18: Double Standards

What kind of a person Noah was, Vivienne was well aware. She had spent hours just learning about all his habits, likes, and dislikes. No one might be able to understand Noah like she did. So, there was no doubt that she knew Noah wouldn't have been impulsive under the influence of alcohol. And even if she had such a doubt even for a second, it was gone tonight when Noah met her. She could see that he was truly attracted to her.

It was quite ironic though.

She didn't think he'd be attracted to her after all this time.

"Rory," called out Vivienne in a calm voice. "Noah and I belong to two different worlds. We always did. When we were young, there was a distinct line dividing our worlds but now, that distinct line has turned into a raging ocean that is difficult to cross. He belongs to light. He always did meanwhile, I was always living in the darkness. No matter how greedy I had been for the light, I couldn't catch it back then and I don't dare to get close to it now in fear of being bur