I don't know where I found the strength to stand up and walk away from Kent, away from Jiro's house. I was starting to walk away when I heard Jiro call my name.

My heartbeat quickened, and the butterflies returned in my stomach. The love of my life is calling me "Babe," and it felt so good. But at the same time, I couldn't help but wonder if he also calls Aria "Babe." I smiled bitterly, knowing that they probably have their own endearments, maybe not "Babe" but something else.

I clenched my fists to stop the tears from falling, biting my lower lip. My breathing became rapid, and pain...