LOGINCHAPTER TWENTY SIX TORIA’S POV “So, what do you wanna do today, Kenz?” I asked, completely ignoring the presence of Dan. I mean, he did want to be ignored, so it wasn’t hard.“Oh, I’m going to school to finalize my accommodation fees.”“Accommodation fees? Wait… what?” I looked at him in confusion.Dan looked shocked too. He didn’t say anything, but the look on his face made it obvious he was just as confused.“So you’re not staying here?” I asked, playing with the food on my plate that had suddenly become tasteless after Kenz spilled those words.“The next semester is beginning. Second year students are expected to stay on the university’s campus because our studies get more intense. Something about the school not wanting us to have too much free time and shift our focus away from studying.”“You’re kidding. What the hell am I supposed to be doing in this whole house while you’re gone?”“I mean, I’m going to be back on the weekends,” he said, trying to make it sound comforting.“Th
CHAPTER TWENTY FIVE.TORIA’S POVI woke up convinced I was in heaven. There was no other explanation. I hadn’t slept on a bed as soft as this before. It was divine. I mean rich people always had their fun with things but this was extraordinary. My room was the size of a classroom, bigger than the one I had in Greenville. I had expensive Basquiats sitting beautifully on the walls. It felt like a palace. Even the air smelt expensive. I opened my eyes slowly and immediately regretted it. Sunlight occupied the room through the gigantic windows, making it impossible to go back to sleep.I groaned.“Fuck my life.”I rolled onto my back and stared at the ceiling briefly. I had antique diamond chandeliers hung on the ceiling. I never understood why rich people spent money on unnecessary things. I mean aren’t we just using this shit to see? I stood up sluggishly and went towards the balcony. The view of the yard and garden amused me. How can plants and trees bring so much peace to me? The rich
CHAPTER 24 Toria's POV The gate of the house was ridiculously large, standing almost twelve feet tall. I was still very skeptical about whether the huge mansion standing in front of me was where I was actually going to be staying. The chauffeur saw my expression as he was taking my bags out of the car. He laughed loudly and said, "This is the same expression everyone has when they come here. The Alexis are quite the wealthy kind." "Are you sure this is where we're supposed to stop?" The words escaped my mouth as I stared at the mansion in awe. "Haha, you're a really funny young lady, but don't worry, ma'am. This is really just a hint of what's inside these gates." He brought out a remote, and the large gate slid open with the click of a button. The chauffeur was right. The mansion itself was painted white with golden stripes running along the pillars. A large water fountain with a fish sculpture stood firmly in the middle of the compound. This place felt unreal, like someth
CHAPTER TWENTY THREE TORIA’S POV I hated goodbyes. Not because they were emotional, not because they are pretentious, but because they are unnecessary. I mean there was always someone crying, someone giving an annoying speech. Or somebody acting as if you were being deployed for war, meanwhile you’re just leaving for a couple weeks.It’s just something about this that gave me the ick. Why do humans show lots of emotions for people that may or might not actually give a fuck about them? It’s quite absurd.Thankfully everyone in my house was sound asleep. Everything was quiet, my street lay serene and my house stood silent. Peace and quiet, all I’ve wished for.I rolled onto my back, gazing at the glowing star stickers on my ceiling, as they reflected onto my face. Everything felt normal, I wasn’t dying or getting a kidney transplant. Yet everyone kept acting like tomorrow had some life changing effect. But I didn’t see it that way. I was getting on a plane. Not winning a lottery.
CHAPTER TWENTY TWO KENZ'S POVHis face had a golden glow in the sunlight, a sharp chiseled jawline that looked like they were sculpted carefully by some skilled craftsman.Call me cheesy or whatever it is.I was in love with this guy. Everything just seemed so right and peaceful.We stood in front of the sea, watching waves move forth and back.I don't know why he brought me here, but it made me feel really special, more than I ever felt, and I was not willing to let this moment end.“I can see you staring at me. I'm not blind,” he said as he turned his face towards mine.“Staring at you? You're beginning to see things at this point.”“So you're calling me insane?” he said as he suddenly grabbed my waist and pulled me against him.“Dan... people are going to see us.”Heat rushed through my face. I was more scared for him than myself. I mean, what if someone from my school or his basketball team saw us? I was nobody, but him? It would ruin everything for him.“People? There's nobody h
CHAPTER TWENTY ONE FIONA’S POV Surprisingly, I woke up happy today. For the first time in a while, things felt like they were finally getting better. The sunlight streamed through the curtains, warming my room with a soft golden glow. I stretched my hands beneath the blankets and reached for my phone.No new messages.“Hmm, that’s weird. Kenz usually texts me good morning.”He was never much of a morning texter, so that didn’t seem suspicious. I rolled onto my back and stared at the ceiling for a moment. A slight pain shot through my leg. Nothing serious, just the little bruises left from the accident.I stared at my phone again, scrolling through me and Kenz’s texts. The last few days had been weird between us. Not distant, just weird.I mean, we usually shared kisses in public. But suddenly he said he didn’t like the idea anymore. And whenever I tried to spend time with him, he always had these flimsy excuses.Sorry Fiona, I have to study.My baby, Dan, isn’t feeling well, so my a
DAN’S POVFuck! Why did I even do that?Why was I talking to him like that? I should have just covered up and shut the fuck up, but no. I had to run my stupid mouth to him. Now I’m some pitiful piece of shit?I had never opened up to anyone like this. I was so comfortable and vulnerable. I should h
CHAPTER NINE BEHIND THE ANGER KENZ POV If I could remember, breakfast wasn’t supposed to be this tense. Mr Alexis sat at the head of the table scanning through his emails, while Mrs Alexis tried to keep the atmosphere light by bringing up little discussions. As usual Dan looked as if he’
CHAPTER SEVENLOST AND FOUND KENZ’S POV“First day, huh?”I turned immediately.“It looks like you’re trying to solve an equation.”The voice was soft and casual, like she had already figured out I was lost. I was curious to know who it was.And there she was. A 5’3 petite girl, holding a Chanel b
CHAPTER SIX KENZ’S POV I lay on my bed, replaying the scene that had just happened.I couldn't deny that I was scared. What would have happened if I wasn't there?Shit. I should stop thinking about that. He's fine now, and that's all that matters.As much as I tried to, I couldn't just stop think







