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Even so, Jean never felt like anything between her and Hector had actually changed. They weren’t close, but they didn’t dislike each other either. Every time she saw him, it felt like she was just playing the part of an emotionless stand–in–someone to tag along while he did something ordinary.
She treated it like a routine.
But at least it wasn’t all bad. Hector had money, and when they went out, he never hesitated to spend it. Food, transportation, lodging–everything was top–tier.
Given his generosity, Jean didn’t complain much.
Besides, she’d noticed how much he’d changed over the years. He was still quiet and cold, but the oppressive gloom he carried when they first met had faded quite a bit. That had to count for something.
It made her feel like all that time spent as his emotional support tagalong hadn’t gone to waste after all.
Still, she wouldn’t even consider them friends. If Hector weren’t the one constantly messaging her first, she probably would’ve ghosted him by now.
Right then, her phone chimed with a new message.
Jean opened WhatsApp and saw a link.
When she tapped on it, it redirected to a clean, modern webpage: a photo feature of a place called Sky Library.
As the name suggested, it was a bookstore built into the upper floors of a high–rise, surrounded on all sides by glass walls. You could read while overlooking the entire city, like sitting among the clouds.
So that’s where he wanted to go.
A second message popped in right after.
Hector: “I want to go here.”
Jean didn’t answer immediately. She scrolled through the link, studying the images.
It looked nice.
Still, she began typing:
Jean: “Hmm, you can totally go by yourself.”
His meaning had been obvious–he wanted her to go with him. And as usual, Jean defaulted to declining. She figured if she kept saying no, maybe one day he’d finally just go without her and save her the trouble.
But he never gave up.
This time wasn’t any different.
Hector: “You’re coming with me.“,
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Jean: “Heh.”
She knew it. Of course he wasn’t going to let it go.
Still, she tried to push back–just a little..
Jean: “You could try going alone. Who knows? Might open up a whole new world for you. That’s called personal growth.”
Talking to Hector always made her feel like a kindergarten teacher with a really stubborn student. She tried to keep her tone soft and patient.
If she accidentally set him off, this young master might spiral into another episode–and he could be terrifying when that happened.
Jean had no interest in triggering that.
A couple minutes passed before he replied.
Hector: “You always say that.”
Hector: “I’ll have the driver pick you up at the Ginger house. Be ready.”
And that was that.
No room for argument. No chance to wiggle out of it.
Jean quickly shot back a message.
Jean: “Wow. So bossy.”
After that, Hector didn’t respond again. Looked like he’d already gone offline.
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