GABRIELLE's POV
"Why don't you want to enter a relationship, Kian?"
My heart sank as I overheard Lhianna and Kian’s conversation from outside the door. I pressed my back against the wall, doing my best to stay out of sight. Nakita ko silang magkaharap sa patio habang may hawak na lata ng beer.
There was a pause, a heavy silence that seemed to stretch out infinitely, filled only by the distant sounds of footsteps and the occasional creak of the building’s structure. I could picture Lhianna standing there, her expression one of hurt and confusion, her usually bright eyes clouded with uncertainty.
“It's like you're purposely ignoring this topic. Why is that?” Lhianna finally asked, her voice trembling slightly. Kian’s silence was an enough answer. I could almost see him rubbing the back o
