Chapter 72 "In a Relationship"

Ryan's POV

It was not my plan to confess to Slyvester immediately after rejecting Terban. It was to respect my childhood friend who came to meet me again after many years. But things just happened.

"So, you and Terban met when you were kids?" Slyvester asked.

Sitting on a bench outside of the company building near a convenience store, we were shaded from the sun by a large tree. Despite his earlier mistake, I felt compelled to share my story with Slyvester about Terban. Although, I still value Terban as a dear friend. Despite the possibility of appearing selfish, my boyfriend needs to understand this aspect of my life.

"Hmmm," I nodded, then stared at my feet. "When I was young, I was shy and didn't speak."

"Really? It's hard to believe you're shy," Slyvester commented.

"It's harder to believe if you say you were shy as a child," I teased.

"I'm timid," Slyvester lied. Then we both chuckled.

I continued to talk while looking at the clouds dancing gently in the sky.

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