CHAPTER 49

'What's the matter?" he asked, stepping closer to me and giving me a small hug. I stepped back from him as Evan's words echoed through my head. ′I don't want you being friends with him!′ But why should I even listen to Evan when he was very busy with Jessica in the corner and was even busier with her last night? ‘Maybe that's why he didn't bother to even call me!' 'I'm fine," I answered, snatching another flute of champagne from a passing waiter. After downing it in one gulp, I went to use the washroom. I had to get myself together. Evan's POV 'You wish to test me Jessica?" I asked as I pushed her hands away from me for the umpteenth time. She desperately wanted to give that impression to the people here that she and I were still a thing. 'Evan, are you serious about her?" she asked, referring to Jasmine. 'Yes I am." 'So it doesn't bother you that she's still entertaining her ex boyfriend? Someone even saw them together at Jems Cafe." 'Jessica, I already told you to stay out