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2025-07-25 22:41:47Sera pov
"Sera! Mail's here!" I was busy chilling in my room with my legs propped on the wall when my mom's voice rang from the hallway. Her voice was laced with usual tiredness but she always tries to hide it behind a forced smile. I dragged myself out of my room, wiping my greasy hands on my jeans. I just got rejected from another art contest so now the only option was to keep looking for a part time job to support our bills. I got out and saw an envelope, from the look of ut, the envelope seemed fancy and I bet this wasn't meant for me, maybe the mailman made a mistake . I reached for it and it was thick and heavy. It was sealed with a silver button of virelade Academy, the kind of calligraphy that only the rich were used to. I only see this type of writing only in movies and in my dreams . My finger trembled slightly as I opened it. Inside was a letter with other papers, I took a letter first VIRELADE ACADEMY est. 1746 To Mr:Seth Calix Date: july 1st 2025 Dear Mr Calix, We are pleased to inform you, that you have been selected into virelade Academy under our scholarship program. Inside you'll find your admission certificate, travel details and all required documents. Welcome to a future unlike any other! Sincerely, Dr. Cedric Miller Headmaster Virelade Academy Seth? Seth Calix? I was utterly confused! I was Calix yes, but not Seth Calix!. There might be a mistake. This letter was meant for a boy called Seth Calix who happened to have the same last name as mine but on the bright side... This was an opportunity for me! I could feel my mom's eyes on me " who is it from Sera?" She asked while drying her hands on her apron. I smiled and blurted out a lie way smoothly than I had imagine. "It's scholarship letter mom!. I got into St helia's prep!" I said. I couldn't say the letter was from virelade and I was going to disguise myself as a boy! That would be a suicide mission. She gasped, her eyes welling with tears and pride. "really? Oh my God! Sera" she enveloped me in a warm hug. I felt bad for lying to my mom but this was my one and only chance to secure a better future for us, and I couldn't afford any kind of mistake. "So when do you want to report? We should also go to buy you some school needs like towels, uniform, books..." "Mom!chill. I'll just go by myself,you have to go to work remember? I'll be fine by myself". I cut my mom who continued to ramble excitedly. "Are you sure? I can take a leave today and come with you". My mom beamed,she was so excited because we've been trying so hard to get a chance like this, except she doesn't know that I'm going to an all boys school. I reached out for her and hugged her again. "Yes Mom, I'll be fine. You just go or you might be late to work again!" She nodded slipping into her shoes and took her tote bag "okay I'll see you later! Be careful okay? Bye!" She disappeared out of the door. I let out a breath of relief I didn't know I was holding into. I went back to my room and took out all of my savings. "This might be enough for everything as long as I they're cheap!" I murmured. I decided to go to buy uniforms, both from virelade and St helia. Virelade Academy uniform was an elegant black trousers white shirt and dark blue blazer with a maroon tie. While St helia was a matching maroon short skirt and a blazer without a tie I picked up the cheapest versions of everything else Ill need shoes, socks, notebooks, a plain backpack. Nothing with brand names or shine. We didnât have that kind of money and luxury, and Iâd already pushed the limits by convincing Mom that St. Helia required a registration f*e. I felt a pinch of guilt when she handed over the cash, her fingers lingering a second too long on the bills before letting go. After returning home, I made sure to put the St. Helia uniform to the top of the bag and tucked the Virelade one beneath it because I didn't want my mom to find out about it . Mom was in the kitchen, excitedly humming her favorite song, her back was to me as she stirred something in the pot probably lentil stew again. I hate lentils! âDid you get everything, sweetheart?â she called without turning around. âYeah,â I said, forcing a smile as I placed the bag by my bedroom door. â I got everything I need.â I didnât mention that I was starting school at a place where no girl had ever set foot or that my acceptance wasnât meant for me at all. Mom didn't have to know that, everything was going according to plan and in two days I'll going to virelade Academy.
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HIS ROOMMATE WAS A LIE Â Â Â Chapter 30
Chapter 30 Kael Pov đI didnât mean to storm off last night. I never meant to leave the silence that was suffocating between us, but every time I tried to speak, every time I even thought about touching Seth, my anger mixed with something else...something I couldnât even name, something I hated and feared all at once.He had pushed me away. And not the kind of gentle push, but with a wall so hard that I had slammed into it like a fool. And what stung me the most wasnât the refusal it was the easiness he had with Luca had stepped in, brushed the same line I had been drawn to, and somehow, been welcomed.I woke up before dawn because I wanted to avoid everything. The quietness of our room felt suffocating to me . My hands itched to find him, wake him up and to pull him close and demand the truth, but the moment I imagined that, my rage kept getting hotter. He was mine or at least, he should be. And yet, he had let someone else get close.Fuck!Breakfast didnât ease the tension at
HIS ROOMMATE WAS A LIE Â Â Â Chapter 29
Sera povThe silence between us stretched, Kaelâs face was only inches from mine. His hand was still pressed to the wall beside my head, his eyes were dark, stormy, searching me like he could force an answer out of my soul.And then he leaned in.My heart slammed against my ribs so hard it hurt. I froze, every nerve in my body screaming, every secret Iâd buried threatening to break free. If he kissed me if he touched me like that then I wouldnât be able to keep pretending. He will know it.âNo.âThe word came out sharper than I intended, but it was all I had. My hands pressed against his chest, not shoving, but enough to stop him from closing that last impossible distance.Kael stilled.For a single, unbearable second, his expression was unreadable. Blank. Then his jaw clenched, his body going rigid under my palms.âYouâre refusing me?â His voice was low, dangerous.I swallowed hard. âKael, this isnât...âHe cut me off, stepping back with a sharp, almost disbelieving laugh that held n
HIS ROOMMATE WAS A LIE Â Â Â Chapter 28
Sera povKaelâs grip was tight dragging me through the corridors like I was a notorious criminal being marched to execution. My heart hammered against my ribs, not just from his fury but from the eyes I felt on us as we passed. There were too many eyes. If anyone looked too closely if anyone saw me stumble or saw the flush on my face I was finished.He didnât stop until we were inside our dorm. The door slammed behind us, the sound echoing around the room . He released me so suddenly that I staggered back a step. My wrist throbbed where his hand had been.I rubbed at it, trying to steady my breathing. âKael...ââDonât.â His voice was harsh, it looks like he was barely containing himself. I froze. He stood there his fists clenched, his whole frame shook with fury. The silence between us stretched and became suffocating.Finally, he turned, his intense blue eyes burning into me. âYou let him do it again.âMy chest squeezed. âI didnât mean it...ââYou didnât stop him,â Kael cut in,
HIS ROOMMATE WAS A LIE Â Â Â Chapter 27
Sera povIt was a new day but my mind kept replaying yesterdayâs events especially the kiss, Kaelâs possessive glare, Lucaâs smug grin and somehow, amidst it all, Alexanderâs silent observation.I hadnât seen him much today, but I knew he was around. Always watching. And then I felt eyes on me. Alexander.He was leaning against the edge of the fountain with his arms crossed, that unreadable expression I had come to fear. He didnât smile. He just⌠looked. And it was impossible not to feel pinned under that gaze.I swallowed and tried to focus on something .... anything else, but my stomach twisted.Finally, he spoke with a quiet but commanding voice. âFollow me.âI blinked. âExcuse me?âHe didnât answer just turned, walking toward the back gardens of Virelade, the path shaded by tall oaks. I had no choice but to follow.We stopped under a quiet building, away from the chattering students and away from the chaos. Alexander leaned against the stone wall, still arms crossed, his e
HIS ROOMMATE WAS A LIE Â Â Â Chapter 26
Sera povThe whole crowd had gone completely silent, the whispers and murmurs were fading as everyoneâs attention was on us.Lucaâs lips had barely left mine, but the audacity of the moment hung heavy in the air. He grinned like a boy who knew heâd just caused chaos.Kael didnât move immediately. His jaw flexed, his eyes darkened, and then⌠he stormed forward.âLuca,â he said, voice low, sharp, dangerous. âStep back.âLuca raised an eyebrow, still smirking. âOr what? You gonna kill me? Bury me somewhere?ââI said step back!â Kaelâs voice rose it was angry and commanding, he looked like he was trying to suppress every inch of the raging storm he always tried to contain.I froze between them, stomach twisting painfully. My hands gripped the hem of my shirt, knuckles white.âYouâre insane,â I whispered, barely audible.âYou like it?â Luca teased, leaning closer again despite Kaelâs glare. âCome on, Seth, live a little!âKaelâs eyes snapped to me, and anger in him was undeniable. His
HIS ROOMMATE WAS A LIE Â Â Â Chapter 25
Sera povI whipped around so fast that my heart nearly stopped.Alexander.He stood just a few feet away, his posture was casual, but his eyes were sharp, unblinking.My stomach dropped thinking of possibilities of how much had he heard?âAâAlexander.â My voice cracked. âI was just...âHe tilted his head slightly, studying me with unwavering calm. âTalking to your mother.âMy mouth went dry. âYeah. So?ââYou said you were at St. Helia.â His voice was quiet. Not accusing or mocking. He was just⌠stating the fact.My pulse thundered in my ears.Think...Think... Think!âI⌠misspoke.â The lie burned my throat. "It was slip of the tongue.âFor a long, endless moment, Alexander just looked at me and then, slowly, he nodded. âHm.âThat was it. Just one sound. Then he turned, walking back toward the courtyard, leaving me frozen on the bench, my heart was pounding so hard it hurt.I exhaled shakily, relief flooding me. He hadnât called me out. He hadnât said a word to the others.He hadnât
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