Bella POV
“No, she… she didn’t mention it, “ I stammer, and Zachary looks like he just realized he made a huge mistake.
“Well… f**k, then, “ he says, so I quickly add.
“I won’t tell anyone. I give you my word.”
“Really?”
“Yes. “
He looks relieved.
“Thank you.”
“Nothing to thank me for. “ I try to reassure him. “But… why doesn’t Alex know?”
“Claire insisted we never tell him. She … she was not very excited when we found out. “
I don’t ask, but Zachary notices my hesitation.
“Claire rejected me. “
“She did? Why?”
“She never said. Her exact words were “we can’t be together, and you have to accept it. Let’s not make it more complicated than it is.” “
“I am so sorry. I don't know what to say…” I admit, as it was the first thing that came to my mind, and Zachary nods.
“Thank
