Chapter 205

It wasn't that Vespera didn't like him. It was because she knew too well that there would be no good ending. And knowing that, how could she allow herself to fall for him? Even in horror movies, the protagonists fought tooth and nail just to survive till the end. But here she was, treating a love story like a doomsday film, showing not even a shred of will to survive. And yet, it wasn't as if she had lost the ability to feel something. "I'm getting a drink." Rebecca was annoyed and had no idea what to say, so she turned and hurried into the kitchen. Vespera made her way to the couch. Maybe it was just her imagination, but she thought she heard footsteps outside again. She paused, listening carefully. Nothing. Her mind was still probably reeling from earlier, tricking her with phantom sounds. Rebecca returned quickly from the kitchen, holding a couple of chilled beers. "Alright then, let him go on his blind date if he wants. Vera, you shine perfectly fine on your own." Vespera a