The Captain I Shouldn't Want
"I like you" sounds easy enough to say, until you're saying it to the boy you've loved for years. Your best friend. The one person you thought would never break your heart.
For years, I've secretly admired Devin Will, my childhood best friend. And now, I've finally gathered the courage to confess my feelings.
Except, before I could even get the words out, I found him in the piano classroom, making out with Anna—the girl I hate most in the entire academy.
"She's just a friend," he said.
Fine. If that's what he wanted me to believe, so be it.
But nobody expected the calm and collected Devin Will to snap when I kissed Damien Vale—his biggest rival, the notorious basketball captain, and the last guy I should ever get involved with.
One kiss. One scandal. And suddenly, my life at Crestmont Institute is spiraling out of control.
At Crestmont, there's an unspoken rule: stay loyal, or suffer the consequences. And when a kiss becomes public knowledge, rejection isn't just embarrassing. It can cost you your place in the academy's social hierarchy.
Now, with my reputation on the line and everyone waiting to see who will claim me or cast me aside. I have two choices.
Devin, the boy I've loved all my life.
Or Damien, the boy I should never have kissed.
The problem?
One broke my heart. The other might just be the reason I lose it completely.
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Chapter: Chapter 10SERA’S POVAnna’s expression shifted. Oh she didn’t like Damien around“What are you doing here?” she asked Damien.His eyes moved to me then my slipper at a distance.Maki ran out from a corner and spotted us. She paused.Damien closed the distance between him and Anna“Pick it up” he said to her.Her?“Me? Are you silly?” Anna raised her voice“You have ten seconds, you won’t like what’ll happen after that” he said.The rest of his team stood behind him, his best friend- Jake, stood closely.Anna glared at me and slowly, she lowered herself to pick up my slipper.“Here” she held it toward me.I reached out to it but Damien grabbed my hand“Put it on her” he said “If you’re sorry, you shouldn’t let her injured self do things herself” he said.Gasps erupted from the crowd, everyone slipping their phones out to make a video.Anna put the slipper back on me then Damien turned to me with a smile, flashing his dimple at me“Does it fit?” he asked.I didn’t give a response“Make it fit” he
Last Updated: 2026-11-04
Chapter: Chapter 9The ballet competition was approaching and the final rehearsal was happening.I got dressed in loose clothes and headed out. Damien was just coming out of his apartment tooWe stared at each other or a second“What are you looking at?” I asked “At least dress with a little bit of sense in it” he stated before leaving.“Before the elevator door closed, I yelled “How I dress is none of your business!".I went back into my apartment, mood ruined already. Then, I caught my reflection, compared it to how pretty other girls looked.Ugh!!!I changed to better clothes, still no match but i had to go to the academy either ways.I walked through the gates of the academy and a black car drove pass.It hadn't gone far when it stopped.The window went down then a lady peeped out"Sera" A woman waved me over.Devin's mum."Oh, Mrs. Will" I walked over to her"Come in, you don't look fine" She pushed the door open.Because of how close or families were, I had no choice but to get in."I haven't se
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Chapter: Chapter 8Sera's POVI had cleaned the entire apartment while waiting for Ethan to arrive.Damien wasn't home either. Who was I supposed to meet first?I paced around the living room, occasionally glancing at the door, until the doorbell finally rang.I hurried over and flung it open."Da—"I stopped when I saw Ethan standing outside instead.He glanced around the apartment."Are you expecting someone else?" he asked.My eyes fell on the plastic bags in his hands."No. Come in."I stepped aside to let him in. Before closing the door, I glanced outside one more time.Even his motorcycle wasn't there.Ethan wandered around the apartment for a while before returning to the living room, already digging into the food he'd brought."Did you spend all your feeding money getting this apartment?" he asked.Technically, yes."Not really," I replied, my mouth already stuffed with food.He took a seat on the couch, his attention fixed on his phone."Have you said hello to your neighbours?"I paused."Yeah,
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Chapter: Chapter 7 Sera's POV: The academy's social page didn't go quiet immediately. They kept talking about Damien and I. "What the hell? Damien isn't even dating her" "They're going against the rules" Another said. Well not anymore! I stared at my reflection, already dressed up then I stepped out. Just as I turned to leave, I almost bumped into Damien who had been waiting there for God knows how long. Remembering what I did yesterday, I wasn't ready to meet him. I stepped aside about to walk away then — "Stop" He said. Like magic, my feet hit pause. "What do you want?" I asked, somewhat rude. He tilted his head, with a faint smile tugging at his lips "That's too rude for the girl who was begging me desperately to date her yesterday" He said. Offended, I faced him "Begged you?" Okay, maybe I did but, begged you?! I scoffed "What do you want, dear Damien" I said, forcing a little bit of politeness. He crossed his arms around his chest "Just because I agreed to fake date you doesn'
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Chapter: Chapter 6 SERA'S POV. The next morning, the academy had contacted me to be there as soon as possible. According to the news, Anna's parents were going to be there too. They didn't say anything about bringing parents, what do they take me for? An orphan? I got dressed in regular clothes— a shirt and a pair of jeans. After clicking the door shut, I walked towards the elevator and headed down the apartment building. The revving engine of Damien's motorcycle almost took my soul out of me. He glanced at me before putting on his helmet. "Good morning" I raised my face, barely. He said nothing and just zoomed off. I watched him ride till he was out of sight then my eyes caught an object on the ground where he had just left. A card. I picked it up and saw that it was his apartment key card. "Careless huh?". I arrived at the academy, not long after, the students started exchanging glances as I made my way to the counsel room. Before I stepped in, I took in a deep breath then pushed the do
Last Updated: 2026-10-29
Chapter: Chapter 5SERA'S POV. I got back to the apartment about to go in when the door next door clicked open from inside. I didn't look towards him and just tried to open mine. The keys kept fumbling in my hands till it fell. I felt my face burn from embarrassment. I tried to crouch down to get the keys, buying him enough time to at least help a woman in need. He was no longer there. What? He's so unreal for his attitude. "Can't even help a struggling schoolmate?" I muttered before going into the house. Mum had sent several texts : did you move already? :why aren't you picking up my calls And many others. I sighed while I chewed in frustration. Then, I glanced at my injured leg and ankle. Anna, she must've felt threatened when I mentioned the center stage. It's only a few weeks away and my recovery would take those weeks. She played well, doesn't mean I'll sit back. The center stage might not work but something else will. What's she so afraid of losing? After my meal, I was too
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Twisted Vows
Twenty three year old Carolina Dawson has spent her entire life being controlled.
First by her powerful politician father. Then by the fiancé he chose for her, on the night before her wedding, she runs away.
But she doesn’t get far before she is found by Adrian Moretti the cold, dangerous billionaire her father has hated for years.
Everyone thinks Adrian kidnaps her to ruin her father. They are wrong.
Adrian gives her a choice, Marry him for six months, and he will protect her from the man her father wanted her to marry.
Because Adrian knows something, Carolina doesn’t. Her fiance is not just cruel. He is a monster.
To the world, Adrian and Carolina become the perfect power couple. The glamorous billionaire and the runaway bride.
But inside the walls of Adrian’s mansion, nothing is simple. Adrian is possessive, controlling, and full of secrets. He makes rules.
Firstly, don’t ask about his scars. Secondly, don’t go into the west wing and lastly, don’t fall in love with him.
But Carolina wasn't so obedient cause she breaks all three and swam into his life like a swan.
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Chapter: Chapter 76~Dawson mansionDubois sipped from the tea cup before him while Dawson sat before him with unreadable expression.“Did you see the news?” Dubois asked“You mean Ms. Winthrop?” Dawson moved in his seat.“Of course” he placed the cup on the table“Well, I haven’t been for a while, I had no idea she was with you” he said“I wouldn’t have come if I didn’t like you as an old friend, Dawson” he said “Winthrop lost because of Moretti. I gave her everything she needed, Influence, evidence and even a weapon but she ended up like that with Moretti moving an inch” he said.“Do you think Adrian didn’t plan this years ago? Winthrop got obsessed with Moretti to the point she couldn’t think straight and ended up taking her life” he said“What am I trying to say, Dawson?” he leaned closer, resting on the table “Your daughter, she’s this close to falling completely into Moretti’s trap. And I’m sure you knew exactly what happened to Winthrop, will she actually take her own life?” a smile curved up his
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Chapter: Chapter 75~NightDubois’ car drove into Dawson’s mansion and came to a stop in front of the building.Mara got out first and opened Dubois’ door. He got out, his eyes squinted as he stared at the mansion for a while.He walked in, the guards by the door bowed as he walked in.He got in with a smile, then spotted that familiar face.“Dawson” he greeted and went in for an embrace“Why the sudden visit?” Dawson askedDubois took a seat“I should ask why you suddenly disappeared” Dubois said with a soft chuckle.Cassian was In Rivera’s house, searching every shelf and drawer“Where the hell is it?” he kept searching “Did she find it?” he asked before going up to her room.Adrian was in his car then held a spy camera chip he had found in Rivera’s house.He got home to Ashley. While she looked through the files on it, Adrian stood behind her“It has been deactivated” she said“Of course” Adrian walked away.“What are you going to do now” she asked“I already made my move” he said “Let the next player
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Chapter: Chapter 74Adrian walked through the mansion doors, calmly like something heavy had been lifted off his shoulder.Carolina stood at a distance then walked towards him"What? Are you going to tell me I'm wrong..."He said when she slipped into an embrace, wrapping her arms around him, her head placed on his chest."I'm sorry" She saidAdrian stood there, holding his breath, afraid his mask all fall the moment he breathes against her.He pulled away" what are you sorry about?" He asked"I don't know" She said.Adrian walked past her " for protecting me" She said "you faced Rivera instead of leaving me to her" She saidAdrian faced her" Then promise me" He said"What?"" You wouldn't keep anything away from me anymore. You won't go where you're not supposed to and you won't think of facing it all by yourself" He saidCarolina lips parted"You can't?" He asked" I promise" She said.His hand reached for her hair"Good" He said and walked away, into his room.Adrian leaned against the door, his ey
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Chapter: Chapter 73The conference hall was filled with reporters and other people ready to listen to Rivera's statement.Adrian was home, in the living room, sitting in front of the television.He head was leaned on his hand, staring expressionlessly at the screen.Dubois sat in his study, the screen at a distance with Rin and Cassian behind him.Cassian glanced at Rin who had no idea of what was going on.The conference meeting started. Reporters began throwing their questions at her. The flashing of cameras blinded her view.She began her speech then grew silence fell on the conference room.Ashley walked downstairs with Carolina and met Adrian watching the news. They stood behind him and watched too."...when I found out, I couldn't understand why Adrian would do something like that. A woman's feelings is..." She said when the screen behind her lit up.A smile crawled up Adrian's face.Carolina saw it.Rivera was about to continue when she heard her own voice from the speakers"I want you to make thi
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Chapter: Chapter 72Adrian remained in his study till midnight.He glanced at his watch then left his study.Carolina stopped him"Can you explain what's going on now?" Adrian hissed sharply"Move or it will be what no one can explain" He said and left the mansion.Carolina looked at Ashley who stood upstairs" I'm sorry" She mouthed.Adrian got to the park and located the slide.Beneath it was an envelope. Sealed.He took it and left. On his way back, he thought "if this is fake, who am I kidding?" He opened it up in and they were records of Rivera Withthrop.Everything about her and her family. Even Adrian didn't know this much.Adrian studied the papers for hours and what it contained was more than enough to bring her down and finally break from her.But, wasn't it too much?Ashley came in and closed the door behind her"You're not keeping any explanation from me, what's going on?" She askedAdrian held the tip of his tongue to his upper teeth"what are those?" She asked, looking above his shoulder.
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Chapter: Chapter 71Adrian closed the distance between them and took her phone"The whole city knows" She looked at him with panic in her eyes.Justin tugged at her clothes" found out what Mommy?" He asked.Adrian squatted to Justin"Nothing" He said with a smile "Are you hungry? Let's eat something" He took his hand and placed Carolina's phone in her hand"Can you not talk about it" He looked at her like he wasn't bothered before walking out of the office.They sat at the restaurant, Justin ate on his own while the other two were silent. Carolina's brows remained knitted while she ate and Adrian constantly looked up from his plate at her.He took his phone and soon dropped it. Then, a message notification popped up on Carolina's phone(We'll talk about this at home. Take Justin home, I'll be back late)— AdrianCarolina looked at Adrian who got up from his seat"I have a meeting now" He ran his hand over Justin's hair before leaving.His eyes followed Adrian's back as he walked through the doors. "Are
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