"Let's start dinner," Angelina broke the tension in the air. Ziana's friends quickly took their seats, followed by Damien and Ivan. Zayden stepped forward and occupied the empty seat opposite Jackson, but he paused, noticing his girlfriend stuck in her spot.
He pulled out the chair beside him, reached for Ziana's hand, and gently helped her out of her thoughts. Startled by his touch, Ziana blinked and noticed everyone's curious stares fixed on her. She let out a sigh, allowing Zayden to assist her, though his sudden sweet gestures both thrilled and unnerved her. Somewhere in her heart, a part of her was all giddy, but she knew it wasn't right to feel that way in a fake relationship that would eventually end.
