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.

eyebrow. "Do I know

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

move to walk

Bad idea.

take another step, the SUV moves,

my path and stops right in front

stop, scowling. "Are you serious

doesn't answer. Just rolls down the tinted window

onto mine.

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"Get in."

arms. "No. I don't get rides

is low, laced with

People are starting to stare, their curiosity growing. Students whisper to each other,

the luxury car blocking my

now, the brave ones will start

something I want.

glare at him. "Move

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

twists. He would. He

he was once

as I

out, grabbing me,

inside like I'm some

definitely make

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

this car is very

I'm so unstable I'd try to

point I love living, thank you very

whip my head toward

barely reacts, simply shifting the

whining,

I buckle

my

seatbelt

more force than necessary, crossing my arms as Alex maneuvers

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

at me.

scoff. "Oh,

us. I focus

his presence, but of course, Alex doesn't

with me to dinner tonight." It's a

blink and turn to

clarifies, eyes still on the road.

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let out a laugh, shaking my head. "Yeah, no. I

on the wheel, the other resting on

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