Amanda got home, her mind swirling with unanswered questions. Tears welled up in her eyes as she sprinted out of the apartment, her heart heavy with betrayal. Adrian called after her, his voice cutting through the thick silence.

Wiping her tears with the back of her palms, she increased her pace, her heart thudding frantically against her ribcage.

Hot tears streamed down her cheeks when she recalled how Carl had kissed some lady back there. She struggled to believe any of it.

Carl's betrayal and Adrian's true intent on approaching her.

Now she only had one belief — Their love for her wasn't genuine as they had claimed.

It was...