Chapter 117: I Am the Future

ETHAN

Shit. It seems the idiot was still living in the apartment next door. I'd almost forgotten about it, although I vaguely remember hoping that he'd simply disappeared some time ago. Unfortunately, it didn't seem to work.

Tension hung in the air, causing discomfort, while anger grew inside me at the realization that he was still around, like a damn hyena.

Turning to Ellie, I found her staring at me apprehensively, as if waiting for a reaction. Realizing that she had dropped her cap on the floor, I bent down to pick it up.

"See you on Sunday," I said, rising and handing it to her. Then I leaned in to kiss her gently, just as the jerk passed by behind us.

As I pulled away, she looked confused.

"I think there's still something we need to discuss," she said, and eventually her eyes moved to his apartment door.

"Not now. Go inside, or you'll be late for work."

She hesitated for a moment, then nodded and entered her apartment. I turned to leave when she closed the door, but I sudd