Just A Friend

LYDIA'S POV.

THAT NIGHT:

I stared at myself in the mirror with mixed feelings, on one hand I couldn't help but admire how stunning I looked in my simple red spaghetti strap gown even after a long night without rest and in the disgusting space. On the other hand, I was furious and saddened just by the thoughts of the Kings from Nathaniel to his mother. For a moment, the memory of Nathaniel's hurt look crossed my mind, after I had spoken out of anger but I didn't feel bad, he needed to hear how I truly felt. I wish I never met them.

Now they want to embarrass me over diamond earrings, which my father got for me on one of the most miserable birthdays I had in my entire life over the last three years. I scoffed, shaking my head in disbelief, Mrs King always had something up her sleeve.

Before five thirty this morning, Lorena's father, who happens to be one of the biggest lawyers in the country, owning an exquisite firm, was already at the station. They had no evidence, probably just the w