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James said, \u201cWe still have a game later. You coming with us or not?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Draven said, \u201cYou go ahead.\u201d He almost never gave answers.\u00a0<\/p>\n
James froze for a beat, then grinned like he knew gossip and dragged Herman toward the car.\u00a0<\/p>\n
100\u00a0<\/p>\n
+20 Free Coins\u00a0<\/p>\n
James walked ahead, then spun back, grabbed Will by the arm, and snapped, \u201cTry using your eyes for\u00a0<\/p>\n
once.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Will stared at him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hey, not everyone\u2019s a shipper like you.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Well, pity you matched the wrong people.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla watched all of it without understanding and looked at Draven.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Draven said, \u201cGet in first.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla got into the passenger seat of Draven\u2019s Bentley. The driver followed Herman\u2019s car.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After a moment, Draven said, \u201cStop.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Bentley pulled over. Ayla looked at him through the mirror.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Draven said, \u201cGet out.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla stepped out and walked to his window when he rolled it down.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She waited, confused. She had no idea what Draven was trying to do.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Draven said, \u201cYour clothes were damaged during work hours. The company will cover it. Go buy new ones.\u201d He handed her a black platinum card.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSix ones. That\u2019s the code.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was just one dress. She would not take Draven\u2019s money. Besides, he helped her get back at Bria.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla almost refused, but his steady stare hit her like a wall, so she took the card.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you, Mr. Storm.\u201d Then she went to the mall.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She walked a few steps, then turned back. \u201cMr. Storm, your jacket.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Draven said, \u201cIt is dirty.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla said nothing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He\u2019s a clean freak.\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/3\u00a0<\/p>\n
09:26 Thu,\u00a0<\/p>\n
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+20 Free Coins\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla said nothing and left quickly. She worried about keeping him waiting, but then she remembered James saying they had plans. Draven would not stay here for her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She pressed the card in her hand. It felt cold, yet a little hot at the same time.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She must keep this card close so she could give it back to Draven next time they met.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She slowed down. She bought a white ankle-length dress with his card. Then she bought a black mid- length coat with her own money and tied the belt.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She changed into white flat sneakers and folded Draven\u2019s jacket in the bag to take for dry cleaning.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla walked out of the mall. Her ride was a minute away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A car horn beeped behind her. She turned and froze.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Draven\u2019s Bentley sat at the curb.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla was surprised.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He had waited.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He had not left. She had been inside twenty minutes, and he stayed there the entire time.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I made him wait!\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla felt her stomach drop.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She hurried over. The driver lowered the window. \u201cGet in.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla glanced back. Draven\u2019s face was calm, relaxed, and nothing like the cold CEO at the charity event.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He showed not a hint of impatience.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Draven looked at her. \u201cAre you getting in?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla\u2019s phone rang. The rideshare driver called.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cGive me a moment.\u201d She handled the call quickly and got inside. \u201cMr. Storm, I am sorry. I thought you would not wait, so I called a car. That is why I took longer.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Draven said, \u201cDid I say I would not wait?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla was quiet.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For the last three years, Troy never stayed for her. She was used to no one waiting for her, so the moment she finished buying her clothes, she called a ride.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla said, \u201cNo. I did not think of it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Draven said. \u201cIs that so?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
2\/3\u00a0<\/p>\n
09:26 Thu, Dec 25 D\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Ayla realized he wanted her to admit she used him. \u201cI thought of it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Draven leaned back while the car moved.\u00a0<\/p>\n
+20 Free Coins\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla looked out the window. She knew he would punish her. She expected something she might not be able to handle.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Yet she felt strangely calm, like fear could not reach her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She had no idea why she felt like that. It was as if the pessimistic side of her was taken over by pure optimism. It was absurd.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Draven was sitting behind Ayla. He could see her tensed up.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Draven looked at her jaw tightening. He wanted to ignore it, but he couldn\u2019t. \u201cYou are scared?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla said, \u201cYes.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Draven said, \u201cThen do not do it again.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla said, \u201cI will not use you again, Mr. Storm.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Draven stared at her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She sounded too steady. She did not look afraid at all.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He closed his mouth and said nothing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
They arrived at a private club for the second half of the night. People were already inside playing poker.\u00a0<\/p>\n
James pointed at them. \u201cSo that is why you took Ayla. You went to buy clothes with her.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
C\u00a0<\/p>\n
09:26\u00a0<\/p>\n
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