•A Facade•

Never Again

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“There is an innocence in admiration: it occurs in one who has not yet realised that they might one day be admired.”

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•X A V I E R•

It was all a facade. The innocence, the simplicity, the devotion, a pathetic attempt to hide her true self from coming out. All I wanted was to pull her mask off so desperately. I wanted to show everyone her true colors, hidden beneath her pretence.

"Oh come on, you're drinking again?" Chris asked when he entered my office and found me slumped against the wall, right under the window of the office.

"Fuck off." I rolled my eyes and attempted to pour another glass of vodka when he snatched it from my hands.

"What happened?" He said, crossing his hands in front of his chest and asked with creased brows.

"Nothing." I emitted wearily.

"Are you aware that we're leaving for California tomorrow?" He asked and when I sent him a glare, well, he glared back. "Did you inform Evelyn?"

"Yes, I remember your precious meeting and no, I don't.