Dane gallantly pulled out a chair for me and said softly, “I ordered your favorite mocha. Is that alright?”
I sat down and took a small sip, lowering my eyes. “Thank you.”
“It’s been months, and you’re still as stunning as ever.”
I felt a little awkward and changed the subject. “Why are you come back suddenly? If I remember correctly, you signed a six-month endorsement deal in Hollywood.”
“I canceled it.” Dane shrugged nonchalantly.
“What?” I was shocked. “Going to Hollywood, becoming the world’s top rising sports star—that was your dream, wasn’t it? Why give it up so suddenly?”
“What’s a dream compared to love?” A hint of melancholy shimmered in Dane’s eyes. “Wendy, I don’t believe you like Nick. You’re doing this on purpose, aren’t you? Trying to push me away?”
“Dane, can you not
