Dear Ex Wife Please take me back by The Every Woman

Chapter 27

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.

flicks up to meet mine, unreadable as always. "Don't fuck with me

to walk

Bad idea.

second I take another step, the SUV

path and stops right in front

scowling. "Are you serious right

doesn't answer. Just rolls down the tinted window slightly,

onto mine.

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"Get in."

"No. I don't

is low, laced with

curiosity growing. Students

the luxury car blocking my

brave ones will start taking

something I want.

at him. "Move the

his head slightly. "Should I come out and drag you

twists. He would. He absolutely

was

as I

Alex stepping out, grabbing me,

inside like I'm some helpless

would definitely make the

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

is very expensive." He

locks with a soft click, like I'm so unstable I'd try to jump off

this point I love living,

my head toward him. "You

barely reacts, simply shifting

whining,

I buckle

my

seatbelt

crossing my arms as Alex maneuvers the car smoothly onto

you always this charming, or is it just me who gets the special treatment?" I mutter,

glance at me. "You make

"Oh,

between us. I focus on

trying to ignore his presence, but of course, Alex doesn't

with me to dinner tonight."

blink and turn to him. "Excuse

has organized a family dinner," he clarifies, eyes still

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laugh, shaking my

on the wheel, the other resting on the gear shift. "What

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