As I lay in bed, my mind was consumed by the image of Ace with another girl. I couldn't shake the feeling, and it bothered me more than I cared to admit.

　　Was it jealousy? I wasn't sure.

　　Ace hadn't mentioned anything about it and acted like nothing had happened. The next morning at breakfast, he didn't acknowledge the situation, which frustrated me.

　　A knock on my door interrupted my thoughts, and Alex's voice called out, asking if I was ready. I ...