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Chapter 23 | Cruel Twist

Chapter 23 | Cruel Twist

"Every text I get, I hope it's from you"-ig post💓

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I recalled the crackling flames swallowing Nicholas' body, turning it to nothing but ash. I swallowed some saliva, diverting my thoughts away.

Adam and I were at the balcony of our hotel despite it being late in the night. I let silence settle between us. It wasn't those awkward silence. It was those peaceful, comfortable silence.

"I know this means a lot you... I mean I know he means a lot to you but don't let it affect you so bad... It pains me seeing you like that..." Adam broke the silence, looking into my eyes with his worried ones.

I nodded as I bit my lip. "We were really close last time... Me and Nicholas..." I mumbled, taking in a deep breath before sighing.

He nodded, replying, "I can tell... Cheer up okay? Do it for Nicholas. For me. Think about it, he wouldn't want to see you in this state, would he?"

I nodded, chewing on my lip, agreeing with what he said. Changing the topic, I asked,"So, any news from Boss Jimmy?"

He nodded, taking out his phone, showing me the new message Boss Jimmy sent. It read 'Meet me tomorrow at the same forest and at the same spot where you killed the first guy.'

My eyes widened as I glanced at Adam who threw me a slight smile. "I guess it's gonna be time we are free from all these killings?" I said, excitement filling me, making thoughts of killing Nicholas slip my mind temporarily.

He nodded, looking away as a smile tugged at his lips. "I wonder how your brother looks like." He said as he turned to face me while resting one hand on the railing, glancing into my eyes with his sparkling ones.

"He's definitely more handsome than you." I replied, beaming playfully as I ran inside our hotel, away from the balcony with him chasing behind. A smirk tugged at his lips as he answered, "Wouldn't doubt that. His sister is beautiful and he probably is gonna be handsome too."

My eyes widened as I continued running cheekily, a fluttery jittery feeling bouncing around me. I read somewhere that there is a difference when a guy calls you 'pretty' and 'beautiful'. Pretty is based on looks while beautiful is based on the heart.

I have no idea whether it's true or false... But... oh well...

"Did you just call me beautiful?" A smile tugged at my lips.

"Nope, I called myself beautiful." He rolled his eyes, knowing I already got the message.

I laughed, finally throwing myself on my bed tiredly, totally forgetting my worries and regrets. Panting heavily from running, I grinned at the ceiling.

"Dayum, should I bathe before sleeping now that I'm sweaty and stuff?" I muttered to myself.

"Yep. I think I'll bathe too." He replied simply as I walked over to my luggage to grab a new set of clothes.