Chasing The Rejected

Chapter 80

-CLARA-

Damon and I walked out of the ring store after finally letting myself pick the diamond ring the employee had suggested and then got my fingers measured

I was feeling a bit over the top, it was a first. I loved that I didn’t let anyone’s eerie thoughts about me cloud my thoughts or tried to make me feel bad about myself

And I loved the fact that Damon had made me feel even better about myself.

To me he was once an annoying man, but now all rock of solidarity and assurance was all I could see now.

As I settled in my seat belt, I batted at the sun from the car’s window before turning to Damon, who had ignited the car.

I began, “There’s a carnival happening in town tonight”

He briefly glanced at me but his gray eyes gave me a get-go to continue speaking

“Delilah mentioned it earlier and I was wondering if you’d like to go… with me,” I didn’t know why I was hesitant but I was.

Damon let the silence between us after my question linger a bit before letting himself nod at me.

“Sure” His words were brief and simple but it was enough to fill me up.

Thanks,” I aired.

“And why would you thank me Little devil,” His voice was raspy and had a bit of ornery tangled in it..

watche

I shook my head and watched him drive away and into town.

We both got home and He immediately got back to

to work like the man he is.

I knew we would have done a lot more if he wasn’t so busy and if people would actually try to mind their days and not talk about me.

yellow summer dress that matched with my Mary-jane

Now back at the house as I changed into a more comfortable outfit. Tossing the yellow shoes.

I let my body fall on the soft bed beneath and my stupid mouth started to curve up all its own.

Gwen and her brothers had hopped into my room after working behind the house, and I was sure enthusiastic about their presence

We were both having multiple conversations at once when I decided to plunge into a route she never saw coming

“And Gwen. Do you have anybody you actually like?” The moment I asked, she stopped breathing and her cheeks immediately looked like they’d been stuffed with chestnuts. Hotones to be precise.

“Why would you suddenly ask

k that?” Her eyes were wide open like I had slapped her.

“It’s just a question” I pressed.

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She sighed, and gently watched as crimson red scattered all over her features like a child.

I tried not to laugh.

I glanced at Steven who passed me another look before handing it over to Gwen and urged her to speak.

“Go on,” Nate echoed

take her time,” I added

immediately shut her eyes as if

head slightly to herself, she

Luca,

“Luca?” I repeated

something wrong?” She looked

I decided

heads snapped at

“Gwen I laughed.

my head

wrong with you

did you react like that?”

I looked away,

Luca alone,

best if you leave

“What?” She shrieked.

“He’s perfect.”

“I know but-

snarled. I’ve never seen her

just looking out for you but. I think Luca has a thing for Delilah”

rolled her eyes,

“Are you not fazed?”

let her smile escape her

won’t be, I’ll never be. As long as

Delilah isn’t much of

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I pawked at her.

Gwen’s eyes like this before. I knew I wasn’t the only one seeing it. I knew Steven and Nate

too.

her eyes had lit up even at

she

see Luca written

and I couldn’t help but admire

Her hands moved in graceful gestures, emphasizing her words with loving

leaned forward unconsciously, eager to share every detail about Luca whom she loved so

and Her eyes were filled with kindness and

word she said was full of

saw the world through the

to

Poor Gwen.

to get over this

passed him

Steven warned and I

passed me a fresh smile

left my attention back at Gwen and let my sigh end

“Oh Gwen,

day has stretched further into an early evening, and part of the sky has been stained an airy orange thanks from the dusk

that was comfortable and stylish and met Damon outside the house who was waiting for me to

worn from earlier but this time he had a

mine immediately and his deep voice took