Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 129 It's Fate That I Can't Hold On

It was Lacey, still rockin' her work clothes, probably straight from the office.

Some sketchy dudes had her surrounded, their hands all over the place, thinking they could get away with it.

"Back off! You only mess with girls when they're wasted?"

Bella was the first to jump in.

Bella was always the righteous one; she couldn't stand this kind of crap. Even if it was a stranger, she'd step in without a second thought. Those guys had no clue how hard Bella could hit and acted all tough.

"Another hottie, come on, join the fun."

"Who the hell dares to touch my girl?"

Bella was ready to throw down, but Oliver's shout made her pause.

This was Oliver's bar, and it was better if we didn't have to get physical.

Everyone here knew who Oliver was.

"Oh, she's Oliver's girl. Our bad, our bad." The dudes quickly laughed it off and bailed.

"Jason. I'm at Blue Ocean Bar, waiting for you."

Lacey was slumped over the bar, oblivious to everything. She picked up her phone and called.

I didn't know what Jason said, but she suddenly got all emotional. Already pretty hammered, she now sounded like she was about to cry.

"I begged you to take my first time, and you still don't want it? I've thrown all my pride away, I don't even care about my dignity anymore, and you still treat me like this?" Her words were a bombshell. We all widened our eyes at the same time.

A few chicks nearby must've heard too, 'cause they covered their mouths and giggled.

Lacey tossed her phone aside, wiped her tears messily, and couldn't even hold her head up, but she still pounded the bar.

"Drink, I need a drink."

If she kept drinking, Lacey would end up passed out right there.

She was usually so classy, but once drunk, her image was totally trashed. If she knew what she was doing, she'd probably want to die of embarrassment.

The bartender placed a drink in front of her, and without lifting her head, Lacey reached out to grab it.

I walked over, took the drink away, and said, "Lacey, you can't drink anymore."

"I want a drink. Give me a drink."

Lacey probably didn't even know who was talking to her. Yet she could accurately dial Jason's number, which was pretty impressive.

I even wondered if she had dialed the wrong number.

Oliver's phone rang. He showed us the screen; it was Jason.

After the call, he cursed.

"Jason just dumped this mess on me."

Lacey mentioned she was at Blue Ocean Bar. Jason had turned her down, but he knew she was drunk. Given how Jason is, he wouldn't leave a drunk girl alone in a bar, so he called Oliver for backup. "Let's get her family to pick her up," Oliver scratched his head, clearly frustrated, and said irritably.

high school teacher, wouldn't be the best

idea. Let's just get her a room," I

is empty anyway. Let's

Bella and I each grabbed one of Lacey's arms, practically

yelling the whole way, drawing curious

otherwise, folks would definitely think we were

on Bella's couch, and she

we just plopped down

Since Lacey was here and it would

a loud crash from the living room and got up. When we turned on the light, we saw Lacey slumped on the couch, her hand hanging down, and a broken glass

grin. "Sorry, I

hands on her hips

no biggie, as

Lacey a glass of water and helped her sit up. She downed it in one gulp, handed the glass back, and

hair, which had been tied up, was now loose and messy.

said, "Getting that drunk, of

I?"

"This

"Sorry for causing

"Not really, you're the

hands through her hair and just smiled

looked up, her

myself and had my own goals. While others were clubbing, partying, playing games, binge-watching shows, or dating, I was studying. I've always been a top student,

I was old enough to date, I never liked anyone. Jason is the first guy I've ever liked. What's so special about him? He's amazing. But there are lots of amazing guys like him. I

if she tried to explain why, she couldn't really put it

do with him. I never expected him to feel the same. I've always been proud and would never beg for love. I just didn't want my clean slate to be wasted on that jerk." After saying that, Lacey buried her head

"What jerk?" Bella asked.

I had a

Mark?" I

again, tucking her hair behind her ears. Her eyes were

as Richard. Even though I resent Linda's favoritism, Richard is my brother, and of course, I want him to get out as soon as

wants to harass you? Sue

a bitter

just wanted my first time to be with someone I like. Jason said that if you don't seize the right moment, you'll only regret it later. But what is the right moment? For

or not, didn't live a smooth life.

Bella suddenly snapped

what?" I looked at her

sparkled with

a way to deal

work, Bella went to her Taekwondo class, and

to

a cab to Blue Ocean

already there, but Oliver was nowhere to be found, and his phone

a drink,

still skeptical about Bella's

and Bella suddenly

out of

trying to put his hand on Lacey's shoulder as

glanced at us, then discreetly looked away, leading Mark into

about ten minutes, Bella had the bartender prepare two drinks. She quickly poured a packet of powder into one of them, shook it a bit, and then carried the drinks on a tray

couldn't go in; Mark might recognize me from the dinner

room, she gave

was all up to

hour later, we finally saw Lacey helping a very