationality. She got a better look at the person holding her.Why was he here? Didn't she call Margot? Why had
Caught in a perpetual struggle and plagued by hesitation … These emotions remained a constant torment for her.She had changed a lot, but some things seemed destined. She couldn't change them no matter how hard she tried.He kept holding her as she peered at him through quivering eyelashes, fearing she might stumble.His eyes were filled with tenderness, the same as what she had experienced before. In her dreams, except for the initial misunderstanding, the later parts of their story had been full of happiness. They faced difficulties together and walked hand in hand.But she still didn't want to see him. She didn't want to see those tender, affectionate eyes.She stubbornly wanted to live her own life, ignoring his existence and feelings.The surging emotions washed over her again, causing her rationality to waver.She abruptly closed her eyes and grasped his collar, struggling to speak, "Sebastian, help me ..."With that, she kissed him.Sebastian's breath hitched, his eye
The next day, sunlight streamed into the room, and Tamara struggled to open her eyes. Instinctively, she raised her hand to shield her eyes from the glaring sun. She suddenly realized that she was in an unfamiliar place.Her head was still a bit fuzzy. She wanted to get up, but the soreness in her body made her furrow her brows tightly. The memories of last night began to flood her mind. She lay there in a daze, forgetting how to react.So, she wasn't able to avoid it in the end.Just then, the door swung open. Sebastian's tall figure entered, holding a glass of water. Seeing that she had woken up, he approached and asked, "Are you awake? Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?"His low, magnetic voice carried a gentle undertone as he looked at her, not missing any of her emotions."I ..." Tamara began, but her voice came out hoarse. She suddenly remembered that her throat had taken a toll last night.Her face turned bright red, and she reached for the glass of water he held.Se
Tamara looked at him with a calm gaze. She instantly understood what deal he was trying to strike.He said he didn't want to be troubled by dreams either.She lowered her gaze and unconsciously gripped the blanket tighter. "I don't want to."Her refusal was swift and cold.Sebastian paused, and his smile faded as he looked at her indifferent expression. For a moment, he didn't know what to say. He had never felt so powerless before.Nonetheless, he had always been powerless against her anyway.His gaze darkened.Just then, the doorbell rang.Sebastian suppressed his emotions and got up to answer the door. He returned with a set of clothes and placed them next to Tamara. "You should put these on first."Then, he turned and left the room.The door closed slowly, and Tamara closed her eyes with it, feeling a dull pain in her heart. She didn't understand why she felt this way. She and him were strangers! Was she supposed to be affected by the dreams? All her efforts to escape f