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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