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.

school, she followed her teachers‘ orders. In the workplace, she listened to her boss. And when she dated men, she did as they said. As a result, she had never played card games before.

play. But Cedric, a guy who loved games, also didn’t know how to play. Eleanor couldn’t help but wonder

felt even more desperate when she saw that they had no

her cards a few times, Norene handed her the last card. “Ms. Shultz, game on.”

enchanting voice made Eleanor

have to strip down completely if she lost, leaving her exposed for everyone to see. It was Norene’s

were terrible. Coupled with Cedric’s careless attitude, she panicked,

his lap to reassure her.

didn’t even notice that she was sitting on Josef’s lap. In her urgency, she asked

cards and quickly formed a sequence, slapping them down

Caporal,

raised an

and leaned back

she had no way

glanced back at Josef with

smile, Josef couldn’t resist

snapped Eleanor back to reality, and she realized she was seated

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