Chapter 15 The Birthday Party (2)

Mia’s heart skips a beat when Chris’s name is called. She quickly turns her head towards the door, but only gets a glimpse of his back. Oh no. He must have misunderstood what he has seen.

Standing up in a hurry, she wants to catch up with Chris and explains to him. But Anderson catches her arm. “Mia,” Anderson whispers with hesitation on his face, “Don’t go.”

“I have to go,” she breaks loose of Anderson’s hand, and runs towards the door before he could say anything.

Chris is walking in long strides toward the end of the hallway which leads to the stairs. He walks too fast, and her heels are not helping at all.

“Chris,” Mia calls in a breathless voice. She finally catches up with him before he descends the stairs.

“Let me explain.”

“Explain what, Mia? ” Chris’s voice and looks are as cold as ice. It makes Mia’s heart freeze.

“Anderson is just a friend. Nothing happens between us.”

“Mia, you don’t owe me an explanation. You are free to date anyone.”

“I’m not dating him. My heart is take