Delete, Block, Move On: Your Little Crybaby Upgraded to Untouchable Queen novel Chapter 14

Chapter 14

Between assignments and lectures, Tanner couldn’t stay in the UK indefinitely–but he still flew in every damn weekend.[]

He wouldn’t call, wouldn’t message. Just stood silently outside my building like some tragic romantic hero, waiting.]

Every time Tristan and I walked out together, Tanner would glare and mutter, “Another fly buzzing around.“[]

Tristan, grocery bag in hand, bumped my shoulder lightly.]]

“Pretty sure he’s calling you garbage, just FYI.“[]

I closed my eyes. “…“]]

Tanner’s obsessive behavior had me seriously considering moving.]

I’d missed the uní housing deadline earlier, but a room had recently opened up on campus.]

When Tristan found out, he didn’t say a word–just took his frustration out on a poor piece of meat in the kitchen, chopping like it personally offended him.[]

We didn’t speak all day. Eventually, he stomped over, still scowling.[]

“Hot pot. You in or not?“]]

I shook my head. “Trying to eat clean.“]]

The only trace of him was the relentless stream of messages–daily updates I never asked for, photos I didn’t open, words that meant nothing.

A month later, I finally hit delete on his number.]

Not because I was over him.]]

But because I’d said yes to someone else.]