Chapter 3 .
Chapter 3 Luke stared at me , caught off guard by my reaction .
Those photos … Mandy was exhausted from trying on dresses , so I just helped out .
Its not what youre thinking .
You know about her brother .
I promised him Id watch over her .
I just wanted to see how the dresses looked on her .
I listened silently , seeing no point in challenging his flimsy excuses .
Mandys brother , John , had been one of Lukes closest friends .
Back then , Luke was struggling to launch his business , facing countless obstacles .
John had brought him a USB drive , but never made it home a car accident took his life .
By the time they rushed him to the hospital , nothing could be done .
With his last breath , hed made Luke swear to look after Mandy .
And Luke had honored that promise with remarkable dedication .
It started innocently enough- occasional check ins that evolved into deep involvement in every aspect of her life .
I inhaled sharply , knowing that in a matter of days , Id be gone .

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No reason to hold anything back now .
Dont worry about any misunderstandings .
Actually , I think you and Mandy would make a perfect couple- The crack of Lukes palm against my cheek echoed through the room .
Whats wrong with you ? Mandy sees me as her brother .
Unlike you , shes not some cheap slut who throws herself at men .
My cheek burned where hed struck me .
Right .
Mandy wasnt like me .
I was just Lukes convenient plaything , available whenever he called .
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Tears welled up as I caught a flash of regret cross his face , His voice softened .
I didnt mean that … Suddenly, I felt a surge of courage , ready to lay everything bare , Luke , Im getting m- His phones ringtone cut through the air .
Mandys voice filled the bedroom through the speaker .
Luke , I had a nightmare about my brother … I feel awful … Ill be right there .
Lukes voice filled with urgent concern .
He threw on clothes hastily , rushing toward the door .
At the threshold , he paused , as if remembering something .
What were you about to say ? But the moment had passed , and Id retreated back into my shell Nothing important .
We can discuss it later .