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Rising from the ashย ย ย Chapter 28
Chapter 28โHey guys, have you seen this?โ She lifted the pizza box, showing them the ad. โI think Iโm going to apply for this. I need a job on campus.โ Olivia leaned forward, dropping the book she was reading as her expression turned serious squinting at the ad. โPappieโs? Oh, thatโs the little place we got you the pizza ,but I don't understand why you need a job. Yeah I am failing to understand too , mia Chimed inLook guys , I am sure you really don't know much about me , but I am different from you girls , the thing is I don't have anyone to support me here Sophia said Her roommates realized this was a sensitive issue and she needed their support on it , which is why she told them I feel like this is going to help out here, at least the little bills Mia nodded. โYeah, I think I understand you, we were there today . And the staff seemed to be mostly students.โ Sophiaโs heart lifted slightly. That sounded promising. โReally? So, you think Iโd have a shot?โ โOf
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Chapter 29Lana who had stood up for more drinks returned from the kitchen with a drink in hand, sat back onto the couch. "So, whatโs the plan for the day, ? It's a really nice place your parents got here for you Zach , Are we actually doing something, or are we just sitting around making fun of Ryan?"Zach rubbed his Thanks but "I mean, making fun of Ryan is a solid plan, but we could also watch a movie, play some games, orโ""Movie," Lana interrupted. "Something dumb and entertaining."at least before we get back to school Zach gestured toward the TV. "Alright, letโs see what weโve got."As they started flipping through options, Jessie leaned over to Ryan. "This is fun. I can see why you hang out with them."Ryan shrugged, but there was a hint of fondness in his voice. "Yeahโฆ theyโre alright.we have our fights all the time but we tight Zach turned back to them with a mischievous grin. "Oh, by the way, Jessie, do you know about Ryanโs horrible taste in movies?"Jessieโs eyes lit up.
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Chapter 30**"Well, it better be,"** Justine said, her voice light but teasing. "What are you doing?" She paused for a moment, then sighed. "How inconsiderate of me not to ask about any school stuff. Howโs everything going?" Sophia shifted on her bed, staring up at the ceiling as she held the phone to her ear. "Itโs okay, cousin. Thereโs really not much going on here." She hesitated for a split second before blurting out, "Iโm going to apply for a job tomorrow, though." She immediately regretted it. She hadnโt planned on saying thatโnot yet, at least. But the words had already escaped, and there was no taking them back. She knew the reaction from Justine would be something of her being mad Justine went silent for a moment. When she finally spoke, her tone had shifted, it was one filled with concern. **"What do you mean by getting a job, Sophia? I donโt understand what youโre saying. Are you not there to study?"** Sophia sighed. She could sense something deeper in her cousinโs v
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Chapter 31She walked over to the window, pressing her palms against the cool surface as she took in the view. She hadnโt spent much time on this side of the room before. From here, she had a clear view of the campus. Despite the darkening sky, the school grounds were still alive with activity. Students walked in groups, some chatting excitedly, others in deep discussion. A few hurried across the pathways, likely trying to get somewhere before it got too late. The light in the school flickered on, casting a kind glow over the walkways. The soft view of life outside reminded her that the world kept moving, no matter what she was dealing with personally. For a moment, Sophia allowed herself to relax. She watched as a group of students gathered around a bench, laughing over something. Another student jogged by, earphones in, focused on their own rhythm. There was something comforting about it allโthe predictability of it, the way life went on regardless of how she felt. She sighe
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Chapter 32Ryan sat still, his posture was tense, aside exchanging laughs with Jessie, he didn't say much, his mind was racing. Embarrassment burned in his chest like a steady heat. He had let too much slip,โshown too much vulnerability in front of everyone. That wasnโt like him. He prided himself on being composed, unreadable, always the one in control. But tonight, that mask had cracked, and the whole group had seen it Worse still, Taylor had seen it.From his angle, he could tell she knewโreally knewโthat she had a mark on him. That realization unsettled him more than he cared to admit. Taylor was sharp. He knew that from the time they spent together She could read people like an open book, and now she had confirmation that she still held space in his mind. Even if he didnโt want her to.And then there was Jessie.Ryanโs stomach twisted slightly as he considered what she must be thinking. He did not want to mess things up and throw away his chances with her .Had she picked up on i
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Chapter 33 At the cafeteria, Sophia and her roommates had already settled in for dinner. The place was calmer than the night beforeโless crowded, students were not much there . It was a relief, really.They moved through the line quickly , each of them picking different meals from what they had chosen yesterday.it was equally nice as the previous days Mia, however, stuck with her usualโexcept this time, she added more protein to her plate. โYou know I have to keep up the gains,it is healdt5,โ she said with a grin when Sophia gave her a questioning look.Sophia shook her head with a laugh. โYouโre serious about this, huh?โโDead serious,โ Mia replied, flexing her arm playfully. โGotta stay strong.โOlivia, who had been quiet for most of the time, finally chimed in. โHonestly, I just want to eat in peace today. Yesterday was too much.โ,plus that girl that was in here, banging on table and yapping about a broken phone about our face Sophia couldnโt help but agree, she had forgotten a
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Chapter 34 Mia clapped her hands together. โOh, I love this. Go get him, tiger.โ Sophia groaned but couldnโt deny she was a little curious to see how this would play out. Olivia was bold, there was no questioning that. But was it going to work in her favor this time? As Olivia strode toward the guyโs table, Mia and Sophia exchanged glances. โThis is either going to be amazing or a complete mess,โ Mia whispered. Sophia smirked. โEither way, itโll be entertaining.โ And with that, they both leaned in to watch as Olivia made her move. โHey there,โ Olivia said to him and sat down in the empty seat in front. โHi,โ he said as he stared at her. His voice was even more attractive. Oh my gosh, she said to herself. โIโm Olivia,โ she said as she stretched her hand forward in a handshake. โIโm Jake. Nice to meet you, Olivia. What can I do for you?โ he said with the coolest tone as he set aside his plate to stare at Olivia. And Olivia felt all the confidence in her disappear
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Chapter 35Ryan chuckled, shaking his head. โTempting, but Iโm trying to be better.โ He looked at her then, his expression softer. โThanks for sticking around, by the way.โ Jessie shrugged. โOf course. Youโre not as bad as you pretend to be, Ryan.โ Ryan grinned. โDonโt ruin my reputation now.โ "Come on, letโs get to our hostels. Itโs getting dark out here," Jessie said, wrapping her arms around herself as the air grew a little chillier. Ryan smirked. โIโll walk you to your dorm then. Letโs go.โ Jessie shook her head. โYou really donโt have to. I can walk there on my own.โ Ryan gave her a knowing look. โWell, I insist. And besides, what kind of guy would I be if I just left you to walk alone at this hour?โ Jessie rolled her eyes but smiled. โFine, but only because I donโt feel like arguing.โ As they started walking, Ryan looked at her, a slight frown on his face. โHope I didnโt take up your whole day and ruin whatever plans you had?โ Jessie stopped for a moment, as if
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Rising from the ashย ย ย Chapter 91
Chapter 91She really didnโt want to run into him tonight. It wasnโt like she had done anything wrongโshe had just turned down seeing him today, and that wasnโt a crime, she felt bad for that. But if he saw her here, at a party, after telling him she was staying in? Yeah. That was going to be awkward and it sound be very dishonest on her part She could already imagine the teasing.Oh, I thought you were studying, Sophia?And worse, she wasnโt sure how she would explain it. She had planned to stay in, but Olivia and Mia had been too persistent. And maybeโjust maybeโshe had wanted a break after all.But none of that mattered right now. What mattered was avoiding Ryan at all costs."Hey, are you okay?" Olivia asked, noticing Sophiaโs silence.Sophia quickly forced a smile. "Yeah! Just, uh, just checking something on my phone."Olivia nodded, clearly not suspicious. "You sure you donโt want to dance?""Positive," Sophia said quickly. "You guys go ahead.""Okay, suit yourself!" Olivia sh
Rising from the ashย ย ย Chapter 90
Chapter 90As soon as they stepped through the open gates, the music seemed to double in volume, the deep bass vibrating through the air. The place was already packed, with people scattered across the front yard, laughing, drinking, and dancing. The energy was highโthis was clearly the party of the weekend. Like the whole school was invited Sohpia hoped she wouldn't come across someone like Katrina or even worse ryan"Damn," Olivia muttered as she took in the crowd. "The person throwing this really didnโt hold back."Mia grinned. "I told you. Looks like The guy goes all out." Just as his girlfriend always bragged Sophia glanced around, already feeling slightly out of place. Parties werenโt exactly her thing, and the sheer number of people was a little overwhelming. They were all putting on expensive jewelry, carrying the biggest of phones they were clearly the wealthy type but she was not going to be swayed. She adjusted her dress slightly, trying to shake off the discomfort."Alrig
Rising from the ashย ย ย Chapter 89
Chapter 89As soon as the ride pulled up outside their dorm, Sophia, Mia, and Olivia went downstairs and piled into the backseat, squeezing in together. The energy in the car was already electric, and Mia was practically bouncing in her seat with excitement."This is going to be so fun," she said, clapping her hands together. "I can't believe this is, like, our first official girlsโ night out!"Olivia, who was sitting on the other side of Sophia, grinned as she pulled out her phone. "Alright, come on, girls, we have to take a picture before we get too distracted."Sophia groaned but leaned in anyway, knowing there was no escaping it. Olivia switched to selfie mode, angling the camera so all three of them could fit into the frame."Okay, everybody do something cute," Olivia instructed.Mia instantly threw up a peace sign, Sophia gave a reluctant but amused smile, and Olivia pursed her lips playfully before snapping a few pictures."Let me see," Mia said, leaning over Oliviaโs shoulder
Rising from the ashย ย ย Chapter 88
Chapter 88The ride to Zachโs place was mostly quiet, save for the occasional song playing from Ryanโs playlist. Lana sat in the passenger seat, her legs propped up on the dashboard as she absentmindedly scrolled through her phone. The party wasnโt starting for a few more hours, but since Zach was one of Ryanโs oldest friendsโdespite their historyโhe figured it would be easier to arrive early and get settled in before the place got too crowded. Lana, on the other hand, had her own reasons for tagging along early. She had packed her party outfit in a bag, planning to change at Zachโs instead of getting dressed at home. There was no way she was going to sit through an entire car ride in a tight dress and heels. She wanted to look perfect for it , and for Ryan also , she figured since he would be without a companion there, she could be like his plus one and she sure as hell wanted to look good for it As they pulled into Zachโs driveway, Ryan took a deep breath. He didnโt particularly
Rising from the ashย ย ย Chapter 87
Chapter 87Justine shrugged, pretending to be indifferent even though her heart was hammering. โWell, yeah. I meanโฆ was it weird for you?โMattโs smirk deepened, his expression softening. โWeird?โ he repeated. โNot even a little.โHer stomach flipped at the certainty in his voice.He tilted his head slightly, studying her with that same unreadable intensity. โWhat about you, how did it feel to you ?โShe held his gaze, her lips curving into a small smile. โNot weird at all,it felt good if I am Being honest,โ she admitted.Something shifted between them at that moment. The tension that had hung heavy in the air now turned into something elseโsomething warmer, more electric.Matt leaned forward slightly, his voice lower now. โSoโฆ does that mean you liked it?โJustine felt heat on her neck, but she refused to look away. โI did.โ She hesitated, then, with a small laugh, added, โDo you Want to do it again?โMatt exhaled a soft chuckle, shaking his head in amusement. โAre you sure about wha
Rising from the ashย ย ย Chapter 86
Chapter 86Eleanor Walsh sat in the guest room, her hands folded in her lap, staring blankly at the window. It was almost midday and the sun was still out , but it did little to warm the kind of feeling inside her. She had been avoiding David since yesterdayโs disastrous meeting, knowing full well that if they spoke, it would turn into a full-blown argument.She could still hear his voice from the boardroom, practically spitting in rage when she shut down the deal. โDo you even understand what youโve done?โ he had asked through clenched teeth as the investors left, their expressions unreadable.Yes, she understood perfectly. She had stopped him from making what she believed to be a huge mistake.David had been so furious that he hadn't even ridden home with her. Instead, he had taken a private car somewhereโshe had no idea where, nor did she care to ask. It didn't matter to her at that moment. When he finally returned home, it was well past midnight. He had walked into their bedroom w
Rising from the ashย ย ย Chapter 85
Chapter 85It wasnโt until close to noon that Sophia and her friendsโ order finally arrived. By that time, Olivia had complained no less than ten times about how hungry she was, dramatically falling onto the bed and groaning every few minutes.โI swear, if that food doesnโt get here in the next five minutes, I might actually pass out,โ Olivia whined, rolling onto her stomach and burying her face in her pillow.Mia snorted. โRelax, Liv. You act like you havenโt eaten in days.โโI might as well have! You donโt get itโI woke up starving, and Sophiaโs generosity is the only thing keeping me alive right now,โ Olivia said, turning to Sophia with puppy-dog eyes. โThank you, by the way. I will never forget this.โSophia chuckled, shaking her head. โYouโre so dramatic. Itโs just breakfast.โโNo, itโs the breakfast,โ Olivia corrected. โThe one that will bring me back to life.โAs if on cue, a knock sounded at the door, making all three girls pause for a second before Olivia sat up on the bed.โ
Rising from the ashย ย ย Chapter 84
Chapter 84A short while later, Justine stepped out and Matt led her to his car. She was trying so hard to ignore the fact that she was very nervous . He opened the door gently for her and she stepped in. They drove in comfortable silence, the radio playing a soft tune. The drive was a quiet one.Soon they arrived at his apartment, she wasnโt sure what she expected, but his place was surprisinglyโฆ homey. It wasnโt overly fancy, just warm and inviting. Like a bachelor wealthy enough to put up such a set up โMake yourself comfortable,โ Matt said, setting the pizza and wine down on the coffee table.She sat on the couch, hugging a throw pillow as he grabbed two glasses and poured the wine. I don't know if I should say thank you for inviting me over but let's begin then "So, what movie are we watching?" she asked, accepting her glass.Matt smirked. "That dependsโare you a rom-com kind of girl, or do you secretly enjoy thrillers?""Thrillers, obviously," she said without hesitat
Rising from the ashย ย ย Chapter 83
Chapter 83Lana nodded, keeping her face neutral. โSounds fun and you kind of look happyโRyan narrowed his eyes at her. โThatโs it? I thought you were going to drag me or at least drop one of your sarcastic remarks Lana shrugged, looking out the window. โWhat do you want me to say, Ryan? Youโre clearly into her.โRyan tilted his head. Something about her tone made him pause, but he brushed it off. โYeah, I guess I am. Sheโs different, you know?โLana forced a small smile. โIs it different?โRyan nodded. โYeah. But she turned me down today when I asked her to meet up.โLana raised an eyebrow. โOuch,that must hurt your ego.โRyan sighed. โYeah, but she said she had to catch up on notes, so itโs not that deep.โLana scoffed. โRyan, you have to start reading between the lines. Girls donโt always say what they mean.โRyan smirked. โOh? And what exactly do you mean when you say youโre โnot into anyoneโ?โLana froze for half a second before rolling her eyes. โOh, shut up.โโNo, seriously.
