Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 19

Agnes never thought that a dude like Jared would be caught dead in the kitchen. Wasn’t a guy like him supposed to be all about takeouts and dining out?

But you had to hand it to him, watching him cook was a sight for sore eyes. Every move he made was like watching a masterpiece in the making.

Turning around, Jared caught Agnes in his‘ view. “Off to school?” he asked.

Agnes just nodded, almost robotically.

“Breakfast is ready. Eat before you go.” Jared suggested in the most nonchalant manner,

Thinking about last night’s events, Agnes was still down in the dumps.

She sat down silently and started on her breakfast.

The breakfast was the whole nine yards. Jared’s pancakes were to die for. But right now, all Agnes wanted to do was skedaddle out of there. So, she wolfed down her food hastily she burned her tongue.

down, Agnes was already done. Dropping her fork, she announced, “I gotta jet. It’s the opening ceremony today, can’t be late.”

he asked, “Agnes, do you remember anything from

replied, “What happened last night? I don’t remember

before asking, “Do youjwant me

need, it’s not far

grabbed her backpack and bolted from the dining hall like a bat out of hell. She remembered all too well about last night, but it was

1. up.

sophomore. In the afternoon, she was notified about a meeting

Lakeside College was a well–known media university. The Journalism Society was one

almost forgot that Jenny was now the vice president of The Journalism Society, a position that Agnes had bowed out

Lily, was running the meeting, Agnes was spacing out. She did hear something about The Journalism Society planning to start a new

student hottie, Ryder. Some suggested the bad–boy hacker, Javier,

discussion, Lily turned to Jenny and asked,

big fish. We shouldn’t limit ourselves to the campus. I suggest we invite the youngest CEO of the Tim Group,