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Choosing You Chapter 86
PIPERFor Two days Sabrina fumes over walking in on Shaina topless with Jordan. I try to plead his case. I try to convince her to talk to him. And when that doesn’t work. I tell him she needs more time. In the meantime, Ethan and I steal moments in his room. Enough time to have quick sex in between studying for midterms, and short conversations. But by Saturday night, we’re all crammed out and cooped up when I get a text from Sabrina.“This isn’t working,” I tell Ethan. “They’re never going to speak if we keep waiting for them to come to each other. Sabrina is too stubborn. And Jordan is too proud.”“Or the other way around,” Ethan says. “Either way, we need to intervene because I’m sick of sneaking around like we did before. I don’t want to have to slip into your room next week because you’re hanging out with Sabrina last. And I don't want to spend this weekend slipping you in and out of the dorm showers. Did we even think of what will happen during spring break? No offense to Sabri
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ETHANIt took some doing, mostly because Jordan has been a significantly less appealing version of himself than usual, but he agreed to go to the club to get his mind off everything. Since we’ve been here, all he’s done is look at his phone, pull up pics of Sabrina that he thinks I can’t see, and nurse the same beer. I’m doing the same. Nursing a beer that is. But I’m doing it for a different reason. I’m hoping once Piper and Sabrina show up, Jordan can stop moping around and I’ll be leaving with my girl. That’s the way I expect things to go. I don’t expect to see Adam and Antonio, even if paying Antonio’s brother is the reason we got in, in the first place.“This was a good idea,” Antonio says, flopping down on the couch beside Jordan.“Yeah,” is basically all I can come up with to say over his enthusiasm. He wasn’t exactly invited since the last time we were all out, he encouraged Jordan to let Shaina sit on his lap.Unable to read the room, Antonio still looks around happily. “Guys
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PIPERWe watch Adam leave, and I can’t even say that I feel a little bad. Even with the nose guard on his face. He’s such a jerk. And I’m having a hard time seeing how he and Ethan were ever friends. Still, I know that they were. And I know that the crack in their relationship must effect my boyfriend somehow.I touch his face prepared to have that discussion when he whispers, “Look.”I follow where he points to Sabrina and Jordan near the bar hugging and kissing, a huge smile breaking out on my face.“They made up,” I say out loud.“Looks like our plan was a success,” Ethan says. “Let’s leave them alone.”Rising from the couch, we leave the section. I’m not sure where Antonio ran off to. He never comes back, but we say goodbye to Sabrina and Jordan on the way out. My best friend’s eyes sparkling like she figured out what I was up to already. I just shrug.“I’m glad that worked,” I tell Ethan from the driver seat of his car. I had far less to drink than he did.“Yeah. The next step wa
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ETHAN“Ethan? Are you going to say anything?”I don’t know what to say. I’m looking at my girlfriend who is literally an entirely different person. But still just her.“Who else knows,” I ask.“No one. I’m not exactly allowed to tell anyone. But I didn’t want to keep it from you anymore.”“You didn’t tell Paisley?”She exhales, but it's more with humor. “I never really trusted Paisley so no. She didn’t even know I liked you when I did. I’ve kept this to myself since I was thirteen.”“That’s… a lot for a kid to carry. And mourn the death of their parents.”“Yeah,” she replies. “But I wanted to do it. I want my family legacy. Same as you. I understand what that means, carrying on for them. I’ve worked hard all my life to see to it that it happens.”“And you will,” I tell her.She smiles. “Then you’re not mad?”Now I’m confused. "Why would I be mad?”“Because I kept this huge secret from you.”“It’s big. But, it’s not like you betrayed me. Is your legal name Penny?”“It’s Piper,” she say
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PIPERI’m stocking the last book and seriously considering today being my last day. For a short shift, I worked hard. Five hours of non-stop running, with the exception of a fifteen minute break that consisted of texts with Ethan. Then I was back at it, filling in all over the place, because the library has been packed all day. I’ll be glad when midterms are over. Testing is just a week away and on the other side of that week, we’ll be staring at spring break. I can hardly wait. We haven’t discussed plans yet, but as long as they entail me, Ethan, and no books, I’ll be fine.With the empty cart, I begin to head towards the elevator, when Bryce comes hurrying over.“Piper,” he whispers.“Yes,” I whisper back, though I’m not sure why I’m whispering.“I just wanted to talk to you for a second. Ethan is downstairs waiting.”A huge smile nearly splits my face in half. “Thanks.”“No. That’s not it,” he says. “There were these girls down there staring at him.”“Girls are always staring at Et
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ETHANNow, that midterms are in sight, we’ve decided to take a break from the books, opting for some much needed fresh air. With her hand in mine, we’re walking across campus down the sidewalk. It’s late in the day. But not too late. Plenty of people out with the same idea as us on a Tuesday night. We’ve been cooped up for days. Other than classes, Piper and I haven’t left either my room or hers. We could use a break.A couple girls are huddled together and whispering. The same girls that have spent far too much fucking time slipping me their phone numbers in the past. They giggle, shake their heads, then look away. All while batting their lashes when they see me looking, waving like we’re old friends, or they’d like for us to be current friends. I ignore them. I can do that now, without giving a damn about what they think because the only opinion that matters is Piper’s.Tugging her hand, I tuck her under my arm and kiss her the top of her head. “You okay? You’re awfully silent.”She
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PIPERI can’t believe people could be so cruel. Who would hate me so much that they’d want to humiliate me like this?“Come on,” Sabrina says. “Let’s get you back to your room.”I’m torn because I don’t want to leave this spot. But being closed in behind four walls without everyone’s prying eyes sounds amazing too.“I can’t believe this is happening,” I say.“Me neither,” she replies. “I didn’t think anyone would ever go this far.”She says that as if she still isn’t sold on Adam as the likely suspect.“You really don’t think it was Adam.”She shakes her head. “Sorry. I know you want the answer to be easy. And I don’t blame you. Either of you. He’s done some shitty things. But I just can’t see it. It doesn’t track with what I know about personalities and if I can’t rely on what I know, I might as well change majors.”“Then who,” I ask. “Help me out, because I can’t think of anyone who would do something this drastic. A sex tape!? That’s a new level of hatred.”She nudges me along and
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ETHANI track down Adam. Not that it’s hard. midterms are approaching, and the week is winding down. Not to mention the way he’s screwing over his friends that leaves only one place for him to go. And Antonio is sure this is that place. I can’t believe Adam did this shit. That he’d really be so pissed—so jealous—that he’d expose us like this. Fuck me. He exposed Piper. I can’t allow that. I don’t bother knocking, forcing the door open with the heel of my sneaker.“Bro,” Jordan says. “I’m sure it was unlocked.”“Don’t care.”“Forced entry. You could go to jail. You need to calm down.”“If it was Sabrina, how calm would you be?”He closes his mouth, and follows me into the house.“Adam,” I yell. “Where the fuck are you, you son of a bitch?”It only takes calling his name a few more times before I hear his voice.“Ethan?”He surfaces from behind a door and I grab him right away slamming him down on the nearest flat surface. Turns out it’s a table that’s usually tucked away during partie
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EPILOGUEETHANSeven Years Later“I don’t even know why we came to this,” Piper says.I smirk, and reply. “You wanted to come. I was good with staying home between your legs for the next fourteen hours. It’s been a busy week for the both of us.”“When I made these plans it was because it’s been a busy seven years, especially since graduation and I wanted to do something normal. Now more than ever,” she says.“What’s so great about now?”“It’s our reunion,” she replies.“Okay. But I could’ve easily taken normal to mean my tongue in your pussy for a few hours and spending the night fucking like rabbits.”“Oh. We’re still doing that,” she says with a smirk. “This is just a detour. Plus Sabrina is in town and I haven’t seen her in so long.”“What are you up to,” I ask. She’s got a look on her face that tells me she’s harboring a secret.“What? Nothing.”“No. You’re up to something.”“Maybe. I’ve got news to share and we haven’t been face to face with our friends to share it with them too.
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PIPERWe find Paisley easily just across the courtyard. And it seems we have a little more to talk about besides the beating I sustained right here on these sidewalks.Shaina is beside her, sipping a smoothie that Paisley takes and makes her own for a minute. Seeing Ethan, she hands it back to her friend, licking her lips like lunch has arrived.She hasn’t paid me any attention, until I speak. “We need to talk.”With an attitude, she drags her eyes away from my boyfriend. Though she’s looking at me now, her words are still to Ethan. “I thought you were coming to tell me living with this isn’t working out.”Ethan folds his arms across his chest. “Why would I do that?”She smiles, still looking at me. “Maybe you’d rather live with me instead.”It’s so pathetic, it’s sad.My boyfriend smiles too, only it’s not pleasant. “Given the choice between sleeping in a bed with you, or a bed of fire, I’d rather add more coals to the flames,” he says.Paisley frowns the hopeful tone leaving her voi
Choosing You Chapter 110
PIPERIt’s the next morning and I’m still reeling from Ashton’s finds and confession. Bryce. Paisley. Well, maybe not Paisley. If I know anything, it’s just how much she truly hates me. At least, by now I think I know. She spent our entire friendship putting me down, keeping me in a bubble that suited her needs just fine. She’s spent our entire lives being jealous of me. I just wish I’d seen it before. No. What I really wish is that I’d pieced it together sooner. Paisley was the one whispering in Ashton’s ear. And ultimately, the one behind my attack. “The catfight gone wrong”.“You ready,” Ethan asks.I look over my shoulder at him, standing in the doorway. He’s got a look on his face that I can’t decipher. He’s just too calm. Nothing like the way he was with his brother yesterday. Or with Adam before. I’m a little worried for the people I’m about to face, but then I think about the hell they put me through, and I know whatever is going on in his head is justified. I’m lucky to have
Choosing You Chapter 109
ETHANOur first week in the new place goes by fast. Mostly because we spent the week at the beach and hanging with our friends. Then there was a lot of moving stuff to get done, and things to pick out. What’s the saying about time flying? Yeah. That. Most of the furniture has already been delivered, and we’ve unpacked a majority of our boxes. The way I see it, we’re entitled to a break. I drop onto the couch and turn on the TV. The cable and internet didn’t take long to get set up either, which is good, since we’re relying on having wifi for class anyway.“Must be nice,” Piper says from the kitchen. She’s standing at the stove stirring a pot of pasta sauce.“You don’t want my help in there,” I say.“It’d be nice if you offered,” she replies, with her nose in the cookbook.“Okay. Do you want some help?”“Why yes,” she says. “That would be lovely.”With a small chuckle, I rise from my seat and go over to her. Without her sling, it seems like she moves twice as fast. Adjusting the temper
Choosing You Chapter 108
PIPERIt's not an ideal situation. But it’s not Ethan’s fault whatever happened. It also wasn’t Ashton’s doing, though I’d like to know his involvement. What I’d like more is to know who’s behind the whole thing. That is if Ashton can be trusted. He did try to pay me to stay away from his brother. How high did his offer go? I don’t remember. Something tells me if I was the type to ask for more, he would’ve given me what I wanted to get the job done. So, maybe he is capable of hurting me. Or paying someone to hurt me, though everything in my gut tells me he’s a pawn in all of this. But without talking to him myself, without the whole story, I don’t know what to think.So, I’m focusing on him. Ethan. Sitting with our friends, yet again trying to make plans for our class- free week. Everyone who’s going away for spring break has already began heading down to party central. And we’ve booked nothing.“I say we forgo taking a long trip and make the most out of what’s nearby. Then we spend t
Choosing You Chapter 107
ETHANI’m not letting Ashton off the hook that easy. So, Piper’s family has money. And he was wrong. He should apologize to her. If that look in Piper’s eye has anything to do with it, he needs to come clean about whatever he said that sent her running the night of the party and apologize for that too. And I won’t take no for an answer. The kitchen is busy with women working on dessert. The same ones I've known to cook for special occasions since I was probably in diapers. They wave to me and I say hello, with as much of a smile as I can muster while looking for my shitty ass big brother. He isn’t down the hall, in the sitting room, or in any of the downstairs bathrooms. I think that maybe he might be upstairs in his old bedroom, until I come across the den at the foot of the stairs with the door cracked open.“You lied," my brother fumes. “She’s not after his money… Because I know. What else did you lie about?”“Were the two of you even dating?”“Where is the proof that she upload
Choosing You Chapter 106
PIPER“We don’t have to do this,” Ethan says, as we get closer to his family’s house. Too late to turn back now. Though, he’s probably offered to turn the car around every seven minutes or so, sensing my uneasiness.I disagree. “I want to go.”That much is true. I do want to go, especially if Ethan’s parents are willing to make the effort. Besides, I want to succeed where I think I failed before. And without Ashton there, maybe I can sway them to my side then he’ll be easier to convince that I’m not some gold digger. I can prove once and for all that I only want Ethan. Where did he even get that idea of me anyway?We turn onto a quiet street.“Last chance,” Ethan says. “Are you sure?”Gripping his hand in mine, I nod. “It’s just dinner. And I want to get to know your parents. We didn't talk much at the party.”Bringing my hand to his lips, he nods. “Okay. If anything makes you uncomfortable—anything—you tell me.”I smile, with a nod, as we turn onto what looks like a dark rode. But be
Choosing You Chapter 105
ETHAN“I don’t care where we go,” Sabrina says. “As long as there’s drinks, sun, and a reason to wear a bikini the entire time.”“Amen to that,” Jordan says slapping her on the ass.I laugh, lacing my fingers with Piper’s as we sit at a picnic table. “Where do you want to go?”She shrugs. “I kind of like Sabrina’s way of thinking.”“Hell yeah,” Jordan says, making me laugh again.“Fine. Everyone is going to Florida,” I say.“We live like thirty minutes from a beach. And I think the flight to Hawaii is closer,” Sabrina replies. “It depends on how wild we plan to get.”“Not too wild,” Piper says, motioning to her arm. She’s still in the sling through spring break. Luckily, she only suffered a dislocated shoulder and a bruised humerus. But she sprained her hand.“Oh sure, go easy now that it’s party time. I don’t think you were complaining when you spent the night on the end of Ethan’s dick,” Sabrina pouts.“Sabrina!”“What? We all know that’s what happened. That’s why you two keep makin
Choosing You Chapter 104
PIPER“I’m sorry,” Bryce says. “Did I do something wrong?”“No,” I reply, after all it’s not his fault what I almost allowed to happen. Still I scoot away, putting more space between us. “It’s just—”“Too soon,” he guesses. “It’s too soon, right?”“Bryce—”“I just really like you. And I know I can make you happy,” he says.“It’s not going to work,” I reply.“Give yourself some time.”But I’m already shaking my head. “I don’t want to. I’m sorry. I’m not trying to lead you on. But I just realized how stupid I’m being.”“No you’re not. You’re being smart. Actually think this through. It’s only a matter of time before he hurts you. Cheats on you, or worse.”“Ethan would never,” I reply.“You really believe that don’t you?”“I believe him,” I say. “And it took this moment for me to realize I don’t want space. I was just scared and upset.”“You were beaten up, Piper.”“Not his fault.”“And the sex tape? The one in his room?”“That wasn’t on him.”“I can’t believe your judgement is still so
