Derrick's POV
A thick silence enveloped the air as Jake’s gaze shifted between me and Eliana. He looked genuinely lost, like someone who really needed to understand something but was unable to. I let go of Eliana’s hands as if they were hot coal and his eyes followed the movement.
“Jake,” I said casually, hoping to ease the tension.
“What's going on here?” He asked. The look in his eyes was a clear indication that he already had his suspicions.
I knew that lying at that point would be useless and would only serve to worsen the situation. His eyes demanded an explanation which I had no choice but to give.
“Uh, can you please excuse us?” I asked, turning to Eliana. “Everything will be fine, I promise.”
“Yeah,” she said while nodding. Rising from the chair, she grabbed her bag and h
