63

It feels like everything has stopped working, and my heart is pounding in my chest. The only thing I can focus on is reading the text on my phone while nibbling my bottom lip.

I take a deep breath and exhale. I do this again, trying to regain control of my breathing. I need to calm down before I can get a grip on the thoughts racing through my head.

After calming down, I sit at my desk and read the text again. As if I am seeing it for the first time, I check the name of the sender.

And of course, it is him.

It is Aiden.

Why does just seeing his name make my heart pound in my chest? Why does Aiden always make me feel this way?

I guess this time around, it has to do with the message. He wants to see me, either at his place or mine.

But, why does he want to see me? He didn't even mention it yesterday, before I left.

But I am not surprised. Aiden always does things in unexpected ways.

What could he possibly be thinking before sending that message? Is he just messing with me? Obviously