LOGINThe bell rang for break time.It had been two days since my fight with Angela and Taylor plus the rest of the chaos that happened. I was done serving detention as I came out of the staff's office.“See you next time, Jordan,” the business teacher called.“There would be no next time,” I muttered.He smiled and shook his head.“Rich kids, they're always like that,” I heard the janitor whisper to him.I carried my books, locating my locker.“Hey there, pretty one.” I banged my locker closed, staring at James with lazy eyes. “Where do you always disappear to and then you come back thinking…” I paused and shook my head.He laughed, his hair slightly falling over his face as he bent down.He had changed his hairdo. “Rocking that new look, huh?” he pointed at the scratch Taylor had given me on my forehead.“Shut up,” I moaned while he laughed again. We walked down to the cafeteria.I could see Sara already seated at the A's table. Her face was not so good-looking, especially as she scrunche
“Damn, Jordan, wake up!” Sara's voice echoed in my room. “You have to see this. Why did you leave out details last night, bitch!!!” She jumped on my bed.“Whaaatt?” I grumbled sleepily, checking my alarm clock only to see it was just 7:35 a.m. Test results were coming out today and I needed rest from last night's event and all the chaos that happened.Test results! It echoed in my head and I opened my eyes. Those who didn't do well would be rewriting. What if I failed? I had to prepare in case–“Jordan!!!!” Sara yelled again.I had totally forgotten she was here. “The fight,” she deadpanned.“What fight?” I muttered in pretense, opening my eyes to the light rays entering my room.“Kevin and Alex’s. It’s all over the blog,” she laughed.I mumbled inaudible words and flumped back into my bed. “And then your kissing sceneee,” she danced around.“Wait, what??... Kissing scene? Where?” I stuttered.I was fully awake now, eyes opened wide and my brain at full alert.“In the car. Fuck, that
**ALEXANDER'S POV**I knew this was supposed to be fake, but seeing her there with Kevin had my blood rushing and my heart thudding rapidly. The noise of the entire event faded into silence.Jordan stood like she had been caught stealing her mother’s perfume, her hand still half-clasped in Kevin Lorenzo’s grip. She looked at me like I was the problem.I came as soon as Taylor called. Of course she ran to fetch me the second she saw them, saying Kevin was getting too comfortable with her. I know Kevin and what he’s capable of. The last time he got too close to a girl—She died.He never does anything without personal gain. I could see it in his eyes even now.Kevin dropped Jordan’s hand the second our eyes met. Smart. But not smart enough. Because I saw it—the way his fingers lingered, the way his eyes kept dragging back to her necklace, to her mouth, to places that weren’t supposed to be admired up close.“Alex,” Jordan started, her voice steady but with a slight hitch. She was rattle
“Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats as we begin the event.” The MC's voice boomed in the hall. Alaric had cornered me at an ice cream stand, which I was surprised they had at a fundraiser event. He was actually very nice, telling me all about Alexander when they were little. His falls and how he always stole cookies meant for the dog. “Jordan–” A cold voice cut through our laughs.“Heyy, the cold one,” Alistair smirked.I laughed wholeheartedly but Alexander's face remained stoic. “Loosen up a bit, kiddo.” Alaric raised his glass at him and left. Alistair followed afterwards.“Hey,” I quietly said, trying to ease the tension. “Everything alright?”“You’re supposed to be seated, not laughing around,” he deadpanned.“What the fuck is your issue?” I spat.We stood glaring at each other while people scrambled to their seats as the show began.“Jordan, Alex–” Voices echoed from a table, exactly what I needed, a front VIP table with the whole family of Monroe and Santiago.Great!
INCOMING SWITCH OF POV'S JORDAN'S POV I still can't believe the school let the students move around freely from school to elsewhere, but again, it was LEA. I was probably getting used to the 'elites’ system. I stood in my room trying to memorize the contract terms. In case Alexander breaks any, I could make new ones and get my hands on those files. I spent my night trying to imagine what could be in them. Asking my dad was probably a huge mistake I shouldn't make. He's surely hiding something. They all are. “You’ve been staring at it for hours, not even picking a dress for the event,” Sara sighed. “Can’t wait till Alex comes to drag your freaking ass outta here,” she muttered. “Hopeless,” I replied, throwing the contract on the bed. Did he really have to do this: This Agreement is made between Alexander Santiago and Jordan Monroe. Terms: Jordan agrees to act as Alexander’s official girlfriend for the whole semester and next. Both parties shall maintain the appearance of a g
---I blinked once. Twice. He wasn't smiling, even when I cocked my eyebrows mockingly.I waited for him to break the silence, but he only stared back—flatly.“Wait, you're joking?” I deadpanned, not wanting to show the shock in my voice, but I did anyway.“What does it look like?” he asked, Shrugging nonchalantly.Jordan Monroe, Alexander Santiago's girlfriend. No fucking way!! Never gonna happen.I pushed him back angrily.“What makes you think I'll agree to your terms? Ugh, pathetic,” I exclaimed, walking away. I could literally still feel my lips quivering after that kiss.He yanked me back and held me against his bike, his torso pressing against my chest, the soft hum of the bike vibrating against my thigh as the wind hit me softly, sending chills which contrasted with the anger brewing in me.“Because, Jordan,” he drawled teasingly, like he was enjoying the game he created. “You still don't get it, do you? You don't get the fact that you're in LEA, and moving about freely on tho
The classroom froze.He hit the floor, but instead of showing off his anger, he chuckled — low and unsettling. ”What have you fucking done Jordan?” I muttered.Slowly, he stood up, brushing imaginary dust off his blazer. His blue eyes locked onto mine, calm… too calm.“You’ve got guts,” he murmu
I stormed out of the room angrily and headed towards the principal's office to drop the complaint, but the hell?????”We are sorry to inform you, Miss Jordan, the rooms are filled up and you have to manage till maybe the next semester. I promise this will be sorted out," the acting principal said.
I replayed the scene countless times in my head. I lost my breath and didn't know when I rushed to hug my dad.Taylor had stormed out of the dining room angered, but obviously there was nothing she could do.Tyler had stared, and Lillian's eyes had shown fire, contrasting greatly with her smile.“E
I closed the door as it banged, its echo leaving a hollow feeling.My heart thudded erratically against my chest as I stared at the letter in my hands.What exactly was inside? And who had sent it to me? Why?Questions filled my head from different angles. I've heard of cases where girls receive an







