Chapter 27 ~ A smooth lie

Chapter 27 - A smooth lie

Athena

The moment I step out of the exam hall, I release

a long breath, stretching my fingers after hours of gripping my pen. It's finally

over.

Since it was differed, we had to write all three papers missed in one

sitting. It was exhausting but I know that I nailed it. I really

want to be a great doctor. I feel like it's the only

thing that will keep me close to my parents.

I just hope the results will be favorable too!

I should

be relieved, but the second I take another step forward, I stop dead in my tracks.

Alex is standing there.

He's wearing a suit like he always does. Dressed to the nines with no wrinkle in sight And his hair perfectly done. Girls are

swooning over him but no one dares to approach him.

Leaning casually

against his sleek black SUV, his arms crossed over his chest, looking like he owns the damn place.

Of course, he does.

His company probably sponsors the whole school.

My mood sours instantly.

Why is he here again?

I look around

but keep walking. Avoiding his gaze as I pretend we don't know each other. I've heard enough rumours, I'm not

going to stir the pot.

Not if I want to start afresh.

I join the main road heading to the bus station when I see a car slow

down at my pace.

raise an eyebrow.

mine, unreadable as always.

roll my eyes and move to walk

Bad idea.

take another step, the SUV

stops right in front of

stop, scowling. "Are you serious

answer. Just rolls down the tinted

onto mine.

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"Get in."

my arms. "No. I don't

His voice is low, laced

curiosity

the luxury car

ones will start taking

something I want.

him.

tilts his head slightly. "Should I come out

He would. He

he was once

as I imagine

Alex stepping out, grabbing me, and

I'm some helpless

definitely make the

I yank the passenger door open and slip inside, slamming it

is very expensive." He

soft click, like I'm so unstable I'd try to jump

point I love living,

head toward him. "You are so

reacts, simply shifting the

done whining, put

I buckle

my

seatbelt

as Alex maneuvers

just me who gets the

even glance at me. "You make it

scoff. "Oh, I'm

between us. I

presence, but of

to dinner tonight." It's a

and turn

clarifies, eyes

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my head. "Yeah, no. I

me, one hand on the wheel, the

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