Chapter 15: A date

I arrived at my favorite spot in a cab, and Helen was already waiting for me. As I descended from the vehicle, my eyes caught a particular figure I despised.

My face slightly distorted for a split second before returning to normal.

I only told her to meet me here, not with him...

Vincent was resting on his car, trying to look cool, but falling short, while Helen had her hand on his shoulder.

"Hi," he greeted as soon as I approached them. Just like the other day, his eyes scanned my body, licking his lips. I smiled back, concealing the disgust on my face.

"Did you wait long?" I asked Helen, ignoring his greeting since I didn't tell her to bring a company along.

"Sarah..." She glared at me, ambiguously scolding me for being impolite.

I poked my nose at her in defiance and averted my eyes from them. She should learn to accept my disdain towards him. I simply can't change how I feel about him. But for now, let me just pretend.

My face suddenly brightened, showing my pearly white teeth. "H