Keifers pov:
Man, I hate this.
I don't know what to do.
I can't miss Jay's birthday. I just can't. That day isn't just a date on the calendar—it's her day. The day she smiles a little brighter, the day she deserves to feel chosen. I already missed so much time with her… I don't want to add another regret to the list.
But I also can't miss the Aurelian party.
That party isn't just some social event. It's pressure. It's responsibility. It's the future staring straight at me, daring me to screw it up. Too many people are counting on me to show up. Too many consequences if I don't.
Why did they have to put it on the same day as Jay's birthday?
Out of all the days in the year… why that one?
I glanced at her in class without realizing it. She was laughing at something ci:n said, her eyes sparkling like nothing in the world could touch her. Seeing that made my chest tighten.
She trusts me.
She believes in me.
And here I am, stuck between choosing her… or choosing everything else.
I want to tell her. I really do. I want to sit her down, look her in the eyes, and explain everything. But the words get stuck in my throat. What if I disappoint her? What if she looks at me differently after that?
February 10 is coming fast.
And no matter what I choose that day… I have a feeling I'm going to lose something important.
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Guyss what do you think keifer will do any clue? 👀
Something is coming.....