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Rising from the ashย ย ย Chapter 34
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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Chapter 36 It was already morning when Sophia blinked awake, groggy and still sleepy. The soft morning light was already filtering through the curtain.She rubbed her eyes, then turned her head toward the clock on her bedside table.Her eyes widened.โShiiโฆโ she muttered under her breath.This was the first time she had slept this late since the day she arrived at school,asides the first day when she came for clearance with her cousin. She sat up abruptly, pushing her covers aside as the things that happened the previous night flashed Through her head . It had been funโprobably the best night sheโd had since coming to school. She and the girls had stayed up late, laughing, gossiping, and sharing stories until their voices turned loud from all the excitement.A small smile tugged at the corners of her lips. It was nice, having friends she could be herself around. She hadnโt realized how much she needed that sense of belonging.But reality hit her fast. She had overslept.Sophia swu
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Chapter 37They went into the shower together."Don't tell me you guys are going to bathe together? You know what, I don't care. Just hurry it up, please."They didnโt take much time bathing; they were soon out of the shower, and Lana watched them move with their towels.As they got dressed and grabbed their things, Taylor asked, "Have you called Ryan yet?""No, why do I have to?" Lana responded. "You both should be the ones calling him for the shit you pulled yesterday."The conversation naturally drifted to the events of the previous day."We don't have to call him. He owes us an apology for coming in here and talking like that to us," Taylor replied in a cold tone."Yeah, ours is understandable," Zach called out as he pulled up his jeans. "But why havenโt you? Even if itโs just to ask if he got to school safe.""No, I donโt need to call him. I'm sure heโs fine.""Soโฆ youโre really avoiding Ryan, huh?" Zach teased as he slipped on his jacket.Lana sighed, running a hand through her
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Chapter 38As the lecturer stepped into the classroom, Sophia immediately noticed that he was different from the one they had the day before. This man looked to be in his early 40sโperhaps even younger. He carried himself with an air of confidence, his neatly pressed suit giving him a polished yet approachable appearance. Sophia was a little taken aback. She had expected someone much older in this field, considering the depth of knowledge required for public health. But then again, times were changing, and younger professionals were making their mark in academia. The lecturer walked to the center of the class, set down his materials, and offered a friendly smile. โGood morning, everyone,โ he greeted. โGood morning, sir,โ the class responded in unison. โMy name is Dr. Reynolds, and Iโll be taking you through Public Health this semester. I expect all of you to be engaged because this course isnโt just about theoriesโitโs about real-world applications. Public health affects eve
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Chapter 39Sophia exhaled sharply, massaging her wrist as she stepped back. A part of her felt triumphantโseeing Katrina riled up was satisfying. But she didnโt have time for all this She needed to get to Pappies on time, and dealing with Katrina wasnโt on her to-do list. Pulling out her phone, she checked the time. She hadnโt made an official appointment, which she now wondered if she should have, but there was no going back. She had to at least show up and try. As she made her way toward Pappies, the cool afternoon breeze brushed against her skin. It was a short walk from her lecture hall, but it felt unfamiliar. This was the first time she had come to this side of the school, and she took in her surroundings as she walked. The atmosphere was quieter here, with fewer students loitering around. Most of them seemed busy, either in hushed conversations or heading toward different buildings. Sophia adjusted the strap of her bag on her shoulder and quickened her pace. She didnโt wa
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Chapter 40Sophia couldnโt wait to share the news with her roommates. Her heart was still racing a little from the excitement of the interview, and the thought of actually getting the job gave her a sense of accomplishment. She quickly pulled out her phone, unlocked it, and opened their group chat."Hey guys, I might be resuming work here anytime soon," she typed, her fingers moving over the keys for a moment before hitting send. The little dot indicating that the message had been delivered made her stomach have a sensation Mia was the first to reply, sending a string of celebratory emojis. "Congratulations, girl! It was never in doubt," she wrote, and Sophia couldnโt help but grin at the message. Mia always knew how to make her feel good about herself. Sophia stared at her phone, waiting for Oliviaโs response, but there was no reply yet. It seemed Olivia wasnโt online at the moment. She let out a sigh of relief, feeling like she had something to talk about when Olivia did finally
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Chapter 41Ryan let out a dry chuckle. Yeah, well, welcome to my life. And you've always been there Lana smiled a little at that truth There was a momentโs silence before Lana spoke again. โOkay, but about the whole professors reporting to her thingโwhat are you going to do about that? You canโt let this keep happening. โRyan sighed. 'I don't know. I was thinking about talking to my professors and asking them not to give her updates, but let's be realโif my mom wants information, she'll find a way to get it. 'Lana nodded. 'Of course, she probably has half the faculty in her pocket. 'there is a walsh auditorium for a reasonRyan rubbed his temples. Ugh, donโt even get me started on that. At this point Iโd have to assume she paid someone to keep track of my attendance.Lana smiled. 'Anytime you feel the urge to disappear, just give me a call. I'll help you stage a dramatic getaway. 'you know I have your back Ryan chuckled despite himself. "Oh yeah? Whatโs the plan?"Lana rubbed
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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.
