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Chapter 8 Attraction

__Nina__

The sun's bright rays stirred me awake. "Well, it's already dawn," I mumbled to myself, realizing I hadn't slept much at all. Glancing at my phone, I recalled the events of the previous evening. After a quick shower, I made the spontaneous decision to step outside.

As I peered out, the surroundings were deserted, completely empty. "What a fool I am. Why would anyone stick around here in the morning? Must have been a guy, right?" I chuckled to myself, shrugging off the thought, and headed towards the breakfast area.

Just then, Ethan's call came through. I debated answering immediately but opted to let it ring a few more seconds.

**OTP**

Nina: Bro, it's early. I'm swamped. Stop bothering me.

Ethan: Can't you be sweet for once? If you were nicer, I wouldn't bother you.

Nina: Why should I?

Ethan: So you want me to keep pestering you?

Nina: No way, Ethan!

Ethan: What's wrong?

Nina: Ugh, fine. Ethan, could you please not call me right now? I'm swamped this morning.

Ethan: A bit sweeter, maybe? Like, sprinkle in some extra sugar?

Nina: How sweet, jerk. You'll give me diabetes.

Ethan: Pretend I'm your boyfriend.

Nina: Ugh, Ethan, please don't call me right now, okay? I'm really busy.

Ethan: Don't say "busy," it sounds rude. And add a little "baby" on top.

Nina: Hell no.

Ethan: Hell yeah, baby!

Nina: Oh, Ethan, sweetie, can you call me later? I'm in the middle of something at work.

I tried to be as polite as possible, even though it made me cringe.

Ethan: Okay, baby.

Nina: I'm hanging up now.

Ethan: I love hearing your voice.

Nina: You promised you wouldn't bother me anymore.

Ethan: Technically, I didn't promise

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Someone grabbed Ethan's phone and took over.

Hannah: Your smooth talk never ends. Let me talk to her.

I heard Ethan grunt in the background.

Hannah: Hi Nina! You know you have to come to my wedding, right?

Nina: Of course!

Hannah: I need your help with my wedding dress.

Nina: Oh, I'm not really knowledgeable about that.

Hannah: Come on, everyone says I should go with this dress, but I'm not sold. I want your opinion. Just a dress... come over to my place.

Nina: Sure, no problem.

Hannah: Thanks, talk soon!

Nina: Goodbye.

Hannah: Goodbye.

After she ended the call, I couldn't help but think, "She is really excited about her wedding." Following her directions, I arrived at the specified location.