“I’m on my way,” I said without thinking, already heading to the elevator.
But she kept talking, her voice trembling harder now. “Before he passed out… he… he mentioned Liana’s name. He said her name, Killian. Over and over again. I think… I think he wants to see her before-“
My grip on the phone tightened. My throat burned.
“Mom… I-I’ll come now. I’ll be there.”
She was crying harder now. “He wants to see her. Please, Killian, if you know where she is… bring her before anything worse happens.”
I closed my eyes. My jaw clenched. I couldn’t even speak.
Because I hadn’t told mother I’d found Liana.
“Please please find her,” she begged, her voice breaking. “He needs her.”
“I’ll bring her,” I whispered. “I promise you, Mom. I’ll find her.”
I ended the call and just stood there for a second, trying to breathe. The guilt I felt before now felt like a damn mountain crashing on my chest.
I ran to the parking lot, got into my car and slammed the door shut. My hands were shaking as I started the engine.
I picked up my phone again.
Liana’s number
It rang
Once
Twice
No answer
Pick up, Liana please,” I muttered, my voice raw.
I tried again.
Still nothing.
I gripped the steering wheel, my jaw tight. “Damn it!”
I drove off. I didn’t even know where to start. I just knew I had to find her. I had to fix this. I had to get her to her father.
My phone was still in my hand. I tried her number again while turning into the main road.
Still no answer.
“Fuck!” I shouted, slamming my hand against the wheel. “I did this. This is my fault. She won’t even look at me now. How the hell am I supposed to face her after what I did?”
My chest ached as I drove through the city, eyes scanning every corner, every she would go.
But I had to find her.
Because her father might not survive.
And he wanted to see his daughter.
And I… I just might have ruined her last chance to say goodbye. every crowd. I didn’t even know where
Liana’s POV
“Liana?”
The voice was familiar, so familiar it was as if it tightened my chest the moment I heard it. I was standing in line at the pharmacy, just about to pay for the morning-after pill. My hands were trembling slightly as I clutched the little box in my palm, making it feel heavier than it was.
I turned slowly.
“Simon?”
He was standing there, just a few feet away, looking better than I remembered. His pictures didn’t do him justice. Tall, fit, sharp jawline, kind eyes and a smile that could easily make a girl blush. He wasn’t as intimidating or striking as Killian, no, but he was charming Very much so.
“Liana”” he said again, and before I could say anything, he walked up and wrapped me in a hug.
I stood still. My arms hung awkwardly by my side while he held me tightly.
“Wow You’re really here,” he whispered, pulling back just enough to look at me. “God, I’ve waited so long to meet you.”
I offered a small smile “Hi. It’s… been a crazy day.”
He looked at the box in my hand and I hid it quickly. “Are you feeling okay? What’re you buying?”
I blinked “Just some painkillers. I have a headache.”
“Same,” he said with a soft chuckle. “Jet lag is killing me. I just landed this morning Didn’t think I’d run into you like this.
What a small world”
I nodded slowly, still trying to process the coincidence
“So where are you staying?” I asked”A hotel just a few blocks away. It’s quiet, not too fancy, but it’ll do. I was actually planning to call you later today. Guess fate had other plans.”
He grinned and reached for my hand, giving it a little squeeze before letting go. wow.”
“I’m so glad to see you, Liana. You look…
“Thanks. You too.”
“There’s a café around the corner,” he said. “Let’s sit and catch up a
I’ve missed talking to you face to face.”
I hesitated, then gave a small nod. “Okay. Sure.”
We left the pharmacy after Simon paid for both his pills and mine, then made our way to the café together. When we got there, he stepped ahead and opened the door for me without a word, his hand lingering just long enough for our eyes to meet.
Such a gentleman.
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