Chapter 262
Jared surprised me with so many twists and turns. But honestly, with someone new in my life, I shouldn’t bother with the old flame.
I didn’t reply to Jared. Instead, I flipped my phone face down and left it there.
Ryan’s eyes lingered on my phone, then he let out a soft breath and handed me a peeled egg. “Victoria, here, try this.”
I took it and took a bite. It tasted so good.
“What are you up to this morning? Want to go somewhere? I can show you around,” Ryan said.
I hadn’t planned anything for that trip. I just wanted to take it easy for a few days. I didn’t know what I wanted to do.
“Sure, let’s go have some fun,” I said.
“How about Disneyland?” Ryan suggested.
“Sure,” I replied. I’d taken Yvonne there before, but I was so wrapped up in making sure she had fun that I barely did anything for myself. Ryan couldn’t help but grin when I said yes.
I changed into some comfy clothes, pulled my hair back into a ponytail, and followed Ryan downstairs, only to see him waiting in a Porsche sports car.
“Hop in,” Ryan said, holding the door open for me. Grinning, Ryan circled around to the driver’s side and fired up the engine.
Disneyland, nestled on Largtau Island in the New Terriland, is Araria’s second Disneyland, a place where the magic of fairytales comes alive, and there’s something for everyone, young or old.
Ryan still had that boyish charm. When we arrived, someone had already taken care of everything for us. I glanced at him, and he just grinned. “Just a friend of mine prepared all this.”
I knew Ryan had plenty of secrets, but if he didn’t want to talk about them, I just let it be.
We played until a little after three, and by then, we were both wiped out. Ryan asked if I wanted to keep going, but I said, “Nah, I’m done. I just want to go home and chill.”
Ryan drove me back, and on the way he got a few calls. From what I overheard, his friends were trying to get him to come out, but he just brushed them off.
When we got to my place, I told Ryan he should go hang out with his friends instead of sticking around here, but he just wouldn’t leave.
I let him stretch out on the couch to rest, then headed to the bathroom for a shower, changed into some cozy loungewear, and sprawled out on my bed.
I curled up with my pillow and ended up falling asleep. When I woke up, it was already dark outside.
I got up and wandered into the living room. Ryan was there, glued to his phone, not even bothering to turn on the lights. He sprang to his feet as soon as he saw me. “You’re awake.”
I asked, “Why are you still here? I thought you’d left.”
Ryan grinned. “Honestly, I got bored with hanging out with my friends. Didn’t feel like tagging along anymore.”
I flipped on the lights, and the room lit up.
Ryan asked, “Did you sleep well? Want me to take you up to Peace Peak to check out the city lights?”
I glanced out the window at the dark sky. “We haven’t even had dinner yet.”
Ryan chuckled. “Let’s eat first, then we’ll go. Have you ever been?”
I shook my head. “Nope, but I’ve heard about it. Isn’t there the Sky Terrace and a cable car that’s been running for over a century?”
“Yep, so how about we head over now?” Ryan suggested with a smile, noticing I was interested.
I’d had plenty of sleep, and it was about time to get out for a bit, so I agreed.
Ryan seemed to know that place inside out. After taking me to a restaurant for dinner, he drove us up to Peace Peak.
Riding the cable car, the whole Shariport Island and Nueriloon Peninsula spread out beneath us, making the city’s magic feel so real.
By the time we’d had our fill and headed back down, it was already late. Ryan drove me home and said his goodbyes. I watched him drive away, feeling a little calmer inside.
Ryan’s got so much energy, but after spending time with him, I realized he’s got this old-soul vibe, always thinking things through.
The next day, I was getting ready to head back to Hachester. As I was packing up, I sent Ryan a quick message. Thinking back to how he said he wanted to come back and work here, I told him I was cool with it.