Chapter 2 Tears of heartbreak and humiliation streamed down my face . Aidens words echoed in my head , each syllable destroying what was left of my self worth . If I hadnt heard it myself , I wouldnt have believed the guy whod passionately made love to me last night could be the same person . I guess you dont need love to be intimate . Even in those moments of intense passion , lies can still fall from your lips . What I foolishly thought was the start of something real was just a joke to them . The more I cried , the worse I felt , trying to muffle my sobs as my body shook . After what felt like forever , my phone buzzed . Aiden : [ Take an Uber home . Got plans with the guys tonight, cant drive you . ] I didnt respond . Aiden : [ Dont forget to get Plan B yourself , Im busy today . Make sure you take it , k ? ] I stared at the messages , speechless . Last night , from dusk till dawn , Aiden had been insatiable . Before we fell asleep exhausted in each others arms , hed drowsily whispered twice : Sorry I wasnt more prepared . Ill get you Plan B first thing tomorrow . Hed even lectured me about taking care of myself , insisting I needed to take the pill to protect my health . Back then , I thought he was being responsible . I thought Id finally found my happiness . And now … Reality hit me like a bucket of cold water . I dug my nails into my palms , forcing myself to stop crying . After cleaning myself up , I left the bathroom . Too embarrassed to go to the pharmacy , I ordered Plan B online . Even then , I waited forever after the delivery driver left it at my door before sneaking out to get it . After swallowing the pill through tears , I collapsed onto my carpet , completely drained . Ever since Aidens family moved next door , Id followed him around like a lost puppy for ten whole Eternal Pledge Where Mountains Tou 14.5 % Chapter 2 years . Id never imagined a world without him in it . Never wanted to . But now I had no choice . Outside my window , city lights flickered on and off as evening settled in . Time blurred until my best friend Mayas FaceTime lit up my screen . Brooklyn , why arent you at the party with Aiden tonight ? That girl Madison from AP Lit showed up and shes all over him . Theyre making everyone uncomfortable . Maya flipped her camera around . In "A Relationship Kept in The Dark" by CrushReel, the storyline unfolds as renowned photographer Jane finds herself drawn to the charismatic rookie model, Hector. Little does she know that Hector harbors a secret—he is actually the heir to a powerful business empire. As their romance blossoms, Hector grapples with concealing his true identity to capture Jane's heart. However, their love story takes a tumultuous turn when jealousy rears its ugly head, threatening to unravel the delicate balance they've built. This modern romance novel delves into themes of hidden identities, unexpected love, and the complexities of maintaining a relationship shrouded in secrecy. With its blend of sweet romance and suspenseful twists, "A Relationship Kept in The Dark" stands out for its exploration of hidden feelings and the consequences of revealing long-held secrets. For readers seeking a captivating tale that combines elements of romance, intrigue, and emotional depth, this ongoing story is available to read at CrushReel. Immerse yourself in the world of Jane and Hector as their journey unfolds against the backdrop of hidden truths and heartfelt revelations.