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Chapter 30: What You Don't Know
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Jevan's POV
My fingers drummed on the desk top as I watched the time skip by on my Rolex.
It was Friday and I had a decision to make. Would I take Jason to his dance or join my fiancee's afternoon dinner with the wedding planner?
I almost leaped from my own skin when the door was pushed open unannounced.
In walked Adobi with an extra cheerful smile plastered on her face.
"Baby, I couldn't wait for us to meet Gabrielle. She's one of the best wedding planner in L.A. She even plans wedding for celebrities. I'm certain you'll like her," she babbled on.
"I'm sure I will, but something came up and I won't be able to make it," I broke it to her.
"Something more important than our wedding?" Her cheerful was swept away.
"I'm sorry," I apologised.
"Jevan, is there something you're not telling me? Is there something you wish to get off your chest because I'm really starting to believe that you
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