A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 13

“Alright guys, time to draw lots. If you get the same number, switch seats but make sure you’re not sitting next to each other, okay?”

Norene put the crumpled papers on the table, and people drew lots. Whoever got the same number would form a team automatically.

There were four people playing for the first time, and the others lined up to draw lots. Those who got numbers 1 and 2 would play first.

Eleanor, unfortunately, drew number 2.

She looked up and noticed Bernard had drawn number 1, making them opponents.

Norene, who also got number 1, winked at Eleanor, signaling her intention to teach her a lesson.

“Who’s got the other number 2?”

Cedric hesitated for a moment before opening the paper in his hand.

He smiled at Eleanor, “I’m not very good at card games, so I’ll be relying on you.”

Eleanor gave him a forced smile in response.

orphanage, obeying the headmaster. In school, she followed her teachers‘ orders. In the workplace, she listened to her boss. And when she dated men, she did as they

her to even remember how to play. But Cedric, a guy who loved games, also

took the cards and felt even more desperate when she saw that they had

handed her the last card. “Ms. Shultz, game

enchanting voice made Eleanor extremely

she was afraid she’d have to strip down completely if she lost, leaving her exposed for everyone to see. It was Norene’s way of getting back at her for Josef’s comment about her “no

terrible. Coupled with Cedric’s careless attitude, she panicked, and Bernard showed

grabbed Eleanor to sit on his lap to

didn’t even notice that she was sitting on Josef’s

cards and quickly formed a sequence, slapping them down

Caporal, that’s

raised

the cards, and leaned back on the

she had no way to fight back, so

of relief, she glanced back at Josef

smile, Josef couldn’t resist kissing her.

and she realized

but he refused to let go. “If you keep resisting, I’ll make love