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Chapter Twenty-Eight
The sound of Samara's heels clipping against the floorboards of my house, makes me look up as she enters the lounge room.
Her long, vibrant red hair is loosely curled, falling down her shoulders. She is dressed in a deep maroon dress that hugs her curves and enunciates her petite waist. She has paired the jaw-dropping dress with a pair of knee-high suede boots. I glance down at my black leather skirt and tucked-in navy shirt. Definitely not as daring, but I need to stop comparing my confidence with hers.
"Your hair looks pretty," she compliments as she uses her phone camera as a mirror to put her red lipstick on.
"Thanks," I reply, before sliding my phone into the tight back pocket of my skirt.
The sound of a loud exhaust makes me get to my feet. Finn's friend Benji, also one of Samara's hookups, is taking his dad's land cruiser out to the party to sleep in. It is an eight-seater, leaving seats free for me, Samara, and Kiarra to get a ride.
"Ready
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Bad Liar Chapter Twenty-Nine
The sinking feeling of my heart plummeting into my stomach is something I never want to feel again.It's the same feeling when he stood me up, almost two years ago, and I found he was with another girl.It's a terrible, heart-aching experience that I don't wish upon anyone.I feel numb as I stumble through the house. A few people glance in my direction as my eyes scan the room. I instantly see Jai and Finn to my right. Jai is gripping his shoulders and speaking with him. I know it's about me."Hey!" I hear my best friend's voice call out to me. "Where did you run off to?"I swivel my eyes and see Kiarra bounding towards me, a slight smile on her face and her cheeks sporting a soft pink tone. Her face falls instantly when she sees mine."Is? What's wrong?" she asks urgently.I'm not sure whether it's her familiar kindness, her worried expression or the fact that her touch is one of the most comforting things in the world - whatever it
Bad Liar Chapter Thirty
It is somewhat silent as I lead Miles down the dim hallway of my house.I poke my head inside my room, to see that my bed is empty. I smile to myself, before glancing up at Miles."What?" he whispers.I creep towards the spare room and push the door open. Kiarra is laying in there, sound asleep already. I lightly close the door."She always stays in my room, but she must have guessed you'd stay," I smile to him."See? That's why I always liked her more," Miles grins."She is pretty awesome," I nod in agreement.I head into the bathroom. Miles follows me in and locks the door behind me. I raise an eyebrow at the gesture."Oh, are you taking a shower, too?" I tease, even though I was going to offer him the first shower."Yep," he confidently replies, before peeling the navy t-shirt he is wearing, from his body.My lips part as I openly rake my eyes over him. He runs his hand through his hair and smirks
Bad Liar Chapter Thirty-One
Waking up in the arms of Miles has quickly become my favourite thing to do.I roll my head back to see his peaceful expression. A soft sound emits from his mouth as he breathes deeply. I smile and trace my fingers down in a defined jawline."Mm," he mumbles softly."Good morning," I say to him."Morning," he replies sleepily.He suddenly stretches and yawns at the same time and I openly ogle him as he does.I smile as I watch him rub his sleepy eyes and peer around the room, looking adorably drowsy.Eventually, after spending a long time wrapped in his arms, I shower and dress into a pair of denim shorts and a loose-fitting tee. When I re-enter my room, Miles is still on the bed, however, now dressed in the outfit he wore last nightMy steps falter for a moment. Seeing him, casually laying on my bed, is so like how it used to be. I can't stop the smile from spreading across my face."What has
Bad Liar Chapter Thirty-Two
The soft feel of Miles' fingers rubbing circles in my shoulders makes me sigh in content."Mmm," I encourage with a smile. "Keep going.""You're tense," he tells me with a frown."It's been a stressful week," I sigh.It's Friday and I could not be happier that this week from hell is almost over. I don't know what was worse, having three assessments all due today, or having Samara continually make snide remarks to me, making me feel worthless. I'm so lucky to have Kiarra and Miles by my side, otherwise, I probably would have had an anxiety attack or an emotional breakdown by now.I had only just accepted the fact that I'd lost my best friend. I didn't expect to gain a bully. I should have expected things to be bad, but I didn't think it would be this bad. It seems like years of friendship mean nothing to her."You definitely don't want to go to the party?" he asks me.I lean back into his touch. He removes his ha
Bad Liar Chapter Thirty-Three
I don't know what is funnier, the fact that I had to physically wheel Finn out of the hospital in a wheelchair, or the fact that he fell over when he stood up. I am also questioning whether I am a terrible person for laughing before helping him."Stupid dumb leg, who needs it anyway?" Finn growls under his breath as I help him up the porch steps."They're pretty important," I reply with an eye roll, bearing more of his weight than I am probably capable of.My knees buckle and I quickly catch him before he falls. He shoots a scowl in my direction and I grimace, dragging him through the doorway.When we get inside, I guide him straight to the lounge room. Considering both our rooms are upstairs, he is now going to be sleeping in the lounge room. Mum spent the morning turning the room into a good setup for Finn, so that he has everything he may need or want. She has also set up a table beside the bed."Look at you, getting the royal trea
Bad Liar Chapter Thirty-Four
"Are you staring?""No..." I trail off sheepishly."I think you might be," he teases.I pout. "I can't help it. You're so adorable when you're sleepy."A lazy smile spreads across Miles' face as he peers down at me through his half-closed lid."Thanks, babe."My stomach flutters at his word choice. I reach up and run my fingers through his ashy blond hair. He lets out a deep sound of agreement in the back of his throat, before pushing his head harder into my nails, reminding me of a cat that wants to be scratched.After cuddling up to Miles for longer than I intended, I reluctantly leave him to shower and get changed into a loose sundress. While Miles showers, I head downstairs, to see that Finn is lightly snoring in the lounge room, his mouth open as he lays in an unattractive sprawl.I walk over to him and poke him in the cheek."Ergh," he groans and swats my hand away lethargically."Wake up, slee
Bad Liar Chapter Thirty-Five
Miles' POV:Having slept by Isobel's side several times now has made sleeping on my own feel lonely and cold.I glance over to the empty left side of the bed, imagining what it would be like to wake up with her, every morning. The soft sun rays would fall across her smooth skin. Her brown eyes would peer up at me, so sleepy and peaceful. Her lips would smile as she mumbled, "good morning" to me.Suppressing a groan, I roll onto my back and stare up at the patchy white ceiling. If only that was my reality.My door swings open and I snap my head up, to see Emily enter."Do you have a lighter?" she asks me, leaning on my door frame, dressed in a short shirt and lacey underwear.I roll my eyes at her over-the-top attention-seeking. She doesn't need one, she just wants me to see her half-naked."No, fuck off," I snarl at her and fling my arm over my face."Why are you such a dick these da
Bad Liar Chapter Thirty Six
"You're an idiot.""I think you mean charming?""No, I mean idiot," I huff as I grit my teeth together, pulling Finn from out of the passenger seat of my car."I've gone from practice and working out almost every day, to nothing. Ineedthis," he whines to me and pouts, making my glare soften."Yeah, I know," I reply quietly as I loop my hand around his waist, to make sure he doesn't fall, while I fling the door shut with my other. I swiftly press the button on my keys and hear the distinct click as the doors lock.He pushes off from the car and straightens. I pass him one crutch, and then the other. He settles his arms over them and wriggles for a moment, before getting comfortable."Ready?" I ask."Yep."I walk slowly beside him as he hobbles towards the entrance of the gym. I feel really stupid bringing my brother, with a broken leg, to the gym, but he insists. As I hold the door open for him
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