Chapter 16: Janette.

"Talk about what, Drake?

About how you've been lying to me and playing me for a fool or about how you've been sleeping with Jane every Thursday instead of going to your classes and making me look like an even bigger fool by giving you so much money and putting so much faith in you?"

The rage bubbles in my chest and irritation makes my skin itch. I've been so foolish. So damn foolish.

The ache at the back of my neck and the clammy feeling on my face makes me remember things.

Endless shifts and two hours of sleep on the weekdays. Juggling classes and eating once a day just so I can save money for him. Sacrificing the things I wanted just to make sure he was able to afford his "study materials."

Fuck. I wanted this to be a stepping stone for him. Some more knowledge at his disposal and something he can rely on to stand out from the crowd. He seemed so serious and made me believe he took this as seriously as I took it for him.

But where are we now?

"You're so disgusting Janette."

My mi