An age gap love story.
A brokenhearted billionaire.
A college girl.
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"Nevaeh," Aiden whispers, "can I rest my head on your shoulder?"
I nod, letting him rest his head on my shoulder. He closes his eyes.
"Thank you." He sighs in contentment. "...
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I sit on my bed, staring at my phone, at the message I just sent to Flynn.
Me: Please don't tell my Dad about what happened tonight with Aiden.
My heart is filled with restlessness. I can't stop thinking about Aiden, it almost takes my mind off the consequences I'll face with my family.
Flynn's reply pops up on the screen, and I swallow.
Flynn: It's him, isn't it?
Flynn: He's the one you like.
I take a deep breath. No matter how messy everything is and how painful it feels right now, I can't deny my feelings for Aiden.
Me: Please don't tell my Dad. Please.
It takes a long time for Flynn to answer, but then his reply comes again.
Flynn: It depends.
Flynn: Is he a good man?
My eyes water again. I should hate Aiden after what he did to me tonight. But deep inside my heart, I know who Aiden really is. I still haven't forgotten the moment I saw him breaking down at the altar two years ago.
That night, it was as if I could rip his chest and see what was inside it. It was as if I could see his heart.
Ever since I saw him at the altar that night, I've always known what kind of man he is, so I answer Flynn's question without a doubt.
Me: He is.
I toss my phone onto my bed and bury my face in my pillow. My tears are flowing, and I let them be. Before I know it, I'm crying to the point that I can't breathe because of my sobs.
I've never cried for a man except for Aiden.
Even two years ago I cried hard for him.
Because I know how much pain he's been through.
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