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CHAPTER 43
The ride to the clinic was a quiet and uncomfortable one. The trio of friends barely exchanged any words. When the driver finally stopped at the clinic's parking lot, everyone was in a hurry to alight.Jared got out and walked over to Brad's side.“Let me help Brad this time.” He said.Brad was open to the idea but Becky shook her head vigorously.“We're fine. I can handle him. Right, Brad?”Brad shook his head to say no but Becky glared at him. He quickly corrected himself and nodded vigorously.Jared sighed, “Becky, don't be so stubborn. Let me help, Brad. You've been helping him out since we were in the hall.”Becky eyed him disdainfully. “Did I complain that I was tired? Huh?! Oh night in shining armour.”Jared rolled his eyes, “why are you being so unnecessarily difficult?”“I'm not. I'm just insisting on what I think is best for my friend. You know, before one of your crazed fans runs him over with her hot pink monster truck.”“Becky…” Jared began.Becky closed her eyes. “I'm no
CHAPTER 42
It took Becky a while to fully open her eyes and adjust to her surroundings. She coughed as she tried to sit up and surprisingly found that she could. She looked around, taking in the frightened faces of students and the wreckage that could be found right in front of her.Wasn't she supposed to be underneath all of that?“Becky.” Brad called. He was seated beside her, nursing a bruised shoulder. When she turned to look at him, relief flooded his face.“Are you okay?” He asked, slightly out of breath. Becky nodded slowly.“Surprisingly.” Becky muttered, “I honestly thought the last thing I was going to see were Shelley's evil eyes.Brad blinked, “I don't understand.”“Shelley had been acting weird all night. There was a way she looked at me and smiled just before the chandelier was about to fall. Like she was about to see her favourite movie in the cinema.”Brad sighed, shaking his head, “let's leave crazy Shelley for now. Can you stand or should I help you up?”Becky pulled herself of
CHAPTER 41
Quietly, Becky found herself fading back into Jared's arms—or at least into his grip anyway. They were dancing under the glittery lights and sometimes, she could feel the eyes of people sharply pressing into her back. At other times, she was completely in sync with Jared, Speaking with him and dancing slowly made it a whole lot easier to forget about the chaos swirling around them.Becky's eyes landed on someone and she sighed.“What is it?” Jared asked gently.“Monica is hiding behind a wall over there.” Becky whispered, using her head and eyes to point out where Monica was standing. Jared shook his head.Inconspicuously, he gave a small nod to one of the security guards standing behind Monica. He walked over to her and grabbed her arms.“Hey! Hey!” Monica yelled, “unhand, unhand me this instant! Do you have any idea who you’re holding like this?!”The guard didn't answer her, he just kept hurting her out as she kicked and screamed. Students turned around, cameras held steady. Becky
CHAPTER 40
The grand hall shimmered under the chandeliers, every crystal reflecting the warm, golden light across the polished marble floors. Guests mingled in clusters, champagne flutes in hand, their laughter rising and falling like music in the background. Jared led Becky through the crowd, his hand still resting gently at the small of her back, keeping her close as if guiding her through a field of predators.Becky tried to maintain her composure, her smile polished, her eyes aware of every lingering glance from the women who lingered too long on him. Her mantra kept her grounded, though her heart still leapt every time Jared’s fingers brushed hers, every time his eyes flicked toward hers with that familiar warmth.It was then that she felt it before she even saw her. Shelly Adams, in her signature designer ensemble, gliding through the crowd like a predator stalking its prey. Her heels clicked against the marble floor, a deliberate, rhythmic sound that drew attention without seeming to.
CHAPTER 39
Becky’s pulse quickened as her car rolled to a gentle stop outside the grand entrance of the House of Glams event hall. The red carpet stretched out before her like a river of starlight, gleaming under the carefully placed lights. Glittering chandeliers reflected off the glass façade of the building, casting a soft, golden glow that made the evening feel like something out of a movie.Her stomach fluttered, not just from the grandeur of the event, but from the knowledge that Jared would be waiting for her. She gripped the edge of her seat, smoothing the folds of her champagne-shiny dress with trembling hands. The sequins caught the light with each subtle movement, sparkling like they had been stitched with little flecks of hope.She tried to take a steadying breath, reminding herself of the arrangement they had agreed on. Pretend date. Just pretend. No matter how his presence made her heart race, no matter how the sound of his voice or the warmth of his hand lingered in her memory,
CHAPTER 38
Becky’s heart skipped a beat as she walked beside Jared, her fingers still tangled with his. She could feel the warmth from his hand seeping into hers, steadying her in a way that made everything else around her fade into the background. For a fleeting moment, the courtyard noises, the chatter of passing students, the clanging of dishes from the outdoor café—all of it ceased to exist.He had called her his date. Her date.Her lips curved into a smile before she even realized it. Her mind raced, spinning scenarios that felt more like a dream than reality. Gala lights, chandeliers, music, dancing… Jared and Becky, side by side. For once, she imagined herself not as a supporting player in his dramatic world but as someone who truly belonged by his side.“Wow…” she breathed, almost whispering. “You… called me your date.”Jared’s lips quirked upward, a small, slightly awkward smile that only made him more endearing.“Yeah,” he said, though his eyes flickered with something that wasn’t qu
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