Chapter 123

As Shannon walked to the bus stop to get a cab, she noticed that her hands were still shaking. She felt like she was trapped in a nightmare, and she couldn't wake up. But then, she heard the sound of her phone ringing, and it snapped her back to reality. It was Ryan, calling to check in on her. She took a deep breath and answered the call, trying to sound normal.

"Are you done picking what you want to?" his voice boomed through the phone concern written in his voice.

"Yes, I'm heading to my workplace now " Shannon replied trying to sound normal.

"Okay, do have our dinner date in mind, is there any special place you have to recommend?"

Shannon sigh, any place was cool with her, she wasn't in the mood to be thinking about some top stars restaurant.

"Okay, then, I'll pick a suitable one them, see you at 5, and I'll text you the place!" He said and then bade her goodbye before hanging up.

Shannon sat at her vanity, carefully applying a hint of crimson lipstick to match her e