Chapter 21

Because of Ethan, I neither feel like eating nor doing anything. My phone starts buzzing, showing Aiden's caller ID. I don't pick his calls and place my phone aside. If he hears my voice, he'll comprehend that I'm not okay. I cover my body with a blanket, tears shedding from my eyes one by one, the weight of loneliness pressing down on my chest. My head throbs from crying so much. Overall, I'm just a mess.

Max was a good friend of mine. Now, he'll also not talk to me. I will not forgive you for this, Ethan.

Sobbing continuously, I drift into a deep slumber.

Abruptly, because of the phone's ringtone, I flinch, opening my eyes. I narrow my eyes, sun rays making it hard to open my eyes fully. I reach for my phone. I glance at the phone screen. It's my mother.

Picking up the call, I say, “Hello.” I yawn and stretch my arms.

“Belle, we have reached New York City. I'm sending the driver to pick you up. Okay, get ready,” she informs.

In stress, I completely forgot that I told them to co