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

mine, unreadable as always. "Don't

move to walk past his stupid flashy

Bad idea.

take another step,

path and stops

scowling. "Are you

the

onto mine.

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"Get in."

fold my arms. "No. I don't get

is low,

glance around. People are starting to stare, their curiosity growing. Students whisper to each other, eyes darting between

the luxury car blocking my

minute now, the brave ones will start taking

something I want.

at him. "Move the

tilts his head slightly. "Should I come out and

stomach twists. He would. He absolutely

pretty sure he was once diagnosed with

pulse spikes as I imagine

Alex stepping out, grabbing me,

inside like I'm

would definitely make

the passenger door open and slip

is

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

I love living, thank you

my head toward

reacts, simply shifting

whining, put on your

I buckle

my

seatbelt

as Alex maneuvers

or is it just me who gets the special treatment?" I mutter,

at

"Oh,

I focus on the

his presence, but

me to

turn to

clarifies, eyes still on the

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a laugh, shaking my head.

glances at me, one hand on the wheel, the other resting on the gear shift.

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