Mr. Fake-Mute's Love Game Ended When I Stopped Playing the Fool novel Chapter 8

That evening, the bar owner called.

“Harper, this guy Zeke’s wasted. Keeps yelling your name. Doesn’t seem like he’s got family here. Think you could come get him?”

“He’s kinda killing business. Won’t stop shouting.”

I hesitated. Then went anyway.

When I got there, Zeke was passed out in a corner booth. Girls kept glancing over.

I slapped his face lightly. His eyes opened. Looked more sober than I expected.

“Come on. Let’s go.”

He grabbed the hem of my shirt, followed me out like a lost puppy.

“Alright. Go home.”

He caught my hand. “I’m not going anywhere. Come back with me.”

I laughed. Tears came with it.

“Zeke, don’t tell me you regret it.”

He met my eyes. Something churned behind them. His throat bobbed. Finally, he spoke.

‘I do.”

I pulled my hand away. He grabbed it again.

‘When I realized you were gone, I panicked. Looked everywhere. The landlord came back and told me you’d moved out. That’s when t hit me–you were done.”

I thought I could let you go. So I tried. Stopped reaching out. Went on dates with Vivian. But your face just got clearer in my head.”

I’m not used to nights without you. I miss your tomato and egg noodles. The pear tea you made when my throat hurt. The way you ised to tell me you loved me.”

Harper, after you left, I realized how badly I fucked up. I thought I loved Vivian. But now I know–it was always you.”

By the end, tears were streaming down his face.

People on the street were staring. I yanked my hand free with everything I had.

You done? Good. Go sleep it off. It’s late.”

My coldness seemed to shock him. I’d never seen Zeke look so stunned.

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When I Stommad Plaidne the Evol

Chapter 8

I tossed out one last line.

“Great performance. Bet you almost convinced yourself.”

Then I walked away.

Zeke, what makes you think I’d come running back just because you snapped your fingers?

I didn’t feel your love. I just remembered how hard my life was.

I spent five years loving you with everything I had. You took it all and loved someone else.

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