Chapter 134
Athena’s POV
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These questions swirled around in my head as I got ready for bed, but I still didn’t have any answers.
The next morning, I woke up having almost forgotten about everything Tristan had said the night before.
Maybe it was because I’d gotten so used to him changing his mind about things, saying one thing and doing another. My heart had learned to protect
itself by not getting too invested in his words.
I went through my normal morning routine, making coffee, checking my phone, getting dressed for work.
Everything felt ordinary and familiar, which was somehow comforting after the emotional intensity of the previous evening.
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was just finishing my breakfast when I heard a knock at my door. It was still early in the morning, too early for most visitors. Who could that be?
Did Tristan tell Orion about my racing? Was he here to give me an ear full about how dangerous it was?
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I slowly moved to the door, expecting to see him there with an angry face.
But when I opened the door, I found a delivery man standing there with a beautiful bouquet of mixed flowers. The arrangement was stunning, full of colors that somehow managed to complement each other perfectly.
“Athena Slade?” he asked, checking his clipboard.
I nodded, still surprised by the unexpected delivery.
‘I have a delivery for you. Can you sign here, please?” He handed me his electronic signature pad.
I signed where indicated and took the flowers, breathing in their sweet fragrance. Attached was a small white card that I opened eagerly.
“I hope your day is as beautiful as your smile. I know you’re smiling right now, and I’m glad I get to be the first person to make you smile today. Have a
wonderful day, girlfriend.”
I couldn’t help but smile as I read the note. Derek was so thoughtful, so consistently kind and romantic. The gesture warmed my heart in a way I hadn’t expected.
As I arranged the flowers in a vase, I found myself thinking about what it would actually be like to date Derek seriously.
He’d treat me well, that much was certain. He was the kind of man who would proudly tell the whole world that he loved me, who would never be ashamed or confused about his feelings.
Tristan, on the other hand, was someone who might not always voice his feelings but would show them through his actions. He’d been protective of me for years, even when he was trying to push me away emotionally,
Derek would shower me with affection and romance. Tristan would protect me with his life and challenge me to be stronger.
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Derek or Tristan? Let the best man win.
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Chapter 134
I finished getting ready for work and headed to the office, feeling lighter than I had in weeks. Maybe having options wasn’t such a bad thing. Maybe it
was time to stop waiting for someone to choose me and start choosing for myself.
When I arrived at the office, my phone rang. I glanced at the screen and saw Derek’s name, which made me smile again.
“Good morning, sunshine. How was your night?” his cheerful voice came through the phone.
‘I’m good. How are you?” I replied, settling into my desk chair.
‘I’m fine. I’m sorry about last night, sorry I didn’t call to check on you after everything that happened.*
I shook my head even though he couldn’t see me. “It’s okay. You already made up for it. The flowers were beautiful. Thank you.”
There was a pause on the other end of the line. “Which flowers?”
I felt confused. “The flowers you sent this morning. The delivery man just brought them to my apartment.”
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oh this is spicyyy. i love a good love triangle
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
