Chapter64 – Exchange Contact Info
Chapter64 – Exchange Contact Info
William didn’t say a word the entire time. The teacher went over a few basic expectations for the shoot, and William just nodded along, calm and distant.When the two stepped out of the office, the campus had already emptied. Golden sunset spilled over the quiet school grounds, long shadows trailing across the pavement.
They walked side by side in silence.
Clarissa knew they’d have to work together soon, and no matter how strained things were, she figured it was better to break the ice now than later. She drew a breath and glanced his way.
“William,” she started gently, “we’re starting the video shoot next week. The teacher gave us a script to go over... Do you want to choose a time, or should I?”
William’s steps slowed just slightly. “My schedule’s tight. I’ll let you know when I have time.”
“Then let’s exchange contact info,” she suggested, reaching into her bag for her phone. “It’ll be easier to coordinate.”
As she looked down, she didn’t catch the way his throat bobbed slightly or how his fingers curled tightly at his sides.
They exchanged numbers smoothly. Clarissa gave him a warm smile and adjusted her bag. “Alright then, I’ll head home.”
But before she could turn away, William spoke again, his voice low and quiet. “Where do you live? I’ll walk you back.”
She blinked at him, surprised. He added quickly, almost too casually, “It’s getting late. And with everything that’s been happening lately… it’s not that safe.”
She remembered hearing about a recent rape assault near the school. The area was a little too quiet, a little too remote.ook the time to clean out the downstairs room together.
By the end of the day, the space was completely transformed—new curtains, a fresh gardenia centerpiece on the table, a white fox fur rug. And in the center of it all stood a sleek silver-white grand piano.
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