Raya's POV
As soon as the song was over, I bolted. This was all an act, and I needed to remember that. I needed to remember to keep myself in check. I mean nothing to Charles. This whole evening was an act, and I needed to push down everything he was making me feel by being kind.
I was so desperate for his love and attention that I took a moment of his kindness to be something more than what it actually was. I didn't even realize I wanted his attention so badly. I thought I came to terms with the fact that he didn't want me.
I can't even be mad at him for it. I was the fool here. I knew what this was, and yet I so easily fell for it. Fell for him.... ugh, what am I even saying?... Am I falling for Charles?
I thought I would hear his footsteps behind mine. But they never came. He wasn'
