Chapter 38-1

He knew her name. Those four words pounded in Marley's skull as the silence dragged on between the two people in front of her. She had many urges, two of which were to run or puke all over the expensive marble floors at their feet. Marley could feel Gabby's eyes on her as her best friend also understood what was going on. And then the whole thing worsened. Of course, it did. The dark haired girl — Celeste — finally seemed to get over her shock, launching herself in Aiden's arms. His hand was ripped brutally from Marley's as he nearly lost his footing. For a second, she hoped he wouldn't return the hug. But he knew her name, so she means something to him. He hugged her back. He held her tightly, temple against temple. Marley felt physically nauseous at her hands curled into his back. Her eyes were closed in content, a fat grin stretching from cheek to cheek. "Aiden. Oh my god." she let out a musical laugh, per