Chapter 229
Nan … I whispered .
What is it ? as she Im so sorry … she said hoarsely pulled her eyes away from me to look at the ground .
But I cant stay here … Wait what ? I asked , my brows raising , Why not ? Whats wrong ? Please , talk to me … She shook her head ; she was trying hard to keep the tears from spilling out of her eyes .
I have to go ….
she whispered .
Before I could say another word , she was running past me and towards the front door .
Nan ! I called after her , but it was no use , the front door was slamming shut and Nan was running out of the mansion .
I stood , confused .
I looked back at Chester who released a shaky breath of his own ; he blinked a few times as if he had now just realized where he was .
He looked at me and then at Harper who was staring at him questionably .
She raised her brows and folded her arms across her chest as she slid off the counter .
What was that all about ? She asked him .
He didnt answer her , but instead , he looked at me .
Who was that ? He asked me , taking me by surprise .
What ? I asked him .
Why ? Just answer the question , he said again , more firmly and making me take a step back .
His eyes had gone wild , and my heart was beating fast against my ribcage .
Something was wrong and I was determined to figure out what the hell it was .
My best friend , I answered , narrowing my eyes at him .
Nan Rugby .
His expression softened for a moment .
Nan … he whispered as if he was tasting the name on his tongue , and from the look on his face , I would say he liked how it tasted .
It made me even more curious ; I had never seen her act like this before and it was strange behavior for Chester as well .
I looked over my shoulder at the closed doorway , ideas circulating through my mind .
Did you know her or something ? Harper asked , a twinge of jealousy in her tone as her face grew impossibly red with pent up frustration .
He looked at her and I could see the apology on his lips , but he didnt speak it out loud .
Instead , he turned away from her and started to walk past me and out the front door as well .
He didnt run like Nan did , but he walked with determination .
I couldnt help it … I had to follow him .
I needed to know exactly what was going on and why it had to do with my best friend .
I chased after him and we ended up outside on the front patio .
Chester was glancing around at the front yard with a timid frown on his face .
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I could practically hear his heart beating rapidly in his chest .
I was also surprised that Nan was able to leave so quickly .
She must have gotten into her car and peeled away , leaving no trace of her presence .
Chester leaned against the railing of the porch and sighed , his shoulders sagging slightly .
The front door swung open and then slammed shut ; I didnt need to turn to see who it was that had followed us outside .
I looked over my shoulder at a very pissed of Harper who was glaring at Chester as if he had just slapped her .
She had her arms wrapped around her body and her lips were pressed in a thin line .
What the fuck , Chester .
Who was that woman ? She asked , her brows furrowed as she glared at him .
How could you chase after her and leave me alone like that ? Im sorry , Harper , he murmured .
But it was a mistake to make out with you like that in the kitchen .
It shouldnt have happened .
You were right when you said we shouldnt be having a relationship while we work together .
His words took me by surprise ; Chester wasnt usually the logical one .
He was a flirt and never cared about such a thing before .
It seemed to have taken Harper by surprise too because her mouth fell open .
W … what are you saying , Chester ? She asked , I could hear the hurt in her voice as she fought to keep her emotions in check .
He sighed and ran his fingers through his blond shaggy hair before he turned ot face her .
His eyes were so serious , and it made Harpers eyes grow wide as she took a step away from him .
Im saying that we cant see each other anymore , he told her firmly .
Im sorry … but whatever this is … he said , motioning between the two of them .
Its over .