Chapter 5: Kismet

Chapter 5: Kismet

Gideon

I'm cruising down the New York club district in hopes of spotting Willem. I know that it's a long shot, but I have to try. My mind wanders back to my encounter from earlier. I didn't expect to see her trembling beneath the shelter of an awning, wet and shaking from the rain as I made my way home. It's almost as if seeing her sent a shock through my system, and before I knew it, I was offering her a ride. I know I need to stay away from her, but something about her pulled me in. When I told her to get into the car, she looked surprised yet a bit happy to see me. Of course, she was also wary of a strange man offering her a ride─ even if she did kiss me.