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Chapter 21: Remorse
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Lena insisted I narrate what had transpired between Nicholas and I to her but I couldn't bring myself to telling her about it despite how hard she tried to convince me. In the end, she decided to let me be...wishing me best of luck.
Anyways, I thanked her for consoling me and then escorted her out. When I returned back, I felt guilty for shunning Nicholas. I shouldn't have told him to give me some space, I should have listened to him while he explained things to me.
I was probably wrong about him using me, why did I failed to understand him? Initially I wasn't regretting what I did to him but right now I was beginning to blame myself for everything.
I failed him, and I failed myself. I mulled over while staring at the diamond ring he gave me, it was glittering. I loved how it shined. Why would anyone make such an expensive proposal for fame? I wondered.
When it was time for home I went straight to his office. I saw him relaxed in h
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