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. "Do

meet mine, unreadable as

to walk past his stupid flashy

Bad idea.

another step,

stops right in

"Are you serious right

rolls down the tinted window slightly, his

onto mine.

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"Get in."

arms. "No. I

voice is low, laced

People are starting to stare, their curiosity growing. Students

the luxury car blocking my

ones will start

something I want.

him.

head slightly. "Should I come out and drag you

stomach twists. He would. He absolutely

he was once diagnosed with

pulse spikes as

out, grabbing

like I'm some helpless

definitely make

passenger door open and slip inside, slamming it shut

is very expensive."

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

love living, thank you very

toward him. "You are

shifting the car into

you're done whining, put on your

I buckle

my

seatbelt

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

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

glance at me. "You make it

"Oh,

us. I focus

presence, but of

to

blink and turn to him. "Excuse

clarifies, eyes still on the road.

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shaking my head. "Yeah, no. I

hand on the wheel, the other resting on

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