All Chapters of Unexpected Love: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

57 Chapters

Prologue

[AGATHA NGUYEN] "Agatha!" I heard a familiar voice, so I quickly let go of Freya's lips. Lexie's reaction slowly dawned on me, almost stopping my world from spinning. What I have been afraid of for a long time has come for her to know my true identity. Even before I opened my mouth and could speak, she left straight away. Mother fucker! Why is it in all people? My best friend would be the one to witness it. I was bored coming home, not even saying goodbye to Freya. I think she's in the top ten on my friends with benefits list. The whole week went by without any sign of Lexie. I also didn't reach out and just let her be because I knew I didn't have to explain anything, even though I felt like I should. "Agatha! Lexie is here.!!." I heard my mom calling me out. Did I perceive it right? Is this for real? Fuck I haven't brushed my teeth yet. I just woke up. I was a week out of myself and lazy about everything. Even my novel still needs to be updated. I thought Lexie cursed me and d

Chapter 1 First Kiss

[Agatha POV] "Agatha!" she called out, her voice heavy with the sound of someone who had been crying for hours. It was the middle of the night, and I already knew why she was reaching out. She only ever calls me at this hour when things have fallen apart. "Do you need me? Do you want me to come over?" I asked, already reaching for my keys. "Yes, please," she whispered. I didn't need another word. I was out the door and driving to her place instantly, despite the late hour. Having a spare key made it easy to let myself in and head straight to her room. The moment Lexie saw me, she collapsed into my arms. I could tell immediately—another heartbreak. "I caught him, Agatha," she sobbed against my shoulder. "He was with someone else." "You deserve so much better than someone who doesn't see your worth," I said, trying to offer some comfort while keeping my own emotions in check. "It hurts so much," she whispered. "I give so much of myself, and it feels like it's never enough for th

Chapter 2 Just for fun

[Agatha POV] It was already noon when I finally left Lexie's place. She didn't have a shoot scheduled, so she begged me to stay, but I made up an excuse about having plans with my latest monthly favorite. Every month, I switch out my casual partners. Relationships aren't my thing; I prefer keeping things strictly detached. As I was driving home, my phone rang through my earpieces. "Hey, Agatha! Are you free tonight?" a smooth, flirtatious voice purred. I didn't recognize the contact because I never save numbers on my phone. The only names registered in my directory belong to my mom, my bosses, and my best friend. Anyone else isn't essential enough to occupy a contact slot. "Yeah, I'm free. What's up?" I replied. "By the way... remind me who this is?" "You are so mean! Did you seriously forget me already?" she laughed, sounding offended. "It's Cloe. We met at the National Library." "Oh, right! Cloe. My bad, I didn't mean to be cold," I apologized, offering a peace offering. "What

Chapter 3 Prioritizing Her First

[Lexie POV] I checked the screen again. Still no reply. I didn't want to call her for no reason; I didn't want her to think I was suffocating her. I’m just her best friend who happens to be worried. There’s no malice in that. None at all. Taking a deep breath to steady my nerves, I finally tapped her name and brought the phone to my ear. "H-hello? Agatha? Um... are you still at the party?" Silence. Then, the line went dead. Shit. She hung up on me. Was she angry? Did I interrupt something? Was she with one of her flings right now? Puzzled and frustrated, I got out of bed and began pacing around the room like an idiot. I felt like a thief who had just been caught red-handed. I couldn't handle this silence. I needed a distraction. I needed a replacement for Kayden because the truth was, I went absolutely crazy whenever I was single. It sucked. A few minutes later, the heavy sound of the front door slamming echoed through the house. My chest gave a sudden, violent throb. Agatha wa

Chapter 4 Living Together

[Lexie POV] A sudden wave of excitement rushed through me as a new thought took root. Right. There is a way for me to keep her close. "Hmm... Can you stay at my place while I'm in the process of moving on?" I asked, the words tumbling out in a rush while she was busy swallowing her pasta. Would she say no? Surely, wanting to move on was a valid reason to ask for support. When someone's heart is this shattered, isn't it completely normal for their closest friend to step in and help them through it? The silence stretched, and my nerves began to fray as Agatha just sat there, unmoving. But deep down, I was desperately hoping for a yes. "Are you sure?" she finally countered. Her tone threw me off. Did I sound unsure? Why would she even ask that? "Of course I'm sure," I pressed, trying to hide my spiking anxiety. "Don't you want to?" Suddenly, a wave of embarrassment hit me. I felt a sudden urge to just vanish from my seat, realizing I probably shouldn't have dared to invite her t

Chapter 5 Another Kiss

[Narrator] Agatha hadn't gone out that night to find a casual distraction. She had left purely to outrun the temptation waiting for her inside the apartment. She knew that if she stayed confined within those walls with Lexie for too long, the friction of her hidden feelings might finally shatter her composure, costing her both the friendship and the only woman she had ever truly loved. [Agatha POV] I took a slow, heavy breath, knocking back another drink. I couldn't help but wonder how I had let myself get tangled up in this scenario, and more importantly, how I was supposed to escape it. Why couldn't she just navigate this breakup on her own? Why did she need me right beside her for every single step? It was impossible for her to consider what this proximity was doing to me, because she didn't have the slightest clue how I actually felt. Fuck. "Bartender! Another one, please," I called out, my voice rough. I lit a cigarette, watching the smoke curl into the dim air of th

Chapter 6 Maison

[Agatha POV] "Someone? But who?" I asked, my voice casual, though my pulse spiked. I was fishing, trying to see if she was remembering a man or a woman. I needed to know if some part of her subconscious recognized that it was my lips she had tasted. "It doesn't matter anyway," Lexie sighed, waving her hand dismissively. "Can you come with me to the venue?" Today was the rescheduled shoot, the one that had been canceled previously. Even though the last thing I wanted to do was spend my day on a chaotic production set, I didn't really have a choice. My soul was entirely incapable of refusing her, so I scrapped my own plans for the day and climbed into the car. Once we arrived at the venue and finished breakfast, the long wait began. As usual for a rising actress, Lexie's scenes were scheduled for the very end of the day. Eventually, I grew bored sitting in the cramped dressing room while the stylists worked on her makeup, so I stepped out into the hallway for some air. I hadn'

Chapter 7 Best Actress

[Lexie POV] When I finally stepped out of the bedroom, the apartment was completely silent. Agatha was gone. I knew for a fact that she was angry with me, but it was just so exhausting dealing with the ghost of someone who had almost taken your body by force. What made the memory even more toxic was the painful reminder that I had once deeply trusted and loved him. Letting out a heavy sigh, I walked into the kitchen, pulling a bottle of ice-cold water from the refrigerator to soothe the tightness in my throat. I resolved right then and there that I would never bring Agatha to another production set. If her path crossed with Maison’s again, things would end badly. I knew how his mind worked; he was a predator who wouldn't stop until he got exactly what he wanted. I walked back upstairs to grab my phone, intending to call her and apologize properly, but when the line connected, a woman’s smooth voice answered instead. My heart dropped. That meant she wasn't out with a casua

Chapter 8 Kissing a Girl

[Lexie POV] Even though the phantom ache of Agatha’s sudden departure felt like a physical weight in my chest, I had no choice but to force myself up, move on with my life, and do my job. Ironically, the heartbreak became my greatest weapon on set. I could summon tears as quickly as the director demanded, simply by letting my mind drift to the empty space she had left behind in my apartment. I still couldn't comprehend why she had walked out. Wanting a single moment of solitude after a traumatic encounter shouldn't have been a catastrophic mistake. When the cameras finally stopped rolling for the day, my stomach instantly churned at a familiar sight. Maison was leaning against a equipment trunk, his face completely blank. I turned on my heel to walk away before he could notice me, but I was a second too late. "Oh, look who it is," he sneered, his voice cutting through the noise of the crew. "Where’s that little shadow of yours? Is she just your best friend... or is she actually you

Chapter 9 Revelation

[Agatha POV] Ever since that fallout with Lexie, my creativity had completely dried up. I couldn't piece together a single compelling scene for the novel I was composing. Following my usual routine, I headed to the bar to drown out the noise in my head. It wasn't long before I crossed paths with Freya. We eventually stepped out to talk better. As the night wore on, I found myself enjoying her company; she had a sharp sense of humor. I liked her, so I initiated the move this time. I leaned in to kiss her, but she pulled back at first. She mentioned she didn't give her affection to someone who wasn't in a relationship. "I like you, Agatha, but we are different," she whispered. I grinned, watching her expression change as she stayed close to me. "Why don't you have some fun with me? You'll forget everything else," I said, leaning in. Her eyes focused on me with intensity. "What makes you so sure?" she asked. "I won't talk anymore if you don't want me to show you how much I like you

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