Chapter 87

NATHAN

I turn the corner and slow down as I approach her apartment. Will she send me back home? That's not part of my plans. Either way, she can't be busy with her friend all night long. I bet she's doing it to annoy me. But why did I come so early? It was just a little past eight.

After parking across the street, I notice there's a car in front of the apartment with a man standing next to it. It's likely to be some boyfriend of that meddlesome friend. Kate mentioned she used to go out with a lot of different guys.

Seconds later, I see Kate coming out of the door, descending the stairs, and greeting the man. It can't be. What the hell? It's that damn Kent.

Soon after, they get into the car. I punch the steering wheel, feeling my blood boil in my veins and the air leaving my lungs.

What the hell is going on? She can't do this to me. I take a deep breath and accelerate, barely able to control my anger.

KATE

Ryan's apartment occupied the entire top floor with a rooftop terrace, the most