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. "Do
mine, unreadable
my eyes and move to
Bad idea.
take another step, the SUV
and stops
stop, scowling. "Are you serious right
the tinted window slightly, his
onto mine.
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"Get in."
arms. "No. I
voice is low,
curiosity growing.
the luxury car blocking my
now, the brave ones will start
something I want.
at him.
I come
twists. He
sure he was once
as
stepping out, grabbing
like I'm
definitely make the
the passenger door open and slip inside, slamming it shut
is very expensive." He
I'm so unstable I'd
I love living, thank
toward him. "You are
shifting the car
done whining,
I buckle
my
seatbelt
than necessary, crossing my arms as
it just me who gets the special treatment?" I mutter, leaning my head back
doesn't even glance at me. "You
"Oh, I'm
I
to ignore his presence, but
with me to dinner tonight." It's a
blink and turn
organized a family dinner," he clarifies, eyes still
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a laugh, shaking my head.
glances at me, one hand on the wheel, the other resting on the gear
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