Chapter 97
\nThree Years Later, He Came Back Begging novel Chapter 97<\/p>\n
\u201cAlright then,\u201d Aiken said, his lips quirking up. \u201cGuess I\u2019ll get to try your cooking sometime.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bonnie glanced over at him, not sure what to say. She just dropped her gaze and bit her bottom lip. Aiken leaned in a little closer, his grin turning playful and just a little too charming.<\/p>\n
\u201cCome on, it\u2019s just dinner,\u201d he teased. \u201cWhy are you acting all shy?\u201d<\/p>\n
With the lunchbox he\u2019d given her clutched to her chest, Bonnie felt a strange flash of familiarity. This Aiken… he reminded her so much of Lawrence back when he was chasing after her. Always joking, always trying to make her blush.<\/p>\n
Her thoughts tangled up, a little wild. She picked up her pace, muttering, \u201cI should get going. I\u2019ll wash your container and bring it back.\u201d<\/p>\n
Aiken\u2019s laugh echoed behind her, warm and just a little teasing. \u201cDon\u2019t rush. I\u2019ll come see you in a couple of days.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bonnie quickened her step even more, nearly breaking into a jog as she hurried into her apartment building. Once she disappeared from sight, Aiken finally turned around.<\/p>\n
He looked straight at Lawrence.<\/p>\n
Lawrence stood with one hand stuffed deep in his pocket, knuckles whitening as he balled his fist. His jaw clenched. All he wanted in that moment was to walk over and wipe the smirk right off Aiken\u2019s face.<\/p>\n
Just earlier, near the convenience store, he\u2019d spotted Bonnie with another man, both of them laughing. He recognized Bonnie\u2019s smile instantly. When she was happy, her eyes would crinkle into perfect moons, her whole face lighting up so sweet and bright. Every single time he saw that smile, he used to just want to pull her close and kiss her.<\/p>\n
And now, seeing the man walking next to her, Lawrence knew that guy wanted the same thing.<\/p>\n
He followed behind, teeth nearly grinding together, his eyes burning. Every step made his heart ache, the pain sharp and splintered, stabbing deeper with each second.<\/p>\n
A vein throbbed at Lawrence\u2019s temple, but somehow, he managed not to lash out.<\/p>\n
As he got closer, he noticed where he\u2019d seen that man before. It was the guy who sat with Bonnie at Starlight Square, just a few days ago.<\/p>\n
Lawrence\u2019s expression went stony, but he refused to walk away. \u201cListen to me. Stay away from Bonnie.\u201d<\/p>\n
Aiken arched an eyebrow. \u201cFunny, this isn\u2019t the first time you\u2019ve tried warning me. But this time… I don\u2019t think you have any say in what Bonnie does anymore.\u201d<\/p>\n
He closed the distance by a step, his tone even colder. \u201cActually, you\u2019re the one who should stay away from her. She doesn\u2019t need her ex-boyfriend hanging around.\u201d<\/p>\n
He put a hard emphasis on those last three words, making sure the message hit home.<\/p>\n
Lawrence\u2019s fists tightened at his sides, barely containing the hurt that crashed in all at once. He watched as Aiken got into his car, window rolled down just enough to show his sharp profile.<\/p>\n
And suddenly, Lawrence realized why Aiken felt so familiar. He remembered now\u2014the first time they\u2019d met, three years ago at that ski resort, and the words he\u2019d thrown out.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m warning you. Stay away from my girlfriend.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-765","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/765","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/chapter"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=765"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}