Chapter 7 Less than thirty minutes after Aiden left , Maya sent me a screenshot . It was Madisons Instagram post : Perfect morning Say youre hungry and your crush magically appears with breakfast . I think this might be turning into something real … ? The photo showed the exact same box of chocolate croissants from my kitchen table . I didnt reply . Just silently wiped my tears and knelt down to clean up the spilled boba tea . After scrubbing forever , I realized with frustration that the stain had soaked deep into the wool carpet fibers . It wasnt coming out . In a burst of anger , I rolled up the entire carpet and threw it away . It was the one Aiden and his parents had spent an entire afternoon picking out in Nepal and carried back as a gift anyway . While I was at it , I gathered everything Aiden had left at my house , plus every gift hed ever given me . Even all our photos together from prom pictures to casual selfies went into garbage bags . It took all day to pack up and throw away six years of memories . Not like hed want any of this stuff anyway . After that day , I didnt hear from him for days . Things must be going well with Madison . Or maybe he was waiting for me to cave first like I always did during our fights , without exception . But this time , I didnt reach out . There was no point anymore . I blocked him on everything Instagram, Snapchat , texts , calls . Changed my door code . Deactivated all my social media accounts . After that purge , I called my parents who were away on business . Told them I wanted to spend the summer with Aunt Claire in Boston . My plan was to stay there until fall , then head straight to Stanford with Maya . Besides her , no one knew Id switched schools . This way , I could perfectly avoid any chance of running into Aiden . Mom teased me on the phone : Ooh , planning a romantic summer getaway with Aiden ? I made up some excuse , not wanting to explain . Just said I missed Aunt Sarah and Grandma . 09:27 Eternal Pledge , Where Mountains Touch Sk 17.8 % Chapter 7 Begged Dad to book me on the next available flight I needed to leave tonight . But as I was heading out , I ran into Aidens mom by our driveways . Brooklyn , sweetie ! Wheres Aiden ? Isnt he taking you to Aspen for skiing ? He mentioned planning a special trip you have my full blessing ! I was confused . During senior year finals , I had mentioned wanting to go skiing in Aspen , dreaming about a winter getaway . But given everything , a romantic trip seemed ridiculous now . Running late for my flight , I mumbled some excuse and hurried off . What I didnt expect was to see Aiden himself at the airport . 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.