63: Flowers

WINTER:

“Yes, it was a woman, Miss Winter. Is there a problem with a woman being a content creator? You should try watching her videos, Miss Winter. It's educational. She explores different countries and lets you see what that place offers.”

My mouth opened and then closed.

There was nothing wrong with that. What was wrong was how I thought right now. Was this jealousy over some random woman? And why would I feel like that?

“Do you like her?” I asked before I could stop myself.

Now, Hawk liking someone was already an issue to you? the other part of my mind asked.

“I like her,” he answered without hesitation, without even getting embarrassed.

My lips pressed into a thin line. “Why do you like her?” I pressed.

“Uhm…is it wrong to like her, Miss Winter?”

Yeah. Is it wrong that he will like someone else, Winter? Did you forget that the world does not revolve around you always?

“N-No. Nothing.”

“Is it not okay to like a content creator, Miss Winter?” he pressed, in pure confusion.

I