Chapter 5 Halfway through the meal , I began to feel uncomfortable , so I ordered a spicy dish for myself .
I kept it mild enough not to bother her , but still flavorful .
The moment it arrived , Gianna coughed twice , and Jarvis immediately called for the waiter to take it away .
The dish was placed a good distance from them , and I could barely even smell it .
Yet somehow , she had .
I suspected she was faking it , and the sight of Jarviss frantic concern only fueled my anger .
I stopped him , my voice cold , Whats the issue? Im the one eating it , not her .
Its my money , so why does it matter ? 1/6 Chapter 5 + 5 Points He shot back , Your money is my money ! and insisted the dish be removed .
Now , I looked at him with a smile that barely hid my contempt .
This is what Gianna likes , right ? After all these years , you still dont know I prefer spicy food ? He faltered , his face tightening before he muttered , Why eat so much spicy food ? Its bad for your health .
I let out a cold sport and stood up , walking away from the table .
Over the next few days , Jarvis became increasingly busy , leaving early and returning late .
We hardly saw each other .
I knew exactly what he was doing Giannas 2/6 Chapter 5 + 5 Points mothers condition had worsened , and naturally , he was caught up in it .
He was preoccupied with her illness , constantly reassuring Gianna .
But what was I doing ? He had no idea .
I had quit my clerical job , found a new apartment , and packed up most of my things .
All of this , Jarvis remained oblivious to .
I was cleaning the new place when Jarvis called .
He suggested we go camping together , with some of his friends , and of course , Gianna- something I only realized after arriving .
I watched as Jarvis carried item after item from the trunk of his car , and I couldnt help 3/6 Chapter 5 * & Points but smile .
All these things were meant for Gianna- blankets , chairs , cushions so many that they filled half the trunk .
If someone didnt know better , theyd think she was moving in .

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On a bright , sunny afternoon , a group of us sat on the lawn chatting .
I quietly sat off to the side , enjoying the breeze .
Their laughter and chatter filled the air , and I once again realized that to him , I was nothing but an afterthought .
Somehow , the conversation turned to me .
Gianna and Jarvis look so good together , though Elena got to him first .
4/6 Chapter 5 + 5 Points Even if Elena hadnt gotten there first , Gianna could never compete with her .
After all , Elenas been in the club scene .
Their words were laced with crude laughter .
I didnt know when working as a bartender had turned into hanging out in the club scene .
But still , I think Gianna and Jarvis are the perfect match .
Jarviss two friends openly discussed it , with Giannas soft laughter in the background and Jarviss silence .
This wasnt unfamiliar to me .
It had happened countless times before , and Jarvis always brushed it off as a joke , never once stopping it .
If I got upset , hed call me petty .
5/6 Chapter 5 + 5 Points I slowly opened my eyes and looked at those two pathetic souls , my voice calm as I spoke , Since everyone thinks theyre such a great match , I suppose its time for me to step aside and make way for them .