Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan)

Chapter 377

Catherine looked at me with a hint of worry in her eyes.

"Distance makes the heart grow fonder, you know? If you play it cool, Logan will only come on stronger.

If he truly loves you, he won't give up just because you're aloof. In fact, he'll start to wonder what he did

wrong to make you pull away," I explained, trying to guide her thought process.

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"So, it's like flipping the script, right? It used to be you chasing after him, and now he'll be the one

chasing you. Do you want to be the chaser or the chasee? Since you're too proud to make the first

move, why not make him work for it?" I said, nudging her in the right direction.

"Oh my stars! Allie, you're absolutely right! I'll take your advice. If my cold shoulder scares him off, then

he wasn't meant for me! Don't they say what's meant to be will be, and what's not, no amount of

pleading will bring it?" She had an epiphany.

I wasn't trying to encourage a breakup; I just wanted to clarify the situation.

"Bingo! That's the spirit!" I cheered her on.

"And that's why two heads are better than one, right? With our smarts combined, there's no way we

can't outplay him," Catherine was all fired up.

"Hold your horses, it's not about outplaying anyone," I interjected, wanting to keep her grounded. "It's

about strategy, got it?"

I looked at her, breaking it down, "There's a fine line in everything. Cross it, and you'll spark the

opposite reaction. Like now, if you keep hovering over him, planning his schedule, watching his every

move, he's gonna feel trapped. Especially someone like him who's used to marching to the beat of his

own drum—he'll push back. You've got to give him some space."

Catherine nodded along. "You're so right!"

"If he suddenly realizes you've stepped back, what do you think he'll do if he's got feelings for you?" I

asked her to consider Logan’s perspective.

"Good heavens! Why didn't I see that?" Catherine turned to me, earnestly saying, "Why can't you sort

out your own stuff like this? You're so clear-headed! How did you get screwed over by Jaylan?"

At Catherine's words, it was my turn to lament, "Ah... can't you show a little empathy? Here I am, giving

you top-notch advice, and you're poking at my sore spot. Where's your conscience?"

"You can't use a knife to cut itself, haven't you heard that one?" I scoffed, "The reason I'm so clear-

headed now is all thanks to Jaylan's 'training.' I'm using my own experiences to guide you, to ensure

your marriage doesn't have to go through trial and error like I did."

"You're a true friend! We're like sisters!" Catherine praised enthusiastically.

"Easy there! Weren't you the one who just said, 'Don't call me your bestie'? One minute you say one

thing, the next you forget? My memory isn't that short," I retorted, never missing a chance to throw her

words back at her.

Catherine blushed and chuckled, then gazed at me thoughtfully. "Allie, sometimes I'm just in awe of

you. You're so cunning! Even though Jaylan got one over on you, I'm sure you'll have the last laugh."

"That's the spirit! He doesn't deserve to get off easy!" Catherine said fiercely.

I spoke from the heart. Catherine and I were more than friends; we were like family. We practically lived

together, and it seemed likely that we'd end up managing Oldtown Avenue together. New chаpter

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"Fingers crossed," she sighed.

Catherine took a deep breath, saying, "You're right. I'll use my charm to win him over. I will come out on

top!"