---- Chapter 4 All of a sudden, something seemed to click in Zeke's mind. He looked at me and explained, "I just posted that comment to commemorate the occasion. It doesn't mean anything. Don't read too much into it." I shook my head. I wanted to say something, but he beat me to it. "Why are you acting like this, then? Do you think I shouldn't have gone to Scarlett's birthday party?" he asked. He continued, "We've known each other for ten years now. Although we dated for a short while, our relationship is strictly platonic right now. It wouldn't be appropriate for me to miss my good friend's birthday celebration." I stared at him with an understanding expression. "T understand that, Zeke. It's getting late-you should go and get some rest." ---- Zeke fell silent. He was staring at me. It felt like he was trying to figure out if I was actually as calm as l appeared to be. Moments had passed, and he still didn't have an answer to his question. Then, he tried to wrap his arm around my waist, but I moved away. "Do you want to sleep in the master bedroom or the guest room?" I asked emotionlessly. He was shocked. He couldn't believe I'd rejected him when he tried to act intimately toward me. If this had happened anytime in the past, I would've been overjoyed. Angry and embarrassed, he slammed the door of the guest room behind him and stormed to the master bedroom. After he left, I swiftly dozed off. Ever since I got rid of my unnecessary thoughts and worries, it had been very easy for me to fall asleep. ---- The next morning, Steve Johnson, the administrative director of my dance company, called me. He found out that I was leaving the country and said he wanted to throw me a farewell party. I hastily declined his offer, so he had no choice but to cancel his plans. Subsequently, he told me he'd like to organize a dinner so he could sit down with everyone from the dance company and have a nice meal together. Thad no reason to decline his invite, so I agreed to attend the dinner. To my surprise, when I arrived at the restaurant later that night, Zeke was present too. After remembering that he was Steve's nephew, I realized it was probably natural that he was there. Scarlett was sitting next to him. The dinner was practically a company one. So, I didn't expect him