~Tiara
“No,” I replied flatly, staring ahead at the fountain. “Not like I want him around anyway. It’s just... his lifestyle. I’m scared of what it might mean for me. What if I get hurt because of him?”
Antonio’s face darkened, his jaw tightening as if he wanted to say something but held back. His silence spoke volumes, and it only deepened my unease.
Antonio shifted slightly on the bench, his shoulders relaxing as he cleared his throat. “So, are you ready?”
“For what?” I asked, confused. His sudden change in tone caught me off guard.
He tilted his head, his lips curling into a small smile. “Valentine’s Day. The plan. Are you ready for it?”
“Oh,” I said, realization dawning on me. “That. Yes, I’m ready.”
But even as the words left my mouth, doubt lingered. I hesitated, bitin
