The time I dreaded came sooner than I had anticipated. My phone vibrated in my hand signally the arrival of a call and Edward’s name was displayed on the screen. No point in trying to avoid this because there should be nothing I should be avoiding. I answered the call.

“Where are you, Natalia?” Edward spoke through the phone.

“I’m waiting in the lobby,” I replied while trying to keep my voice casual.

“Ok. I’ll be there soon. Just wait there,” Edward said before hanging up.

Breathe, Natalia and just act natural. I repeated these words in my head until the moment that Edward turned up. I spotted him walking...