A Losing Game of Love novel Chapter 54

I finished my late-night snack with Hector at the convenience store.

We caught up on each other's lives.

There was something about him—

It was as if being around him made me forget all my worries.

The argument with Ruben felt like it had already faded away.

The only thing still stinging was the heat in my face.

"So, where are you staying tonight? A hotel?"

I scratched my head, unsure how to answer.

I used to swipe Ruben's card for everything.

My phone balance had only a single digit left.

Just like he said, without him, I really couldn't survive.

Hector noticed my discomfort:

"How about you come back to my place? My roommate bailed."

I hesitated, mumbling,

"Isn't that a bit... inappropriate?"

But deep down, I was secretly thrilled.

After some back-and-forth, I finally agreed.

"Wait here for a bit, I'll grab something."

"It's snowing!"

Hector seemed not to hear.

"Joanna, who are you with?"

"Who's that guy?"

"I'm giving you five minutes. You better come back here!"

He sent more messages in a few minutes than he had in the past month.

I didn't respond at all, just blocked him.

At Hector's place,

He led me to his guest bedroom.

He started pulling things out of the bag he just bought.

I pushed his hand away, stopping him:

"No, no, no, this isn't right."