Riven looked more mature now, dressed in a sharp tailored blazer.
A classmate passing by asked, "Excuse me... are you waiting for someone?"
He looked straight right at me. "I'm waiting for her."
My friend leaned forward, following his gaze, then turned to me with a curious smile. "Is that your boyfriend?"
I lifted my chin and spoke clearly, loud enough for him to catch every word. "No. Just an old schoolmate. We were never close."
His jaw tightened faintly. He pushed off the wall and walked slowly over to stand directly in front of me.
"Darya, I came here for you. I'm enrolled in the same program now."
I folded my arms across my chest, completely unmoved.
"You're too late. I've already finished my degree. I'm heading back home to launch my own company," I said.
His shoulders slump
