Elizabeth's POV

I'm trying to beat the heat that's building up in me. The fact that Paul already knows about Laura and Kevin makes me fall from grace in front of him. The idea is uncomfortable, and it gets my goat. Over and above, he seems bewildered from my alerted reaction. Maybe he thinks that telling me is a slip of the tongue? I keep overthinking over and over again. Why can't I ask him?

Quicker than me, he clears his throat to illustrate what he has said a while ago before this awkward silence, "I know you have a lot of questions, but there's plenty of things that you're unaware of," he stops speaking. Over and out.

My eyes shimmer from the hesitating drops of tears that are about to escape my eyes. "How did you know, Paul?"

Doubt strikes me harder this time. My mind will explode from assumptions. I wonder if Paul is teaming up with them too, and those sugary words are a snow job. No, that can't be! He seems so genuine. Who am I fooling? It can be. Never have I thought that Kevin would dump me like this. He is a master actor, or I'm a master dumbass.

"I don't want you to be mad, but things are extremely complicated in my side," he tugs at the tip of his shirt nervously.

Have I been a workaholic recently that I can't recognize what's going on around me? Also, I'm not into attending events unless they're work-related. I prefer having time to myself, but I end up assisting the unfinished work of a colleague. Hence, I'm jobless, and Jennifer takes over my place at work. I put my heart and soul in that company; to meet deadlines and be on top of work.

My search for answers turns out more perplexing, "how can I be mad if I don't understand? Anything."

"Can we meet? I guess that'll be better for me to clarify things," he points out, sweating.

We're taking turns to be nervous and wait for answers to our questions. "Alright," I agree, reluctantly.

I'm starting to feel that I'm prone to inconveniences and heartbreaks. Whenever someone approaches me, they hurt me. I'm better off alone, having fake people around is like a hole in the head. Whoever succeeds in tearing Elizabeth's heart wins a loaf on bread. They're making me feel like a low hanging fruit.

"Tonight?" He asks.

"Tonight," I nod.

My gaze diverts towards the laptop screen that stares back at me. Suddenly, I remember the flight, email, and Uranus. "Wait for a second, Paul. I don't think I'll be able to make it."

He frowns, unaware of the sudden change in plans, "why?"

"Well...I have my reasons," I explain, scanning around the living room to figure out what items could be useful for my trip.

"So...What about-,"

He's about to finish his proposal, but I cut him off. "Coming over?"

Paul looks away from the screen, pretending to appear busy doing something, "you don't mind?"

"Of course, I don't. Will text you the location." By this, I feel the tension eases for a little bit, "but promise to explain everything."

He smiles brightly, "I promise."

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