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.

an eyebrow.

mine, unreadable as

to

Bad idea.

take another step,

my path and stops right in front

"Are you

the tinted

onto mine.

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"Get in."

arms. "No. I don't get rides

is low,

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

car blocking my

the brave ones will start taking pics and that's

something I want.

glare at him. "Move the car,

"Should I come out and drag

twists. He would. He

sure he was

pulse spikes as

Alex stepping out, grabbing me, and

like I'm some helpless

definitely

the passenger door open and slip

car is very

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

love living, thank you very

my head toward him.

shifting

whining, put on

I buckle

my

seatbelt

force than necessary, crossing my arms as Alex maneuvers the car smoothly onto

always this charming, or is it just me who gets the special treatment?" I mutter, leaning my head back against

even glance at me. "You make

"Oh, I'm

us. I

his presence, but of course, Alex

me to dinner tonight." It's

blink and turn to him.

a family dinner," he clarifies,

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

on the wheel,

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