LOGINChapter 48 Mia “Tiz nize to meetchu too.” Her French accent was so thick, it made me feel a little inadequate. “So, how did you too meet?’ “Scott was staring at me.” “I’m sure Scott can fill you in on that. If you would excuse me, I want to use the bathroom." “Of course, sweetheart.” I walked off, leaving Scott with the women I was almost 100% sure were once flings for him. I found the bathroom and stared at my reflection. A beautiful woman stared right at me. Why was I so upset? It didn’t matter that those women looked like they wanted to fuck Scott right there. He wasn’t really her boyfriend. This was all a façade. That was it. “Remember, it doesn’t hurt.” I told myself, nodded, and then walked out. Back in the hall, Scott was now with a different girl. A red head. Pretty, petite, and with boobs large enough to feed every third world country. I looked away. None of my business. “Your boyfriend is popular.” Leonard appeared beside me. I almost jumped out of my skin. "Th
CHAPTER 47MIA“Your mom is certainly taking her time.”I said to Scott.“She usually does. She’ll be here soon.”“You think she will like me?”Scott looked at me. “I don’t see why not.”"Well, so far so good; your dad doesn’t seem like he wants me dead.”Scott laughed. There was something about the way he laughed that made me shiver.It was the sexiest and most manly thing."Come on.” He grabbed my hand. I followed him.The entire hall was staring at us.“Oh, there they are.” Richard said, stretching his hand towards us as we reached him.“Brother.” A taller and more arrogant-looking version of Scott smiled."Hello, Leonard.” Scott said stiffly beside me.“You look well. I didn’t think I’d see you today.”“Neither did I.”I looked between the both of them, trying to figure out the underlying hostility I could sense between them.There was a long silence that stretched for longer than was comfortable before Richard spoke up.“Your brother recently won a state championship.”“Ah, yes.
Chapter 46ScottMy father spotted us before we reached him, and I could already tell from the look on his face that he was pleased.“Scott.”He held out his hand, and I shook it.“Dad.”His eyes moved to Mia.“And this must be Mia.”I smiled and placed my hand against the small of her back.“Yeah. Mia, this is my dad.”Mia smiled politely.“It’s nice to see you, sir.”“Please, call me Richard.”“Richard,” she corrected herself.My father smiled.“Much better.”He looked at me, then at her, and I swear he looked more satisfied than he had looked at me in years.“You look beautiful tonight, Mia.”“Thank you.” I had to scoff. Mia had never sounded so demure and quiet. I almost thought I wasn't with her.She glanced at me.“Scott picked the dress.”My father raised an eyebrow.“He did?”“Yeah.”“I’m impressed.”I shrugged. “It wasn’t that difficult.”My father gave me a look that told me he didn't believe me.“Well, you certainly made the right choice.”He turned back to Mia.“I hope my
Chapter 45ScottI was having a difficult time breathing.When the shopper had given me this dress and told me it would look good on Mia, I had instantly taken it, but never did I actually think it would look this good on her.The color reminded me of her. Warm and inviting.I opened the car door for her, and she smiled and thanked me. I nodded. My eyes fell on her shoulders. There were shiny dusts scattered all over it. I wanted so desperately to touch her, but she had made it clear that things could possibly not progress between us.I closed the door and rounded the car and got in.“So, my dad is looking forward to seeing you.”I was having a difficult time breathing.When the shopper had given me this dress and told me it would look good on Mia, I had instantly taken it.The color reminded me of her. Warm and inviting.I opened the car door for her, and she smiled and thanked me. I nodded. My eyes fell on her shoulders. There were shiny dusts scattered all over it.I closed the door
Chapter 44 Mia It had been three days since I last saw Scott. Well, we still pretended we were a happy couple outside, but apart from that, we rarely spoke. Things had become less awkward between us, but somehow more… I couldn't explain it if I tried. We weren't fighting. We weren't avoiding each other in public. We smiled when people were watching. We held hands when we needed to. We even joked around occasionally. But when we were alone? Nothing. It was like there was this invisible wall between us. And I hated it. I hated that I missed him. I hated that I wanted to talk to him. Most of all, I hated that I couldn't stop thinking about the conversation we'd had. So what if we want each other? I had replayed those words in my head more times than I wanted to admit. And every time, my stomach twisted. I had chosen Gerald. He was easy and a fucking catch. He was sweet. Funny. Attractive. He liked me, and I liked him too. It was hard not to like a handsome guy like him
Chapter 43 Mia “Wow, thank you. That was surprisingly easy to follow. Thank you.” Gerald said as he closed the book. “I'm glad I can help.” “Hungry?” “Actually, I was planning on making something later tonight.” “How about we go eat somewhere?” I paused. “Oh, I don't know about that.” I blurted. “Why?” “I just… I have a boyfriend, and I don't think he'd appreciate us being at a restaurant together.” Calling Scott my boyfriend was laughable at best. “Even though we are just friends?” I looked at him, really looked at him. “Is that all you're looking for, Gerald? Just to be friends? Be honest with me.” He leaned back in his chair and studied me. “What makes you think I'm looking for something else?” “I'm not stupid, Gerald. And I have a sneaking suspicion you know that too.” "Maybe I enjoy your company.” I smiled. “Alright then.” “You don't seem happy about my answer.” “I have no reason to be happy nor sad. “Then why do you look disappointed?” “I do not," I said







