The time I dreaded came sooner than I had anticipated. My phone vibrated in my hand signally the arrival of a call and Edward’s name was displayed on the screen. No point in trying to avoid this because there should be nothing I should be avoiding. I answered the call.
“Where are you, Natalia?” Edward spoke through the phone.
“I’m waiting in the lobby,” I replied while trying to keep my voice casual.
“Ok. I’ll be there soon. Just wait there,” Edward said before hanging up.
Breathe, Natalia and just act natural. I repeated these words in my head until the moment that Edward turned up. I spotted him walking through the entrance of the building at the same time that he spotted me as well and waved to me.
I plastered what I hoped was a natural-looking smile on my face as I lifted my hand to wave back at him. Although I was able to force a smile, my chest felt tight, and I felt like I was going to be sick.
“Sorry, did you wait long?” Edward said when he stood at my side.
